Iams vs Eukanuba...Surprise!

Let's compare Iams Dog Food to Eukanuba, thento ProPlan!

[@aprilmotsinger3613]

Thank you for sharing. You and Dr Rae are great. I have to keep watching your videos to talk me off of those advertising ledges. They're very good at guilting you into thinking you're not doing the right thing. It's good you two are out here reminding people what really matters, nutrition.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

April, glad we’re helping! I know though. They tug at your heart and get to your head!

[@natlinhurst687]

Thank you, watching your videos has totally changed the way i look at labels. Still confused about what to feed my great dane puppy but i'm getting there 😊

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@natlinhurst687 well, if any help I did do a video on large breed puppy foods, the main ones. Good luck!

[@natlinhurst687]

Went with Eukanuba large breed puppy. It can be fed for 24 months do both dogs can eat it. I know you did a comparison with iams but don't think you have done another review on just Eukanuba.

[@AnimalDocRea]

Another awesome video 🎉❤

[@annaleonard4850]

Thank you again…both you and AnimalDocRea have been so helpful! I seriously was so confused trying to figure out who to listen to (so much conflicting info out there🤦‍♀️) and how to decide what dog food to get for our new dog until I came across your approaches…makes so much more sense in looking at the nutrient levels/ranges and so helpful in knowing what to look for!

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@annaleonard4850 Anna, thanks! Glad I can help!

[@Dannielle_Lola]

Keep em coming Glenn! 👍 another great video. I’ll see if I can make the live. That would be 10AM Wednesday for me (I think) lol

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@Dannielle_Lola thanks! I appreciate you trying!

[@Jesschoe]

I know doc Rae did a review on dog chow which is what I’m feeding my very picky golden, and she’s doing well. I’ve noticed she does better on the “grocery” isle of dog food than the botique dog foods. We trust Purina with all of our pets even the chickens 😂

[@Oak_Hollow]

@@Jesschoe All my guys also eat dog chow and do quite well on it.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@Jesschoe lol! Well according to Farmers Dog that’s just impossible!!!!!😉

[@paulschmaeng8050]

Thank you for doing a video on this! This was great and reassuring! We have 4 dogs, 3 adult golden retrievers (ages 10, 2,1.5) and a 4 month old Great Pyrenees. We feed Iams Lamb Large Breed to our oldest and youngest goldens. We feed Purina One Healthy Digestion to our one golden. We feed Iams LB puppy to our Great Pyrenees. We like that we can buy them from many retailers, the diets have been around for a long time from a reputable company, and more importantly the price point as feeding 4 large dogs can add up. We always appreciate your videos, thank you for sharing!

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Thank you!

[@Vendeevictores]

This is eye opening stuff. Thank you. God Bless. Yes on the live Q&A

[@AshleyKarys]

That’s amazing for an affordable option! The more expensive food doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best! The nutrient levels in Royal Canin and Purina are actually quite high (not all of course). But since I’m a pet food nerd I’ve actually looked and surprisingly and for the price point you pay you would think the nutrient levels for the most expensive foods would be the lowest. And facts are they are not! One thing with HSD they are at the top of the market for nutrient levels especially for cats. All of their commercial foods have the lowest calcium and phosphorus on the market, particularly their Senior formulas.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

And you are absolutely correct! I have the smartest subscribers!

[@Brandi62]

Iam so glad to see you do this review. IAMS and Eukanuba used to be only sold at a vets office I believe. When Walmart and Kroger started carrying it, I started buying it for our pets. I was excited to see it there. Our cats and dogs have done great on it. I am so happy to,learn I wasn’t feeding them crap! I will keep buying it and supplementing with homemade veggies and meat.

[@anka6356]

Fortunately my kitten prefers Hill's taste, both kitten and adult stuff, they are really the best! RC and ProPlan not so much, I've found a budget brand that is as good or better. (I'm in EU)

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@ sounds like a plan.

[@millsbillz]

I wish my dog wasn’t allergic to hills. He scratches whenever I feed it to him. I am considering the corn and soy free diet

[@Midwestyorkie]

Hey Glenn, we usually give yorkie puppies Iams small breed puppy but it’s hard to find in the stores these days, what is your opinion on science diet puppy to give to Yorkie puppies?

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Science Diet is the only puppy food Ive ever fed, both small breed and large breed.

[@Midwestyorkie]

@ thanks so much! I’m down with that! 😊

[@itsbutters69]

Wow!! What a great comparison! Friends of mine feeds the Iams mini chunks and I thought about what the nutrient levels were. I don't care where I buy my pet food as long as it's good quality. My local Kroger grocery store sells Iams and I can get a 7lb bag for $18 vs what I'm paying for SD at 4lbs bag for $24, but I also buy the sensitive stomach and not sure if she really needs that to be honest LOL! I maybe switching after seeing this. I just love your channel! I shared this on FB page and hopefully will open up some other folks eyes.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@itsbutters69 thanks for writing and sharing!

[@DeborahDruar]

Thank you for the informative video.

[@heatherhupp7051]

Would love a review of retriever brand from tractor supply! My friend keeps raving about how good it is for his hunting dogs

[@itsbutters69]

I emailed Iams for the info on the healthy digestion and was told: The dry matter basis for IAMS Advanced Health Healthy Digestion is: 32% Protein, 1.36% Calcium and 1.18% Phosphorus. In case anyone wanted to know :)

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@itsbutters69 thanks for sharing! Not perfect but better than most for a budget price!

[@anka6356]

Calcium is ok but phos is no bueno.

[@Runboy7426]

@The Pet Food Puzzle Guy - Yes on a LIVE!!!!

[@Chadyp82]

Would like to see you do live with modern pet nutritionist on KZbin. I do not have any other social media. Would like you to post more videos as well. Great stuff and keep it up!

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@Chadyp82 thanks for the encouragement!

[@ChristineB9046]

Back in the late 90’s, in my remote little town of Northern Quebec, the only place I could get my pet food was at my vet’s clinic. She carried Eukanuba and Iams as over-the-counter food, besides her prescription diets for the specific health needs of her pet patients. So, I fed Eukanuba to my dogs and cats, and they all thrived on that food throughout their different life stages. I had a magnificent Alaskan Malamute who ate Eukanuba from puppyhood all the way through to his last day with me, at 14 years old. He was healthy and strong all his life until his senior years started to wear him down. My cats also did great on Eukanuba, and lived to be 18 - 20 years old. My current dog and cat are now doing well on SD, but if they could not tolerate it, I would consider Iams or Eukanuba! Thank you Glenn for this interesting review! 🐶😻🐕‍🦺

[@Christine-Youtube-i2e]

Hi, if you are looking for a food with lower calcium the Iams Lamb and Rice is a bit better.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

thanks! Proof you really have to evaluate each diet in a brand.

[@kilofireb8584]

I have a request; could you compare fromm senior dog to the few options that natural balance has, particularly the limited ingredient salmon. If the fromm senior is not as good of an option, I'm thinking of switching her to the same brand as my other dogs.

[@Ace_Klaatu]

Instead of Q&A I have a question about QA. Quality Assurance. I was fine with Iams for decades then one day my champion GSD threw up his Iams from a new bag. After that he wouldn’t touch it. I switched to Blue Buffalo life protection and had no transitional problems at all. Is it worth paying more if it gives you more confidence in the company’s QA process?

[@Oak_Hollow]

@Just_Klaatu I'm not sure I would trust a company on a QA level that didn't know what was in it's food and had to be told by another company (Purina) that it was falsely advertising. However, I would assume that getting sick after eating something could turn a dog off of eating that thing and it might have been random trash or something that the dog ate that actually made it sick. Just like how humans don't eat that last thing again for a very long time, although the true cause of food poisoning was likely a previous meal and not the last one.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@Ace_Klaatu I guess we have to admit we are trusting I. The company when we choose that food over the others. We have to just trust and consider why we trust them.

[@Andrea.369]

Do you have any comments on Pro Plan Joint health diet vs Hills mobility?

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@Andrea.369 if you’re talking about the veterinary diets, yes. I have a video on that. Purina JM and Hills JD are similar. Purina improves the normal 8:1 ratio of Omega 6s and 3s to about 2:1. So you get more 3’s to reduce inflammation. Hills JD dies even. Enter inverting the ratio to .7:1 so you’re getting the most 3’s and reducing 6’s. Also the Hills diet has more total EPA, the Omega 3 that does the magic, down regulating the gene causing the enzymes destroying the cartilage. And the Purina JM is formulated so you can feed to puppies! Weird! Since most arthritic dogs are older, the Hills diet is made for adult/ senior nutrient profiles. I saw it do amazing things in clinics for years.

[@Andrea.369]

@@PetFoodPuzzleGuy thank you so much for taking the time to answer with so much information and detail. I really appreciate it!

[@melissalacoursiere8634]

Yes, Id do a live Q&A with you!

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Ok then! Tuesday 6pm mountain time…. Before the debate.

[@irisjohansenfan]

I have a 7 month german sheprador and am thinking about feeding her the iams large breed do you think that would be ok or should i use puppy still

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Id stick with Puppy for a few more months. The general rule is switch to Adult when the dog is about 90% of their adult size and weight. It's not an exact science. Just maintain a healthy weight.

[@melissalacoursiere8634]

What happened to the video? It cuts off when you start looking at Eukanuba's ingredients and jumps into you comparing nutrients.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

You’re the only one to catch that! Good job! I screwed up and edited too much! The ingredient panel and guaranteed analysis were almost the same. Again, showing the value of Iams. I have to be a bit more careful!

[@yungwun1252]

Hey G, I got a new puppy! Her breeder feeds IAMs so I already been on this particular nutrition mission. When I saw how close the nutrients were to the optimal level, I decided to keep her on the same diet. She’s doing great! I feed my older puppy Hills and will be transitioning him to adult food soon. My plan is to keep him on the Science diet and save money on the 2nd dog’s food as long as she’s doing well.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Sounds like a plan.

[@lburke1979]

Hi Glenn, I noticed you haven’t done a review on, Dog Chow,which I’d love to know your opinion on, and how it stacks up to some of the other science based foods on the market 😊

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

Yes, I do need to do that! Thanks!

[@rorilee9791]

Ok, so when you call a co, you ask for amounts per 100 kcals? Thanks!

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@rorilee9791 yes but don’t be surprised if they can’t help you. Then ask for dry matter percentage.

[@rorilee9791]

@@PetFoodPuzzleGuy Thanks!

[@keithalvarez1294]

Please please PLEASE do a review on Kroger's new Premium Abound Dry Puppy food!! I see you're also in Colorado so it'll be at King Soopers! I just got a new puppy Golden Retriever and I'm torn between dry Abound Puppy Food or Royal Canin Puppy Golden Retriever. I don't care about price, I care about the best nutrition for her! Please and thank you sir!

[@Vendeevictores]

IAMS vs Fromm classic?

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@Vendeevictores kzbin.info/www/bejne/mImamnd7npWeaNUsi=kHbBDkq2mI3IMp_T. Here ya go!

[@NaTFang]

Please do Iams cat food please. Indoor and healthy adult

[@MissyH-qh3cq]

4health vs science diet please!!

[@kilofireb8584]

Just watched the hour long documentary called "pet fooled" how about a your thought video?

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

I am very familiar with it. The abuse of cattle is too disturb in v for me to wa TV ch a second time to make a video on but my response is this. The documentary showcased all the worst behaviors of what I would consider the worst food companies out there. Then they make it seem like this is how the whole industry operates. That’s like looking at the filthiest, worst run Taco Bell and z McDonald’s and Sauk g the entire restaurant industry in the US is like that…. Even 5 star restaurants. It’s great drama, and clearly disturbing, but must be taken in context.

[@carolshang]

My question is: if comparing the ratio of protein phos fat calcium is the most important thing, why don't humane eat according to a nutrition chart including those things?

[@Oak_Hollow]

Because most humans don't eat according to nutrients. If you were to get your diet from a good nutritionist, you would likely get a nutrient-balanced diet. But then I would have to skip a lot of yummy foods. 😢

[@carolshang]

@Oak_Hollow if you want the exact amount of nutrients and believe that's the best for you, you don't need food, you need protein powder fiber chews and all kinds of vitamine pills. I believe my body won't absorb much from those things and I stick to a not so balanced whole food diet. Keeping a balanced diet doesn't mean you eat the same thing again and again everyday but your body absorb enough nutrition for the long run. It's a much more complicated process.

[@Oak_Hollow]

@carolshang I fully believe that if the human body is getting x amount of a full amino acid profile, y amount of the various minerals, z amount of calories and so forth, it doesn't really care where they came from. Note that I said "the human body is getting", that covers bioavailability as the body isn't getting it if it isn't bioavailable.

[@carolshang]

@Oak_Hollow ok let's suppose this kind of ideal nutrients ratio does exist and as long as you follow the golden rule no matter what you eat you will be healthier than people who dont follow it. Then why would rich people/world famous athletes spend a lot of money hiring nutritionist for their diet? I believe the expensive recipe they get is not only a nutrients analysis. It should include the food source and cooking method. This is not even science, this is common sense.

[@PetFoodPuzzleGuy]

@@Oak_Hollow absolutely! Life without sugar and carbs is not a life!