food

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:56 pm

whats a good food, that is under 20.00 bucks? 4 dogs, lots of food.

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:59 pm

Ahumphers91a wrote:whats a good food, that is under 20.00 bucks? 4 dogs, lots of food.

Pro Pac Adult Chunk is about $25 for 44lbs and the 12th bag is free. It is actually quite a good food. SportMix Black Bag is around $25 for 50lbs. Also pretty good people like it. Made by the same company.

Under $20? Hmmm dunno.

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:03 pm

20-25...good enough. I live in Utah, where would a person buy those foods?

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:08 pm

http://www.propacpetfood.com/us/retail-stores.php
http://www.sportmix.com/whereToBuy/index.tpl

Any store that carries one can get the other. More people on here have experience with SportMix Black Bag than the other but the Pro Pac is real good and has the coupons and free bags.

Just stick your zip in those links

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:12 pm

they do have a-lot of fillers in them (corn and wheat) but I guess thats what you pay for. I use Ol' Roy, and probably cant get much worse than that

Post by **ezzy333** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:16 pm

Ahumphers91a wrote:they do have a-lot of fillers in them (corn and wheat) but I guess thats what you pay for. I use Ol' Roy, and probably cant get much worse than that

I hope that was a joke since corn and wheat are not fillers and for that matter there probably isn't a dog food made anywhere that would include a filler(sand).

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:18 pm

These two are much better than Ole Roy. This company sells its super premium grain free, Earthborn, for 30% less than the competition.

I got a bag of Pro Pac dropped off at my house by the salt people by mistake. They said keep it and I was very impressed with it.

Really high quality product in my opinion and very well priced. Remember keep the coupons and cut off the UPC from the bag and tape it to the free bag card.

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:20 pm

ezzy333 wrote:
Ahumphers91a wrote:they do have a-lot of fillers in them (corn and wheat) but I guess thats what you pay for. I use Ol' Roy, and probably cant get much worse than that
I hope that was a joke since corn and wheat are not fillers and for that matter there probably isn't a dog food made anywhere that would include a filler(sand).

Peanut hulls are a filler, corn and wheat aren't.

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:23 pm

I guess I wasn't remembering a conversation correctly. I thought I was told to stay away from foods with lot's of corn meal and wheat and rather stick with meats. You learn something new everyday

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 3:27 pm

what about this one http://www.sportmix.com/dog/premiumHunt ... iChunk.tpl

big steve46 · Post by **big steve46** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 4:11 pm

Hunter's Choice, Diamond Premium, and others. Ol'Roy is bad. Buy from an independantly owned feedstore if possible, or a chain feedstore that runs specials. When you figure it out, WalMart is more expensive.

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:59 pm

Ahumphers91a wrote:what about this one http://www.sportmix.com/dog/premiumHunt ... iChunk.tpl

22/16 is pretty low in protein but it is better than Ole Roy. Price that one, the Black Bag and the Red Bag and see what works for you.

Oh also check Black Gold. That is a popular one here.

http://blackgolddogfood.com/performance.htm
http://blackgolddogfood.com/superblend.htm
http://blackgolddogfood.com/high-energy.htm

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:04 pm

Yeah, I believe Black Gold is pretty popular here too. I think it's up there in price though.

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:40 pm

Ahumphers91a wrote:Yeah, I believe Black Gold is pretty popular here too. I think it's up there in price though.

Lemme ask you how much do you spend now per month feeding the 4? Do you have a Costco near you?

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:32 pm

Actually, 3 adults and one pup. but the 3 adults I spend 17 something (and tax) on a 44lb bag. I buy one bag every 2 weeks, conversation's sake 80 bucks a month or so. thats feeding them all 4 1/2 cups each once a day, I also mix some water and leftover meat into the food. Yes I have a Costco, but membership just lapsed. When I was shopping there I was tempted a couple times to get the Atta Boy

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:02 pm

I bet if you fed the Costco Kirkland Chicken Rice 26/16 around $25 for 40#'s you would feed less than a cheaper food.

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:04 pm

Isn't 4-4 1/2 cups the norm for GSP'S?? 60-70lb dogs

birddogger · Post by **birddogger** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 8:52 pm

Sport mix 24/20 [black bag] is under $20.00 per 50 lbs. where I live.

Charlie

Onk · Post by **Onk** » Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:48 pm

All the Diamond foods are priced right and are good foods, the high energy comes out at about .56 cents a pound. You should be able to find the Diamond brand at several locations close to you. Just go to their web sight and do a deeler locate. My dogs always did great on this food and I would still be feeding it if my pup would'nt get so gassed up on it, never happened with any other of my dogs. I know a lot of folks around here feed the sportmix but, I don't have any knowledge of this food except to say they seem to like it. Good luck finding what works for you and your budget!

I guess I should add that the high energy is often on sale for around $21 but is regular around $26 if that helps!

displaced_texan · Post by **displaced_texan** » Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:21 pm

Ahumphers91a wrote:Isn't 4-4 1/2 cups the norm for GSP'S?? 60-70lb dogs

Depends on the feed...

Check out this table...

http://www.diamondpet.com/products/diam ... e_athlete/

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:14 am

Thanks all, I found a dealer. 29 bucks a 50lb bag.Is that about right?

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:30 am

for which?

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:55 am

Diamond

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:59 am

Until I can get down and get a couple bags of Diamond, I at least switched to a better food than Ol' Roy. Purina Dog Chow, I know.... It's not much better, but it is better. here's the link:
http://www.longliveyourdog.com/products ... ition.aspx

big steve46 · Post by **big steve46** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:13 pm

[quote="Ahumphers91a"]Diamond[/quote

Which Diamond?

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 8:46 pm

Maintenance

Cajun Casey · Post by **Cajun Casey** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:17 pm

Ahumphers91a wrote:Maintenance

That's high.

Onk · Post by **Onk** » Sat Jun 18, 2011 9:33 pm

Yep too high, the hi energy is like 26-28 bucks a 50lb bag. Check Tractor supply or orschelns if you have those in your area!

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:23 am

Yeah, it was a small dealer. Called the steve ragan company... lol, I tried another place, but they don't carry that anymore. I think there may be one more place I can look before I have to start with the whole online retail thing. I may try a feed called red flanel, they sell it at my local IFA (intermountain farmers assosciation)

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:05 am

All these places close to you sell Pro Pac & Sportmix. IMO you wont find better value than those feeds.

Name City, State Phone Address Zip Distance
»THE PETS SAKE SANDY, UT 801-568-9400 885 EAST 9400 SOUTH 84090 6 Miles
»MARK'S ARK INC. TAYLORSVILLE, UT 801-261-0466 4075 SOUTH REDWOOD ROAD 84123 6.6 Miles
»LIVING SAFARI II SANDY, UT 801-947-1234 8695 SOUTH HIGHLAND DRIVE 84093 7.4 Miles
»DOGS R US SALT LAKE, UT 801-485-7387 1458 S. MAIN STREET 84115 10.8 Miles
»ROCKSTAR PETS BACKSTAGE GROOMING & BOUTIQUE STANSBURY PARK, UT 435-882-6333 220 MILPOND, LSUITE 106 84074 18.5 Miles
»ROCKSTAR PETS TOOELE, UT 435-882-6333 762 N. MAIN STREET 84074 18.5 Miles
»PET VILLAGE BOUNTIFUL, UT 801-295-9233 3649 SOUTH HWY. 89 84010 21.3 Miles
»ROCKIN E COUNTRY STORE WOODS CROSS, UT 801-299-9990 1201 WEST 500 SOUTH 84087 22.2 Miles
»RUSH LAKE KENNELS STOCKTON, UT 435-882-5266 1883 WEST SILVER AVENUE 84071 22.2 Miles

Onk · Post by **Onk** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:46 am

Red Bandana
Steve Regan Co.
Rocking E Country Store
Wastach Summit Vet Clinic
Cal Ranch Store
Rockstar Pet

All within 25 miles of you.

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:09 am

Oh, weird I didn't see cal ranch. I will go there

Onk · Post by **Onk** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:46 am

You also have Black Gold sold close to you. Another good choice. So between Pro Pac, Sportsmix, Diamond and Black Gold you should not have a problem finding a good feed. Here are the Black Gold Stores.

Ream's Food Stores
Harmon's 7th st.
Macey's
all the branch's of these stores carry it.

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:04 am

Thanks, yeah cal ranch wants 27 bucks for a 40lb bag! Thats too rich for my blood. I guess they don't cary the 50lb anymore

gozz21 · Post by **gozz21** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:41 pm

I have fed the Red Flannel Prime formula. I had good results with it and it is 25-27 bucks for a 50 pound bag.

big steve46 · Post by **big steve46** » Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:31 pm

Ahumphers91a wrote:Maintenance

I know they have raised, but that's too high. You should be able to get their Premium for that. Shop around.

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:45 pm

I did see Sport Mix 55lb bag for 34.99... what you think of that???

birddogger · Post by **birddogger** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:33 pm

Ahumphers91a wrote:I did see Sport Mix 55lb bag for 34.99... what you think of that???

Prices must be higher where you are.

Charlie

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:45 am

It's funny, because being from California and moved to Utah (been here 8 years) I think all the prices are low here

But yes, it seems dog food is pricey here.

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:25 am

At some price point (both and high and low), there are diminishing and possibly negative returns. Foods that are too cheap are just not cost effective to feed.

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:27 am

birddogger wrote:
Ahumphers91a wrote:I did see Sport Mix 55lb bag for 34.99... what you think of that???
Prices must be higher where you are.

Charlie

Which formula? The 50lb Black Bag is $25 in NJ.

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:46 am

The Sport Mix (Black Bag) was a 55lb bag and it was 34.99. The Diamond (Bergundy Bag- Performance) was I think I posted 39 bucks for a 50lb bag.

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:58 am

Ahumphers91a wrote:The Sport Mix (Black Bag) was a 55lb bag and it was 34.99. The Diamond (Bergundy Bag- Performance) was I think I posted 39 bucks for a 50lb bag.

$.63 cents lb is more than what it sells for here but still not a bad deal considering the high calories and overall quality.

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:05 am

In which, the Sport Mix or Diamond?

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:47 am

sportmix

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:39 pm

I may have to go with it then. It's a lot-better than ol roy and better than purina dog chow.

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:44 pm

ask about coupons and a breeders program

Ahumphers91a · Post by **Ahumphers91a** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:53 pm

coupons from cal-ranch store? or online?

mcbosco · Post by **mcbosco** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:07 pm

I would check if cal ranch and sportmix have coupons and a frequent buyers program, you could get lucky and get freebies from both places. I know where Pro Pac is available by me the 10th bag is free from the retailer and the 12th is free from the manufacturer. Also, there are $2 off coupons in every bag.

Pro Pac and sportmix are made by the same company.

HughW · Post by **HughW** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 4:54 am

I saw the news that mentions about pet food that is suspected to have salmonella contamination. In the news they have mentioned that last Monday Nestle Purina PetCare recalled some 870 sacks of kitty food because of a potential infection of salmonella. The kitty food was distributed in a few different states but may were distributed further. The animals are not the only ones possibly facing risk. The infection could be moved to people handling the food or infected animals. Here is the proof: Purina recalls cat food for possible salmonella contamination