Paz Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 We spend about $80 every 6 weeks for 2 dogs. My medium-sized dog is older and has had some bladder infections so she is on a Purina vet formula that is also for weight managment. Our 55 lb dog is on some special organic food. Can anyone recommend a good quality dog food that doesn't cost as much or is this what I can expect to pay for a good dog food. Thanks a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 (edited) What brand are you using? What reasons do you need to feed your other dog organic? This might help people answer:-) And, how much does your Purina Dog weigh? For my 68lb dog, I purchased Taste of the Wild, no grains, for $8. a week. I measured it out. Now, I just buy meat and it costs $1.33 a day. Carrie:-) Edited February 16, 2009 by NayfiesMama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 You could make your own for a lot less. I make my cats' food; I buy chicken on sale for $0.49/lb. It's even easier with dogs since they can eat grains (kitties really shouldn't be eating grains) so the chicken gets stretched a bit. There are some great books out there that deal with this. Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veronica in VA Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I have heard of good things about the Costco Kirkland brand. One of of our friends who is a breeder highly recommends it. We used to use Iams, until one of the dogs developed a sensitivity towards it. We're using the Tractor Supply brand right now, but I may soon switch to Costco. It's a haul to get there but if I could get a good amount at a time it would be worth it. We have 3 big dogs, so whatever we use gets expensive. Veronica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2Two Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 for a 50 lb bag of their store dog food, you only pay 12.95, that is a deal. Our three dogs like it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 We have used Pedigree dry food forever. I have no idea if it is the best or what, but my dogs all live to be really darn old. It is like $20 for a 40lb bag at Walmart. It is probably a little cheaper at Sams. Sometimes it is on sale at Target for aroun $17 a bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 For a good quality dog food, that sounds about right to me. We go through one $40 bag every six weeks, but I have two little doggies and they don't eat that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I have used Orijen and Evo before with my own & the fosters; those are expensive - around $70-80/big bag but you do feed a lot less than regular brands. I found feeding raw actually dropped my monthly bills a bit (but it's because I have access to a meatpacker and can buy in bulk. Commercial raw is more expensive than quality kibble.) What you posted sounds about right, maybe even a bit of a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingmommy Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 We probably spend about $45 a month on Iams for three dogs. We buy the medium breed, small chunk kind. We always have food in their bowls but they only eat about once or twice a day. They don't over eat, which is kinda weird. We were told by a friend that her pets always had the nicest coats when they were on Iams, so that's what we went with when we got the first dog. Two of them are Corgis and they seem to be sensitive to changes in their food. We can't give them table scraps or bacon treats. They have a tendency to get diarrhea from anything other than Iams. I'd love it if their food was cheaper, but I know it could be worse. jeannie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I spend ~$40 every 6 weeks on my dog's special food for allergies. It is a human grade, excellent food called Flint River Ranch. I don't even think they sell it in stores. It is made fresh and ships to your door. We have been on it for over a year and that, with the combo of allergy shots and baths once a month in selsun blue, have totally cured his issues with allergies. :) Just FYI, I buy a 30 pound bag and my 30 pound cocker spaniel eats 1.5 cups a day. He is a very healthy weight for his size and we have never had an issue with this food causing weight gain. www.flintriver.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 I was going to say that we spend about $160 a month, but then I realized: that's just for the inside dogs! :svengo: (I have two great danes, btw, and five dogs all together.) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 For a good quality dog food, that sounds about right to me. We go through one $40 bag every six weeks, but I have two little doggies and they don't eat that much. Same here, $40 a bag every six weeks, 1 80lb. Goldendoodle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Oh my! What kind of dog food do you purchase? Food is one of the main reasons I can't get another dog:-( Carrie:-) that's just for the inside dogs! :svengo: (I have two great danes, btw, and five dogs all together.) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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