Switching food?
We're thinking of switching our corgi's food and someone reccomended Purina one but Im looking up if it's a filler food or not - what are your opinions?
We were concerned because we went to a dog show and someone told us that it's the smallest corgi they ever saw, and he's almost a year old. The vet said he's a healthy weight (23 pounds) but yet he's small? I don't really get it. I attached some pictures for reference.
We were concerned because we went to a dog show and someone told us that it's the smallest corgi they ever saw, and he's almost a year old. The vet said he's a healthy weight (23 pounds) but yet he's small? I don't really get it. I attached some pictures for reference.
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Permalink Reply by Jessica on
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I can't really tell if he's underweight from the photos but he looks just fine to me. What kind of food do you have him on now and have you ever looked at Dog Food Analysis - I feel like I work for that website I mention it so much ;) - It will tell you how good or bad Purina One is. Personally, I don't choose a food that gets under a 3 or 4 star rating from the website and then I go by whether my dogs like it or not. :)
Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by Monica, Orion, and Laika on
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He doesn't look overweight to me. He's probably just a small dog. Just like there are some people that have a small build due to their bone structure, it's the same for dogs. For example, a shorter woman with a smaller bone structure they could weigh 110 pounds and look fine but if someone with my bone structure weighed 110 pounds they'd probably look like a skeleton. At work today I saw a purebred yorkie pup that was about twice the size most yorkies are at that age. Not fat, her proportions were just right, but she was bigger. If you can feel the definition of your pup's ribs but not see them that's usually a very healthy weight and if your vet said that his weight isn't a concern I wouldn't worry about switching foods. (I do feed Orion purina one and I've fed my cats the Purina One cat food for many many years and have been very happy with it though)
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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on
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Corgis don't fill up until the age of 2, full size female should be around 25lbs +-, Go to the FAQ and read all the articles on pet food, only you can make the best decision for your dog.
Dog food analysis.com was started by a group of boxer owners, regular joe and janes like you and me, a website that is open to the public who submit their own bias opinion, there are no labs to test the validity of the food content that manufacturers have claimed, the website simply repost food labels, the food labels are updated whenever someone discovered changes in ingredients, the rating system is very bias and easy to manipulate, most folks just go by brand impression, emotion or simply resonate what others have said. Most people don't have the time to do their own homework and are perfectly comfortable with following the crowd. However, if you're like me, someone who like to separate emotions from all the BS, enjoy reading facts and try to make a logical decision regardless of popularity, then here's what you need to know:
1. The FDA do less than 100 site visits per year, the AAFCO publishes guidelines for the industry, the gov is trying to change that, don't hold your breath.
2. Food labels and names have different meaning, read the AAFCO article and you'll understand the lingo, you'll be surprised.
3. Big mother companies own several brands, a lot of them are manufactured in the same plant.
4. Different companies CAN purchase ingredients from the same source (supplier) - remember the massive recall a while back? check the list and see who IS NOT on that recall list.
5. Companies change, everything from management, ingredient, supplier, formula and manufacturing process. They all change without informing both the authority and the consumer ahead of time. So trust your dog when he refused to eat his long time favourite brand. Don't be mindless Brand following fanboy.
6. There are no "Kickbacks" and vets don't get "rich" from selling you a certain brand of dog food. Don't you get a discount from the place you work? A real kickback is illegal and prosecutable. There are no such public court documents reporting such crime ever took place, only anecdotes like "my friend's friend's vet makes a load of money from selling ___ Brand" If that is even remotely true, all vets are crooks and should be the most hated profession, not car salesmen.
7. Vets only receive a class or 2 on nutrition education, just like human physician. People often complain vets only receive education from pet food company vets, people even go as far to degrade the professional expert as sales rep, little do people know that there are only a handful of pet food company that have the labs, vets, resource and history to back up years of scientific published research. If such practice is so wrong, then what's the better qualified alternative?
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Well I guess you learn something new every day! I had no idea that the site was run that way - but then again so is MyCorgi and this place has been my "go-to" resource since before I even brought the little guys home! That said it's still convenient to have a place to look up labels and compare dog food at home. I can't speak for everyone else but unless I go into the store with some sort of plan in mind I end up spending an hour standing there like a veg trying to sort out the onslaught of info. :-D
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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I would ignore the person who said he's the smallest Corgi they've ever seen! 23 pounds for a Corgi coming on one puts him at the lower end of the standard, but still acceptable. Our male goes about 35 pounds and we met another breeders two adult bitches and ours looked like the Incredible Hulk standing next to them; the size difference was obvious.
As for food, Sam makes some very good points. I try to find a food that has a meat meal (not by-product meal) as the #1 ingredient and has a protein content somewhere in the 20's, based on things I've read that resonate with me. If some large research trial shows me that I should look for something different, I will. I also avoid anything with lots of dyes or sugar.
We feed Iam's, but that's just us. When you are reading labels, just stop and think if what they are saying appeals to your scientific nature or more towards emotion. There are plenty of food discussions on here. I do know of some performance people who feed Purina Pro Plan, which is a similar food to Purina One.
Good luck!
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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At a year he's not fully grown. I am thinking that what they meant by small was he is not either as tall or long as most corgis(not all) Standard says 10-12 inches high from ground to withers and 40% greater the length. Corgis come in various sizes just like people so he may be on the small side frame wise. If he's healthy and not overweight that is good! I have 5 corgis and none of mine are exactly the same.Also at a dog show you are seeing people that breed to exact standard and may be a little more "critical" if your dog is not "perfect"! Enjoy your handsome young man...he is very handsome!
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Permalink Reply by Rachel and Skye's Page on
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I would have to say I prolly have the smallest corgi ever!!! :) She is 7 months and only 11 pounds!!! Both of her parents were tiny tiny though. As far as food goes we use Wellness and we LOVE it! She cant get enough of it. She finishes it in seconds!! I highly recommend it.
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