Trouble with Science Diet ?

[Yogi]

Just to add some more anecdotes, I know three people who feed Blue Buffalo and love its results. I will say that one of the dogs has massive feces (not bad -- just enormous), but other than that, I don't see any visible issues with their dogs. One of them (12yo Golden mix) has been eating BB for the past 7 years and jumps around like a puppy. Again, this is anecdotal, so base your decisions on your dogs' results.

I'm sorry for your loss. I hope some other people with direct experience with Science Diet weigh in.

[Nancy0]

Every time I take Spike's to PetSmart, He always pees on Science Diet bags.. Not sure why.. I usually try to avoid walking near the science diet aisle.

That made me burst out laughing

[charliebbarkin]

Every time I take Spike's to PetSmart, He always pees on Science Diet bags.. Not sure why.. I usually try to avoid walking near the science diet aisle.

That made me burst out laughing

LOL me too!

[Indigo]

Every time I take Spike's to PetSmart, He always pees on Science Diet bags.. Not sure why.. I usually try to avoid walking near the science diet aisle.

Do you really let your dog pee on merchandise in the the pet store?

[Berna]

Do you really let your dog pee on merchandise in the the pet store?

I see it all the time. A dog marks and then another dog comes and marks at the same place...

I don't feed kibble, but I don't like seeing this.

[Woofie]

I see it all the time. A dog marks and then another dog comes and marks at the same place...

I don't feed kibble, but I don't like seeing this.

Same here....it's not healthy or fair to the family purchasing the food for their dog believing it's of healthy packaging; etc. Personally, I think pet stores should be setting food and toys up on a higher level for this reason.

I for one when purchasing toys, harnesses or leashes from a petstore will go for the one furthest to the back on the rack.

One thing I want to point out to the original poster, however - labs themselves are prone to cancer of the spleen; don't go on feeling that it was all dietary because then you begin to blame yourself.

I will say Science Diet is not a food I would choose; that said, so many vets push it that most owners don't know to look into the product further because they feel the vet knows best. I've been there too.

My condolences, because that's hard to accept.

[DuryLane]

For that matter, I don't trust any kibble manufacturer and that is the reason I switched my dog to home prepared meals two years ago.

Yup, couldn't have said it better myself! I agree 100%....been feeding a real food diet for well over 14 years now....commercial food ingredients scare me.....

[michaeldc46]

Same here....it's not healthy or fair to the family purchasing the food for their dog believing it's of healthy packaging; etc. Personally, I think pet stores should be setting food and toys up on a higher level for this reason.

I for one when purchasing toys, harnesses or leashes from a petstore will go for the one furthest to the back on the rack.

One thing I want to point out to the original poster, however - labs themselves are prone to cancer of the spleen; don't go on feeling that it was all dietary because then you begin to blame yourself.

I will say Science Diet is not a food I would choose; that said, so many vets push it that most owners don't know to look into the product further because they feel the vet knows best. I've been there too.

My condolences, because that's hard to accept.

We just think there may have been a change in the Science Diet formulation to contribute to the Lab"s quick downturn along with the Sheep Dog experiencing difficulties at the same time - Sheep Dog recovered nicely after food change. Thanks for your kind words .......