I’m getting a 3 year old Boston Terrier in 2 days. The food he’s being fed right now I know is not the right kind of food for a boston. He was given whatever the rest of the dogs got (he was a stud at a puppy mill for 2 yrs and a stud at a home breeder for 1 1/2 yrs.) I am having a hard time figuring out what type of dog food is best for him. I do know soy and corn are out but that’s all I can find.
This will be his forever home and he will be neutered within the week of getting him. I want him to be happy and healthy and I know the right food is important. Please let me know what food you would recommend if you own one of these lil guys!
What Kind Of Food Do I Give To My 3yr Old Boston Terrier?
July 30th, 2010
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I cannot recommend feeding any of the commercial varieties of meat-flavored baked paste with chemicals added. Instead, why not feed your dog actual food? The dog’s natural diet is raw meat on the bone. Try it. The dog will love it, the diet will help him teethe properly, satisfy his need to chew, keep his teeth clean and his feces innocuous.http://www.rawmeatybones.comhttp://www.rawfed.comhttp://www.rawfeddogs.nethttp://www.rawfeeding.nethttp://www.barxx.comhttp://www.rawlearning.comhttp://pets.groups.yahoo.com/groups.rawf…
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A great brand is Science Diet! Or Beneful Playful Life. But you must slowly transfer him to that brand, gradually increasing the amount he receives daily.
Otherwise he may become sick, and throw up everywhere.
Being from a puppy mill, he’ll be a bit of a problem pooch, if not socialized, and trained, so make sure you work on that to!
Please, if you do not agree with my food choices, my vet even agreed that these were great brands! Beneful has eggs, beef, and other needed ingredients.
Science Diet is the 1# recommended brand vets say to feed their own dogs. I know many shelters who also agree. -
The best dog foods on the market are Innova, EVO, Blue buffalo, Orijen, and Nutro.
Stay away from Purina, Beneful, Science Diet, Iams, Kibbles and Bits and any other dog food you can buy at a grocery store! They are full of fillers like corn! -
I’ve heard of the raw diet doing wonders for dogs. Since he’s coming from a situation where he may not have been getting enough nutrients, you might want to try if for 6 months or so. Otherwise natural balance is my recommendation. Not all holistic dog foods are good for every dog, so you’ll have to try a couple of them out. Natural balance is a good place to start though.
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When looking for a food you want to stay away from by-products, ground yellow corn, and any artificial flavors or colors. You want to get a premium food (basically a food that you HAVE to go to a pet specialty store to buy). When feeding a premium food, you may pay more per bag, but you will feed less and have less yard clean up (a big plus!) so in the long run it is actually cheaper.
Nutro makes excellent food. They have 3 lines: Max, Natural Choice, and Ultra. With all three lines you will get an all natural, human grade food with added vitamins and minerals; no ground yellow corn, which is a filler and a big allergen among pups; no by-products, which can include heads, feet and intestines; and no artificial flavors or colors. Nutro also has the highest levels of essential fatty acids (Omega 3 & 6) to help promote healthy skin and coat and also reduce shedding. Max is your basic premium food and from what I’ve seen the lowest priced premium food on the market. Natural Choice has taurine added and is made more for specific needs (i.e. sensitive skin, sensitive stomach, etc.). And Ultra is a holistic food with more fruits and vegetables, also known as super foods, which help with your pups immune system, joints, heart, vision, brain, etc.
Good luck and congratulations on your new furry family member!
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Blue Buffalo or a meat diet. Most major food brands are horriable for your dogs because the companies use fillers like corn or left over body parts from the animals to “fill” your dog up..not provide nutrients.