Alternatives to W/D?! It's getting pricy!

[Meeko23]

For the owners that purchase their diabetic dogs food, what brand do you buy and where. Right now, little Meeko is on WD and it's getting expensive buying those cases. I was wondering if there is a better alternative that cheaper but just as good for him. He recently got his blood glucose curve test at the vet and it's still fluctuting so we had to bump his dose to 3 units x2 a day. he eats at 9am/9pm.

[eyelostit]

Re: Alternatives to W/D?! It's getting pricy!

For the owners that purchase their diabetic dogs food, what brand do you buy and where. Right now, little Meeko is on WD and it's getting expensive buying those cases. I was wondering if there is a better alternative that cheaper but just as good for him. He recently got his blood glucose curve test at the vet and it's still fluctuting so we had to bump his dose to 3 units x2 a day. he eats at 9am/9pm.

I used Orijen Dry with chopped Gr. Beans or Brocolli, you might try Orijen alone if you wish, high in protein, its now at the Petco's I believe or Petsmart, I used to buy mine at the feed store.

Hope this helps,
Dolly and Angel Niki

[Judi]

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I buy Purina OM and it is just as expensive. I think a lot of members have used one of the Blue Buffalo diet foods. (healthy weight?)

I have to get mine at the vet's office

[farrwf]

Re: Alternatives to W/D?! It's getting pricy!

For the owners that purchase their diabetic dogs food, what brand do you buy and where. Right now, little Meeko is on WD and it's getting expensive buying those cases. I was wondering if there is a better alternative that cheaper but just as good for him. He recently got his blood glucose curve test at the vet and it's still fluctuting so we had to bump his dose to 3 units x2 a day. he eats at 9am/9pm.

You're right, ... the price increases in pet food have been crazy over the past year.

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[peggy0]

Re: Alternatives to W/D?! It's getting pricy!

I always used blue buffalo. It's expensive as well

[momofdecker]

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We used science diet light for awhile. Non prescription but you can still use the coupons Bill posted, I think. Had to change Decker to grain free..now use wellness core reduced fat. Find that to be a bit costly too.

[Cebe]

Re: Alternatives to W/D?! It's getting pricy!

I don't use diabetic food. But that doesn't mean the food isn't pricey. My dog has allergies, so I buy expensive limited ingredient food.

My point is that while it appears that w/d does help with getting a dog regulated, it's not a requirement to use diabetic food. So, I would choose a high quality food, with a solid fiber content, and you can adjust the insulin from there.

This is just my opinion.

[Linda1]

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When I asked my vet if I needed to change Jake's diet, she said no. Just keep him on what he is use to. I feed him 4 Health Lamb and Rice. It isn't expensive at all, just something that both my dogs do well on.

[farrwf]

Re: Alternatives to W/D?! It's getting pricy!

When I asked my vet if I needed to change Jake's diet, she said no. Just keep him on what he is use to. I feed him 4 Health Lamb and Rice. It isn't expensive at all, just something that both my dogs do well on.

That's key ... if the pup's enjoying what he's eating, and it's reasonably healthy, leave it be. One of the the biggest problem you can have with a sugar pup is him not eating.

[Meeko23]

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Thanks everyone! Ill check those out today when I go to petsmart. Ill buy a variety to see what he likes. I feel like he's getting tired of the plain w/d and it doesn't seem to be helping him as much.

[Meeko23]

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Are raw hides okay for him to have once a day? I heard chicken jerky is okay if its all natural, so he gets those once a week or so.

[peggy0]

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Rawhide s raised forbins bgs. Jerky is fine as you say. I bought my dog antlers to chew on

[CraigM]

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Are raw hides okay for him to have once a day? I heard chicken jerky is okay if its all natural, so he gets those once a week or so.

Jerky, rawhide, new ball can affect Annie. Obviously she doesn't eat the ball, but she gets excitement; exercise chewing and running around with them that raises her BGs

[BogiesMom]

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Rawhide s raised forbins bgs. Jerky is fine as you say. I bought my dog antlers to chew on

I use to buy antlers for Bogie he loved them... Although he cracked a molar to the root and chipped another... I just wanted to let you know so you can keep an eye on it.

[alyssak]

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Hey there,

My vet said that (in my Carlie's case, at least) rawhides are fine. She said to make sure that they're made in America, though, since they're better regulated here than in some other places. I think a few companies treat the. with potentially unsafe chemicals.