Is dry dog food healthy? What's affordable for my overweight dog?

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I talked to a man that told me ALL dry dog food is not good for dogs. I cannot afford exspensive dog food. I am trying to find a decent dry dog food that is good for my dogs, bull dog/ cur she is 3 and is way overweight like 110 lbs and a ckc poodle that is about 12 lbs. Also about 3. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 3 years and 9 months old | 110 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Thank you for using PetCoach. Great question! I don't know what this "man's" background is but I don't suggest you take advice from someone who likely knows nothing about nutrition in dogs. This includes many pet stores employees, breeders and people that do internet research from sources with no factual background. Dry food is just fine for dogs and you don't have to use an expensive food. Just don't use a super cheap food (like Ol' Roy). If you are looking for a good dry food that is reasonably priced then I would use Purina One. I would use a weight control diet (it is fine to feed that to both dogs) and be sure you are feeding the correct amount based on their IDEAL weight (not the current weight). You really need to get some weight off the big dog. Minimize treats and it is suggested you not feed any people food when trying to get a dog to lose weight. This is going to be very bad for his joints as he gets older. ( https://www.purinaone.com/dogs/products/dry-dog-food/smartblend-healthy-weight ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Is dry dog food healthy? What's affordable for my overweight dog?

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