Confused! Had conflicting advice about dog food.

[Truckingalong]

I'm fostering a dog with severe behavioural issues. Trying to make sure her food isn't contributing but been given totally conflicting advice. 1. Get her off any kibble, as it's just carbs/sugar. 2. Get her off any wet food, as it's too high in protein. Don't know what to do for the best now. Can anyone help?

[BiteyShark]

I find everyone has a different 'opinion' . My 'advice' is have a read but decide what's best for you and the dog.

Kibble works for me as it is more practical. I looked on allaboutdogfood.co.uk to find one that scored high and the dog liked.

[Thewolfsjustapuppy]

A canine behaviourist told me to check the protein levels of the food. Anything with over 15% protein is a no for dogs with behavioural problems. So in working dog mixes you will find high protein levels because these dogs need a lot of energy but your average pet needs a lot less.

Wet, dry or raw is really a choice that suits you and your dog not anyone else.

[tabulahrasa]

The thing is, it depends which dry food and which wet food as to whether they're full of carbs and sugar or high in protein.

Who is advising you?

[Truckingalong]

Breed specialist rescue centres advising. I'll look for

[picklemepopcorn]

Raw food is a short cut to cutting out problematic foods. Join a forum, read up on it, don't just dive in. I feed mine raw chicken (yes it's ok), pork shoulder, beef mince, liver and kidney, mainly from supermarkets. It makes sense, if you think about it.

Cost wise it's comparable to a good quality kibble. Although I have the greediest dog in the world who eats double what he should,.,

[SparklingRaspberry]

100% raw

[DartmoorDoughnut]

Kibble is fine! Just check the ingredients, the first one listed aka the main ingredient you want to be meat - not meat derivatives - and grain free. If you're changing the food try and get a sensitive one to try to avoid upset stomach issues!

[LimeJellyHead]

Have you seen this site? Good, honest, unbiased information.

www.allaboutdogfood.co.uk/

[Carolinesbeanies]

Agree get her onto dry food only as soon as poss and read the protein labels. Defo under 15%. Any wet food is shocking on their teeth and turns them into fussy eaters. Just go good quality dry food rather than supermarket cheapest, and if shes still being a little picky after a couple of days (though she wont starve herself...shell eat a scabby insole when she finally gets hungry) but a splash of boiling water releases the fat content in dry food and makes it more inviting.