Blue Buffalo Wilderness Dog Food 24# Bag - $42.07 shipped

it should be noted that the same pair of discounts applies to the frontline tick and flea meds which are already competitively priced...and a quick check on amz-my former source- reveals they are now selling them from a third party...so i was able to pick up 2 six packs of FL and a 15lb TOTW for @ 135....

Maybe this is a good deal for people that buy online only but doing the math it actually costs me more than going to my local store.

My pup eats Innova Large Breed which they sell for 58 a bag minus all discounts for 2 bags would cost around $45 a bag.

If I go to my local store(Concord Pet) and take a coupon they always send out for 30 off 100 at $55 per bag. I come out with a total price of $40 per bag. If you have a concord pet in your area look into that first as it is a better deal and the coupons are always readily available.

Quote from calimom : Yeah, that's why we feed our dogs raw meat. Looking at the prices of some of those foods makes me wonder why more people don't. I feed them about a pound a day of meat and they'll eat some veggies, too. When I first got our first Smooth Collie from the breeder, we tried giving her Origen and I believe another brand and there is just no way she'll switch. She would go for days without eating if we tried to give her anything but raw food. I guess I'm surprised how expensive the really good dog foods are. Over $40 for 25 pounds is more expensive than just feeding them raw meat/bones.

what do you feed your dogs in the form of raw??? ive always wanted to put both my boxadors on a raw diet but i have no idea where to start. fk these prices lol

Quote from dubmang : what do you feed your dogs in the form of raw??? ive always wanted to put both my boxadors on a raw diet but i have no idea where to start. fk these prices lol

it depends on your location..here in SoCal, you can get chicken for 49 cents to 99 cents per pound & beef for $1-2 per lb & eggs/tuna similar prices..

it's okay for people use a mix of hi-protein quality dry kibble like Instinct, Blue Buffalo Wilderness, Fromm, etc because it's convenient & quick, especially if you're gone all day for work
... sort of like whey protien or protein bars, quick & convenient & healthy when you don't have time to cook or prepare meals (just don't eat only protein bars for months, LOL) ...because kibble is dehydrated, it won't spoil if you leave it out all day/night whereas wet/raw meat will spoil if you leave it out all day/night.

The Dog Whisperer feeds his dogs a mix of dry kibble & meat (great dog training TV show, available for free online too)

Variety is good so that you get a wide variety of nutrients which is why I also like to switch from bison, chicken, bison varieties of kibble since the same food all month gets boring for your dogs just like you would get bored if you ate only pizza or eggs all month

P.S. Great quick way to socialize your dogs is to give chicken,beef, jerky to strangers to feed your dogs so that way they associate strangers as positive experiences

..and to train them to go potty outside or on the wee-wee pads, give them the same asap when they go potty outside --they soon learn that they get nice beef/chicken jerky when they hold it in & go outside only

Just bought 2x25lb bags of Before Grain chicken. Was $70 total.
1 bag costs me around $50 at the local Petco with 15% off coupon. So it was major savings for me. Love that there was no tax and free shipping.
Thanks!

Quote from gizmotoy : As an FYI, note that Natura was purchased by Proctor and Gamble, whose dog foods have a (deserved, IMO) horrible reputation. They were probably purchased to try to turn things around, but I'd be wary of the quality of the Natura brands falling. We switched from Evo to Orijen right after the sale. In any case, thanks OP! I got a 30 lb bag of Orijen. We were running low, so it was great timing!

hahaha... I was going to tell him/her this, and then you just replied exactly as what I was going to say ! And I did the exact same thing too: switched my dogs from EVO to Orijen right after I heard the news ! I think the EVO should be the EVIL now ! Orijen is more pricey, but at least I know for sure what my dogs eat !

Quote from rippedbuff : it depends on your location..here in SoCal, you can get chicken for 49 cents to 99 cents per pound & beef for $1-2 per lb & eggs/tuna similar prices.. it's okay for people use a mix of hi-protein quality dry kibble like Instinct, Blue Buffalo Wilderness, Fromm, etc because it's convenient & quick, especially if you're gone all day for work ... sort of like whey protien or protein bars, quick & convenient & healthy when you don't have time to cook or prepare meals (just don't eat only protein bars for months, LOL) ...because kibble is dehydrated, it won't spoil if you leave it out all day/night whereas wet/raw meat will spoil if you leave it out all day/night. The Dog Whisperer feeds his dogs a mix of dry kibble & meat (great dog training TV show, available for free online too) Variety is good so that you get a wide variety of nutrients which is why I also like to switch from bison, chicken, bison varieties of kibble since the same food all month gets boring for your dogs just like you would get bored if you ate only pizza or eggs all month P.S. Great quick way to socialize your dogs is to give chicken,beef, jerky to strangers to feed your dogs so that way they associate strangers as positive experiences ..and to train them to go potty outside or on the wee-wee pads, give them the same asap when they go potty outside --they soon learn that they get nice beef/chicken jerky when they hold it in & go outside only

From the American Humane Association about the "Dog Whisperer" in 2006:

Quote : Here’s an exerpt from the AHA’s September 2006 press release:”The training tactics featured on Cesar Millan’s ‘Dog Whisperer’ program are inhumane, outdated and improper, according to a letter sent yesterday to the National Geographic Channel by American Humane, the oldest national organization protecting children and animals.” Another excerpt about the “Dog Whisperer” TV show: “It also does a disservice to all the show’s viewers by espousing an inaccurate message about what constitutes effective training and appropriate treatment of animals. (He’s also used shock collars on the show, without mentioning it to the viewers.) .

http://ahimsadogtraining.com/blog...-inhumane/

As far as a raw meat, ask any vet.
And

Quote : The US Government reported that in 2006, 16.3% of all chickens were contaminated with Salmonella.[30] A study on 25 commercial raw diets for dogs and cats detected salmonella in 20% and Escherichia coli in 64% of the diets. However, the E. coli strain that can cause severe illness O157:H7 was not tested for.[31] An example of the severity of E. coli H1577 infections can be seen in affected greyhound racing dogs fed raw meat as part of their diet. Known in greyhounds as "Alabama rot", the disease causes severe vasculitis, cutaneous necrosis, renal failure and death. It should be noted that racing greyhounds are typically fed raw meat classified as "not for human consumption", which may contain higher than normal levels of bacteria.[32]

from Wikipedia.

Just a little info. I work with dogs a lot. Feral dogs are trash and carrion eaters, they do not hunt in organized packs like wolves. Wild dogs rarely eat fresh meat.Good brands of dog food are sufficient.

Quote from dubmang : what do you feed your dogs in the form of raw??? ive always wanted to put both my boxadors on a raw diet but i have no idea where to start. fk these prices lol

Here is some info: http://www.justamere.com/newslett...eeding.asp

I buy the bags of drumsticks at Cosco because they are packed perfectly. I also get organ meat and pork for them. Our 55 pound dog gets about a pound of meat per day and our 70 pound dog gets about 1.25-1.5 per day. You can tell how they look if they're getting enough to eat.

You hear all sorts of good and bad about raw so it's something you just have to try for yourself to see how your dogs look and feel. My dogs are totally healthy and have never had any health issues. They also do not have bad breath and their stools are not huge or runny. I probably would never have even thought about raw if the breeder hadn't taught me about it or asked me to sign an agreement stating I'd try it. I tried it and I also tried to switch them to kibble and they went for three days and ate none of it so I went back to raw. I felt terrible going for a few days but everyone told me they would eat when they got hungry and to wait it out. Well, they would not touch the kibble. They love chicken and go crazy over boneless pork and organ meat. They like certain veggies, too. If you are truly interested in it, you can probably find raw groups in your area where you can get the meat super cheap. Grocery stores donate meat to raw groups for animals so if you get into a co-op you can get a lot of it for free. I don't bother with that but I know a lot of people do.

Nice, Thanks!....Came down to $35.00 a bag for Taste of the Wild. I mixed it up on the subscribe and save to get two different flavors. We have been feeding her, our golden retriever, Natural Balance (I think it's a great food). We always purchased that locally. Taste of the Wild is something we were feeding our pet when she was younger, but it became unavailable locally. I only switched back due to the price per lb, and our dog has had a good experience with both foods.

Quote from unistyle : MrChewy.com [mrchewy.com] is having a deal right now where if you sign up for their scheduled delivery (very similar to Amazon's subscribe and save) you get 15% off your order. Combine this discount with coupon code BRYA7466 and you will receive an additional 10% off your total. This brings your total cost to $42.07 with free shipping. This is about $9 less than Amazon, and at least $14 less than local stores. This dog food almost never goes on sale. I'm not sure if the 15% savings carries over to your next order. I did check my next shipment information, and it lists the same low price I paid for this shipment, but that might change. Either way, their website says you can cancel the subscription at any time by clicking My Account and then Delivery Schedules. Also, this deal would work for any food that is more than $50 a bag, so it could be applied to other types and brands.

think you should also put in that it is a maximum discount of $15. tried to stock up and it would only go to $15.

well ive given my dogs chicken bone wings (raw) about once a month and they love it! i always watch them as they eat and their poops are always solid when feeding them TOTW. ive wanted to buy a few slabs of steak or even spare hip knuckles from the grocery store, but they never have any. also we give our dogs carrots every so often as a good chew toy.

Thanks OP and all who have contributed to this thread. I normally feed my Pit Flint River Ranch, but the prices keep going up. It's now $40 for a 20lb bag shipped. So, I'm going to try "Taste of the Wild" (2) 30lb bags comes out to $71, giving me more food with a savings of approx $50! Great Deal!!

Quote from rippedbuff : I have ultra healthy pomeranian chihuahuas as well as trained as a biochemist(molecular cell bio) & fitness trainer back at UCBerkeley & feed my dogs Instinct, Taste of the Wild, Fromm, EVO as well as some real meat(eggs, beef, chicken, fish) .... Blue Buffalo Wilderness is a great too. www.DogFoodAnalysis.com & www.DogFoodProject.com are also good scientific sites for more on dog nutrition DNA testing & mapping of dog's complete DNA genome has shown that dogs have the same DNA as wolves & evolved primarily as carnivores from wolves (you can consider dogs as just a domesticated breed of wolf or wolves as a wild breed of dogs) their bodies/digestive systems evolved & do best eating real meat just like wolves do ..real meat is about 70%-80% water & hi-protein Hi-protein dry dog food is a nice mix to real food --it's important that you feed or supplement some real meat/meat table scraps in addition to dry kibble (imagine if you had to eat only dehyrated kibble for all of your life). The danger in dry pet food isn't the high protein content but not enough water because water is needed to digest/process the kibble as well as the protein.. . not enough water stresses the kidneys, which is a common problem for those that eat dry kibble, especially cats. Previous studies that implied hi-protein was bad for kidneys was done on dogs/humans that had bad kidneys/kidney disease. However, later better studies done on healthy dogs & healthy humans with healthy kidneys showed no harmful effects on kidneys as long as there was enough water/extra water given to the subjects. Just like weightlifting is bad for someone with damaged bones/muscles but good for those with healthy bones/muscles. Similarly, previous poorly done studies on large-breed puppies stuck in their cramped kennels almost all day fed a hi-protein diet showed that negative effects of them growing faster than their skeletons coud support but later studies showed that if the puppies were allowed outside their kennels to exercise, their skeletons grew strong & supported their fast growth with no negative effects. This is why it's important to read & investigate all studies/hearsay because most of what you hear is based on incomplete or half-truths based on old studies done on unhealthy dogs/humans that don't apply to healthy dogs/humans.

Quote from SleepyNV : Thanks OP! Got 2 x30lb bags of TOTW and 3 boxes of treats for $84+. Just a side note to dog owners. If your dog is not very active, try not to feed food that is very high in protein like EVO Weight management - 52% protein. Their body is not able to process these much protein if they are not moving around.... these type of food are more for working dogs. Trust me, I learn it the hard way. Now, I've put my surviving dogs on a mix of Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream @ 25% and Wetlands @ 32% and they are doing great. Just like humans, if you consume too much protein, no matter how good the protein is, it's gonna cause you problems.

SleepNV, that is good advice you gave. I had originally just skimmed it. Due to this deal, I switched my pit to Taste of Wild (after feeding her Flint River Lamb & Rice for years). She just had some routine lab work done for an upcoming surgery. Received it back today and results show "elevated kidney levels", most likely due to a (too) high protein diet! Vet said her "kidneys are working hard". Everything else came back stellar. Even though she is a senior dog she looks and acts like an adult dog (60lbs). So I am really glad that we just happened to run the tests for an unrelated matter or I wouldve continue to unknowingly feed her damaging high protein food (she loves it lol)... So, am just thanking you for your post and adding to the words of caution.

was needing for dog food, this deal is still active, coupon code brya7466 and the automatic shipment 15% off is still a deal even though petsmart has a coupon for 25 off 100. i picked up:
1 of: Blue Buffalo Wilderness Duck Recipe Dry Dog Food, 4.5-lb bag $18.99
2 of: Merrick "The Tank" Meaty Beef Knuckle Bone, One The Tank Meaty Dog Treat $4.99
1 of: Orijen Adult Dry Dog Food, 5.5-lb bag $17.99
1 of: Blue Buffalo Adult Fish and Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag $54.99,
for a grand total of only $77.99, way cheaper than petsmart would have been, and free shipping to boot