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Murphy Smurph Man     Barked: Thu May 17, '12 8:57am PST  Is there a reason why most food companies don't put their FULL analysis on their websites and even their bags? Reason I'm asking is that I've had to find a special diet for Murphy because of his crystals, a diet with lower mineral counts than the prescription diets. I feel bad as I have to keep to emailing a company about their analysis on each flavor of their food, when they come out with new flavors too. I've only done it twice because I feel like such a pain . Is there a reason behind not putting full analysis? It would be ten times easier to find him a good flavor if they just put the analysis right on the bag lol. Edited by author Thu May 17, '12 8:59am PST my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Rexy I dig in mud- puddles!     Barked: Thu May 17, '12 7:20pm PST  I say keep emailing and don't feel bad about it! I've had decent luck with the companies I've contacted. Most have replied, and those that didn't have the information I wanted on-hand found it and sent it along within a few days. For me, if a company can't be bothered to answer an email from a potential customer, then I'm not really interested in buying their products. edited for spelling Edited by author Thu May 17, '12 7:21pm PST my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Frankie Cheese? PLEASE!     Barked: Fri May 18, '12 1:09pm PST  Can I ask what you are feeding Murphy...? I ask bc frankie gets horrible tear stains, so maybe a lower mineral food may help...? my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Conker - CGC, CA OBEY ME!     Barked: Fri May 18, '12 7:11pm PST  The only brands that I've found the full analysis for foods online are: The Honest Kitchen, Nature's Variety, and EVO. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Murphy Smurph Man     Barked: Fri May 18, '12 11:10pm PST  I feed Murphy Bravo! pre made raw. It's helped him so much, but I'm not sure about lower minerals helping tear stains. For some reason, adding fish oil to his diet seemed to change his tear stains around for the better. Am I wrong for being disappointed that more foods don't put it on the bag or at least the website? It's odd to me.. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Ellie CGC Born to be Wild     Barked: Fri May 18, '12 11:36pm PST  Cranberry is helpful for tear staining...if you can add some cranberry snacks/treats or even use a food that includes cranberry it might help. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Ellie CGC Born to be Wild     Barked: Fri May 18, '12 11:45pm PST  Also, with regard to more specific information on food analysis, call or email the company and nag them if necessary. My Cindy has been told that the scientific testing that produces that statistical data for the actual analysis can add to the cost. Whether that's specifically why some companies have more or less detail, I'm not sure. Just a thought though. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Frankie Cheese? PLEASE!     Barked: Sat May 19, '12 8:18pm PST  Thanks Murphy & Ellie. I agree there should be more info on the labels. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Scooter,- PAWS Power of the Paw- for those who- need it     Barked: Mon May 21, '12 6:26am PST  Murph, I agree...for one reason or another, I have needed to look at specific stuff on dog foods. I have noticed that companies are pretty quick to respond (I have contacted wellness, innova, acana, evo, merrick...maybe more ) I do notice some companies put more on their website too. I'm not sure if there is a specific reason they don't put as much out there. Maybe so their competitors don't have access? who knows? oh and smurf...you are looking as adorable as ever in that picture my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Foxie Small in size,- but big of heart     Barked: Wed May 23, '12 7:58pm PST  Murphy, I've tried every prescription diet out there, and still struggled with crystals. The only thing that worked was to stop kibble completely and give canned food mixed with a little water. No more crystals or concentrated urine. It's been a long struggle. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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