I've taken quite a few pics from the time I brought him home. And it's amazing to compare the amount he's grown in such a short amount of time. I'll have to put some together and post them later.
technodoll, I want to try feeding Bubba raw. But my hubby isn't convinced. Currently we are feeding Solid Gold Hund-en-flocken. And he's doing ok on it. But I'm always on the lookout for something better.
Figuring out monthly totals... I'd say $60 for kibble, and I'm going to be adding the Chondroitin and Glucosamine HCI supplement, that's about $25. And vitamin C which is $10. Bubba's last vet visit was a couple months ago for a hot spot. Although I do spend $10 each month on Advantage flea drops since Bubba has a flea allergy.
We don't feed canned, although I'm tempted to get some since the Hundenflocken does seem kinda grainy. They are good grains but nonetheless still grains so I'd like to add more meat.
As for his clicking hips my vet seems to think it's growth related. He's rotated his hips and said they are completely in the socket, or feel like they are. We are going to have x-rays done at 18 months if it doesn't resolve. He doesn't walk odd, or have any of the other signs of HD. So we are keeping an eye on it for now. He also has Pano..
He was limping and in severe pain and it rotated from his front leg to front right leg. Luckily he hasen't had anymore episodes.
Back on topic here. My hubby absolutely refuses to buy Merrick canned or dry.
I could skip the dry but I wanted to try the canned since it was dry kibble that was affected.. He said what if one of the dogs died/affected were yours? Would you buy it? I can see his point because I wouldn't. And I'd probably be one of those people on every forum telling my story. It would be different if we knew who was at fault.. but since we don't and neither side are admitting any fault in the matter I can only assume they are both responsible. Just my 2 cents..