Cost of Food

[Maqroll]

Could anyone tell me how much you spend on decent food for an adult male Rottie per month? (I'm trying to price every possible thing right now). Thanks.

[trish603a]

Well i pay 34.99 for a 40lb bag of Canidae for my dog. It is more expensive, but i feed less so it works out better for me.

[Ayoka]

Here (in Canada) a 35# bag of innova, california natural, EVO or healthwise costs between 40-58$ and lasts me about 2 months - Bear gets one cup 2x a day.

[IJF1]

Well I'm feeding my bitch Orijen and it is working out less than £1 (about US$1.8) per day.

[pbhound]

We feed 3 Rotts Nutro for Large Breed dogs that is about $28.00 for a #40 bag and we get a bag every 2 weeks

[Sissy]

I'm feeding Ramy "Royal Canin" which costs 55 euro (abt $73) per 15kgs bag. It lasts a little less than a month.

[Static'sMum]

It costs us around $4 or $5 per day to feed Static. This includes his biscuits, vegies, sardines, mince, any treats he might have (including shanks/marrowbones) worked out over a month.
The premium brands of food here are quite pricey. around $106 for 15kg. ($90 US for 33lbs) Big dogs are expensive business in Oz!!
But Static is a growing pup - so he may get a little cheaper when he stops growing. we dont think he will be a very big boy as he is quite small now compared to other pups his age (Rotts only though) he is about 78lbs at 7 months.

[toby01]

Ranger eats Canidae. $38 for a 40 pound bag per month. My elderly dog also eats Canidae but it lasts twice as long because he's not as active.

[Stef Sowden]

Lillie is on Nature Diet. At the moment as she is dieting, it costs £1.40 p/d ($2.77)

[hokisteph5]

I've been feeding Innova Evo and the regular costs about $41. One big bag lasts me about a month for two dogs.

[Lola B Marie]

Due to severe medical conditions, I home cook for Lola. Cost for 3meals a day plus snacks is about $8.00 a day.

[observer]

Originally Posted by Sissy

I'm feeding Ramy "Royal Canin" which costs 55 euro (abt $73) per 15kgs bag. It lasts a little less than a month.

You are going through 33 pounds of food fast with one dog. Just curious --How much do you feed a day?

One thing the OP needs to keep in mind is how much you need to feed. You feed less of the premium foods, so they cost more but last longer... they are often actually cheaper to feed than some of the less expensive foods.

I feed one cup twice a day to my senior girl, using Canidae Platinum. It is in the range of 38.00 for the big bag -- 35 pounds. It lasts over 2 months. I pay a little extra when I buy it from a place that delivers it.... saves the time and sometimes hassle of going to the feed store, and the gasoline.

[Sissy]

Originally Posted by observer

You are going through 33 pounds of food fast with one dog. Just curious --How much do you feed a day?

I feed 1.5 cup in the morning and 1-1.5 cup in the evening. For dinner I also give her abt 100grs Hill's T/D because she has a tendency for tartar build-up. This costs 25 euro (abt US$ 33) per 5 kgs bag. Do you think I'm overfeeding her?

[Ayoka]

Originally Posted by Sissy

I feed 1.5 cup in the morning and 1-1.5 cup in the evening. For dinner I also give her abt 100grs Hill's T/D because she has a tendency for tartar build-up. This costs 25 euro (abt US$ 33) per 5 kgs bag. Do you think I'm overfeeding her?

I would bet a good bone would be cheaper AND more effective at keeping her teeth clean.

[Sissy]

Originally Posted by Ayoka

I would bet a good bone would be cheaper AND more effective at keeping her teeth clean.

I've tried almost all sorts of bones but to no success. She had a professional tooth cleaning 3 weeks ago, during her spaying operation and I'm trying to keep them clean, white and shiny