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Last activity 18 January 2019 by the tinker40

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Theotherjenny

Hello
Can anyone advise on the best place to buy quality dog food?
I will be staying at perla marina for a month. I'm bringing my two small dogs.  Where would be a good place to buy quality dog food? Also fresh beef liver and veggies. I don't want to upset their stomachs....
Thank you so much!
Actually any hints or tips about buying grocery in the perla marina area would be appreciated. I have only ever stayed at All inclusive before and never needed to be concerned about shopping for basics.....

planner

Welcome to the forums.   You will find a decent assortment of dog food in both Playero and Super Polla in Sosua along with all your other foods.

If that does not work then go to Dr. Bob's Vet clinic!

Theotherjenny

@planner. Thank you so much!

planner

You are very welcome honey.

WillieWeb

Royal Canin is the best available brand although I find some others offer comparable ingredients at lower prices
Alcan for example
Cavoni (sp) is another

Theotherjenny

Thanks @willieweb RoyalCanin should be good for them. Do you know if supermarkets in Sosua sell it?
For anyone else with fussy pups: I also contacted Dr. BOB (Thanks @planner). He sells hypoallergenic brands.
It is reassuring to know that I can buy reputable brands.  Two dogs with upset tummies or allergies would not be fun....

WillieWeb

Not supoermarkets... Vets have it
Dr DeLaCruz in Sosua... near DrBob...
beside the German Butcher

Lots of vets or Agri stores have it in the area

Theotherjenny

Thank you for the information. Very helpful!

the tinker40

Dos & cats over many, many generation have lost much of their natural needs. As carnivores the needs are meat & the ugly parts, The offal, the internal organs & intestinal contents. For thousands o years it has provided the essential needs. Now, in our lives it is no longer possible to provide this ancient diet.  Therfore, you must know what you are feeding your animals. Adding various things to their diet adds immeasuribly to thee health.  It ain't easy & not always cheap.  Gereations of breeding & cross breeding has given us animals with many problems that never had to exist.  All animals have a purpose & when we subvert them we are the sinners.  Like it or not, we have created creatures who suffer to fullfil our desires.  We alter their function to be cute little things or to be vicious protectors.  We have screwed up.  Yeah, back to topic. I have raised dogs using Purina products with supplements. I doubt that anyone will care about more than their pets. By the way, I like cats also, had Maine Coons, great cats.

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