Anyone have experience w/ ORIJEN 6 FRESH FISH??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

RLC12345678 · 11-08-2007, 04:11 PM

Hobbs has always had skin issues. I've had him on Natural Balance Duck & Potato for probably a year now and his skin is not flakey anymore, but it is still so dry and itchy!!!!! So, with winter at our door and all the dry skin that goes with it, I'm trying something new. I ordered Orijen 6 Fresh Fish online to try. It's high in protein which concerns me somewhat, but I hope the new protein source and the omega fatty acids from the fish will work well for him!

Any input on this product from others would be appreciated!!!!!!!

marcerella02 · 11-08-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Hobbs has always had skin issues. I've had him on Natural Balance Duck & Potato for probably a year now and his skin is not flakey anymore, but it is still so dry and itchy!!!!! So, with winter at our door and all the dry skin that goes with it, I'm trying something new. I ordered Orijen 6 Fresh Fish online to try. It's high in protein which concerns me somewhat, but I hope the new protein source and the omega fatty acids from the fish will work well for him!

Any input on this product from others would be appreciated!!!!!!!

contrary to popular belief, there is NOTHING wrong with high protien dog foods as long as you have a healthy pup. I have only heard GREAT things about Orijen and if i wasn't homecooking/feeding raw, i woudl feed that

sims822257 · 11-08-2007, 05:32 PM

YIPPY.....Rebecca it is really you....

Glad to have you back my dear - hee, hee!! At least for tonight!!!

I am not sure about the food but thought I would tell you I have just started cooking for Murphy and Mia home cooked meals. I am no expert by any means but so far it is going well and I am getting some great help form other YT members who do the same.

Also I just ordered a book to help me make sure I am giving them all the proper nutrients and vitamins they need. I wonder if this would help Mr. Hobbs?

RLC12345678 · 11-08-2007, 05:35 PM

Caren, I would love more than anything to cook for my babies. But honestly, since I hardly cook for Will, I think he would get a little jealous!!!!!!

hehehe

sims822257 · 11-08-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Caren, I would love more than anything to cook for my babies. But honestly, since I hardly cook for Will, I think he would get a little jealous!!!!!!

hehehe

HA, ha...just give him the dog food - hee, hee!!!!

SORRY Will....JUST KIDDING!!!

RLC12345678 · 11-08-2007, 05:57 PM

That's hilarious!!!!!!!!!!! Since I've been so busy, Will has been doing most of the cooking lately. I wouldn't trust him to do it right if he had to cook for the pups. Is that wrong of me?

sims822257 · 11-08-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

That's hilarious!!!!!!!!!!! Since I've been so busy, Will has been doing most of the cooking lately. I wouldn't trust him to do it right if he had to cook for the pups. Is that wrong of me?

I know .... I am so bad....hee, hee.

NO I know what you mean, every now and than Chris is in charge of feeding M&M and I end up asking him over and over if he did it, what time, how much, did you keep them seperated, etc

...he just thinks I do not trust him...which shhhhh I don't - hee, hee!!

echo8287 · 11-08-2007, 08:33 PM

You won't like the smell of the fresh fish, but your dog will. It smells like fish. I bought some for my Mini Schnauzers and gave some to my daughter who has a Yorkie. All of them like Orijen 6, they had been eating Canidea and they still eat that too. My daughter's Yorkie is a picky eater and she will pick the fish food out of another brand to eat it. It's funny how dogs like stuff that smells. David

Too Cute Teddy · 11-09-2007, 04:26 AM

Teddy is on the regular Orijen and is doing great!! I have been wanting to try the 6 fish, but we still have about half a bag left. I think your baby will do great on the Orijen. Keep us posted on how he likes it!!

sims822257 · 11-09-2007, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by echo8287

You won't like the smell of the fresh fish, but your dog will. It smells like fish. I bought some for my Mini Schnauzers and gave some to my daughter who has a Yorkie. All of them like Orijen 6, they had been eating Canidea and they still eat that too. My daughter's Yorkie is a picky eater and she will pick the fish food out of another brand to eat it. It's funny how dogs like stuff that smells. David

Is this a type of dog food or just a oil or supplement you put on the dog food?

Too Cute Teddy · 11-09-2007, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sims822257

Is this a type of dog food or just a oil or supplement you put on the dog food?

it is a dry dog food

kalina82 · 11-09-2007, 05:11 AM

a warning, since this food is all fish Hobbs might get a smelly mouth and beard from it that just won't go away. I can always tell which dogs eat a fish based food when they come into the hospital because they have a fishy odor.

RLC12345678 · 11-09-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

a warning, since this food is all fish Hobbs might get a smelly mouth and beard from it that just won't go away. I can always tell which dogs eat a fish based food when they come into the hospital because they have a fishy odor.

Honestly, if this food helps his skin, I can probably handle the fish smell. I've been using salmon oil n his food for about a year now trying to get his skin clear so I'm used to the fish smell anyway.

kalina82 · 11-09-2007, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Honestly, if this food helps his skin, I can probably handle the fish smell. I've been using salmon oil n his food for about a year now trying to get his skin clear so I'm used to the fish smell anyway.

ugh, i stopped using the salmon oil because i couldn't take the smell.

hopefully the fishy food with help Hobbs! good luck

echo8287 · 11-10-2007, 04:43 PM

My 2 doggies ate a small bag of the fresh fish and their breath was a tad bad right after eating, but later on it was fine. If you take a piece out of the bag , it smells like fresh fish! It is a fish based dog food. The puppies love it smell and all. Here is a link> David
http://www.championpetfoods.com/orij...gredients.aspx

11-08-2007, 04:11 PM	#1
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,060	Anyone have experience w/ ORIJEN 6 FRESH FISH??? Hobbs has always had skin issues. I've had him on Natural Balance Duck & Potato for probably a year now and his skin is not flakey anymore, but it is still so dry and itchy!!!!! So, with winter at our door and all the dry skin that goes with it, I'm trying something new. I ordered Orijen 6 Fresh Fish online to try. It's high in protein which concerns me somewhat, but I hope the new protein source and the omega fatty acids from the fish will work well for him! Any input on this product from others would be appreciated!!!!!!! __________________ Hobbs on Dogster Lamar on Dogster Belle on Dogster Hootie on Dogster

11-08-2007, 05:32 PM	#3
sims822257 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,430	YIPPY.....Rebecca it is really you.... Glad to have you back my dear - hee, hee!! At least for tonight!!! I am not sure about the food but thought I would tell you I have just started cooking for Murphy and Mia home cooked meals. I am no expert by any means but so far it is going well and I am getting some great help form other YT members who do the same. Also I just ordered a book to help me make sure I am giving them all the proper nutrients and vitamins they need. I wonder if this would help Mr. Hobbs? __________________ Caren, mommy to Murphy and Mia Murphy WUVS his girlfriend Trixie

11-08-2007, 05:35 PM	#4
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,060	Caren, I would love more than anything to cook for my babies. But honestly, since I hardly cook for Will, I think he would get a little jealous!!!!!! hehehe __________________ Hobbs on Dogster Lamar on Dogster Belle on Dogster Hootie on Dogster

11-08-2007, 05:57 PM	#6
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,060	That's hilarious!!!!!!!!!!! Since I've been so busy, Will has been doing most of the cooking lately. I wouldn't trust him to do it right if he had to cook for the pups. Is that wrong of me? __________________ Hobbs on Dogster Lamar on Dogster Belle on Dogster Hootie on Dogster

11-08-2007, 08:33 PM	#8
echo8287 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ga Posts: 27	Fresh Fish 6 You won't like the smell of the fresh fish, but your dog will. It smells like fish. I bought some for my Mini Schnauzers and gave some to my daughter who has a Yorkie. All of them like Orijen 6, they had been eating Canidea and they still eat that too. My daughter's Yorkie is a picky eater and she will pick the fish food out of another brand to eat it. It's funny how dogs like stuff that smells. David

11-09-2007, 04:26 AM	#9
Too Cute Teddy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 535	Teddy is on the regular Orijen and is doing great!! I have been wanting to try the 6 fish, but we still have about half a bag left. I think your baby will do great on the Orijen. Keep us posted on how he likes it!!

11-09-2007, 05:11 AM	#12
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 6,659 Blog Entries: 1	a warning, since this food is all fish Hobbs might get a smelly mouth and beard from it that just won't go away. I can always tell which dogs eat a fish based food when they come into the hospital because they have a fishy odor. __________________ Kellie and Morgan Girls Soccer Team Goalie!!!!

11-10-2007, 04:43 PM	#15
echo8287 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ga Posts: 27	Orijen 6 My 2 doggies ate a small bag of the fresh fish and their breath was a tad bad right after eating, but later on it was fine. If you take a piece out of the bag , it smells like fresh fish! It is a fish based dog food. The puppies love it smell and all. Here is a link> David http://www.championpetfoods.com/orij...gredients.aspx