Innova vs. Pro Plan - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Bella Bear · 07-19-2005, 09:38 AM

I have a dilemma! Bella was on Eukanuba and then I read on YT that it wasn't that good for her, so I made the switch to Innova. She likes it but she still tries to go after our other dog's food. He is on Pro Plan and she just LOVES it. I've also heard that Pro Plan is good. Is one better then the other? My other dog is a bigger dog, he is a beagle mix and he is on the sensitive stomach Pro Plan dog food and its not breed or size specific. Would it be ok to give Bella the same or should I keep her on Innova or can I get her on Pro Plan too (since she LOVES it) but buy it for the small breed? I'm so confused. Hopefully someone will be able to bring some light to my situation. Thank you in advance for any help you guys can give!

Babbie · 07-19-2005, 01:11 PM

I personally would keep her on Innova...i like to believe that Innova, Canidae, Wellness, Eagle Pack and many others stand in a class of their own. Eukanuba, Royal Canin, Proplan and others are bellow their qualiti (in my opinion). They are good food, but not as good as the first group.

Maybe you could change your beagle diets also...I know for a fact that Eagle pack makes a food specific for sensitive dogs.

PinkMartini · 07-19-2005, 01:18 PM

I agree with Babbie. Canidae & Innova are the 2 top brands out there, imo.

Bella Bear · 07-19-2005, 01:21 PM

Thank you so much for your responses, I think I will keep her on Innova and try to see if I can switch the food for my other dog. I really apperciate the feedback.

chattiesmom · 07-19-2005, 01:23 PM

I agree. My four darlins get Innova EVO sprinkled with Missing Link +. They are all doing GREAT!!! It is important to be an educated shopper and learn to read dog foodl labels. Even a lot of the premium dog foods have some really disgusting ingredients.

yorkipower · 07-19-2005, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bella Bear

I have a dilemma! Bella was on Eukanuba and then I read on YT that it wasn't that good for her, so I made the switch to Innova. She likes it but she still tries to go after our other dog's food. He is on Pro Plan and she just LOVES it. I've also heard that Pro Plan is good. Is one better then the other? My other dog is a bigger dog, he is a beagle mix and he is on the sensitive stomach Pro Plan dog food and its not breed or size specific. Would it be ok to give Bella the same or should I keep her on Innova or can I get her on Pro Plan too (since she LOVES it) but buy it for the small breed? I'm so confused. Hopefully someone will be able to bring some light to my situation. Thank you in advance for any help you guys can give!

I wouldn't feed either dog Pro Plan. Just because your other dog is big, does not mean he shouldn't get the same high quality diet as Bella Bear. Does your Beagle have collitis? There are many reasons for this problem including diet but if you have him on a high quality diet, this problem should subside. Have you tried Wysong Adult Matenance? It has rice in it which should help your beagle's tummy and it as good a food as the Innova.

Cheryl · 07-29-2005, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Babbie

I personally would keep her on Innova...i like to believe that Innova, Canidae, Wellness, Eagle Pack and many others stand in a class of their own. Eukanuba, Royal Canin, Proplan and others are bellow their qualiti (in my opinion). They are good food, but not as good as the first group.

Maybe you could change your beagle diets also...I know for a fact that Eagle pack makes a food specific for sensitive dogs.

My vet mentioned a food that is duck and potatoe I believe good for dogs that have allergies! Wondering if that is the one?

luzangela428 · 07-29-2005, 12:15 PM

Innova isn't perscription food...BUT AS the other above me said you can't even place pro plan in the same category..I heard that it is not even a decent food...just what I have heard...I feed Innova from Royal Canine and I love it@!!!

Bruce's_Mom · 07-29-2005, 01:53 PM

I am really at a loss as far as feeding. I was/am feeding RC to my Brucey and he loves it and seems healthy. After being here on YT I became convinced that RC was bad for him and tried to switch him to Innova...I tried everything to get him to eat it (mixing it with RC, giving him pieces like they were treats,etc) and he flat out refused to eat it. Well I assumed if he got hungary enough he would eat it, well I was wrong. It is a test of wills with him and one I cannot win because he will literally not eat until it is medically dangerous for him (he becomes shakey etc). Of course I thought his refusal to eat for such long periods was indicative of illness so I had him checked out and really he is just stubborn...So after all that my question is any new ideas on how to make the transition and/or do you think RC will cause him medical problems if I continue to feed that?

luzangela428 · 07-29-2005, 05:14 PM

Maximus LOVED his RC....LOVED IT...I just mixed it in with the Innova and he would pick the RC out and only eat that..eventually I kept making the RC portion smaller and smaller and about 2 weeks later he came around. I beleiev ProPlan is on the "DON NOT FEED" list , RC isn't the on good food list but also not on the bad one either....honestly the only reason I switched was because the corn in it was making Maximus itch like crazy!!!! otherwise I loved the size and Maximus really enjoyed it...it has no by products and the ingredints are good except the corn and if it doesn't bother your baby GO FOR IT...no reason to make him miserable!!

Bella Bear · 07-29-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheryl

My vet mentioned a food that is duck and potatoe I believe good for dogs that have allergies! Wondering if that is the one?

Its Natural Balance. I was just at the pet store picking up some more Innova for Bella and happen to look at the Natural Balance and it said it was made with Duck and Potatoe.

http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/products/PandD.html

I dont know how good they are though, anyone have experience with them?

luzangela428 · 07-29-2005, 05:45 PM

It is a good food, and highly recommended on the whole dog journal's list

Bella Bear · 07-29-2005, 05:47 PM

hhhmmm....how would it compare to Innova?

luzangela428 · 07-29-2005, 05:53 PM

I beleiev that Innova is considered one of the best ...but I don't know about you but I have to go to a special store to get the Innova so if it is easoer to get the natural balance for you...it is also good and I would get that..sorry not much help

azkaty · 07-31-2005, 09:32 AM

Check other posts on Royal Canin--liver burnout from too high protein 33% is too high..26% is the top end.

07-19-2005, 09:38 AM	#1
Bella Bear YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 494	Innova vs. Pro Plan I have a dilemma! Bella was on Eukanuba and then I read on YT that it wasn't that good for her, so I made the switch to Innova. She likes it but she still tries to go after our other dog's food. He is on Pro Plan and she just LOVES it. I've also heard that Pro Plan is good. Is one better then the other? My other dog is a bigger dog, he is a beagle mix and he is on the sensitive stomach Pro Plan dog food and its not breed or size specific. Would it be ok to give Bella the same or should I keep her on Innova or can I get her on Pro Plan too (since she LOVES it) but buy it for the small breed? I'm so confused. Hopefully someone will be able to bring some light to my situation. Thank you in advance for any help you guys can give! __________________ Rachel & Bella Bella's Dogster Profile Meetup.com-Westside Small Dogs Club (Los Angeles)

07-19-2005, 01:11 PM	#2
Babbie Got Mojo? Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami Posts: 1,117	I personally would keep her on Innova...i like to believe that Innova, Canidae, Wellness, Eagle Pack and many others stand in a class of their own. Eukanuba, Royal Canin, Proplan and others are bellow their qualiti (in my opinion). They are good food, but not as good as the first group. Maybe you could change your beagle diets also...I know for a fact that Eagle pack makes a food specific for sensitive dogs. __________________ Thati & Mojo

07-19-2005, 01:21 PM	#4
Bella Bear YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 494	Thank you so much for your responses, I think I will keep her on Innova and try to see if I can switch the food for my other dog. I really apperciate the feedback. __________________ Rachel & Bella Bella's Dogster Profile Meetup.com-Westside Small Dogs Club (Los Angeles)

07-29-2005, 12:15 PM	#8
luzangela428 Maximus "Lily's Love Slave" Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca Posts: 2,368	Innova isn't perscription food...BUT AS the other above me said you can't even place pro plan in the same category..I heard that it is not even a decent food...just what I have heard...I feed Innova from Royal Canine and I love it@!!! __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?148186 Maximus' Album: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...=1&ppuser=2303 Maximus Woves Lily

07-29-2005, 05:14 PM	#10
luzangela428 Maximus "Lily's Love Slave" Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca Posts: 2,368	Maximus LOVED his RC....LOVED IT...I just mixed it in with the Innova and he would pick the RC out and only eat that..eventually I kept making the RC portion smaller and smaller and about 2 weeks later he came around. I beleiev ProPlan is on the "DON NOT FEED" list , RC isn't the on good food list but also not on the bad one either....honestly the only reason I switched was because the corn in it was making Maximus itch like crazy!!!! otherwise I loved the size and Maximus really enjoyed it...it has no by products and the ingredints are good except the corn and if it doesn't bother your baby GO FOR IT...no reason to make him miserable!! __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?148186 Maximus' Album: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...=1&ppuser=2303 Maximus Woves Lily

07-19-2005, 01:18 PM	#3
PinkMartini BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,043	I agree with Babbie. Canidae & Innova are the 2 top brands out there, imo.

07-19-2005, 01:23 PM	#5
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I agree. My four darlins get Innova EVO sprinkled with Missing Link +. They are all doing GREAT!!! It is important to be an educated shopper and learn to read dog foodl labels. Even a lot of the premium dog foods have some really disgusting ingredients.

07-29-2005, 01:53 PM	#9
Bruce's_Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 779	I am really at a loss as far as feeding. I was/am feeding RC to my Brucey and he loves it and seems healthy. After being here on YT I became convinced that RC was bad for him and tried to switch him to Innova...I tried everything to get him to eat it (mixing it with RC, giving him pieces like they were treats,etc) and he flat out refused to eat it. Well I assumed if he got hungary enough he would eat it, well I was wrong. It is a test of wills with him and one I cannot win because he will literally not eat until it is medically dangerous for him (he becomes shakey etc). Of course I thought his refusal to eat for such long periods was indicative of illness so I had him checked out and really he is just stubborn...So after all that my question is any new ideas on how to make the transition and/or do you think RC will cause him medical problems if I continue to feed that?

07-29-2005, 05:45 PM	#12
luzangela428 Maximus "Lily's Love Slave" Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca Posts: 2,368	It is a good food, and highly recommended on the whole dog journal's list __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?148186 Maximus' Album: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...=1&ppuser=2303 Maximus Woves Lily

07-29-2005, 05:47 PM	#13
Bella Bear YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 494	hhhmmm....how would it compare to Innova? __________________ Rachel & Bella Bella's Dogster Profile Meetup.com-Westside Small Dogs Club (Los Angeles)

07-29-2005, 05:53 PM	#14
luzangela428 Maximus "Lily's Love Slave" Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca Posts: 2,368	I beleiev that Innova is considered one of the best ...but I don't know about you but I have to go to a special store to get the Innova so if it is easoer to get the natural balance for you...it is also good and I would get that..sorry not much help __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?148186 Maximus' Album: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...=1&ppuser=2303 Maximus Woves Lily

07-31-2005, 09:32 AM	#15
azkaty & "The Bunny" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 806	Check other posts on Royal Canin--liver burnout from too high protein 33% is too high..26% is the top end. __________________ Katy