Acana Duck & Pear?

[BonBon]

Has anyone tried this food? Or the Acana Lamb & Apple?

Dig your pup like it? How'd they do on it (runny eyes, poo, etc.)? I'm considering a switch to one of these and would appreciate any opinions.

Bonny

[lovespandp]

I believe Britt has- (Jackson’s Mom Brister) I am not sure which one she has tried, I want to say the Duck and Pear- I know there is a thread somewhere it was from a month or so ago maybe-

You can Pm her-

I am going to get the Lamb and Apple-

[lovespandp]

Peanut is on the Ranchland now, The Lamb and Apple has less fat and protein

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by BonBon

Has anyone tried this food? Or the Acana Lamb & Apple?

Dig your pup like it? How'd they do on it (runny eyes, poo, etc.)? I'm considering a switch to one of these and would appreciate any opinions.

Bonny

Yep! Here is my post on Acana. I think Brit's post is the one right after my first post...

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-petfoods.html

I do raw one meal and Acana/kibble the next. Riley thrives on that.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by RileyDC

Yep! Here is my post on Acana. I think Brit's post is the one right after my first post...

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-petfoods.html

I do raw one meal and Acana/kibble the next. Riley thrives on that.

I was talking about a diff thread- I don't remember it, but she was talking about having Jackson on the Duck!

[lovespandp]

Speaking of I can't wait to have Peanut try the Lamb and Apple!!


P.s I remember Britt saying the Duck/Pear was a little smaller than the normal Acana.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

I believe Britt has- (Jackson’s Mom Brister) I am not sure which one she has tried, I want to say the Duck and Pear- I know there is a thread somewhere it was from a month or so ago maybe-

You can Pm her-

I am going to get the Lamb and Apple-

Thank you! I just saw your thread about little Peanut - I'm so glad he's feeling better. And I'm glad to know your vet gave this formula an ok - that makes me feel a lot better about trying it.

I can't make my mind up which to try first, but my munchkins have just never been crazy about lamb so I'll probably go with the duck, at least at first.

I think I've seen Britster post about this food, but I couldn't find a thread when I searched real quick. I'll definitely get in touch with her.

Thanks again!

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by BonBon

Thank you! I just saw your thread about little Peanut - I'm so glad he's feeling better. And I'm glad to know your vet gave this formula an ok - that makes me feel a lot better about trying it.

I can't make my mind up which to try first, but my munchkins have just never been crazy about lamb so I'll probably go with the duck, at least at first.

I think I've seen Britster post about this food, but I couldn't find a thread when I searched real quick. I'll definitely get in touch with her.

Thanks again!

I would Love to try them, but Riley has allergies to grains so we have to do grain free... and he now has allergies to Lamb. UUGGHH!!

But I LOOOVE ACANA Products!

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by BonBon

Thank you! I just saw your thread about little Peanut - I'm so glad he's feeling better. And I'm glad to know your vet gave this formula an ok - that makes me feel a lot better about trying it.

I can't make my mind up which to try first, but my munchkins have just never been crazy about lamb so I'll probably go with the duck, at least at first.

I think I've seen Britster post about this food, but I couldn't find a thread when I searched real quick. I'll definitely get in touch with her.

Thanks again!

Oh thank you- Yes the Vet thinks the pancreatitis was from all the junk we were giving him, like I said Peanut has been on Acana ( Ranchland and Pacifica) for about 3 years and we have never had issues- No eye ucky's, coat looks great, he isnt itchy-

I think I was one of those Mom's that has the chunky kid in school, but she just kept stuffing twinkeys down their mouth and wonders why they are obese with diabetes!

I changed my ways that is for sure!

What are your munchkins on currently?

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by RileyDC

Yep! Here is my post on Acana. I think Brit's post is the one right after my first post...

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-petfoods.html

I do raw one meal and Acana/kibble the next. Riley thrives on that.

Oh, thank you! I missed that thread completely. I used to feed Acana Pacifica and Ranchlands, before these other formulas became available. The little ones seemed to love it and all did really well on it, and I really like the company and their ingredients.

But I stopped feeding it when I brought Dolly home. The kibble was just too much for her tiny mouth and missing teeth so I switched to NV....I really want to keep them all on the same food if possible. I'd heard these 'new' lines were in a smaller kibble size, so fingers crossed!

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

Speaking of I can't wait to have Peanut try the Lamb and Apple!!


P.s I remember Britt saying the Duck/Pear was a little smaller than the normal Acana.

I hope it is a little smaller. That was my main reason for switching off the grain-free line - Dolly wasn't able to eat it easily. Maybe this kind will be small enough for her little mouth. I really want to be able to feed Acana again.

Originally Posted by RileyDC

I would Love to try them, but Riley has allergies to grains so we have to do grain free... and he now has allergies to Lamb. UUGGHH!!

But I LOOOVE ACANA Products!

That's how I first found Acana - food allergies in my Alexander (RIP). Thankfully, none of mine currently have any signs of food allergies or sensitivities! But, I really like the option of being able to feed Acana products again - with lower protein and fat levels than they were getting before.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by BonBon

Oh, thank you! I missed that thread completely. I used to feed Acana Pacifica and Ranchlands, before these other formulas became available. The little ones seemed to love it and all did really well on it, and I really like the company and their ingredients.

But I stopped feeding it when I brought Dolly home. The kibble was just too much for her tiny mouth and missing teeth so I switched to NV....I really want to keep them all on the same food if possible. I'd heard these 'new' lines were in a smaller kibble size, so fingers crossed!

I know! I wish they made smaller kibble in general- I cut Peanut’s Acana into ½’s for him.. He seems to enjoy it a lot more~

[Britster]

We've been feeding the "new" (to the US anyways) Acana foods for a few months now...

We did two bags of duck & pear, two bags of lamb & apple, one bag of chicken & burbank potato, and now back onto lamb & apple.... So we've been rotating between them. Probably will put one of the grainfrees back in the rotation but we've had SUCH good results from the Singles line (only one grain: oats).

He does BEST on lamb & apple, followed closely by duck & pear... the chicken & potato one gave him much bigger poops, and a bit softer, but other than that no major problems either. But I think he may have some sort of intolerance to chicken, so we may bypass that formula in the future. I put him back on Acana after experiencing him itching more, getting more eye goop, less energy, bigger and more poop, and a lackluster coat after a few months on some lower protein lower fat grain inclusive formulas. Once we were back on Acana for a few bags, I immediately started noticing changes for the better.

I've never seen his poop look as good as it does on the lamb & apple, LoL... Also he has not grown tired of any of these yet, he LOVES the taste and will eat it voluntarily without wet food (though I do still give him mixed with wet for breakfast).

My ONLY complaint is the cost. It's a bit pricier since they are geared towards being limited ingredient and the bag is a bit smaller (the kibble is also a bit smaller in lamb and duck formulas). I think I pay $18.99 for a 5lb bag of lamb & apple and $19.99 for a 5lb bag of duck & pear. The chicken was the cheapest, as it's part of their Classic line, I paid $13.99 for a 5lb bag of it (the kibble was also bigger in this formula). And I used to pay $15.99 for a 5.5lb bag of Acana grainfree.

Oh and I have the opposite problem, Jackson generally prefers larger kibble, so it's a shame the chicken isn't the best formula for him... as it's the biggest kibble and he definitely preferred it more! But still loves the others, it's just funny I can tell he enjoys going over more and crunching.

[lovespandp]

Originally Posted by Britster

We've been feeding the "new" (to the US anyways) Acana foods for a few months now...

We did two bags of duck & pear, two bags of lamb & apple, one bag of chicken & burbank potato, and now back onto lamb & apple.... So we've been rotating between them. Probably will put one of the grainfrees back in the rotation but we've had SUCH good results from the Singles line.

He does BEST on lamb & apple, followed closely by duck & pear... the chicken & potato one gave him much bigger poops, and a bit softer, but other than that no major problems either. But I think he may have some sort of intolerance to chicken, so we may bypass that formula in the future.

I've never seen his poop look as good as it does on the lamb & apple, LoL... Also he has not grown tired of any of these yet, he LOVES the taste and will eat it voluntarily without wet food (though I do still give him mixed with wet for breakfast).

My ONLY complaint is the cost. It's a bit pricier since they are geared towards being limited ingredient and the bag is a bit smaller (the kibble is also a bit smaller in lamb and duck formulas). I think I pay $18.99 for a 5lb bag of lamb & apple and $19.99 for a 5lb bag of duck & pear. The chicken was the cheapest, as it's part of their Classic line, I paid $13.99 for a 5lb bag of it (the kibble was also bigger in this formula). And I used to pay $15.99 for a 5.5lb bag of Acana grainfree.

Britt- Can you do us a favor and take a pic of the kibble size (Lamb and Apple) If you can....

Peanut doesn’t seem to do well on “Chicken” either-

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by lovespandp

Oh thank you- Yes the Vet thinks the pancreatitis was from all the junk we were giving him, like I said Peanut has been on Acana ( Ranchland and Pacifica) for about 3 years and we have never had issues- No eye ucky's, coat looks great, he isnt itchy-

I think I was one of those Mom's that has the chunky kid in school, but she just kept stuffing twinkeys down their mouth and wonders why they are obese with diabetes!

I changed my ways that is for sure!

What are your munchkins on currently?

Nature's Variety. I was feeding the Instinct for a long time, but switched to their Prairie line because I liked the lower fat and protein levels. My guys are all doing very well on it, so maybe I shouldn't switch......but I've been feeding it for a long while now and I'm sure they're ready for a change. Acana is about the only product I'd consider switching to, though.

And I don't give any food or treats except for an occasional carrot, green bean or a tiny peice of Stella & Chewy's treats. After reading about Brit's scare with Jackson and other stories like Peanut's, I wiped out all bully sticks and treats in the house.