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11-11-2015, 10:03 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Whittier, ca, us
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| Natural Balance food Ok so I recently switched my babies food from Royal Canin to Natural Balance sweet potato and fish. He LOVES it (but then again he loves and will eat anything lol). I had no problems switching him directly to it but now I notice that his poop smells worse than usual and his skin/ coat also smells bad. Has anyone else had this problem with Natural Balance? |
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11-11-2015, 10:14 AM | #2 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Yok, NY
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| I use Natural Balance Duck and Potato and my dogs love it. I have heard that fish can have a smell to it. It might be that. |
11-11-2015, 10:25 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Whittier, ca, us
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| I was advised not to get the duck flavor because it's similar to chicken which is most likely what he is allergic to. But I can't stand the smell. Its only been a couple days so maybe it will get better as he gets used to it...I hope. |
11-11-2015, 10:31 AM | #4 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Yok, NY
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| My dogs are probably also allergic to chicken as well but my Vet actually suggested to try the duck first. Maybe try the other flavors I know there is Rabbit and Kangaroo as well. |
11-11-2015, 02:30 PM | #5 |
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| Bambina is on Duck and Potato, no smell...i'm sure its the fish... |
11-11-2015, 03:29 PM | #6 |
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| Cody was on NB, Sweet Potato & venison, Sweet Potato & Bison, Sweet Potato & chicken, Potato & Rabbit over a period of 18 months, there was no body odor, I have to go along with the other members and say it's the fish smell permeating through the skin pores.
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11-11-2015, 05:34 PM | #7 |
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| We sell NB at my work and Lilah is currently on duck and potato, my mothers maltese is on sweet pot and chicken- the reps even comment that the fish is such a smell issue that it causes its popularity to fluctuate. Definitely the fish. Most dogs with chicken allergies don't have issues with duck to the best of my knowledge though some foods that are 'fowl' focused or say they are duck will include chicken as a bulk part of their protein source. Natural balance primarily is a limited ingredient line and has single protein only. Often in brands that are no chicken for the protein they will use chicken fat as the fat source- although the fat does not include the protein piece that incites allergic reactions to those with a sensitivity to proteins it at the very least is confusing and NB avoids that too to keep the lines clear. Eww to smelly fish problem. I'm sorry to hear that and would just try a different flavor.
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11-11-2015, 08:59 PM | #8 | |
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11-11-2015, 09:42 PM | #9 |
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| Super! I hope your little pup does well on it I am very pleased Lilah is, she is a finicky gal and has only really had success on royal canin mini adult beside this food. Good luck!
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11-12-2015, 04:00 AM | #10 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Hmmm...ya know, he could maybe be going through some "detoxing" via his skin, so maybe this smell is a good thing and will pass in time...? Something to consider...
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11-12-2015, 06:02 AM | #11 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Whittier, ca, us
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That could be it too...I hope. I was planning to keep him on this food for at least a couple weeks anyway and see if it gets better. He loves it and I've heard that fish is good for them. (although I don't eat fish..yuk...I want what's best for him) | |
11-13-2015, 03:46 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Whittier, ca, us
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| I couldn't take it anymore! Lol I had to exchange the food. I can't take the smell. I got him lamb and rice....let's see how that works. Does anyone else use this flavor? (duck seems to be more popular but I'm kind of leery with it also being a fowl protein) |
11-13-2015, 08:59 PM | #13 |
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| I was going to try the Fish next you have me deciding not to now because of the smell. I think I am going to go with the Venison or Rabbit next. |
11-14-2015, 11:45 PM | #14 |
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| Lamb and rice is a pretty historical success diet for a lot of dogs. However, that is a grain inclusive food instead of the grain free you chose before so if that is a point of concern it should be noted- lilah typically does better on Grain inclusive, she is currently grain free and this is the first time it has been successful for her, so as is painfully obvious all dogs are different! Another thing to make sure to do is double check your label: if it isn't a limited ingredient diet, it could have a blend of proteins even though the title says lamb, so if your goal is to avoid chicken, make sure they don't have a chicken ingredient further down the list. I hope it goes well for you guys
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11-15-2015, 09:10 AM | #15 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Whittier, ca, us
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It is a limited ingredient food. I stuck with Natural Balance because of that. It has only been 2 days but the smell from the fish flavor is already gone. Thank God! But....I did notice a lot of scratching this morning. Not sure if it is because of the grain or just from the being switched 2x in the past week....maybe he just needs time to adjust, I hope. We will see how the next couple of days go. | |
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