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livingdustmops · 01-31-2006, 10:15 PM

For those of you feeding your little ones the Merricks Grammy's Pot Pie I thought I would let you know the following:

I bought the 8 can pack the other day and when I opened the 1st one I was very surprised as it did not have the same chicken pot pie gravy as the other cans I have been feeding the gang. I smelled to make sure it was okay and feed the gang but it really bothered me so I called their customer service line today. I was told that the formula is still the same but that they had changed the processing of the food. Because of the amount of phone calls they have received they have already gone back to the old methods and future cans of Grammy's Pot Pie will be just like chicken pot pie.

Winston's Mom · 02-01-2006, 12:31 PM

Thank you for letting us know. Winston loves Merrick's food. We mix a spoon of wet with 3 spoons of dry. We also rotate the variety.

carolina yorkie · 02-01-2006, 05:30 PM

We've been out of the pot pie for a few weeks...the distributor changed in the area. Jolene has been eating Turducken instead but is getting bored. Has anyone fed the Smothered comfort from Merrick? It's new around here and was wondering if anyone had fed it yet and their reviews.

muffinlvr · 02-02-2006, 07:47 AM

My two have fallen in LOVE, LOVE, LOVE with the Merrick's wet food. I mix it with their Innova. So far I've given them Grammy's Pot Pie, Cowboy something or other with beef and the Wingaling. But be careful with the Wingaling. It has very small bones in it!! I discovered that yesterday and I was shocked. While the bones aren't huge, they are still bones nonetheless.

livingdustmops · 02-02-2006, 08:26 AM

I to was surprised about the bone in the Wing a Dings and did not feed them to my gang. I still have mixed emotions about them but if you call their 800 664 7387 phone number they have a recording you can listen to about how they process the bones and how soft the bones are. You can also talk directly to a customer representative.

I haven't made up my mind yet on this selection yet

yorkiemaltese1 · 02-02-2006, 08:45 AM

Can someone tell me where to find this food? I would love to try it out...

livingdustmops · 02-02-2006, 09:07 AM

Here is a good starting point and they offer free shipping in the US but other online stores sells Merricks also.

http://www.merrickpetcare.com/

ilovelouie · 02-02-2006, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by livingdustmops

For those of you feeding your little ones the Merricks Grammy's Pot Pie I thought I would let you know the following:

I bought the 8 can pack the other day and when I opened the 1st one I was very surprised as it did not have the same chicken pot pie gravy as the other cans I have been feeding the gang. I smelled to make sure it was okay and feed the gang but it really bothered me so I called their customer service line today. I was told that the formula is still the same but that they had changed the processing of the food. Because of the amount of phone calls they have received they have already gone back to the old methods and future cans of Grammy's Pot Pie will be just like chicken pot pie.

Wow, I could not believe it when I read this. I was just about to post about some merricks that I had bought the other day. Well, I opened a can of the wingalings and it was definately NOT wingalings in the can. It looked the all beef...very dark...no veggies and definately NO chicken. So for the heck of it I opened another can of wingalings and it was the consistancy of when you open a can of cambells chicken noodle soup. so I put both in seperate tupperware bowls and brought them back to where I bought them. The girl was as shocked as I was and opened up a can from her shelf and found the same thing as the first can I opened. Then she opened a can from a new case and it seemed ok. It looked normal. I was still apprehensive to give it to my babies though...but after smelling it (it smelled ok) I gave them some ....they ate it but not as enthusiastically as usual. I was also aprehensive about the wingaling bones but they are so soft that I mush them up with a spoon or fork so they are not bones anymore.

yorkiemaltese1 · 02-02-2006, 10:48 AM

Thanks

YorkiesRule · 02-02-2006, 01:34 PM

I just got my first cans of Merrick's dog food. I fed Lexi the Turkeydom (or whatever it is) and she LOVED it. I bought almost all the flavors to make the $15.00 order for free shipping. I did read on their site that the wingalings have real bones but customers sometimes removed them for their own comforts sake. The ingredient's look good but it's a rich food so I think I'll be mixing it with hard food for meals. Keep your opinions coming. I find them extremely helpful.

carolina yorkie · 02-02-2006, 05:55 PM

About the wingaling...I also saw the bones in it and didn't give Jolene anymore of it as I was freaked out about it. Afraid she'd choke. Went so far as to pick the chicken from the bone before serving it to her. Bought the Smothered Comfort and it too has bones only larger thigh bones. Called the company and they said it was safe to feed and then called the vet. He wanted me to "test" it to see how hard they were to beak. I used a spoon and they just fell to pieces with very little effort. Still haven't fed them to her, but what do you think??? He says it's safe.

ilovelouie · 02-03-2006, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by carolina yorkie

About the wingaling...I also saw the bones in it and didn't give Jolene anymore of it as I was freaked out about it. Afraid she'd choke. Went so far as to pick the chicken from the bone before serving it to her. Bought the Smothered Comfort and it too has bones only larger thigh bones. Called the company and they said it was safe to feed and then called the vet. He wanted me to "test" it to see how hard they were to beak. I used a spoon and they just fell to pieces with very little effort. Still haven't fed them to her, but what do you think??? He says it's safe.

Yes I was concerned about the bones in the wingalings too but they are so soft that I just mush them up with a spoon or a fork and it is fine. They LOVE it! But now I have found another thing that they absolutely LOVE! It is "solid gold"...buckaroo beef freezedried beef patties. If you have fussy eaters just crumble some up and spinkle on their food. Mine gobble it right up. I go easy though because they are a little high in protein.

carolina yorkie · 02-03-2006, 06:08 AM

I've been looking for the buckaroo beef and can't find them. My local distributor is going to see if he can get some.

ilovelouie · 02-03-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by carolina yorkie

I've been looking for the buckaroo beef and can't find them. My local distributor is going to see if he can get some.

OHHH boy! your babies are gonna be soo soo happy if you can find them! Let me know if you do ok.

ACTRESS · 02-03-2006, 07:00 PM

After reading this post yesterday, I went to the local pet store & I bought a can of Wingaling???? I saw bones in it too! They are pressure cooked & melt when they chew on it. She went crazy for it. It smells sooooo good. I also bought a bag of Grandmas Pot Pie. She ate that too! We will see how long this one lasts. She is picky like her mommy!

01-31-2006, 10:15 PM	#1
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Merrick's Grammy's Pot Pie For those of you feeding your little ones the Merricks Grammy's Pot Pie I thought I would let you know the following: I bought the 8 can pack the other day and when I opened the 1st one I was very surprised as it did not have the same chicken pot pie gravy as the other cans I have been feeding the gang. I smelled to make sure it was okay and feed the gang but it really bothered me so I called their customer service line today. I was told that the formula is still the same but that they had changed the processing of the food. Because of the amount of phone calls they have received they have already gone back to the old methods and future cans of Grammy's Pot Pie will be just like chicken pot pie. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

02-01-2006, 05:30 PM	#3
carolina yorkie YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 445	We've been out of the pot pie for a few weeks...the distributor changed in the area. Jolene has been eating Turducken instead but is getting bored. Has anyone fed the Smothered comfort from Merrick? It's new around here and was wondering if anyone had fed it yet and their reviews. __________________ Say no to puppymills!

02-02-2006, 08:26 AM	#5
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	I to was surprised about the bone in the Wing a Dings and did not feed them to my gang. I still have mixed emotions about them but if you call their 800 664 7387 phone number they have a recording you can listen to about how they process the bones and how soft the bones are. You can also talk directly to a customer representative. I haven't made up my mind yet on this selection yet __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

02-02-2006, 08:45 AM	#6
yorkiemaltese1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: GA Posts: 100	Can someone tell me where to find this food? I would love to try it out... __________________ Mia Visit her at www.dogster.com/?242373

02-02-2006, 09:07 AM	#7
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	Here is a good starting point and they offer free shipping in the US but other online stores sells Merricks also. http://www.merrickpetcare.com/ __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

02-01-2006, 12:31 PM	#2
Winston's Mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 910	Thank you for letting us know. Winston loves Merrick's food. We mix a spoon of wet with 3 spoons of dry. We also rotate the variety.

02-02-2006, 07:47 AM	#4
muffinlvr Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 395	My two have fallen in LOVE, LOVE, LOVE with the Merrick's wet food. I mix it with their Innova. So far I've given them Grammy's Pot Pie, Cowboy something or other with beef and the Wingaling. But be careful with the Wingaling. It has very small bones in it!! I discovered that yesterday and I was shocked. While the bones aren't huge, they are still bones nonetheless.

02-02-2006, 10:48 AM	#9
yorkiemaltese1 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: GA Posts: 100	Thanks __________________ Mia Visit her at www.dogster.com/?242373

02-02-2006, 01:34 PM	#10
YorkiesRule Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 88	I just got my first cans of Merrick's dog food. I fed Lexi the Turkeydom (or whatever it is) and she LOVED it. I bought almost all the flavors to make the $15.00 order for free shipping. I did read on their site that the wingalings have real bones but customers sometimes removed them for their own comforts sake. The ingredient's look good but it's a rich food so I think I'll be mixing it with hard food for meals. Keep your opinions coming. I find them extremely helpful.

02-02-2006, 05:55 PM	#11
carolina yorkie YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 445	About the wingaling...I also saw the bones in it and didn't give Jolene anymore of it as I was freaked out about it. Afraid she'd choke. Went so far as to pick the chicken from the bone before serving it to her. Bought the Smothered Comfort and it too has bones only larger thigh bones. Called the company and they said it was safe to feed and then called the vet. He wanted me to "test" it to see how hard they were to beak. I used a spoon and they just fell to pieces with very little effort. Still haven't fed them to her, but what do you think??? He says it's safe. __________________ Say no to puppymills!

02-03-2006, 06:08 AM	#13
carolina yorkie YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 445	I've been looking for the buckaroo beef and can't find them. My local distributor is going to see if he can get some. __________________ Say no to puppymills!

02-03-2006, 07:00 PM	#15
ACTRESS Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 120	After reading this post yesterday, I went to the local pet store & I bought a can of Wingaling???? I saw bones in it too! They are pressure cooked & melt when they chew on it. She went crazy for it. It smells sooooo good. I also bought a bag of Grandmas Pot Pie. She ate that too! We will see how long this one lasts. She is picky like her mommy!