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Originally Posted by alriver  My two babies were on Canidae before the change and are still eating it after. They never missed a beat!  |
Same here -- mine all love it. I gave the puppies Royal Canin when they were little just because the kibble is so tiny and the triangle shape keeps them from choking. But Rocky is 4 months old and prefers the Canidae. Since it is an all life stage food, I have let him make the switch too. So, now from puppy, to two in-between, and one senior, they all love their Canidae.
To the OP -- The change added some carbs -- if your dog is allergic, then it is a problem, otherwise, a little grain is actually a good thing. If you don't want any grain, they offer GRAIN-FREE formulas too. Here is the quote on what they added to the carbs (note: overall carb content was
reduced -- just the portion of carbs was diversified with the following).
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In addition to brown rice, we have diversified the complex carbohydrates in the formulas to include cracked pearl barley, rice bran, peas and millet for added flavor, nutritional value and easier digestion. "
Here are the rest of the changes:
Overview of enhancements to all formulas.
• Lowered Carbohydrates while Increasing the Overall Carbohydrate Quality
(see below)
• Lowered Total Fiber and Increased the Overall Fiber Quality
• Enhanced the Vitamin E Levels in all Formulas
• Incorporated Beta Carotene
• Incorporated Cranberries for Better Urinary Tract Heath
• Increased Palatability
• Increased Digestibility
• Decreased Stool Volume
Now with diversified carbohydrates. from their site:
Diversified Carbohydrates in Improved CANIDAE Formulas
I think the changes were good. Their site says the changes actually were more expensive and not cheaper. I like the lower carb and fiber content, the added beta carotene and cranberries, the increased taste and digestibility and of course the decreased stool size!!
I did not like hearing that they were using the Diamond plant, but they do have their own facility there, that has not had a problem with contamination that some of the other parts of Diamond have experienced. They were one of the few brands to make it through the extensive recalls of a couple of years ago. I have stuck with them and my dogs thrive on it. Until I hear of a specific danger, I will continue with it. It took me too many trial and error experiments to find one they all like and do well on!