My oldest was eating Holistic Select when he came home. That's anchovy/sardine based...and yes, I was quick to transition him to a new food because I wasn't a fan of the smell. Keep us posted about the venison. Glad to know the kibble is small. I have a 4-pounder & she prefers a smaller size. I'm so sick of cutting Orijen with kitchen shears!
I used to use BalanceIt. But their recipes are a little carb heavy for me. I've been looking into the "Carnivore Blends" that you mix with raw meat before cooking. In fact, now that I reminded myself of it, I think I'll just order it right now.
Good luck with the Nature's Logic & thanks for all of the info. Keep us posted!!