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Tiffersmom · 10-31-2008, 05:42 PM

I hate it too when a brand changes their formula. Then its back to looking for another brand she will eat.

BubblPopElectrc · 10-31-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiffersmom

I remember Tiffany did not really like the Fish and Sweet Potato, I got her the treats and she would eat them if that is all she had. What do you mean problem with the size of the kibble......did you get the small bites kind?

I didn't see small bites in the Fish and Sweet Potato kind.

DKD · 10-31-2008, 09:51 PM

FYI. . .Did you know that Natural Balance makes reduced calorie ultra food too? I found out the hard way. I e-mailed the company and asked if they ever considered making a "light" dog food and they wrote back and told me that they did. Boy did I feel dumb. Sure enough I went to PetSuppliesPlus and found it. Of course it was in a huge bag. They didn't have any of the smaller bags. My vet would like 2 of my yorkies on Purina Vet weight management food. That is really a low quality food. I have been feeding them Chicken Soup Light. I t'm going to switch to NB as soon as they're almost done with this bag. It does have a little more K-cals but I feel NB is a really good food.

ILUVSADIE · 10-31-2008, 10:02 PM

Sadie has food allergies and the Natural Balance hypoallergenic can foods are fantastic - she adores them and gobbles them right down - of course, I nuke them for about 8 seconds in the microwave first - LOL. I get the venison and sweet potato, fish and sweet potato, and duck and potato. I haven't tried the dry food yet - but I'm gonna order some with the next batch.

She NEVER itches anymore - TG - I think she was allergic to the grains in the other dog foods.

means143 · 11-01-2008, 10:41 AM

Does the Sweet Potato & Venison come in SMALL BITES? Is the kibble flat? or "3d"?

means143 · 11-01-2008, 10:42 AM

Does the Sweet Potato & Venison come in SMALL BITES? Is the kibble flat? or "3d"?

Does it minimize poop and odor?

TIA!!

TammyJM · 11-01-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by means143

Does the Sweet Potato & Venison come in SMALL BITES? Is the kibble flat? or "3d"?

Does it minimize poop and odor?

TIA!!

We decided to switch our guys from Canidae to NB and we actually bought the Sweet Potato & Venison as well. I did notice that the pieces of the kibble are flat.

Tammy

wemple2 · 11-01-2008, 07:47 PM

I'm going to make a change to NB for Winston. One of the testimonials I read said their dog hasn't had a seizure in years while being on this food. It's worth a try....and a local pet store will order it special for me. Think I'm going to ask for some samples first...to see which one he'll like best. Wish me luck!!!

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 11-02-2008, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I agree Ive found Petco to be high also. Mine like the NB rolls

My girls love the roll too. I've only bought the small rolls and cut them up into small chunks as treats. Do you use it as thier food?

TammyJM · 11-02-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra

My girls love the roll too. I've only bought the small rolls and cut them up into small chunks as treats. Do you use it as thier food?

Tammy, weren't you the one that said this food made the tears go away? I am hoping that switching to NB will do the same for my guys. How long did it take for you to notice a change?

Thanks!
Tam

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 11-02-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TammyJM

Tammy, weren't you the one that said this food made the tears go away? I am hoping that switching to NB will do the same for my guys. How long did it take for you to notice a change?

Thanks!
Tam

Hi Tammy,
I don't remember for sure, but it was pretty fast! I am very pleased with that and the fact that the don't itch anymore

My little Abby has so much hair and the long hair on her face was wet all the time, around her eyes. It's so nice that it doesn't happen any longer. I think thier poo is a little smaller too.
Hey, we take what we can get

Good Luck and let me know how it works out for your babies.

Tammy

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 11-02-2008, 07:05 PM

Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® Pet Foods :1
It looks like the smaller kibble only comes in Potato and Duck. Has anyone found the other flavors?

I also just noticed that the rolls contain wheat flour or wheat bran...hmmm. I didn't notice the rolls making Abby or Daisy itch or Abby's eyes water. But, I've only bought the small rolls and cut them up into tiny chunks to give as treats..I'm dissappointed though that they contain wheat at all.

bummer

xxmxaxrxyxx · 11-03-2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TammyJM

Tammy, weren't you the one that said this food made the tears go away? I am hoping that switching to NB will do the same for my guys. How long did it take for you to notice a change?

Thanks!
Tam

really...i been thinking about switching from Chicken Soup to this?

TammyJM · 11-03-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra

Hi Tammy,
I don't remember for sure, but it was pretty fast! I am very pleased with that and the fact that the don't itch anymore

My little Abby has so much hair and the long hair on her face was wet all the time, around her eyes. It's so nice that it doesn't happen any longer. I think thier poo is a little smaller too.
Hey, we take what we can get

Good Luck and let me know how it works out for your babies.

Tammy

I am really hoping that it has the same results for my guys. So far, Livi is none too thrilled with the NB and neither is Harley (our 20ish lb. Yorkie...and he normally eats everything!).

Huckleberry will eat it, but not a whole lot. Maybe it will take time for them to warm up to it.

Tammy

angelos_mommy · 11-03-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra

Hi Tammy,
I am very pleased with that and the fact that the don't itch anymore

My little Abby has so much hair and the long hair on her face was wet all the time, around her eyes.

I finally decided to switch Angelo do to the itching and eyes watering. I've been thinking of it for awhile, but didn't know what brand to try. Thanks for your posts.

I bought a bag of NB duck & potato (regular size) and mixed it with just a tiny bit of Nature's Recipe farm wet food. He woofed it down! So we giving it 2 thumbs up so far. Now the real test is to see if he will eat it dry. I'll cont to mix if I have to, as long as he will eat better food.

I bought it as Complete Petsmart for $14.99 for the smaller bag. And the selection was pretty limited. But we'll take what we can get.

10-31-2008, 05:42 PM	#61
Tiffersmom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 10	I hate it too when a brand changes their formula. Then its back to looking for another brand she will eat. __________________ Cindy & The Windsor Yorkshire Terriers

10-31-2008, 10:02 PM	#64
ILUVSADIE Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 363	Sadie has food allergies and the Natural Balance hypoallergenic can foods are fantastic - she adores them and gobbles them right down - of course, I nuke them for about 8 seconds in the microwave first - LOL. I get the venison and sweet potato, fish and sweet potato, and duck and potato. I haven't tried the dry food yet - but I'm gonna order some with the next batch. She NEVER itches anymore - TG - I think she was allergic to the grains in the other dog foods. __________________ Sadie's Mommy

11-01-2008, 10:41 AM	#65
means143 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: My baby's heart Posts: 195	Does the Sweet Potato & Venison come in SMALL BITES? Is the kibble flat? or "3d"? __________________

11-01-2008, 10:42 AM	#66
means143 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: My baby's heart Posts: 195	Does the Sweet Potato & Venison come in SMALL BITES? Is the kibble flat? or "3d"? Does it minimize poop and odor? TIA!! __________________

11-01-2008, 07:47 PM	#68
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	I'm going to make a change to NB for Winston. One of the testimonials I read said their dog hasn't had a seizure in years while being on this food. It's worth a try....and a local pet store will order it special for me. Think I'm going to ask for some samples first...to see which one he'll like best. Wish me luck!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

10-31-2008, 09:51 PM	#63
DKD YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 7	FYI. . .Did you know that Natural Balance makes reduced calorie ultra food too? I found out the hard way. I e-mailed the company and asked if they ever considered making a "light" dog food and they wrote back and told me that they did. Boy did I feel dumb. Sure enough I went to PetSuppliesPlus and found it. Of course it was in a huge bag. They didn't have any of the smaller bags. My vet would like 2 of my yorkies on Purina Vet weight management food. That is really a low quality food. I have been feeding them Chicken Soup Light. I t'm going to switch to NB as soon as they're almost done with this bag. It does have a little more K-cals but I feel NB is a really good food.

11-02-2008, 07:05 PM	#72
MyPeanutAbbyGra I love my baby girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,718	Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance® Pet Foods :1 It looks like the smaller kibble only comes in Potato and Duck. Has anyone found the other flavors? I also just noticed that the rolls contain wheat flour or wheat bran...hmmm. I didn't notice the rolls making Abby or Daisy itch or Abby's eyes water. But, I've only bought the small rolls and cut them up into tiny chunks to give as treats..I'm dissappointed though that they contain wheat at all. bummer __________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe, ABBY 's WINSTON Within the heart of every stray Lies the singular desire to be loved