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10-25-2008, 08:57 AM | #1 |
Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC
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| Natural Balance anyone? I switched from Canidae to Merrick 4 to 6 weeks ago but after reading this thread (http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...e-canidae.html), I'm worried. Does anyone feed Natural Balance? Any suggestions as to what type to feed? I think I may contact Natural Balance for some samples to see if my three like it. Thanks!
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10-25-2008, 09:00 AM | #2 |
Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho
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| Mine LOVE NB Sweet Potato and Fish... Ranger will eat anything but Ryder seems to be a little picky guy but so far has gobbled it down! The only thing that I could see being a problem for some dogs is the larger kibble size, but like I said, mine have never had a problem, and Ryder is a little guy.. It's a super high quality food and I love the limited ingredients.
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10-25-2008, 09:21 AM | #3 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | I would go threw the website & pick on for for dog's need's We feed potato & duck Since they Have allergies. One thing i really love about Natural balance is that there food is All life stages. Since i have 3 different ages it's perfect. |
10-25-2008, 09:33 AM | #4 |
Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas
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| I switched from Canidae to Natural Balance L.I.D. Lamb and Rice. I have had no problems with it. My dogs like it and even the puppies have no problems eating it. The chunks are bigger, but they are thinner and easier to break. We are on our second bag. I had a very hard time finding a dog food that doesn't have barley in it. It seems that unless you go to a grain free food most of them now have barley. Anyone notice how much prices have gone up on dog food lately?? It is ridiculous!
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10-25-2008, 11:11 AM | #5 |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Hey Kyle Check out this thread: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-kibble-2.html and read my posts (there are several that I made on that page - page 2). It's all about Natural Balance!
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10-25-2008, 11:50 AM | #6 |
♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg
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| I feed Natural Balance Ultra Premium Small Bites and my two love it.
__________________ ~*~ Chip ~*~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long |
10-25-2008, 12:54 PM | #7 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts/Florida
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| I contacted Natural Balance on the phone and asked if they would send me some samples cause i was considering on switching to them...and they did. Along with some coupons!! Pasquale ended up loving the Sweet Potato and Venison the best!! We're full-fledged Natural Balancers now!!
__________________ LD that's me and Pasquale "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is definitely not for you!" |
10-25-2008, 01:16 PM | #8 |
Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC
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| Thanks everyone! I contacted the company via email so hopefully they'll get back to me soon. I looked at (one of) the dog food analysis website and it seemed like the Natural Balance food only got 3 stars. Am I missing something?
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10-25-2008, 02:46 PM | #9 |
♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg
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| I wouldn't take that website to heart... it's all just someone's opinion.
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10-25-2008, 03:21 PM | #10 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | This link was posted on another forum and I thought it was a good tool to have in light of the past food recalls. It might go a long way to helping restore consumer confidence in NB products. I've been supplementing meals with NB for my son's dogs, a boxer and lab. Natural Balance Pet Foods ® Inc. Screening Tests
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10-25-2008, 04:56 PM | #11 |
YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central California
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| After reading a few threads about dog foods (mine are currently on Canidae, with no digestive problems but some allergy symptoms like chewing feet and tear stains and coats that seem a bit dull to me) I decided to pick up some Natural Balance today. I saw that there were three allergy formulas but couldn't find any info to help me decide why one would be best for my dogs. I decided to start with the sweet potato and venison formula. They seemed to really like it. Of course I haven't actually found a food that they don't like. The kibbles are larger (although thinner) than the canidae they are used to but they had no problem eating it. Has anyone seen an improvement in coat condition after using Natural Balance? Any preferance for one over the other (venison or duck or salmon)?
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10-26-2008, 08:43 AM | #12 | |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Quote:
Also, be sure and read the actual review too - don't just look at the number rating...the variety that my kiddos eat actually did get a good review...it just isn't rated a 5-6 because the meat content isn't quite as high. I do firmly believe though, no matter what anyone says, that sometimes the lower meat content foods are just the way to go when you have a dog with severe allergies. I have read many, many stories where NB is the ONLY food that an allergic dog could ever tolerate...and it proves to be true (so far) in Tatum's case. I am basically speaking for the allergy formulas though - NB does have plenty of other choices that are not formulated for dogs with allergies. These will have a higher meat content - EXCEPT the vegetarian formula, lol.
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10-26-2008, 08:44 AM | #13 | |
Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia
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10-26-2008, 08:47 AM | #14 |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | I totally agree. I do look at the site, but I don't "live" by it It's all just an opinion!
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10-26-2008, 08:51 AM | #15 | |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Quote:
The Sweet Potato and Fish and Sweet Potato and Venison kibbles are larger (I don't know WHY they don't make these formulas in the Small Bites too!! Totally irritating LOL) - BUT...like you said, the kibbles are still "FLAT" so they are ok If they were this size and 3-D ROUND....forget it! lol..
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