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Britster · 03-14-2009, 09:24 AM

Jackson (& my moms dog) gobbled down the Wellness samples!

greeniis · 03-14-2009, 09:30 AM

Started my two older Yorkies on Taste of the Wild (Wetlands) last week, and all seemed great! Solid poops, eating well.
This morning, there seemed to be a gas leak!

(checked my teenage son- wasn't him, LOL!)
I know some of you have said that you had gas issues with TOTW; was it temporary or long term?
I am still looking for that "perfect food" for my four... All the ones the OP mentioned are on my list...

AMD · 03-14-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Jackson (& my moms dog) gobbled down the Wellness samples!

Well, if that's what you woud prefer to feed him and he likes it, go with it.

The only thing might be that if he was around other dogs, there may be some competition going on . . . and that's why he ate it. Unless those dogs are always near by.

Britster · 03-14-2009, 11:14 AM

Anyone ever tried Before Grain? (Sorry, I'm just browsing different foods available in my area)

Dog Food Reviews - Before Grain Chicken - Powered by ReviewPost

It's 5 star but no review has been written.

Britster · 03-14-2009, 11:34 AM

^ pretty sure Before Grain is made by Merrick, correct?

greeniis · 03-14-2009, 02:18 PM

Merrick does make Before Grain.

AVERYxo · 03-14-2009, 07:38 PM

not sure if you have looked into Natural Balance L.I.D. (limited ingredient diet)

viviansnickers · 03-15-2009, 04:44 PM

If you're looking for a great grain-free kibble, EVO is fantastic...higher in protein (which I don't mind) and Snickers is thriving....the only dry kibble he will eat...good luck, choosing a food that you approve and your doggie will eat is tough!!!

Britster · 03-16-2009, 07:17 PM

Hm, okay, so for me currently it's between Wellness or Merrick's Before Grain. I've surprisingly read better things about BG than Wellness on review sites and such. And they've got three flavors so I'm thinking so he doesn't get too bored, I could buy the chicken and buffalo flavors and switch them up.

viviansnickers · 03-17-2009, 04:40 AM

Britster...

One great thing about BG is that they have 1lb sample bags you could try out. I tried it before Evo but Snick had loose stools and also refused it after awhile. Yes, you can easily rotate flavors as BG's main ingredient is chicken in all it's flavors. I did the same type of research as you are doing before switching. Good luck, hope he likes it.

Smiles..

Britster · 03-17-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by viviansnickers

Britster...

One great thing about BG is that they have 1lb sample bags you could try out. I tried it before Evo but Snick had loose stools and also refused it after awhile. Yes, you can easily rotate flavors as BG's main ingredient is chicken in all it's flavors. I did the same type of research as you are doing before switching. Good luck, hope he likes it.

Smiles..

I noticed this today at the pet store so I went ahead and bought a small bag of the chicken flavor as well as the buffalo. I put the buffalo flavored one in front of him earlier with a bit of wet food mixed in and usually if he doesn't like the kibble, he will only eat the wet food and spit out any kibble he happened to get in there lol, but this time he was eating the kibble as well. So hopefully that's a good sign!! I'm liking Before Grain so far! He hasn't even tried the chicken one yet.

greeniis · 03-17-2009, 11:23 AM

My older two like Before Grain, especially the Salmon, it seems. Right now, I have the new babies (Eli and Emmie, Shih Tzu and Yorkie) on Merrick Puppy Plate, and everyone seems to be doing well. I'm hoping all continues to go well; I like the Merrick company. (and I like the 1# bags!)

Britster · 04-05-2009, 05:47 PM

Small update - so, Jackson's been eating Before Grain for about 4 weeks now. He LOVES it. Buffalo is his favorite flavor so I bought the 6lb bag of it and we'll go through that first, then maybe I'll get him another flavor, maybe not.

His breakfast in the morning is the Buffalo Before Grain kibble mixed in with the wet Wellness canned puppy food. He gobbles it up. Then I'll usually put another scoop of the kibble in his bowl around 12 or 1pm and he nibbles throughout the day and then around 6 or 7pm, he finishes it off!

Yay for Before Grain!

Lexismom09 · 04-05-2009, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Small update - so, Jackson's been eating Before Grain for about 4 weeks now. He LOVES it. Buffalo is his favorite flavor so I bought the 6lb bag of it and we'll go through that first, then maybe I'll get him another flavor, maybe not.

His breakfast in the morning is the Buffalo Before Grain kibble mixed in with the wet Wellness canned puppy food. He gobbles it up. Then I'll usually put another scoop of the kibble in his bowl around 12 or 1pm and he nibbles throughout the day and then around 6 or 7pm, he finishes it off!

Yay for Before Grain!

I give Lexi Wellnes Puppy canned mixed with EVO small bites! But she likes the EVO dry. One thing with EVO is I won't have to switch her again from puppy kibble. Just wean her from the canned!And she is a little miss fussy!

MsGabby · 04-05-2009, 07:38 PM

My vote is for Innova....my Yorkie and Maltese love it and it has very healthy ingredients. Also it is made in small batches so that it is never stale. I wouldn't say it is inexpensive but it is definitely worth it.

03-14-2009, 09:24 AM	#16
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Jackson (& my moms dog) gobbled down the Wellness samples! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

03-14-2009, 09:30 AM	#17
greeniis Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 35	Taste of the Wild Started my two older Yorkies on Taste of the Wild (Wetlands) last week, and all seemed great! Solid poops, eating well. This morning, there seemed to be a gas leak! (checked my teenage son- wasn't him, LOL!) I know some of you have said that you had gas issues with TOTW; was it temporary or long term? I am still looking for that "perfect food" for my four... All the ones the OP mentioned are on my list... __________________ Three Yorkies and a Shih Tzu! Lucky, Lily, Emmie, and Eli

03-14-2009, 11:14 AM	#19
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Anyone ever tried Before Grain? (Sorry, I'm just browsing different foods available in my area) Dog Food Reviews - Before Grain Chicken - Powered by ReviewPost It's 5 star but no review has been written. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

03-14-2009, 11:34 AM	#20
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	^ pretty sure Before Grain is made by Merrick, correct? __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

03-14-2009, 02:18 PM	#21
greeniis Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 35	Merrick does make Before Grain. __________________ Three Yorkies and a Shih Tzu! Lucky, Lily, Emmie, and Eli

03-14-2009, 07:38 PM	#22
AVERYxo Lovin' my Girlies!! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orange County, CALIFORNIA Posts: 3,609	not sure if you have looked into Natural Balance L.I.D. (limited ingredient diet) __________________ Meg & my baby girls Avie & Gemma

03-15-2009, 04:44 PM	#23
viviansnickers Snick&Viv= BFF Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,755	If you're looking for a great grain-free kibble, EVO is fantastic...higher in protein (which I don't mind) and Snickers is thriving....the only dry kibble he will eat...good luck, choosing a food that you approve and your doggie will eat is tough!!! __________________ -Vivian Mommy to my cuddlebug baby boys-Snickers & Reesie

03-16-2009, 07:17 PM	#24
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Hm, okay, so for me currently it's between Wellness or Merrick's Before Grain. I've surprisingly read better things about BG than Wellness on review sites and such. And they've got three flavors so I'm thinking so he doesn't get too bored, I could buy the chicken and buffalo flavors and switch them up. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

03-17-2009, 04:40 AM	#25
viviansnickers Snick&Viv= BFF Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,755	Britster... One great thing about BG is that they have 1lb sample bags you could try out. I tried it before Evo but Snick had loose stools and also refused it after awhile. Yes, you can easily rotate flavors as BG's main ingredient is chicken in all it's flavors. I did the same type of research as you are doing before switching. Good luck, hope he likes it. Smiles.. __________________ -Vivian Mommy to my cuddlebug baby boys-Snickers & Reesie

03-17-2009, 11:23 AM	#27
greeniis Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 35	My older two like Before Grain, especially the Salmon, it seems. Right now, I have the new babies (Eli and Emmie, Shih Tzu and Yorkie) on Merrick Puppy Plate, and everyone seems to be doing well. I'm hoping all continues to go well; I like the Merrick company. (and I like the 1# bags!) __________________ Three Yorkies and a Shih Tzu! Lucky, Lily, Emmie, and Eli

04-05-2009, 05:47 PM	#28
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Small update - so, Jackson's been eating Before Grain for about 4 weeks now. He LOVES it. Buffalo is his favorite flavor so I bought the 6lb bag of it and we'll go through that first, then maybe I'll get him another flavor, maybe not. His breakfast in the morning is the Buffalo Before Grain kibble mixed in with the wet Wellness canned puppy food. He gobbles it up. Then I'll usually put another scoop of the kibble in his bowl around 12 or 1pm and he nibbles throughout the day and then around 6 or 7pm, he finishes it off! Yay for Before Grain! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

04-05-2009, 07:38 PM	#30
MsGabby Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 22	My vote is for Innova....my Yorkie and Maltese love it and it has very healthy ingredients. Also it is made in small batches so that it is never stale. I wouldn't say it is inexpensive but it is definitely worth it.