Is Eagle Pack good?

[Dreamer74]

Originally Posted by bellita07

thank u dreamer!! i just ordered a bag. for those of you who are still feeding the eagle pack i have a 4pound 8month old which tyype do u recommend???

I think any of the flavors are fine, it just depends on what your dog likes. The beauty of having so many choices is it allows me to change flavors and give my dogs variety without switching foods. Mine are currently eating the lamb and rice formula.

[Dreamer74]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

One of the Cocquyt brothers (the family who founded the company Mishawaka, Indiana in 1970) died a couple years ago and Eagle Pack was sold to Berwind Corporation in 2007. They also own Elmer's Glue Products. They have recently acquired Old Mother Hubbard/Wellness, too.

The planned change in the recipe is "insider information" from a retailer who carries Eagle Pack. It hasn't happened yet, but she warned everyone to be aware and check the label in the near future.

The Great Dane Lady no longer endorses Eagle Pack:

"Eagle Pack was acquired by Berwind Industries in 2007. Wellness was acquired by Berwind in 2008 and the two companies were merge into a single entity called WellPet LLC. Regrettably, due to changes in management, style of management, removal of key personnel, stopping overseas distribution of Eagle, and deep philosophical differences, I can no longer endorse nor feed the Eagle Pet Food product line."

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I do not want to start an online debate, but a retailer who selss thier food would NOT have insider information as to a possible change in the recipe.
As far as the quote goes, this is true in part at least.
Please see my next post for information from eagle.

[Dreamer74]

Below is an email I recieved from Eagle Pack concerning the possible change in formula.

"Hello Sarah,

...and thanks for sharing your concerns. Cheryl passed along your email.

Interesting how information, lies and rumors get circulated on the Internet so again thanks for asking.

Two years ago we were sold to a family owned investment company that specializes in buying good, growing companies, and invests money to help them grow and to make them better. To date we have upgraded equipment to make our manufacturing facilities even better, installed a special sanitary floor material to reduce the chance of E.Coli and Salmonella, and are looking for a building in the Mishawaka, Indiana to use as an expanded distribution center. That all takes money. Over these 2 years we have not changed formulas or ingredients. After thorough investigation we did add one new supplier.

There are no plans for changing formulas or ingredients. Our experienced plant manager of 28 years and our staff vet have been here for 12 years. I am involved in nutrition, formulas and ingredients and have been here for 20 years. We are an experienced, knowledgeable team of long standing and very caring about making the best for our best friends. The food that has been so good to you and your dogs and to the Pet Boutique folks will continue as the same great food it has always been.

I hope this helps and please feel free to post this on any and all forums and let the pet boutique folks know. And let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you very much.

John "

[TishaMoon]

Originally Posted by Dreamer74

I actually ordered my last bag through dog.com, you do pay shipping but thier price is usually low enough that it is about the same as it would be if I drove to the store and bought it. On Eagle's website you can look up local places to buy it as well as the best websites for the area you are located at.

I've used their zip code search before and there are very few stores in my area that carry it and they are all about 20-30 miles away. I stopped at one of them that didn't have the kind she's eating. I think the small breed puppy formula is new, and must be hard to find.

On all the online retailers it's also hard to find. Dog.com doesn't have it, and very few places on their website do. The ones that do charge around $10 for shipping!

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by Dreamer74

I do not want to start an online debate, but a retailer who selss thier food would NOT have insider information as to a possible change in the recipe.
As far as the quote goes, this is true in part at least.
Please see my next post for information from eagle.

I hope you're correct that they do not plan on changing their formula. There are always concerns when a family business is bought out and hopefully this is just a rumor.