Opinions on NOW! Grain free food from Petcurean? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

BonBon · 03-11-2010, 10:51 AM

Has anyone ever fed this? What did you and your pup(s) think of it?

I wanted to start feeding Acana (by the makers of Orijen) but I don't want to pay the outrageous shipping costs if I order it online. I contacted my 3 local pet food stores to see if they could/would order it for me and none of them can/will.

The last place I talked to recommended I try NOW! It's a grain free food made by a Canadian company called Petcurean. This local store carries it and says it's a wonderful company and wonderful food, but I don't think I've ever heard of it. It does not contain chicken - which is a must for me - and I think I'd like to try it but I want to hear from those who've tried it first.

Any input would be appreciated!

yorkie_mama22 · 03-11-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bonbon

Has anyone ever fed this? What did you and your pup(s) think of it?

I wanted to start feeding Acana (by the makers of Orijen) but I don't want to pay the outrageous shipping costs if I order it online. I contacted my 3 local pet food stores to see if they could/would order it for me and none of them can/will.

The last place I talked to recommended I try NOW! It's a grain free food made by a Canadian company called Petcurean. This local store carries it and says it's a wonderful company and wonderful food, but I don't think I've ever heard of it. It does not contain chicken - which is a must for me - and I think I'd like to try it but I want to hear from those who've tried it first.

Any input would be appreciated!

I've heard great things about it. I was going to try it but got the Acana instead. I think Shaunna, Missy and Dora's mom uses it.

BonBon · 03-11-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_mama22

I've heard great things about it. I was going to try it but got the Acana instead. I think Shaunna, Missy and Dora's mom uses it.

I think I do remember Shaunna mentioning this food. I just sent her a link to this thread so hopefully she'll see it and give me some input. Thanks!

orlnurse · 03-13-2010, 12:06 PM

I got some today from my local store that just started carrying it. I will let you know. I like the lower protein/fat content.

BonBon · 03-13-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by orlnurse

I got some today from my local store that just started carrying it. I will let you know. I like the lower protein/fat content.

I like that, too. I've liked everything I've read about this company. I plan to go Monday to get some. I really hope my guys like it - I think this could be "the" food for us.

RDB911 · 03-13-2010, 01:01 PM

Now we dont have to hijack Linda's thread!!

BonBon · 03-13-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RDB911

Now we dont have to hijack Linda's thread!!

Oh duh!! I can't believe I didn't think to tell you about this thread. I did just reply to you on the other one, though. I'll look for your answer(s) here.

RDB911 · 03-13-2010, 01:03 PM

Ryan, did you go look at what Shaunna had to say on my profile page? She even measured her kibble size for me (she's a doll - thanks Shaunna!) and it's VERY small. She does feed a different food of theirs so I'm not sure the kibble will be the same size but the lady at my local store also said it was small. I plan to go pick some of the adult formula up after work on Monday so I can let you know the kibble size then if you want? I want to buy locally the first time so I can get the free samples they offered and also so I can return it easily if needed. Oh! I could ask them for extra samples for you - I'd be happy to send them to you to try before you buy. Just let me know.

ETA: my local store is willing to order in the small bites for me if the Adult is too big, but she said she really felt the Adult would be fine for my gang.

yes I went to your profile

I'm thinking I may give it a shot

BonBon · 03-13-2010, 01:13 PM

So I don't need to get samples to send you Monday?

I really hope we all like this food. It appears to be exactly what I've been looking for.

RDB911 · 03-13-2010, 01:15 PM

Yes I would love some samples

I will pay for shipping

BonBon · 03-13-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RDB911

Yes I would love some samples

I will pay for shipping

Don't worry about it - this one's on me.

RDB911 · 03-13-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bonbon

Don't worry about it - this one's on me.

you're the BEST!!!!

orlnurse · 03-17-2010, 01:38 AM

My babies have been eating the Now! since Saturday. I got the small breed kibble which is perfect for Lily who is 6 lbs but I think its too small for Max who is 12 lbs. I'm noticing that Max's stool is more compact but Lily's is still not as firm. She is 6 1/2 months and is having 5 stools per day with this food. Somehow I was thinking that it would be less since its grain free and therefore would not have the laxative effect. Any thoughts?

RDB911 · 03-17-2010, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by orlnurse

My babies have been eating the Now! since Saturday. I got the small breed kibble which is perfect for Lily who is 6 lbs but I think its too small for Max who is 12 lbs. I'm noticing that Max's stool is more compact but Lily's is still not as firm. She is 6 1/2 months and is having 5 stools per day with this food. Somehow I was thinking that it would be less since its grain free and therefore would not have the laxative effect. Any thoughts?

Thanks for the feedback, I have a sample coming for Lola..Hope she likes it...

I would think grain free would equal smaller poo's too??? Maybe her stomach can't handle the food as well or she need a longer transition time from the older food???

_Chrissy_ · 03-17-2010, 02:27 PM

I saw this at the store I shop at.
I looked at it because it looks good with the lower protein and grain free

One thing that had/has me concerned is the ingredients order.

Ingredients Include De-boned Turkey, Potato Flour, Pea, Apple, Whole Dried Egg, Pea Fibre, Tomato, Potato, Flaxseed, Canola Oil, Natural Flavors, Salmon, De-boned Duck, Sun Dried Alfalfa, Coconut Oil, Carrots, Pumpkin, Bananas, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Papaya, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Lentil Beans, Broccoli, Spinach, Cottage Cheese, Alfalfa Sprouts, Dried Kelp And Other Vitamins And Minerals.

If the moisture from the de-boned turkey is taken out, this places main meat ingredient farther down the list in regards to meat content.
So then the first ingredient would be potato flour, peas, ... who knows where the turkey comes in on the list.

What do you all think?

This is the only reason I did not try it out.

03-11-2010, 10:51 AM	#1
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Opinions on NOW! Grain free food from Petcurean? Has anyone ever fed this? What did you and your pup(s) think of it? I wanted to start feeding Acana (by the makers of Orijen) but I don't want to pay the outrageous shipping costs if I order it online. I contacted my 3 local pet food stores to see if they could/would order it for me and none of them can/will. The last place I talked to recommended I try NOW! It's a grain free food made by a Canadian company called Petcurean. This local store carries it and says it's a wonderful company and wonderful food, but I don't think I've ever heard of it. It does not contain chicken - which is a must for me - and I think I'd like to try it but I want to hear from those who've tried it first. Any input would be appreciated! __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

03-13-2010, 12:06 PM	#4
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	I got some today from my local store that just started carrying it. I will let you know. I like the lower protein/fat content. __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

03-13-2010, 01:01 PM	#6
RDB911 Lola's Love Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mill Valley, CA, USA Posts: 2,934	Now we dont have to hijack Linda's thread!! __________________ www.NewPuppyPads.com Puppy Pee Pads by the Case and Washable Pee Pads www.PremierYorkie.com

03-13-2010, 01:03 PM	#8
RDB911 Lola's Love Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mill Valley, CA, USA Posts: 2,934	Ryan, did you go look at what Shaunna had to say on my profile page? She even measured her kibble size for me (she's a doll - thanks Shaunna!) and it's VERY small. She does feed a different food of theirs so I'm not sure the kibble will be the same size but the lady at my local store also said it was small. I plan to go pick some of the adult formula up after work on Monday so I can let you know the kibble size then if you want? I want to buy locally the first time so I can get the free samples they offered and also so I can return it easily if needed. Oh! I could ask them for extra samples for you - I'd be happy to send them to you to try before you buy. Just let me know. ETA: my local store is willing to order in the small bites for me if the Adult is too big, but she said she really felt the Adult would be fine for my gang. yes I went to your profile I'm thinking I may give it a shot __________________ www.NewPuppyPads.com Puppy Pee Pads by the Case and Washable Pee Pads www.PremierYorkie.com

03-13-2010, 01:13 PM	#9
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	So I don't need to get samples to send you Monday? I really hope we all like this food. It appears to be exactly what I've been looking for. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

03-13-2010, 01:15 PM	#10
RDB911 Lola's Love Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mill Valley, CA, USA Posts: 2,934	Yes I would love some samples I will pay for shipping __________________ www.NewPuppyPads.com Puppy Pee Pads by the Case and Washable Pee Pads www.PremierYorkie.com

03-17-2010, 01:38 AM	#13
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	My babies have been eating the Now! since Saturday. I got the small breed kibble which is perfect for Lily who is 6 lbs but I think its too small for Max who is 12 lbs. I'm noticing that Max's stool is more compact but Lily's is still not as firm. She is 6 1/2 months and is having 5 stools per day with this food. Somehow I was thinking that it would be less since its grain free and therefore would not have the laxative effect. Any thoughts? __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

03-17-2010, 02:27 PM	#15
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	I saw this at the store I shop at. I looked at it because it looks good with the lower protein and grain free One thing that had/has me concerned is the ingredients order. Ingredients Include De-boned Turkey, Potato Flour, Pea, Apple, Whole Dried Egg, Pea Fibre, Tomato, Potato, Flaxseed, Canola Oil, Natural Flavors, Salmon, De-boned Duck, Sun Dried Alfalfa, Coconut Oil, Carrots, Pumpkin, Bananas, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Papaya, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Lentil Beans, Broccoli, Spinach, Cottage Cheese, Alfalfa Sprouts, Dried Kelp And Other Vitamins And Minerals. If the moisture from the de-boned turkey is taken out, this places main meat ingredient farther down the list in regards to meat content. So then the first ingredient would be potato flour, peas, ... who knows where the turkey comes in on the list. What do you all think? This is the only reason I did not try it out. __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)