Acana is a hit!!!

[maxmom]

Yayy, our Acana shipment just got here!They seem to like it, I gave them both a piece and they sat down waiting for more. I just find the pieces kind of big for Max's mouth, I will have to find a way to cut them or something. Right after I had placed my ordered I found a place that sells Acana, it is a long drive but at least I dont have to pay those outrageous shipping charges, and once I know they like it and it doesn't upset their stomachs, I can buy a bigger bag to last me a bit longer.
On a side note, I never thought on how much more food I would be serving daily with my little Tonka girl at home.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by maxmom

Yayy, our Acana shipment just got here!They seem to like it, I gave them both a piece and they sat down waiting for more. I just find the pieces kind of big for Max's mouth, I will have to find a way to cut them or something. Right after I had placed my ordered I found a place that sells Acana, it is a long drive but at least I dont have to pay those outrageous shipping charges, and once I know they like it and it doesn't upset their stomachs, I can buy a bigger bag to last me a bit longer.
On a side note, I never thought on how much more food I would be serving daily with my little Tonka girl at home.

I'm so glad they seem to like it!! Mine all seem to be doing great still.

After they've been on it a couple of weeks, you'll have to let me know how their poos are (please tell them I'm sorry for getting so personal ). I just cannot believe how tiny my pups poos are now!! I mean it's sooooo little. And firm and healthy looking, with very little odor. I could get used to this!!

[maxmom]

Originally Posted by bonbon

I'm so glad they seem to like it!! Mine all seem to be doing great still.

After they've been on it a couple of weeks, you'll have to let me know how their poos are (please tell them I'm sorry for getting so personal ). I just cannot believe how tiny my pups poos are now!! I mean it's sooooo little. And firm and healthy looking, with very little odor. I could get used to this!!

LOL, Ever since I got Max, poop is all we talk about
-has he pooped yet?
- How was it, hard, soft, peanut buttery?
-,..normal smell or stinky ??
- Big, small? really skinny or fat ( i read once that if they had an intestinal obstruction their poop would be very skinny.
..so as you can see, nothing about poop is too personal to a Yorkie owner
I sure will keep you posted on the poop situation ..LOL

[Britster]

I got the .88lb bags of Acana Prairie Harvest (yay, I found a store that sells the little bags!) so Jackson's been eating it for about 4 days now... maybe 5. He seems to be loving it! And the poo thing... yup, he had his first accident in the house in a while (I call him my 99% potty trained boy) of course it was my fault for not paying attention to his whines but anyways, the poop didn't smell barely at ALL!! And it was really firm but not too hard, but it didn't leave a stain on the carpet at all. Usually I can smell it when he goes, this time I couldn't!

[BanditSocks2]

Originally Posted by Britster

I got the .88lb bags of Acana Prairie Harvest (yay, I found a store that sells the little bags!) so Jackson's been eating it for about 4 days now... maybe 5. He seems to be loving it! And the poo thing... yup, he had his first accident in the house in a while (I call him my 99% potty trained boy) of course it was my fault for not paying attention to his whines but anyways, the poop didn't smell barely at ALL!! And it was really firm but not too hard, but it didn't leave a stain on the carpet at all. Usually I can smell it when he goes, this time I couldn't!

Nala's poops are very hard and dark and remind me of little deer poops (but they are stinky) and Bandit's are firm and hard too. Yay for Acana

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by maxmom

LOL, Ever since I got Max, poop is all we talk about
-has he pooped yet?
- How was it, hard, soft, peanut buttery?
-,..normal smell or stinky ??
- Big, small? really skinny or fat ( i read once that if they had an intestinal obstruction their poop would be very skinny.
..so as you can see, nothing about poop is too personal to a Yorkie owner
I sure will keep you posted on the poop situation ..LOL

Some of mine don't like for me to watch them doing their business, so I pretend I don't see them. Then when they're done I'll rush over and do my inspection....

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by Britster

I got the .88lb bags of Acana Prairie Harvest (yay, I found a store that sells the little bags!) so Jackson's been eating it for about 4 days now... maybe 5. He seems to be loving it! And the poo thing... yup, he had his first accident in the house in a while (I call him my 99% potty trained boy) of course it was my fault for not paying attention to his whines but anyways, the poop didn't smell barely at ALL!! And it was really firm but not too hard, but it didn't leave a stain on the carpet at all. Usually I can smell it when he goes, this time I couldn't!

Brit, I was going to ask you about this once I knew you'd completed the switch to Acana from Instinct. With as many pups as I have I thought surely the smaller, less smelly poos from all of them wasn't a coincidence, but I wanted to see if you noticed the same changes I did.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by BanditSocks2

Nala's poops are very hard and dark and remind me of little deer poops (but they are stinky) and Bandit's are firm and hard too. Yay for Acana

Oh, good! So it sounds like they might keep the small poos. Yay!! It doesn't take much to make me happy.

[yorkie_mama22]

Glad to hear your babies love the Ah-can-na! Mine just LOVE it too. They have been on it for almost two months now and no problems at all. Pooping good, eating food and still love it just as much as the first day! I am so happy with this food.

[xoxodoglover89]

Sasha is currently eating Acana Grasslands and she LOVES it! I rotate between Acana, Orijen, EVO & Blue Buffalo Wilderness is next on the list. She has loved all these foods so far and I'm happy with the results.

[_Chrissy_]

Max and Mickeys poos are much less stinky... YAY! As for smaller. Sometimes. Usually Mickeys are. But I like less stinky!
LOVE this food for the pups and our cat.

If you have a cat give the Acana a try. Mine LOVES the Prairie one.

[maxmom]

Yesterday was the first day introducing acana,just a few kibbles mixed with their regular food.
I did not break them for Max, and even thou he eat everything during the day, I think they are big for him.The both pooped 3 times, when they usually poop 2, but it was firm.Sophie's did smell stronger than usual(thats one of the reasons
i had to stop NV)
One thing, Max wake up during the night, I thought he needed to go pee, but instead, he went straight to the kitchen and drank a lot of water.Could this be for the higher protein intake? he has never done this in 5 years,
I did notice he drank more water while in wellness and NV.Should I be concerned?

[_Chrissy_]

I noticed Mickey drank more water at first. Now it stopped. Maybe I was just looking for changes because I changed his food.
Maybe the drinking and more poos could be due to treats or just cuz it is getting hotter. This is the best food my boys have eaten. I love it. No more scratching and feet chewing for either of the boys. No more soft stools (unless they are eating to much bully stick).

[Britster]

Aw, Jackson just threw up his Acana. He ate it just plain dry late at night (11pm) and I heard him hop off the bed and he threw up twice... it was all just the food all mushed up... so odd. I wonder if it just didn't settle with him tonight, he's never had problems with it before! I was about to go buy a new bag tomorrow so I hope the sickness doesn't turn him off of it lol.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by Britster

Aw, Jackson just threw up his Acana. He ate it just plain dry late at night (11pm) and I heard him hop off the bed and he threw up twice... it was all just the food all mushed up... so odd. I wonder if it just didn't settle with him tonight, he's never had problems with it before! I was about to go buy a new bag tomorrow so I hope the sickness doesn't turn him off of it lol.

How long has he been eating Acana now? One of mine will occasionally have an upset tummy like that, and then they're perfectly fine. I'm not sure what causes it - I think they just thave 'off' days like we do. I hope he's ok!! Give him big kisses for me.