Ugh! I can't believe I'm asking about dog food, again!

[Reese1]

Originally Posted by KJLive

I am a HUGE fan of Taste of the Wild. My dogs eyes (goop) and coat improved dramatically when I switched to this food. I just recently got a Biewer pup who had lost his coat due to an illness early in his life. The way his coat looks now, 8 weeks after I brought him home is truly amazing. And I credit it to Taste of the Wild.
PS: Protein is 32% and I am having no troubles. And they have mulitple flavors so you can continue to switch around.

The place we went didn't have samples of this. They gave us a bunch of samples of Fromm and we bought a small trial bag of Orijen.
I gave Camden a few pcs of the Fromm surf & turf and she ate it right up without any mix ins!
Do you have any concerns with this food being manufactured by Diamond? I wasn't sure, I recall problems with them.

[orlnurse]

Originally Posted by Reese1

I'm curious what type of issues you had with high protein? I'm also wondering about the activity level of your babies?
Appreciate the info!

I haven't had any problems on the grain free diets with Lily (8 mos) but I have with Max (5 yrs) I noticed that after being on it for a couple of weeks, he would have occasional vomiting episodes which subsided after going back to a grain diet like Artemis. I'm not sure if it was pure coincidence. Usually my 2 are not very active. They play indoors and run around after each other but that is usually the extent of it. I feed the recommended amount according to the feeding instructions on the bag, but the lower end of the range.

[Reese1]

Originally Posted by orlnurse

I haven't had any problems on the grain free diets with Lily (8 mos) but I have with Max (5 yrs) I noticed that after being on it for a couple of weeks, he would have occasional vomiting episodes which subsided after going back to a grain diet like Artemis. I'm not sure if it was pure coincidence. Usually my 2 are not very active. They play indoors and run around after each other but that is usually the extent of it. I feed the recommended amount according to the feeding instructions on the bag, but the lower end of the range.

I was really interested in trying Artemis and they are sending samples, but no one around me sells it! The place we went today said they have tried and can't get it! Another place said the same thing!

[orlnurse]

Originally Posted by Reese1

I was really interested in trying Artemis and they are sending samples, but no one around me sells it! The place we went today said they have tried and can't get it! Another place said the same thing!

Oh no..that's too bad. Mine seem to really like it.

[ArmaniMan]

Originally Posted by Reese1

The place we went didn't have samples of this. They gave us a bunch of samples of Fromm and we bought a small trial bag of Orijen.
I gave Camden a few pcs of the Fromm surf & turf and she ate it right up without any mix ins!
Do you have any concerns with this food being manufactured by Diamond? I wasn't sure, I recall problems with them.

Are you talking about FROMM?

I believe all their dry foods are manufactured at their own plant.

[Reese1]

Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

Are you talking about FROMM?

I believe all their dry foods are manufactured at their own plant.

No, not the Fromm. The Taste of the wild is what I was referring to.
I like that Fromm is manufactured at their own plant.
I know you switched off the Fromm, but when you were feeding, what amount did you feed?
We only have samples which didn't have the serving. On their website it shows 1/2 cup a day for a 5lb dog.

[ArmaniMan]

Originally Posted by Reese1

No, not the Fromm. The Taste of the wild is what I was referring to.
I like that Fromm is manufactured at their own plant.
I know you switched off the Fromm, but when you were feeding, what amount did you feed?
We only have samples which didn't have the serving. On their website it shows 1/2 cup a day for a 5lb dog.

sorry... must have misread!

My dog is 6 pounds, I started out with 1/2 cup per day (split between two feedings) and he put on a little bit of weight.. dont know exactly how much I could just feel/see him getting bigger... I started just not filling the quarter cup scooper all the way at each meal, so he was getting under 1/2 cup but I dont know exactly the amount and he took the weight right off and looked good!

He got really spoiled on that food though... finding another food with such small kibble size was a challenge

[Reese1]

Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

sorry... must have misread!

My dog is 6 pounds, I started out with 1/2 cup per day (split between two feedings) and he put on a little bit of weight.. dont know exactly how much I could just feel/see him getting bigger... I started just not filling the quarter cup scooper all the way at each meal, so he was getting under 1/2 cup but I dont know exactly the amount and he took the weight right off and looked good!

He got really spoiled on that food though... finding another food with such small kibble size was a challenge

Ok, are two small ones are a little over 6lbs too. I will try a little under a 1/4 each time too. The NV they were eating we fed them 1/8 each time+veggies+ a touch of wet.
I love the kibble size too, that can be a challenge!
Thanks!

[Kirby]

I would like to have Sydney try Fromm's, but it isn't sold in my area. So, there aren't any free samples. I looked at ordering a free sample on line, but the shipping is around $12! I don't know why. We live in Upper Michigan, right next door to Wisconsin where it's made! I am curious what others think of there being cheddar cheese in Fromm's. I didn't think you were supposed to feed dairy to dogs.

[robintaff]

I have been feeding Stella and Chewy, raw diet. Works very well for my furbabies. Does anyone else feed raw?

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by Reese1

The place we went didn't have samples of this. They gave us a bunch of samples of Fromm and we bought a small trial bag of Orijen.
I gave Camden a few pcs of the Fromm surf & turf and she ate it right up without any mix ins!
Do you have any concerns with this food being manufactured by Diamond? I wasn't sure, I recall problems with them.

I loved Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream and so did the babies. But then I learned it contains ethoxyquin and I'm too nervous about it to keep feeding it. I just don't know enough about it, or the long term dangers.

I've been feeding NV Instinct Rabbit and Turkey/Duck, both of which are about 35% protein. But, they have a pretty high calorie count and my guys gain weight on it. A month or two ago I gave in and ordered Acana online (no one sells it locally) and I'm so glad I did!! They love it and I love how they're doing on it! Their poos are so firm and tiny and non-smelly. I ordered the Grasslands first, and then got the Pacifica for our second bag. I think I'm going to keep them on Acana for a while and rotate between these two. I think I have finally found THE food for us. PM if you're interested in the website I ordered from - I've been pleased with them and plan to continue using them (they have $5 shipping on orders over $50 and with my gang I have to buy the big bags. Orders over $75 ship free). My favorite website to order from carries Orijen but not Acana.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by Kirby

I would like to have Sydney try Fromm's, but it isn't sold in my area. So, there aren't any free samples. I looked at ordering a free sample on line, but the shipping is around $12! I don't know why. We live in Upper Michigan, right next door to Wisconsin where it's made! I am curious what others think of there being cheddar cheese in Fromm's. I didn't think you were supposed to feed dairy to dogs.

I don't think there's enough cheddar cheese in the food to cause any reactions or anything. I use cheddar cheese sometimes when training Jackson tricks (he is VERY motivated by cheese!) and it's never caused any harm. I cut it up in small little pieces. He also gets frozen plain yogurt in his Kong. Dairy is fine if it's given in small portions.

[Kirby]

Thank you. That's good to know. I've emailed Fromm's asking if they would sell it in my area. No local vendors carry Fromm's let alone free samples. I hope to hear good news, but I might just have to switch Sydney from Evo to Wellness Grain-Free Dry.

Originally Posted by Britster

I don't think there's enough cheddar cheese in the food to cause any reactions or anything. I use cheddar cheese sometimes when training Jackson tricks (he is VERY motivated by cheese!) and it's never caused any harm. I cut it up in small little pieces. He also gets frozen plain yogurt in his Kong. Dairy is fine if it's given in small portions.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Kirby

I would like to have Sydney try Fromm's, but it isn't sold in my area. So, there aren't any free samples. I looked at ordering a free sample on line, but the shipping is around $12! I don't know why. We live in Upper Michigan, right next door to Wisconsin where it's made! I am curious what others think of there being cheddar cheese in Fromm's. I didn't think you were supposed to feed dairy to dogs.

Some dairy is okay. I give my boys plain yogurt every day, and many people on YT feed cottage cheese or some regular cheese. I would never give milk.

My boys eat Fromm's Chicken a la Veg kibble. The Surf n Turf did not sit well with the younger one.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Britster

I don't think there's enough cheddar cheese in the food to cause any reactions or anything. I use cheddar cheese sometimes when training Jackson tricks (he is VERY motivated by cheese!) and it's never caused any harm. I cut it up in small little pieces. He also gets frozen plain yogurt in his Kong. Dairy is fine if it's given in small portions.

Very good point -- I give only 2 teaspoons yogurt per day.