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Sweet Apple · 05-05-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mimimomo

Maybe bc Champion Foods doesn't use Ethoxyquin in their foods? While here in the US, it's required by law/U.S. Coast Guard regulation to be put in the fish before being transported. Just a thought...

On their website, Champion, absolutely, says they do not use ethoxyquin, and they also don't buy anything from China...Also their Acana is all human grade food, not just the veges, but also the protein...In other words, in hard times, I can dine w/Apple & Buzz lol....

BonBon · 05-05-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mimimomo

I have to cut up the Acana w/scissors lol. It's much thicker & densely packed than NB kibble, so they were having a hard time breaking it up. Princess got tummy aches bc she was swallowing it whole. That nut cracker thing sounds easier...kekee.

My mother used to break up ice by wrapping it in a towel and then pounding on it with one of those meat tenderizer/hammer-like thingies. I was thinking about trying that (before I found out mine could eat it fine as is), it sounds so stress-relieving.

RDB911 · 05-05-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Here's Acana on a nickel and a quarter

Yes... I have nothing else better to do for now!

Perfect size for Jackson. I always thought the NV Instinct and Fromm may have been too small for him, but he did well on both.

Thanks Brit!

That really give me a good idea of what to expect.
Lola should be able to handle it..she 10-11#

BonBon · 05-05-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RDB911

Thanks Brit!

That really give me a good idea of what to expect.
Lola should be able to handle it..she 10-11#

Oh, this size will be perfect for her then.

I went ahead and put in another order for more Grasslands instead of waiting, Ryan. So you should be expecting it late next week - I'll let you know for sure.

BanditSocks2 · 05-05-2010, 04:30 PM

Both of mine are thriving on Acana! The kibble size is almost dime-size, but they don't seem to mind at all, even Bandit who I would consider the pickiest of the eaters lol. If the did decide to make a smaller kibble line I would buy that version, but the kibble size isn't enough not to use the product, it's an amazing food!

BonBon · 05-05-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BanditSocks2

Both of mine are thriving on Acana! The kibble size is almost dime-size, but they don't seem to mind at all, even Bandit who I would consider the pickiest of the eaters lol. If the did decide to make a smaller kibble line I would buy that version, but the kibble size isn't enough not to use the product, it's an amazing food!

That is exactly how I feel!

RDB911 · 05-05-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bonbon

Oh, this size will be perfect for her then.

I went ahead and put in another order for more Grasslands instead of waiting, Ryan. So you should be expecting it late next week - I'll let you know for sure.

You're too kind!

scentlady · 05-07-2010, 09:38 PM

we've been feeding the girls acana for 3 weeks now. the first few days I was breaking the kibble in half with my fingers. they only get 1 tbsp per meal with their raw.... anyways the gobble it up so I decided to try a few pieces whole as a treat to see if they can "handle" it. They did fine. So now I don't break it for them any longer and they do just fine.

viviansnickers · 05-11-2010, 03:59 AM

Oh great so Snick seems to be the only STINKERFACE who needs his kibble broken with a nut cracker!!!! LOLLLL!!!!!!!

Oh well, it has become habit for me now!! He won't eat the whole ones everyone!! He spits em out and leaves on the side outside his dish!!!! UGH!! Hahahaha whatever, I'm ok with it. My lil prince!! Anyway, at least he LOVES his food right???

I'm a sucker!!!

Snick & Viv

Ps. I tried several methods to break the kibble, and the nut cracker produces the LEAST amount of crumbs/waste

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BonBon · 05-11-2010, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by viviansnickers

Oh great so Snick seems to be the only STINKERFACE who needs his kibble broken with a nut cracker!!!! LOLLLL!!!!!!!

Oh well, it has become habit for me now!! He won't eat the whole ones everyone!! He spits em out and leaves on the side outside his dish!!!! UGH!! Hahahaha whatever, I'm ok with it. My lil prince!! Anyway, at least he LOVES his food right???

I'm a sucker!!!

Snick & Viv

Ps. I tried several methods to break the kibble, and the nut cracker produces the LEAST amount of crumbs/waste

.

Snick has you so wrapped around his little paw!!

No, really, you are a great momma to do what it takes for him to eat healthy.

daniellealberta · 05-11-2010, 08:18 AM

Spike has the Acana Small Breed Adult kibble, and he loves it and has no problems with it. He weighs about 5 lbs.

kalina82 · 05-11-2010, 12:18 PM

I just started morgan on Acana too. We scored at the feed store and got six 1lb trial size bags for free.

so we have two of each flavor. Morgan loves it and has no problem with the kibble size. If she did i'd probably go with the meat tenderizer method to break them up. I too do that with ice in a baggie.

BonBon · 05-11-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

I just started morgan on Acana too. We scored at the feed store and got six 1lb trial size bags for free.

so we have two of each flavor. Morgan loves it and has no problem with the kibble size. If she did i'd probably go with the meat tenderizer method to break them up. I too do that with ice in a baggie.

Wow, you are so lucky!! My wish for Christmas this year is for a local store to start carrying Acana.

kalina82 · 05-11-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bonbon

Wow, you are so lucky!! My wish for Christmas this year is for a local store to start carrying Acana.

The one store that carries it is kinda in a neighborhood i would rather not go to. so i called up the main store that i go to and they said they can order it for me whenever i like. thank god. maybe you can try calling a few places that carry orijen and see if they will order the acana for you.

BonBon · 05-11-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

The one store that carries it is kinda in a neighborhood i would rather not go to. so i called up the main store that i go to and they said they can order it for me whenever i like. thank god. maybe you can try calling a few places that carry orijen and see if they will order the acana for you.

I've called every store in town. None of them carry Orijen or Acana, and none of them are interested in carrying it. I couldn't believe it.

05-11-2010, 03:59 AM	#24
viviansnickers Snick&Viv= BFF Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,755	Oh great so Snick seems to be the only STINKERFACE who needs his kibble broken with a nut cracker!!!! LOLLLL!!!!!!! Oh well, it has become habit for me now!! He won't eat the whole ones everyone!! He spits em out and leaves on the side outside his dish!!!! UGH!! Hahahaha whatever, I'm ok with it. My lil prince!! Anyway, at least he LOVES his food right??? I'm a sucker!!! Snick & Viv Ps. I tried several methods to break the kibble, and the nut cracker produces the LEAST amount of crumbs/waste. __________________ -Vivian Mommy to my cuddlebug baby boys-Snickers & Reesie

05-11-2010, 12:18 PM	#27
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	I just started morgan on Acana too. We scored at the feed store and got six 1lb trial size bags for free. so we have two of each flavor. Morgan loves it and has no problem with the kibble size. If she did i'd probably go with the meat tenderizer method to break them up. I too do that with ice in a baggie. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

05-05-2010, 04:30 PM	#20
BanditSocks2 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA Posts: 1,522	Both of mine are thriving on Acana! The kibble size is almost dime-size, but they don't seem to mind at all, even Bandit who I would consider the pickiest of the eaters lol. If the did decide to make a smaller kibble line I would buy that version, but the kibble size isn't enough not to use the product, it's an amazing food!

05-07-2010, 09:38 PM	#23
scentlady Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: santa maria, ca usa Posts: 474	we've been feeding the girls acana for 3 weeks now. the first few days I was breaking the kibble in half with my fingers. they only get 1 tbsp per meal with their raw.... anyways the gobble it up so I decided to try a few pieces whole as a treat to see if they can "handle" it. They did fine. So now I don't break it for them any longer and they do just fine.

05-11-2010, 08:18 AM	#26
daniellealberta Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 186	Spike has the Acana Small Breed Adult kibble, and he loves it and has no problems with it. He weighs about 5 lbs.