Preference Between Blue Buffalo Formulas?

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by ajcstr

Curious its ONLY the Blue Buffalo Wilderness Diet, chicken flavor that is causing the problem.

I thought it was odd, too. I have never used that one, so I decided not to worry about it. As I said, I mix the BB chicken kibble with her Natural Balance Ultra Premium Small Bites for variance. I also keep the BB canned chicken & vegetable to give her a snack at night or if I'm in a hurry I add it with her kibble for a meal, but I usually prefer giving her the chicken. I know what's in the chicken.

[Furbaby Friend]

Originally Posted by ajcstr

LOL, I know my dog's canned food cans do not contain BPA in the lining - I have no idea if cans of soup, gravy, vegtables, etc that we (family) eat contain it or not.

LOL It is funny how much effort we put into others, but when it comes to ourselves we don't worry enough (or at all ). I don't do half this much research for things that are going wrong with ME, or MY flights/trips, or MY food choices. It is pretty funny how that works out.

[Furbaby Friend]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

You're not OCD. We all worry and wonder if we're doing what is best for them. It's nice that you are doing this ahead of time. I've had little one's since I was a lil girl and I'll tell you that they are all very different from one another. What one likes, the other doesn't. I give half kibble and half meat. That is what always worked for me. I'm not going to say it will be best for you though. Mine never liked it mixed together, but some do. So, there you go!

Good to know that the next baby I get won't necessarily fit into my nice little neat box of research/experience with the first! I'll have to start all over again. Good thing there will be YT!!!

I'll try to figure out what she likes once she arrives. Perhaps I will supplement with some BB stuff or something to boost the protein if it looks like she isn't getting enough. I will have to start researching signs of protein deficiency now... the research never ends! I feel like I'm taking another college course lol.

[ajcstr]

Originally Posted by ajcstr

Curious its ONLY the Blue Buffalo Wilderness Diet, chicken flavor that is causing the problem.

The company’s focus has been on Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken Recipe, manufactured in April 2010 with a best-used-by date of July 2011.

http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/art...-concerns.html

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by Furbaby Friend

Good to know that the next baby I get won't necessarily fit into my nice little neat box of research/experience with the first! I'll have to start all over again. Good thing there will be YT!!!

I'll try to figure out what she likes once she arrives. Perhaps I will supplement with some BB stuff or something to boost the protein if it looks like she isn't getting enough. I will have to start researching signs of protein deficiency now... the research never ends! I feel like I'm taking another college course lol.

They all seem to love raw baby carrots, expecially when they're teething. So, you can have those ready. Just don't give too many. Too many will cause diarrhea.

[yorkieusa]

This is a site that I like. You can look at the ingredients of each and every food they carry. It's in the details at the end of each page.

Pet Food Online | Dog & Cat Supplies & Products | PetFoodDirect.com

[Furbaby Friend]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

They all seem to love raw baby carrots, expecially when they're teething. So, you can have those ready. Just don't give too many. Too many will cause diarrhea.

You're just chock full of information! I love picking your brain lol. This is a good tip that I haven't heard yet! I'll have to put it on my list. Thank you

[ajcstr]

Originally Posted by Furbaby Friend

LOL It is funny how much effort we put into others, but when it comes to ourselves we don't worry enough (or at all ). I don't do half this much research for things that are going wrong with ME, or MY flights/trips, or MY food choices. It is pretty funny how that works out.

Yeah, but I have 3 kids also. One time when the dog was sick my wife and I took her to the vet, my son asked his sister "When was the last time Mom AND Dad both took us to the doctor?".

[Furbaby Friend]

Originally Posted by ajcstr

Yeah, but I have 3 kids also. One time when the dog was sick my wife and I took her to the vet, my son asked his sister "When was the last time Mom AND Dad both took us to the doctor?".

That is so funny. I could see myself doing that if I had kids.

[ilarancuente]

Originally Posted by Furbaby Friend

After using trusty Google, searching "Blue Buffalo + loose stool" I came up with the following:

"...revealed cases of hypercalcemia secondary to vitamin D toxicosis occurring in dogs that eat a single brand of dry pet food: Blue Buffalo Wilderness Diet, chicken flavor."

Read more:

http://www.rateitall.com/i-714334-blue-buffalo-dog-food.aspx#ixzz105Ot2MkW

People are reporting cases of widespread diarrhea and health problems I went for Blue Buffalo after reading about many people using it on YT. Has anyone else experienced/heard of this???

And if this is a problem, any recommendations on alternate foods I can now research?

Just goes to show that companies sponsor a lot of links to hide this stuff. :P

I need some help with this too. I've owned Yorkie's my whole life and never had one with food allergies. I recently switched Nala from Merrick Cowboy Cookout to Blue Buffalo Fish and Brown Rice. She was on Natural Balance before that I she never really ate, switched her to Merrick and same thing wasn't a fan. She LOVES Buffalo Blue, finishes her little bowl in one day! However she has in the last 30 days began the scratching, itching and bites her own hair off her butt. I took her to the vet and they gave me a combo of ketachlor shampoo and temaril. She calmed down for a bit and then when we finished the temaril treatment the scratching begin again. At this point I am assuming its the food since the scratching has begun again but I don't know what else to try. Not once has the vet suggested a food change and Im incurring big vet bills every time I take her. I can hear her all night scratching and I feel terrible. Any suggestion?? It seems everyone had great reviews and Nala loves to eat it but I have to try the food change before I run back to the vet for his next suggestion. (Steroid Shots!!)

[Furbaby Friend]

Originally Posted by ilarancuente

I need some help with this too. I've owned Yorkie's my whole life and never had one with food allergies. I recently switched Nala from Merrick Cowboy Cookout to Blue Buffalo Fish and Brown Rice. She was on Natural Balance before that I she never really ate, switched her to Merrick and same thing wasn't a fan. She LOVES Buffalo Blue, finishes her little bowl in one day! However she has in the last 30 days began the scratching, itching and bites her own hair off her butt. I took her to the vet and they gave me a combo of ketachlor shampoo and temaril. She calmed down for a bit and then when we finished the temaril treatment the scratching begin again. At this point I am assuming its the food since the scratching has begun again but I don't know what else to try. Not once has the vet suggested a food change and Im incurring big vet bills every time I take her. I can hear her all night scratching and I feel terrible. Any suggestion?? It seems everyone had great reviews and Nala loves to eat it but I have to try the food change before I run back to the vet for his next suggestion. (Steroid Shots!!)

I would try some more foods before going to steroids. Especially for a pup In fact, allergy shots should be considered for a pup before steroids. I would do a search on YT for allergies. I know there are plenty of pups with them.

As for food, I would try a strange protein source if you haven't yet (venison or duck). NB makes a few flavors in the LID.

Did you try mixing the LID kibble with some LID wet? That might entice your baby to eat it. You could also try soaking the kibble in water to "imitate" wet. They also make some green stuff (forget the name) that you can put on food to entice them to eat (not sure of the allergens in it though as I have never tried it).

My cat, Suki, basically refused to eat when we first switched her food. We mixed it with wet for awhile and then slowly reduced the wet to dry ratio until there was no wet at all. She now eats her food without complaint. Remember, even if they don't particularly love it they will NEVER starve themselves. Your pup might get used to it and eat more as time passes. I say having to eat things you don't particularly like is better than itching and it is DEFINITELY better than steroids (lots of nasty side effects with those).

Not sure about all of these (as I have not tried them all), but here is a list of LID foods available:

California Natural (grain free and unique protein sources) Natural Dog Food, Cat Food and Puppy Food for Pets With Food Sensitivity ? California Natural

Pinnacle Pinnacle® - Grain Free Turkey & Potato Dry Dog Food

Blue Buffalo Wilderness (My girls eat this now. However, neither pup has allergies. Only my cat has allergies. My kitty still eats NB LID.) BLUE Buffalo Wilderness - Natural Evolutionary Duck Diet for Dogs ? Grain Free

Wellness Wellness Dog Simple® Recipes

There are of course more available I'm sure. I hope someone with a pup with allergies chimes in. I highly recommend doing a search on YT for allergies. Good luck!

[MyTrixie143]

You could try the lamb and rice formula. Lamb is suppose to be good for allergies. I would definitely try switching her food before going with the shots.

I would be cautious with the blue buffalo wilderness formulas. Their protein is way too high for yorkies in my opinion.

I've heard great things about the California Natural Kangaroo formula but any of their food is pretty good.

Just keep in mind not every dog does good on the same food, you have to find what is right for yours. Mine can't have chicken as they will start chewing and scratching as well. But they do great on Blue's Fish and Potato recipe. I went through so many foods and this was the one they just love and they all have great hair and skin. But again not for every dog.

I'm thinking of trying the California Natural for a change up in their diet if I can find a place nearby that sells it.

[_Chrissy_]

Tried BB but Max had soft stools for 2 bags.
Mickey does not have these issues.
Switched to Taste of the Wild and Max has the best stools he has ever had.
It is weird because even on the same food (TOTW) Max and Mickey's stools are still different.

[MikaTallulah]

I feed mine the blue buffalo chicken and rice regular kind not the snpmall breed.