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11-20-2012, 04:00 AM | #1 |
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| Reviews of Grain Free FROMM formulas needed How many on here are feeding the grain free FROMM formulas and what are your reviews of it? I have been having some not so great customer service with Representatives of Canine Caviar!! It's like pulling teeth to get any information from them and they will not answer emails... I have dealt Representatives of FROMM before and they were much more helpful and wonderful to deal with. I won't be needing food for a little while but it's making me think that it couldn't hurt to add some of the grain free FROMM into Riley's rotation and see how he does on it... |
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11-20-2012, 05:00 AM | #2 |
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| i feed oscar fromm grain free beef fritata or game bird. he does super on these . Nice solid poos. he did not do well on the surf & turf, soft poos. i do like the customer service fromm provides.. i also like their facebook page, i find it very informative. |
11-20-2012, 05:09 AM | #3 |
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| Toki has tried three different types of the grain-free varieties (Beef Frittata Veg, Game Bird, and Surf & Turf). She did really well on all of them and had nice, soft and shiny coats. Her favorite was definitely the Game Bird . I have found that I have to feed a significantly smaller amount than what they recommend on the back of the bag (which may or not be something you have to do...Toki is losing weight and has restricted activity). For the Game Bird, they recommend a dog Toki's size get nearly 1 cup each day but she will gain weight if she gets more than 1/2 a cup a day of most formulas (so when I feed her GF Fromm, she gets maybe 3 tbsp per meal so I can still add a little canned or a teeny portion of a rehydrated S&C patty... although she will gladly eat this kibble plain and accept it as a treat!). Canine Caviar sounds like a great food but it's frustrating having to deal with not-so-hot customer service when you have concerns. Fromm is pretty good with those things and very honest...they have always gotten back to me...usually within 24 hours which is pretty good! I actually have a $2 off coupon for Fromm and am going to go buy a bag of the Duck and Sweet Potato for my parents' beagle today And I have my Black Friday coupon ready so that I can stock up for Toki! |
11-20-2012, 06:02 AM | #4 | |
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As you know, I am Crazy about the food and how well Riley has been doing on it. I had had some questions for Canine Caviar due to some information I had been given from one of the stores that carry it. I actually had posted my concerns and questions on theirr facebook page. There was a conversation going between three of us and after all was said and done, they Deleted the Posting. The store was actually following the Post and emailed me asking if I had deleted it. I had not and didn't even know that they had. I then posted asking them if they had deleted that conversation and they lied and said: NO! They kept insisting that I call them or send an email. They then deleted that Post, as well. I have emailed them and I know of some other people who have sent them an email will no reply. As the manager of the store emailed me: [I told my assistant manager that “They are idiots who just so happen to make a phenomenal food that’s easy to digest”] I am good to go on food right now, but thought I would get some reviews on the grain free FROMM. I have plenty of time to decide whether or not I will try it in his rotation once he has finished this bag. | |
11-20-2012, 06:08 AM | #5 | |
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How much CC do you feed Riley? I was looking into some of the formulas and they seem so high in calories that I feel like I'd have to give Toki such a minuscule amount! But I really love the simplicity of the ingredients list and the digestibility among so many other things. | |
11-20-2012, 06:36 AM | #6 | |
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With the Canine Caviar, he gets about 1/8 cup morning and 1/8 cup nightand he seems to be just fine with it.... doesn't sit and whine for more which actually surprises me. * I sometimes will chop up about 4 or 5 of the long skinny frozen green beans and mix it in... after I run them under warm water. Yeah, I Love the limited ingredient list and the digestibility. Just Really wish the company was more responsive.... Ohh Well!! I did hear that Fromm is developing a single-protein, allergy-specific line in the near future. From what I understand, its going to lower in protein than the Grain Free line, but more limited in ingredients than the other 4Star foods. For sure something to look out for!! | |
11-20-2012, 06:42 AM | #7 | |
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really , i would be interested in that for kaiah. It may help with her allergys... I like the canine caviar too but it is just too expensive for me.. We have no stores that carry it so i have to buy it online and its over $30 plus shipping for a 12 lb bag.. I like the fromm though it works out really good for us... Especially now i can buy it local.. | |
11-20-2012, 06:47 AM | #8 | |
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11-20-2012, 06:54 AM | #9 | |
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is going to go Stale or something!! Luckily I have a few places around me that don't actually carry it but will get it in for me at really reasonable prices. CHEWY.COM has FREE Shipping on any order $49 + If I had to buy online I would just two or three of the 4.4lb bags... I did that when I first tried it. Ordered on a Saturday and it was on my doorstep on a Tuesday. Not That is Fast! | |
11-20-2012, 06:57 AM | #10 | |
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That was the only reaon I didn't try the grain free FROMM to begin with was because of the busy ingredient list. Maybe by the time we finish these bags of CC the new FROMM will be here!! | |
11-20-2012, 06:59 AM | #11 |
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| unfortunately on chewy.com the variety of cc you can get in the 4.4 lb is the puppy food... i guess it is good that you have someplace that will order it for you... i posted on fromm's facebook page and asked about the new line . |
11-20-2012, 07:09 AM | #12 |
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| Pet Food Storage Recommendations I always wondered about this!!!! This link says: After six weeks, the nutritional value of the dog food is substantially lower than when the bag is first opened. Pet Food Storage Recommendations: What to Do, What NOT to Do! Learn How to Choose the Best Dog Food Containers. |
11-20-2012, 07:16 AM | #13 |
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| very interesting... i just heard from fromm on facebook and they said they have no plans for a limited ingredient diet at this time... |
11-20-2012, 07:28 AM | #14 | |
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All I know is what I heard from my own ears. I spoke with an actual FROMM representative/distributor, "In Person" who was at the store dropping off their delivery of FROMM and was told that they are developing a single-protein, allergy-specific line IN THE NEAR FUTURE and that it was going to be lower in protein than the Grain Free line, but more limited in ingredients than the other 4Star foods. Whether this is True, or not I guess we will have to wait and see if you are getting conflicting information. It certainly had me excited!! | |
11-20-2012, 07:37 AM | #15 | |
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