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I am so confused ...and don't know what to do. My Yorkie is on Natural Balance. Vet doesn't like it. He's been on over 10+ food, which isn't good I'm told. I only switched him back in the summer from another food which caused him to have bloody stool, but he's not having that issue. He only ate the string off of a ball, which he never did (I threw the ball out). Vet suggested "Iams, Science Diet or Royal Canine" (which he's been on in the past). I talked to my Yorkie friend tonight who shows, and she suggested "Royal Canine" over the other two since Iams caused death to one of the show ladies dogs. I just don't know what to do and I just bought another bag of Natural Balance which I order online. I called the Vet's office earlier and they told me that Natural Balance and a lot of these natural/holistic products are new on the market, where Iams, Science Diet and etc have been on the market for years and have the correct balance of protein and etc. I am now more confused of what to do or not to do. This is only the beginning of my confusion since I have even begun to talk about the treat issues~! Any suggestions of what I should do or not do~? |
Feed what works best for you and your pet! If Natures Balance works for both of you than don't change :). If you have feed him others and always return to this food there is a reason why! |
My vet is not a fan of raw but he can't argue that my 14 year old cat is looking much healthier since she now eats raw and THK food. She did not want to eat kibble and all tests came back excellent! If she wants raw meat than she can have it :). |
The dogs eat FROMM and THK while my other cat eats FROMM kibble. Tallulah has no interest in wet food and never has. She loves her kibble. I feed what works best for me and my pets :) |
I currently home cook for my girls but I leave a dry food down for snacks. I use Science Diet as Rosie has major tummy issues. We use Science Diet I/D per my vets recommendation. I know there is many who don't like SD, however, I trust that my vet knows what is best for my girls. I agree on feeding what works best for your pup. For us it has been SD. I guess my question is, how much do you trust your vet? Another option is consulting with a nutritionists. I highly recommend Dr Rebecca Remillard. She does consultations. |
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I agree....do what is best for your baby. TBH and is somewhat a controversy subject, but I don't believe that vets are the best to give diet advice. I don't go to my doctor for my dietary needs so why should my furbutts? Just my two cents. |
I would do some research on the company's of the food your vets want you to use. Maybe you need to talk to a vet nutritionist they can better tell you what your dog needs. I believe Iams was charged with animal cruelty. Purina which is another food vets like is the makers of waggin train chicken jerky and will not pull it even though it has killed many many dogs and I will not support either of those foods. You also need to look at ingredients and make sure there is no by products, sugar and artificial colors. Your dog sounds like he may need a simple food diet which blue buffalo and wellness both have. Have you tried those? I would really look into a vet nutritionist I think they could really help you and your dog. |
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Your vet should really like Fromm, which has 40 - 60 more years experience than either Iams or Royal Canin. If Natural Balance is working for your baby, don't change. If the food ever stops working, take your vet's advice into consideration and look at those brands. |
Any of you had experience with Dr Remmillard (sp?). I have thought about consulting her for a home made diet. . |
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I've heard that about Royal Canine as well. Too bad my female refuses to eat it. The little chowder head prefers Dog Chow to anything 'special' I buy. And no, I don't feed her Dog Chow. |
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I would continue to feed NB if it is working for him |
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I like the Blue Buffalo. My two boys do really well on that and their stools are proof. Just read the labels and do not feed anything with preservatives or ethoxoquin in it. I stopped using Natures receipe because of questionable stuff in that. I hope you choose something really healthy. Go on line and see how the foods are rated. |
What your vet is saying to you seems kinda off to me....? The food you feed has to work for your dog, not for your vet. If NatBal is working great for your kiddo, there is your answer as to which food to feed. If your vet doesn't like it, I guess he'll have to suffer through that terrible situation :D. |
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Vets recommend those brands because they are the brands they have the most exposure to and have heard about the most. They don't know every brand of food so they recommend what they know best, regardless of whether it is the best food or not. As several others have said, use what works for your dog and what you feel most comfortable using. We are feeding Horizon Legacy and are very happy with it. I bet your vet never even heard of Horizon before and would tell me the same thing he told you. I would let him say his piece, then feed what I feel comfortable feeding anyway. I don't believe vets are the best nutritionists. I would consult a licensed nutritionist if you are in doubt. The owner of the pet food store I buy from is a licensed nutritionist and he recommends Horizon (his #1 choice) and Fromm (his #2 choice). |
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You need to go with what you feel comfortable with and what end up being best with your pup. It is good when you are going through food trials to withhold all treats so you can get a true reading if you will of how your pup is reacting to the actual food itself. If you are going to give treats it should be something like a piece of greenbean or small piece of fruit.... It sounds like you have made your decision to go with the Royal Canin. I would go ahead and transition him over to that then and see how that goes. I switched Riley to Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier formula after I brought him home. He did Great on it and I know of several other pups that do just fine on it. I made the decision to switch only because I thought it was a little too pricey for the ingredients. I went through a few differnt food trials until I have found the food that works for him in every aspect. Good Luck with whatever you decide. :) |
I proudly feed my 4 beautiful dogs science diet. |
Long before I knew anything about dog food...I fed all my dogs Store Brand Generic...strangely, they all lived to ripe old ages...and I had very, very, very few vet visits for illness with any of them. All but one of my dogs died at life expectancy and usually older, honestly.... My girls both are on Purina HA...and they have never enjoyed a food so much ever, ever, ever...they love it and it is doing wonders for Mini...I have Mia on it too because they always eat eachothers food....:) |
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