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Fatalivy · 03-23-2013, 10:16 AM

I tried Vets Choice holistic Health extension little bites and the kibble is smaller than Fromm kibble. We are currently using fromm, since I can get it locally, but my pups did ok with Vets Choice. I emailed them and they sent a lot of samples.

chestermama · 03-23-2013, 02:51 PM

solid gold sundancer is pretty small

Lovetodream88 · 03-23-2013, 06:01 PM

Alrighty just went to chewy and ordered a 6 pound bag of Now small breed and then a 4 pound bag of Hill's Ideal Balance Natural Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Small Breed. Hope she likes one of these if she dosen't my moms dogs eat anything lol

Patti · 03-23-2013, 06:28 PM

Mine eat anything but Pixie has a hard time with kibble. I just switched today to Taste of the Wild Salmon. This new pet food store had samples. I wanted a grain free that wasn't terribly high in protein as Cali has MVD and one where the kibble was smaller for Pixie.

Princes mom · 03-23-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chestermama

solid gold sundancer is pretty small

Solid Gold Wee Bits are as well.

107barney · 03-23-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Alrighty just went to chewy and ordered a 6 pound bag of Now small breed and then a 4 pound bag of Hill's Ideal Balance Natural Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Small Breed. Hope she likes one of these if she dosen't my moms dogs eat anything lol

I thought you were avoiding grains. Rice is a common cereal grain.

Lovetodream88 · 03-24-2013, 04:02 PM

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I thought you were avoiding grains. Rice is a common cereal grain.

Yes I apparently should not do dog food research and purcheseing when I am tired because I ordered the wrong one. The good news is my moms dogs will eat it and they have no food problems.

ladyjane · 03-24-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Yes I apparently should not do dog food research and purcheseing when I am tired because I ordered the wrong one. The good news is my moms dogs will eat it and they have no food problems.

I am going to purchase some of the grain free food this week. If you want, I can send you some so you can see if she likes it.

llcornell · 03-24-2013, 07:16 PM

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I am going to purchase some of the grain free food this week. If you want, I can send you some so you can see if she likes it.

You are always so helpful and generous!

Lovetodream88 · 03-25-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ladyjane

I am going to purchase some of the grain free food this week. If you want, I can send you some so you can see if she likes it.

That would be awesome

sganow · 03-25-2013, 09:07 AM

Another food you might look into is Amicus. It is a small breed grain free formula made by Horizon. Horizon is a small Canadian company that uses only locally sourced ingredients and makes their own food in their own facility. My dogs really like it (and also the Horizon Legacy).

lovespandp · 03-26-2013, 01:41 PM

Hopefully you are able to find something that Callie likes. Thankfully for us it has never been a battle of what Peanut will eat- it has been a battle of what he can tolerate. There was one food he would not touch with a 10ft pole, I can’t remember the brand, but it was Venison… Peanut would not touch it!! The crazy thing is I started him on the Canine Caviar Venison and he loves it, I think he loves it more than the Open Sky… These dog’s I tell ya!!

107barney · 03-26-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Yes I apparently should not do dog food research and purcheseing when I am tired because I ordered the wrong one. The good news is my moms dogs will eat it and they have no food problems.

Dogs that are intolerant to one grain may in fact do perfectly fine with another. I have no problems feeding all of my boys various grains and they are well tolerated. I don't eat any grains myself anymore so I have had a tendency to steer away from grains for the dogs. This got me into a little trouble with the vet nutritionist for one dog so he is back on white rice. The others eat mostly squash or sweet potatoes. Anyway, my point is that even if a dog doesn't tolerate corn or wheat they might do well with rice. I have found that dogs are more likely to have food reactions to proteins. Recently my female ate a carrot that I had cooked to make a lamb broth. Twenty minutes after ingesting the lamb broth soaked carrot, she was covered in 50% hives and scratching herself raw. This is a classic "food allergy" versus some upset GI symptoms over a food not well tolerated. So don't swear off all grains. Your dog is just as likely to be intolerant to potato, legumes, or proteins as she is grains. Good luck.

Lovetodream88 · 03-26-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

Dogs that are intolerant to one grain may in fact do perfectly fine with another. I have no problems feeding all of my boys various grains and they are well tolerated. I don't eat any grains myself anymore so I have had a tendency to steer away from grains for the dogs. This got me into a little trouble with the vet nutritionist for one dog so he is back on white rice. The others eat mostly squash or sweet potatoes. Anyway, my point is that even if a dog doesn't tolerate corn or wheat they might do well with rice. I have found that dogs are more likely to have food reactions to proteins. Recently my female ate a carrot that I had cooked to make a lamb broth. Twenty minutes after ingesting the lamb broth soaked carrot, she was covered in 50% hives and scratching herself raw. This is a classic "food allergy" versus some upset GI symptoms over a food not well tolerated. So don't swear off all grains. Your dog is just as likely to be intolerant to potato, legumes, or proteins as she is grains. Good luck.

I might go ahead and try it not sure. She has had rice and chicken when she has been sick or had tummy issues so rice is probably ok with her.

Teresiana · 03-27-2013, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sganow

Another food you might look into is Amicus. It is a small breed grain free formula made by Horizon. Horizon is a small Canadian company that uses only locally sourced ingredients and makes their own food in their own facility. My dogs really like it (and also the Horizon Legacy).

I was looking into that food. I can't find it near me at all

I also can't find an online retailer. They have it on Amazon, but only the 11 pound bag. Do you know of an online retailer for Horizon brands? I was also looking at the Legacy.

03-23-2013, 06:01 PM	#18
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Alrighty just went to chewy and ordered a 6 pound bag of Now small breed and then a 4 pound bag of Hill's Ideal Balance Natural Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Small Breed. Hope she likes one of these if she dosen't my moms dogs eat anything lol __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

03-23-2013, 06:28 PM	#19
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Mine eat anything but Pixie has a hard time with kibble. I just switched today to Taste of the Wild Salmon. This new pet food store had samples. I wanted a grain free that wasn't terribly high in protein as Cali has MVD and one where the kibble was smaller for Pixie. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-25-2013, 09:07 AM	#26
sganow YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Van Alstyne, TX Posts: 858	Another food you might look into is Amicus. It is a small breed grain free formula made by Horizon. Horizon is a small Canadian company that uses only locally sourced ingredients and makes their own food in their own facility. My dogs really like it (and also the Horizon Legacy). __________________ Maggie (RIP), Ginger (RIP), Lilly (RIP), Bella (RIP), Saleen, Bailey, Bridget, Lucy

03-26-2013, 01:41 PM	#27
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Hopefully you are able to find something that Callie likes. Thankfully for us it has never been a battle of what Peanut will eat- it has been a battle of what he can tolerate. There was one food he would not touch with a 10ft pole, I can’t remember the brand, but it was Venison… Peanut would not touch it!! The crazy thing is I started him on the Canine Caviar Venison and he loves it, I think he loves it more than the Open Sky… These dog’s I tell ya!! __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

03-23-2013, 10:16 AM	#16
Fatalivy YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 414	I tried Vets Choice holistic Health extension little bites and the kibble is smaller than Fromm kibble. We are currently using fromm, since I can get it locally, but my pups did ok with Vets Choice. I emailed them and they sent a lot of samples.

03-23-2013, 02:51 PM	#17
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	solid gold sundancer is pretty small