Is Canadai (sp) just as good as Innova?
 

Just wondering ....if anyone compared this Canadae brand to Innova....I wanted to try Innova but .I cant find it anywhere near me, and the one store around me that carries a lot of the "good stuff" has Canadae (sp) lol sorry......so I was going to try that instead.

We use Canidae, it's great! It has lots of good stuff and no bad stuff (like my technical description?) It's just as good as Innova, although Innova EVO is entirely different. EVO has no grain, and Canidae has rice in it. EVO is a great food but it isn't always best for every dog. It has a lot of protein which could be bad for the liver, but has no grain so is good for dogs allergic to grain so that is good! It's a trade-off. I'm extremely happy with Canidae.

Innova has a comparison chart
 

http://www.naturapet.com/display.php?d=comp-wiz

You can look at the two side by side and judge for yourself. :p

I came up with these places that carry Innova in MA... do you live close to any of these??

Store Name: Phone: Location:
Especially For Pets (978) 264-4444 444 Great Road
Acton, MA 01720

Dave's Soda & Pet City (413) 786-9663 11 Ramah Circle
Agawam, MA 01001

Coco's Critter Sitter (978) 388-2286 or (978) 204-1863 3 Unicorn Circle
Amesbury, MA 01913

Mill Brook Animal Hospital (781) 643-7387 1183 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476

K-Nine Comforts (781) 861-0206 40 North Road
Bedford, MA 01730

Willow Tree Naturals (413) 323-7672 55 Rural Road
Belchertown, MA 01007

Belmont Pet (617) 484-4216 447 Common St.
Belmont, MA 02478

Crate Escape (617) 489-9003 20 Flanders Rd.
Belmont, MA 02478

Country Corner Store (413) 648-9340 44 Church St
Bernardston, MA 01337

Beverly Pet & Wild Bird Center (978) 927-2880 214 Rantoul St.
Beverly, MA 01915

Command Pawformance (978) 262-9957 Complete Family Dog Train...
Billerica, MA 01821

Fi-Dough Edibles and Accessories (617) 723-3266 103 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114

Pet Shop Girls (617) 262-PETS 12 Union Park
Boston, MA 02118

Polka Dog Bakery (617) 338-5155 256 Shawmut Ave
Boston, MA 02118

Skipton Pet Center (617) 541-0520 70 Southampton St.
Boston, MA 02118

For the Love of the Breed (508) 255-7866 4018 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631

J.M. K-9 Training (508) 588-5661 760 West Chestnut Street
Brockton, MA 02301

Brookline Grooming (617) 738-6682 148 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02446

No Bones About It (617) 277-2627 1786 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02445

Animal Spirit (617) 876-9696 2348 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

Coolen's Aquarium & Pet Supply (781) 821-2044 35 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021

Pawsitively Dogs (781) 828-PAWZ 3 Rockland St.
Canton, MA 02021

Campbell & Douglas Harness & Feed (508) 645-7800 22 South Road
Chilmark, MA 02535

Pet Source (978) 371-7072 1173 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742

Neponset Animal Hospital (617) 288-2333 961 Morrissey Blvd.
Dorchester, MA 02122

A.W. Brown (413) 525-2115 144 Shaker Road
East Long Meadow, MA 01028

Essex Bird Shop (978) 768-7408 121 Eastern Avenue
Essex, MA 01929

Fitchburg Farm and Garden (978) 343-4892 78 River Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Canine Nutrition (978) 352-5225 375 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

Granby Country Grain (413) 467-3838 108 West State Street
Granby, MA 01033

Chez Pet (413) 528-1012 67 State Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230

Dave's Soda & Pet City (413) 584-7511 335 Russell Street
Hadley, MA 01035

Barkley's Dog Spa & Boutique (888) 364-7721 1810 Washington St
Hanover, MA 02339

Pet Barn #2 (508) 829-8200 765B Main Street
Holden, MA 01520

Blue Moon Kennel (413) 274-6674 35 Glendale Road
Housatonic, MA 01236

Pawsitively Natural (781) 837-0850 10 Marshfield Avenue
Humarock, MA 02047

Cape Maid Farms (508) 775-3782 957 Falmoth Rd. (Rte. 28)
Hyannis, MA 02601

Paws With Inn (978) 356-0343 189 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938

Hounds and Co. (617) 983-0003 765 Centre St
Jamaica Plains, MA 02130

The Pet Food Shoppe Limited (508) 946-4259 6 Harding St.
Lakeville, MA 02347

Pet Source (781) 676-0011 313 Marrett Rd. (Rt. 2A)
Lexington, MA 02142

PEThingz! (978) 486-3573 244 Great Road
Littleton, MA 01460

Pet Express (781) 592-2003 599 Lynnway, Rt. 1A
Lynn, MA 01905

Canine University (781) 324-3722 71 Clinton Street
Malden, MA 02148

Marblehead Pet Supply (781) 631-3500 13 Bessom Street
Marblehead, MA 01945

Pet Source (508) 229-7792 193B Boston Post Road Wes...
Marlboro, MA 01752

Pets Gone Healthy (508) 485-3881 505 Boston Post Road West
Marlborough, MA 01752

Especially For Pets (508) 533-0275 67C Main St.
Medway, MA 02503

Camelot Kennels (413) 267-4036 40 Ely Rd
Munson, MA 01057

Geronimos Ltd. (800) 738-7297
(508) 228-3731 119 Pleasant Street
Nantucket, MA 02554

Pet World (508) 653-9221 1262 Worcester Rd
Natick, MA 01760

Down to Earth (508) 996-1995 751 Kempton st.
New Bedford, MA 02740

Dog Gone Perfect (978) 499-9909 155 State St.
Newburyport, MA 01950

Especially For Pets (617) 964-7387 1185 Chestnut Street
Newton, MA 02464

Derbyfield Kennels (508) 432-2510 556 Depot Street
North Harwich, MA 02645

Doc's Petland (978) 664-3645 90 Main St
North Reading, MA 01864

Breeder's Choice (413) 584-7977 492 Pleasant Street
Northampton, MA 01060

Agway of Northborough (508) 393-8100 411 West Main St.
Northborough, MA 01532

Agway of Orleans (508) 255-8100 20 Lots Hollow Rd.
Orleans, MA 02653

Pampered Pets (508) 799-6176 711 Pleasant Street
Paxton, MA 01612

Family Pet & Garden Center (781) 829-2220 25 Washington Street
Pembroke, MA 02359

The Healthy Animal (781) 826-9760 808 Washington Street
Pembroke, MA 02359

Pretty Paws (413) 443-0191 119 Elm Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Good Health Natural Foods (617) 773-4925 1627 Hancock St.
Quincy, MA 02169

The Pet Cabaret, Inc. (617) 323-7387 (PETS) 4278 Washington St.
Roslindale, MA 02131

Agway of Dennis (508) 385-8772 686 Rt. 134
S. Dennis, MA 02660

Ramsom Kennel (978) 388-0826 29 Black Snake Rd.
Salisbury, MA 01952

Pet Lovers (508) 675-6457 1616 GAR Highway
Somerset, MA 02726

Fi-Dough Edibles and Accessories (617) 661-3436 70 Beacon Street
Somerville, MA 02143

Pets Choice (413) 569-2417 549 College Highway
Southwick, MA 01077

Dave's Soda & Pet City (413) 732-2275 1330 Carew Street
Springfield, MA 01104

It's a Dogs Life (413) 543-7900 100 Verge Street
Springfield, MA 01129

Great Scott Kennels (781) 344-2581 1975 Washington St
Stoughton, MA 02072

Pet Source (978) 897-9599 117 Great Road
Stow, MA 01775

Noah's Ark Pet Shop (508) 347-5626 57 Main Street. Route 131
Sturbridge, MA 01566

Especially For Pets (978) 443-7682 81 Union Ave
Sudbury, MA 01776

Pets First (508) 730-2500 579 GAR Highway (Rte 6)
Swansea, MA 02777

J.R. Pets (978) 597-5225 10 Elm Street
Townsend, MA 01489-1277

Healthy Additions (508) 693-4457 31 Colonial Drive
Vineyardhaven, MA 02568

The Dog Scoop (617) 244-8944 216 Webster St.
W. Newton, MA 02465

Village Groomer (508) 668-9530 2245 Providence Highway
Walpole, MA 02081

Skipton Kennel (781) 899-2800 20 Linden Street
Waltham, MA 02452

Country Exotic Pet Supply (413) 967-0039 40 East Main Street
Ware, MA 01082

Especially For Pets (508) 647-6923 44 Main Street
Wayland, MA 01778

Tails (781) 235-3435 562 Washington St. (Rte 1...
Wellesley, MA 02482

United Farm & Pet (508) 362-3201 48 Lombard Ave.
West Barnstable, MA 02668

Westboro Pet Shop (508) 366-1150 18 Lyman St.
Westboro, MA 01581

Especially For Pets (508) 366-9696 153 Turnpike Road, Rte. 9
Westborough, MA 01581

Pets Pets Pets (978) 392-0042 6 Carlisle Road
Westford, MA 01886

Abby's Dog Depot (508) 730-1199 104 State Road
Westport, MA 02790

Dogtopia (978) 697-6507 61 Federal Street
Wilmington, MA 01887

Pet Barn (508) 831-0262 310 Park Avenue
Worcester, MA 01609

Underwater Exotics (508) 791-4987 Stafford Station
Worcester, MA 01603

:thumbs up Thank you all so much for the info! Cindy....I will go to the one in Worc. just right close by :thumbs up

I have used both Innova and Canidae (wet food) and think that they are both great. I only give a tiny amount once a day as a treat. The Innova is a bit higher in fat but has the same protein. They are both difficult to find. You will not be able to get them at most stores. I have to buy it at a specialty store. I think that either brand is good so go with whatever you can find.

I bought the Canidae today and they LOVE the wet canned but didnt seem to thrilled with the dry, but im going to keep trying with it. I dont like to give too much wet because of all the things I read....so I figured I would give like 1tblsp of wet a day and just leave the hard kibble out throughout the day....what do you think?

I just switched from Innova to Canidae about a week ago. It took the dogs a little time to get used to the new food but they are eating it now with no fuss. Both are premium foods.

I think Cooper may have allergies so I decided to try the Canidae. I love the testimonials on the Canidae website.

Lisa