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linus · 02-11-2008, 08:54 AM

I have my 6 month old on Innova Evo - he had been on Eukanuba in the pet store and he never ate. When I brought him home his coat was dry and flaking - they were totally relying on NutraStat to keep him a little beefed up.

I also have a black shar-pei that has been on Innova Evo since 7 months old (he's almost 2 now).
He does great on it...

I noticed, at first, that my yorkie's stools were fine on the innova evo but then suddenly he started getting loose stools....
is it possibly too much protein? Should I be mixing with another product like california natural???

Anybody go through this....

I've learned to give him a lot less - so he has about 1/3 c in the morning...
and again at night...

Thanks everyone in advance.

Claudia
with her furry friend, Linus.

Mizzrosa · 02-11-2008, 10:38 AM

ive tried to innova martini didnt like it as hard food so she eats royal canine and as treats she loves her wellness...she gets those when she does good on the potty matter

Ellie May · 02-11-2008, 11:06 AM

I used to recommend Innova all the time but won't anymore. It has garlic in it which I thought was just fine in small amounts. I have recently read that even small amounts of garlic given over a period of time can cause dermatitis, asthmatic attacks and anemia. It seems that it isn't always larger amounts that cause it and nobody can predict the dogs this will happen to. Hemolytic anemia is extremely serious. It isn't worth the risk to me.
http://www.pets.ca/encyclopedia/imha_dog.htm

donnarod · 02-11-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I drive 65 miles one way to buy Innova and would gladly drive 100.

I am so lucky, went to local feed store this morning and they recommended Innova EVO and gave me samples. Hopefull Tricksie will like it.

linus · 02-11-2008, 08:48 PM

Well....today I ventured into the feed store and I met for the first time the owner who just happens to be quite the authority on the various dog foods.
He felt that the Innova Evo was probably waayyyy too much protein for a small yorkie....he suggested Innova puppy food...
So we will try it.

I have had great results with the Evo on my larger dog (shar-pei).

Let me know your thoughts..

God Bless....

Claudia and Linus

jencar98 · 02-11-2008, 08:55 PM

I home prepare their meals. I do leave out Innova Evo because Reno is still a puppy and I just want to be certain he has food available whenever.

Beabble · 02-12-2008, 01:01 AM

I feed Wellness and totally LOVE IT!

Sophie Sophia · 02-12-2008, 02:36 AM

Sophie loves Innova.

Her tearry eyes and scratching stopped once she began eating it. She loves it. I have to special order it.

sadiesamie · 02-18-2008, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beabble

I feed Wellness and totally LOVE IT!

which wellness do you give? the chicken super 5 mix?

Beabble · 02-18-2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sadiesamie

which wellness do you give? the chicken super 5 mix?

Yes, it's the chicken, but they no longer call it the Super 5 Mix, they've changed the name to "Wellness Just For Puppy."

Proud Mommy · 02-18-2008, 10:57 PM

I have been thinking of mixing Innova and their current food

YorkichonBella · 02-23-2008, 11:02 AM

I was so excited to find Wellness while visiting my daughter last nite. Heard all the great things about it! Bella won't even touch it.

I've spoiled her now with mixing canned food, so she licks around the dry food. Should I leave the dry out for a while to entice her to eat dry again? I feel bad for spoiling her, but then feel bad for not giving her the canned?? I so badly want to get her on the right track with her diet though!!

Reese1 · 02-23-2008, 12:57 PM

I think we have tried almost everything out there!
We just switched Wrigley to Innova from Canidae, she just wouldn't eat the Canidae at all. I think the kibble was too big for her.
So far so good, she seems to really like the Innova, but she usually eats a certain food for awhile and then gets bored and we have to switch!
They are picky little eaters! I think she takes after me!

jrincon17 · 02-23-2008, 01:03 PM

i feed ziggs wellness, i feel bad seems alot of people feed INova

lulababy · 02-23-2008, 01:37 PM

innova.. i like that it has the omega3 fatty acids

02-11-2008, 08:54 AM	#16
linus YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CA Posts: 3	quick question I have my 6 month old on Innova Evo - he had been on Eukanuba in the pet store and he never ate. When I brought him home his coat was dry and flaking - they were totally relying on NutraStat to keep him a little beefed up. I also have a black shar-pei that has been on Innova Evo since 7 months old (he's almost 2 now). He does great on it... I noticed, at first, that my yorkie's stools were fine on the innova evo but then suddenly he started getting loose stools.... is it possibly too much protein? Should I be mixing with another product like california natural??? Anybody go through this.... I've learned to give him a lot less - so he has about 1/3 c in the morning... and again at night... Thanks everyone in advance. Claudia with her furry friend, Linus.

02-11-2008, 10:38 AM	#17
Mizzrosa Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: brooklyn Posts: 2,369	ive tried to innova martini didnt like it as hard food so she eats royal canine and as treats she loves her wellness...she gets those when she does good on the potty matter __________________ Lil Miss Martini Butt & Mommy~Proud member of Petite Pups United! & Proud member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & Lil Heartbreakers Club

02-11-2008, 11:06 AM	#18
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I used to recommend Innova all the time but won't anymore. It has garlic in it which I thought was just fine in small amounts. I have recently read that even small amounts of garlic given over a period of time can cause dermatitis, asthmatic attacks and anemia. It seems that it isn't always larger amounts that cause it and nobody can predict the dogs this will happen to. Hemolytic anemia is extremely serious. It isn't worth the risk to me. http://www.pets.ca/encyclopedia/imha_dog.htm __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-11-2008, 08:48 PM	#20
linus YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CA Posts: 3	Some info Well....today I ventured into the feed store and I met for the first time the owner who just happens to be quite the authority on the various dog foods. He felt that the Innova Evo was probably waayyyy too much protein for a small yorkie....he suggested Innova puppy food... So we will try it. I have had great results with the Evo on my larger dog (shar-pei). Let me know your thoughts.. God Bless.... Claudia and Linus

02-11-2008, 08:55 PM	#21
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	I home prepare their meals. I do leave out Innova Evo because Reno is still a puppy and I just want to be certain he has food available whenever. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

02-12-2008, 01:01 AM	#22
Beabble YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,104 Blog Entries: 4	I feed Wellness and totally LOVE IT! __________________ ~Tracy~

02-12-2008, 02:36 AM	#23
Sophie Sophia Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ct Posts: 19	Sophie loves Innova. Her tearry eyes and scratching stopped once she began eating it. She loves it. I have to special order it.

02-18-2008, 10:57 PM	#26
Proud Mommy The Fabulous 4 Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ca Posts: 1,321	I have been thinking of mixing Innova and their current food

02-23-2008, 11:02 AM	#27
YorkichonBella My little Shadow Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 4,132 Blog Entries: 2	I was so excited to find Wellness while visiting my daughter last nite. Heard all the great things about it! Bella won't even touch it. I've spoiled her now with mixing canned food, so she licks around the dry food. Should I leave the dry out for a while to entice her to eat dry again? I feel bad for spoiling her, but then feel bad for not giving her the canned?? I so badly want to get her on the right track with her diet though!! __________________ Bella Ganma-ma to ColeRIPNoahRIP

02-23-2008, 12:57 PM	#28
Reese1 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,304	I think we have tried almost everything out there! We just switched Wrigley to Innova from Canidae, she just wouldn't eat the Canidae at all. I think the kibble was too big for her. So far so good, she seems to really like the Innova, but she usually eats a certain food for awhile and then gets bored and we have to switch! They are picky little eaters! I think she takes after me! __________________ Crosley Wrigley Camden

02-23-2008, 01:03 PM	#29
jrincon17 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: santa rosa, ca Posts: 648	i feed ziggs wellness, i feel bad seems alot of people feed INova __________________ IF EVERYONE OWNED A YORKIE, THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE Proud Papa of SUKI

02-23-2008, 01:37 PM	#30
lulababy bam and pebbles mommy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 1,706	innova.. i like that it has the omega3 fatty acids