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LuvMySissy · 06-10-2006, 09:49 AM

I have been having difficulty getting Sissy to eat her dry food since she was sick. I went to PetSuppliesPlus today and hit the jackpot! The rep from Natural Balance was there and I got samples of all the dry varieties as well as samples of the tube Lamb and Turkey.

They make 3 dry formulas specific for allergies with a single source protein and single source carbohydrate. They are the potato & duck, sweet potato & fish (salmon), and vennison & brown rice. The other dry formula (blue bag) has all the protein and carbohydrates. They have the tube rolls of food as well as canned varieties. The canned food is FDA approved for human use as well. Don't think I'll actually try it, but the rep says it tastes good.

The rep was very knowledgable. She said they don't have a specific puppy formula because the food is such a good grade they wean puppies directly onto the standard food. I told her what was going on with Sissy not eating her dry food and she thinks it may be because her meds are making things taste bad.

I'm going to hold off on trying the dry food till Sissy is done with her meds. I did try a little of the lamb roll and she ate it right up!!

Also, if you read the post on grading dog food, you will find that Natural Balance was the highest rated.

Hope this helps you all.

tsehasd · 06-10-2006, 11:32 AM

Wow, Jodi. Thanks for all the info. I am diffentely going to check this out. I will also try to find the post on grading dog food. Thanks again. Sherry

Nikki in bkyn · 06-10-2006, 10:02 PM

i dont think tyler likes NB much he picks at it all day but he knows that is what he has to eat, its the only thing without corn

Dan & Corinne · 06-10-2006, 10:12 PM

I've had Jazzie on Natural Balance Potato & Duck for about 6 months now. She has had allergies all of her 8 years. It would get so bad that she couldn't sleep and her skin would start to get rashes and blisters! We were going to her dermatologist every 3 months or so as her allergies flared up.

Since the switch in food, no trips to the vet, no medicines, no itch! It has been the best food I have gotten for her. And she gobbles it up! She also likes the lamb rolls and the lamb training treats.

Nikki in bkyn · 06-10-2006, 10:18 PM

did you notice how long it took for her to stop itching, im hoping it will work for me

Dan & Corinne · 06-10-2006, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki in bkyn

did you notice how long it took for her to stop itching, im hoping it will work for me

I switched her in November. Her biggest allergies besides mites are pollen so I just know as the flowers started to bloom she didn't itch. Her coat is a lot better now too. She used to get so oily especially in her arm pits and she hasn't had that either. I noticed the change in her skin about 2 months after the switch.

Is your baby suffering now? There is a shampoo at PetCo called Earth Bath. The oatmeal one seemed to help Jazzie, it smells really good too. The vet sent us home with medicated shampoo but I hated it! So I used the medicated shampoo only where Jazzie scratched or licked and used the Earth Bath everywhere else.

You should check out http://dogtorj.tripod.com/id5.html. This is the website I went to and convinced me to change her diet.

FYI - Jazzie was on Flint River Ranch before the switch. I made the change in the diet for my other Yorkie, Jewel, who had medical issues that included eplilepsy and NB was recommended for seizures. Since the NB was also for allergic dogs, it was easier for me to switch both girls together. I just didn't think it would make such a difference for Jazzie the allergy dog.

Dan & Corinne · 06-10-2006, 11:13 PM

I just started a new Thread about diet and allergies. Take a look here: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43979

Pyrodjm · 06-11-2006, 08:30 PM

My westie has severe allergies. He has scratched himself bald in places and bitten his paws raw. I had him on the dry duck and potato formula and then the canned. I saw some inprove ment but he was still itchy so I switched to The canned Venison formula and the itching, biting his paws and rubbing his face on the ground stopped after a couple of weeks. He is no longer on meds and I am thrilled because he had been on steroids which I am told can be damaging over long periods of time.

Dan & Corinne · 06-11-2006, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrodjm

My westie has severe allergies. He has scratched himself bald in places and bitten his paws raw. I had him on the dry duck and potato formula and then the canned. I saw some inprove ment but he was still itchy so I switched to The canned Venison formula and the itching, biting his paws and rubbing his face on the ground stopped after a couple of weeks. He is no longer on meds and I am thrilled because he had been on steroids which I am told can be damaging over long periods of time.

That's wonderful! I'm so glad to hear your Westie is getting better! It's great that he is nolonger having to use the steroids and is off his meds!

Thank you Natural Balance!!!

theBRUNster · 06-13-2006, 02:02 PM

Bruno had an itching problem when I first got him but after I started feeding him Natural Balance Ultra it's gotten a lot better. He doesn't eat much of it either because it's suppose to be a high quality food. I highly recommend it!

ARCHIE · 06-14-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tsehasd

Where do you buy the natural balance?

Our PetCo never has the organic one. I buy mine from a private owned
pet store. It comes in 5lb and 10lb. The price is $9.99 for 5lb and the 10lb is just
double. No savings really.

alliewarlick · 01-06-2007, 02:42 PM

My little Dudley is a rescue and we love him dearly. We only know he belonged to an elderly women who could no longer care for him or herself. We are having a real time with his coat. He is oily and itchy all the time. We have been to the Vet repeatedly and they say it's a yeast infection, then they say it's a flea allergy then they say it is pollen allergy. I don't think they have a clue. We are using the medicated shampoos the Vet gave us and we are feeding him Royal Canin he did better for a little while but now it is worse then ever. I could take him to the Vet for another shot, but that doesn't solve the problem. Has anyone else had this problem? I've been reading everyone's opinions on foods and maybe the Natural Balance is the way to go.

ARCHIE · 01-06-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by alliewarlick

My little Dudley is a rescue and we love him dearly. We only know he belonged to an elderly women who could no longer care for him or herself. We are having a real time with his coat. He is oily and itchy all the time. We have been to the Vet repeatedly and they say it's a yeast infection, then they say it's a flea allergy then they say it is pollen allergy. I don't think they have a clue. We are using the medicated shampoos the Vet gave us and we are feeding him Royal Canin he did better for a little while but now it is worse then ever. I could take him to the Vet for another shot, but that doesn't solve the problem. Has anyone else had this problem? I've been reading everyone's opinions on foods and maybe the Natural Balance is the way to go.

I don't really know what to tell you but I have been using Natural Balance
Organic for 1yr and Buddy is doing excellant on it. I add extra white meat chicken because it is a little under portein level but rated #5 out of 6.
There is no corn, wheat or preservatives. It is the cream colored bag.
Try it. More than likely it is wheat that may be causing itching.
Good luck.

Carol & Buddy

peanut's mom · 01-06-2007, 02:56 PM

lots of pets and kids are allergic to corn and wheat read his food labels to see if this is in it

chelbuddy · 01-06-2007, 03:07 PM

This food is absolutely my favorite for my little one - it's the closest thing to a Raw Diet in my opinion, without the hassle - it's a dry kibble that is extremely high quality, and it has a pro-biotic coating (I have to run it through that nutrition "quiz") - and it has NO wheat and NO corn - and no potato either - I found that Buddy just didn't do well with any sort of starches.

They actually guarantee that it will improve their coat - I hope you can try it - here is the link:
http://www.naturesvariety.com/conten...9907Lyp3355477

Good luck! let us know what works!

06-10-2006, 09:49 AM	#16
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	I have been having difficulty getting Sissy to eat her dry food since she was sick. I went to PetSuppliesPlus today and hit the jackpot! The rep from Natural Balance was there and I got samples of all the dry varieties as well as samples of the tube Lamb and Turkey. They make 3 dry formulas specific for allergies with a single source protein and single source carbohydrate. They are the potato & duck, sweet potato & fish (salmon), and vennison & brown rice. The other dry formula (blue bag) has all the protein and carbohydrates. They have the tube rolls of food as well as canned varieties. The canned food is FDA approved for human use as well. Don't think I'll actually try it, but the rep says it tastes good. The rep was very knowledgable. She said they don't have a specific puppy formula because the food is such a good grade they wean puppies directly onto the standard food. I told her what was going on with Sissy not eating her dry food and she thinks it may be because her meds are making things taste bad. I'm going to hold off on trying the dry food till Sissy is done with her meds. I did try a little of the lamb roll and she ate it right up!! Also, if you read the post on grading dog food, you will find that Natural Balance was the highest rated. Hope this helps you all. __________________ Sissy & Angel

06-10-2006, 11:32 AM	#17
tsehasd Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 97	Wow, Jodi. Thanks for all the info. I am diffentely going to check this out. I will also try to find the post on grading dog food. Thanks again. Sherry __________________ tsehasd

06-10-2006, 10:12 PM	#19
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	I've had Jazzie on Natural Balance Potato & Duck for about 6 months now. She has had allergies all of her 8 years. It would get so bad that she couldn't sleep and her skin would start to get rashes and blisters! We were going to her dermatologist every 3 months or so as her allergies flared up. Since the switch in food, no trips to the vet, no medicines, no itch! It has been the best food I have gotten for her. And she gobbles it up! She also likes the lamb rolls and the lamb training treats. __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

06-10-2006, 11:13 PM	#22
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	I just started a new Thread about diet and allergies. Take a look here: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43979 __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

01-06-2007, 02:42 PM	#27
alliewarlick YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2	oily itching boy My little Dudley is a rescue and we love him dearly. We only know he belonged to an elderly women who could no longer care for him or herself. We are having a real time with his coat. He is oily and itchy all the time. We have been to the Vet repeatedly and they say it's a yeast infection, then they say it's a flea allergy then they say it is pollen allergy. I don't think they have a clue. We are using the medicated shampoos the Vet gave us and we are feeding him Royal Canin he did better for a little while but now it is worse then ever. I could take him to the Vet for another shot, but that doesn't solve the problem. Has anyone else had this problem? I've been reading everyone's opinions on foods and maybe the Natural Balance is the way to go.

06-10-2006, 10:02 PM	#18
Nikki in bkyn Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: brooklyn NY Posts: 44	i dont think tyler likes NB much he picks at it all day but he knows that is what he has to eat, its the only thing without corn

06-10-2006, 10:18 PM	#20
Nikki in bkyn Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: brooklyn NY Posts: 44	did you notice how long it took for her to stop itching, im hoping it will work for me

06-11-2006, 08:30 PM	#23
Pyrodjm Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 16	My westie has severe allergies. He has scratched himself bald in places and bitten his paws raw. I had him on the dry duck and potato formula and then the canned. I saw some inprove ment but he was still itchy so I switched to The canned Venison formula and the itching, biting his paws and rubbing his face on the ground stopped after a couple of weeks. He is no longer on meds and I am thrilled because he had been on steroids which I am told can be damaging over long periods of time.

06-13-2006, 02:02 PM	#25
theBRUNster Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 30	Bruno had an itching problem when I first got him but after I started feeding him Natural Balance Ultra it's gotten a lot better. He doesn't eat much of it either because it's suppose to be a high quality food. I highly recommend it!

01-06-2007, 02:56 PM	#29
peanut's mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: new jersey Posts: 127	lots of pets and kids are allergic to corn and wheat read his food labels to see if this is in it

01-06-2007, 03:07 PM	#30
chelbuddy Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 267	Nature's Variety "Raw Instinct" This food is absolutely my favorite for my little one - it's the closest thing to a Raw Diet in my opinion, without the hassle - it's a dry kibble that is extremely high quality, and it has a pro-biotic coating (I have to run it through that nutrition "quiz") - and it has NO wheat and NO corn - and no potato either - I found that Buddy just didn't do well with any sort of starches. They actually guarantee that it will improve their coat - I hope you can try it - here is the link: http://www.naturesvariety.com/conten...9907Lyp3355477 Good luck! let us know what works!