Alternating Orijen Flavors

[Marianne Kay]

Hello Fellow Doodle Lovers,

My Pierre had some allergy issues,  (going on 6 years old at this point) and I was finally able to take him off prescription duck food. He is on Six Fish Orijen and doing well.I t seems his allergy really is outside. More on how I am dealing with that later. Would it be okay to order the Regional Orijen once in a while to give him variety?

Does he need variety?

Also, I did  the math, and Orijen has so many calories in one cup of food compared to his prescription food, it will cost me 1/3rd less to give him Orijen.

Thank you!

Marianne

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Orijen is a great product, but IF you suspect food allergies, you're better off with a limited ingredient formula. Regional Red has multiple, multiple proteins in it, so you really don;t want to introduce a whole lot of new proteins (beef, pork, lamb, and bison in addition to a variety of fish) in a dog who has some allergy issues. I'd stick with the 6 Fish or look at the Acana Singles, which are limited ingredient formulas made by the same company that makes Orijen. 

We have a lot of information on these topics and everything related to food in The Food Group here. Please join us there, and we'll be happy to help! 

[Marianne Kay]

Thank you for your wisdom. We will stay on Six Fishes. I will scan The Food Group.

[Lori (Wilson and Woody's Mum)]

I am totally for rotating proteins and have done that for many years.  I just don't believe, no matter how complete a food is, one single food can provide everything my dogs need.  Food allergies are not as common as some think.  As to allergies......I have one dog with SEVERE environmental allergies.  I have been through the mill, but now have everything under control.  He is a different dog.  :)