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Tired of the same food
Started by Stacy. Last reply by ks-man Aug 20, 2019. 38 Replies 0 Favorites
I think this is an easy question. I think Maggie is tired of her food. She's been eating the same thing for a long time, and she's kind of blah on it. She's my most reluctant eater anyway.She's eating Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Boost Beef. She's…Continue
Your favorite high value treats?
Started by J and Riley (and Luna). Last reply by Kathy and Ruby Skye Aug 11, 2019. 24 Replies 0 Favorites
Riley LOVES her kibble but she is really not super motivated by any treats we've tried. We really haven't tried that many (just pure bites chicken and Zuke's minis, right now using a different Fromm kibble as treats) but we need a couple different…Continue
IBD Diagnosis: Food recs, etc
Started by Nicole and Teddy. Last reply by Nicole and Teddy Aug 7, 2019. 44 Replies 0 Favorites
Hi there! Just left a long string in the Medical issues group as Teddy has received an IBD diagnosis. The GI panel results indicated cobalamin and folate are slightly low. Pancreatic lipase and TLI elevated. Findings are consistent with small…Continue
Puppy with Giardia and Lots of Itchiness
Started by Beau. Last reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle Aug 6, 2019. 24 Replies 0 Favorites
Hi everyone,I have an 11 wk old goldendoodle puppy named Beau. Three days after picking him up, he had diarrhea and vomiting. His fecal sample was initially negative. After a stint at the animal hospital (the vet initially thought he may have parvo…Continue
Current Recall Information
Started by Dianne Carter ~ Trinity Doodles. Last reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle Aug 3, 2019. 518 Replies 8 Favorites
I ran this idea by Karen this morning and she thought it would be a good idea, so...This discussion is for current recall information only. In the interest of staying informed without unnecessary panic please try to verify with a credible source…Continue
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Here is where the smaller Wellness bags have “gone”...
Started by Cindy and Olive (Ollie). Last reply by Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie Jul 30, 2019. 4 Replies 0 Favorites
hi doodle friends,I have fed Ollie girl the Wellness LID Simple Salmon and Potato for over 2 years now, but recently couldn’t find anywhere the smaller bags, which I prefer. They’re more convenient, stay fresher, and we know the happy that comes…Continue
Grain Free Food Warnings
Started by Erin. Last reply by Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie Jul 28, 2019. 66 Replies 1 Favorite
Hello all! My doodle currently eats Zignature Trout and Salmon grain free after trying Orijen for many months and him being constipated from it. He has done great on Zignature now for almost 3 yrs but my vet and many breeders I follow are now…Continue
Proviable Users, I Have Some Questions
Started by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle. Last reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle Jul 25, 2019. 50 Replies 0 Favorites
My turn to ask for advice. :)Jasper's digestive system has gotten a little bit "off" the past few weeks. I'm chalking it up to new and different treats, and too many of them; the treats were being dispensed very liberally during the weeks leading up…Continue
Puppy with Reoccurring Giardia and a recent move :(
Started by Beth Donati. Last reply by Beth Donati Jul 24, 2019. 2 Replies 0 Favorites
Hi all, I'm a first-time puppy owner and recently got a 19 week old labradoodle named Ridge. He's the sweetest little guy and loves to play and snuggle. He's been on Life's Abundance since my parents brought him home in California at 12 weeks. He…Continue
Should I Be Concerned?
Started by Anne & Mr. Haley. Last reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle Jul 15, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Favorites
I added some treats (Charlee Bear liver and Fruitables sweet potato and pecan) to Haley's auto ship food expecting them to be shipped at the same time as the food. The food arrived Friday. The treats are in transit but estimated delivery is July…Continue
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Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on February 19, 2019 at 11:40am
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Info from one of the many discussions about the green bean diet:
Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on DeleteThe most painless way is "the green bean diet", which has worked well for many people here.
Green beans have only 40 calories per cup, so you can replace a small portion of the dog's kibble with a nice sized portion of green beans, the dog feels full, and he gets less calories. And the green beans add fiber, which is usually a good thing.
For example, if you gave Yogi a half cup of the Pacifica twice a day and added a half cup of green beans to each meal, he'd be getting a larger volume of food (one full cup at each meal) but he'd be getting 65 fewer calories per day. (One quarter cup less of Pacifica per day saves 105 calories, and the full cup of green beans adds only 40, so the net caloric loss is 65.)
Many people fight me on this part, but it's true: Most dogs prefer the canned no-sodium added green beans to fresh or frozen. I know to us, canned green beans are disgusting, but to dogs they are usually more appealing. Many people who said their dogs wouldn;t eat the fresh or frozen green beans were amazed when they tried the canned. Even JD will eat them, and he is the world's ultimate carnivore, lol. It also helps if you warm the beans slightly with a little of the liquid before adding to the dog's bowl.
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Minda, it would be easier to answer your questions in a discussion format rather than as a comment here in the Comments section.
No need to change foods, just implement the green bean diet. Lots of info here about it in the discussion section of the Food Group.
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Comment by Minda and Callie on February 19, 2019 at 11:30am
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My mini needs to go on a diet. My vet says he is about 4 pounds overweight. I was feeding both of mine Fromm. Right now Pork and Peas. I switched Henry to the diet Fromm and he hates it. He tolerates a few bites and then patiently waits for his sister to stop eating to grab a few bites of hers. He has been on it for about 3 weeks and no change on his weight. Any suggestions on a good kibble for him for weight loss until we can get out and exercise more after this harsh winter?
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Comment by Frank & TeddyToyDoodle on February 19, 2019 at 7:06am
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"My vet recommends them ( because she sells them) but I do not use them because they are rawhide."
That's what I was wondering. It says "beef hide" in the ingredients but I am not sure that is the same thing as rawhide. I've never given Teddy rawhide products but he finally reversed some of his tartar buildup and his staples have been Greenies (he likes them but for some reason not the Merrick's), the CET strips, Earth Animal sticks, and Hundurs Fish Jerky Minis. All offer some kind of abrasiveness which I think helped stop and then reverse the tartar.
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Earthborn is a good brand.
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Comment by Laura and Angus on February 19, 2019 at 5:30am
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We have used Earthborn Holistic since before my pup was 1 (he's now 4.5) and they have a fish option called Coastal Catch that includes a number of different fish (herring, salmon, and pacific whiting). We go back and forth between the fish and bison mostly (he didn't love the lamb) to keep our pup interested. No complaints!
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Well, there are a lot of good fish based foods among the brands that we do recommend. Just about every brand makes at least one fish based food.
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Comment by Sue & Lily Grace on February 17, 2019 at 2:40pm
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It was a store clerk in the little boutique store that I buy my Acana in. Lily has been on Acana for six years and has never had a problem but I’m so concerned about them selling out to Purina that I want to do some research to see what else I can get for her. Her vet suggested about six months ago to switch her from the duck to fish that it might be a cooler food for her allergies. After all these years with good results I hate the fact that Champion may sell out.
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Nature's Logic is not a recommended brand. I can;t imagine who would suggest it as a replacement for a top quality food like Acana; I suspect it was store clerk.
Why do you want to switch from Acana?
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Has anyone used Nature Logic sardine kibble? This food has been suggested to me to replace Acana Freshwater Fish for Lily Grace. Several things initially bothered me. There is no fresh food in it, it is all meal and then it contains Porcine plasma. I cannot understand why this would be necessary and how they would control the quality of it. I’d be interested to know what others think about product.
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