Orijen & Fromm mix....

[Sue, Lola, Pongo & Hubby]

So we've been trying to get a good, natural food for Lola. Everything we've tried so far has given her either diarrhea or VERY soft stools. I was pretty set on"grain-free" but decided maybe she does need some grain, and a little less protein. We bought a bag of "Whitefish and potato" Fromm yesterday, and gave her half Fromm, half Orijen for dinner, and breakfast this morning. As I was stalking her in the backyard, she had a GREAT poop!!! What a relief, after several months of this, to finally have a solid pop!!!!

[Sally loves Maple & Lucky]

We are a Fromm household. Glad it's working for you too! We recently gave a small bag to a friend because her cockapoo was getting ear infection allergic reations to dog food. He's doing great with Fromms now - nice clean ears.

Also, you can switch the flavors of Fromm without weaning as long as you stay within the "4 Star" line - Chick ala veg, Duck and Sweet Potato, Salmon, Pork and Applesauce, etc.

[Sue, Lola, Pongo & Hubby]

Thanks!! We're very excited about this new development! Our local pet food store only carries a couple of the 4 Star line, so we might have to look elsewhere...thanks for the tips!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm glad this is working for you. It's not the protein that may have been contributing to the soft stools, it's the higher fat content often found in high-end grain-frees like Orijen. The lower Omega 6:3 ratio in Orijen and similar foods, while extremely beneficial, also may contribute to looser stools, at least until the dog adjusts.

But making your own "custom" blend is not a bad idea.

[Sue, Lola, Pongo & Hubby]

Thanks, Karen. We had been on Orijen for a couple of months, and nothing was getting better. We added the pumpkin, but we ended up having to buy a new can every 2 days, and the poop still weren't ideal. We almost agreed on going back to the "vet-recommended" Rx food, since she did great with that...but the whole point of all this was to stop giving her unhealthy food. I really wanted Orijen to work, but oh well!!!!

[Julie and Maggie]

I'll be moving to Fromm when it is time. My pet shop owner carries just about every recommended brand from the Food Group. She spends a very long time researching any brand or food before she carries it in her store. She suggested I really consider Fromm. Nothing against Orijen or Acana. It is what works for her own pets and she has seen many customers make a switch to it with really positive results. 

 

Did you know that Fromm has a coupon promo right now? Buy a bag, get a free bag of treats. :)

[Sally loves Maple & Lucky]

Great! how do I get the coupon? do you have a link? Thanks

[Julie and Maggie]

http://frommfamily.com/coupon
Password: lowfat

They have a limit of 2500 coupons. Try it out!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

My two personal favorite dog foods, put together. If you have success, go for it!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Mine, too. Jack loved Fromm and was doing well on it before his specialist wanted him on Orijen.

[Stacy, Bruno, Molly and Gracie]

I have a question for you all: we used the Fromm puppy gold and Bruno loved it. I just switched him to the adult gold and he is hesitant to eat it. We tried the 4 star applesauce and something and he would not eat it. Have you had this happen?

 

[Sue, Lola, Pongo & Hubby]

Hm, I'd like to hear about this as well. I think it's pork and applesauce. Lola's been downing her Whitefish and Potato (but she inhales pretty much anything)