NuVet vitamins??

[Rebecca]

In our breeder contract were required to get nuvet vitamins and life's abundance food. I personally am not thrilled with that as it's $25 for an 8lb bag of iffy food. When I can get Fromm and Dr.Tims for a better price (and it's a better quality!). And the vitamins are $55...does anyone know if they're actually worth it? I haven't seen much talk about them...

[Susan Dingess]

My breeder had started mine on the same vitamins and food. Maybe we have litter mates. I do have a friend who feeds her Goldendoodle Blue Buffalo and no vitamins. Guess I thought I would stay with the same as was started. Will be nice to hear from others.

[Stephanie and Ragley]

There are many discussions on Life's Abundance and NuVet vitamins. Check out the food group to see recommended food brands! 

[Stephanie and Ragley]

I'm sure Karen will chime in pretty quickly on this one. LA and NuVet vitamins are pyramid scheme products that are mediocre quality and over priced. What happens if you don't feed that food and buy those vitamins? Having it be a REQUIREMENT seems like a red flag to me. That is the breeder wanting more money rather than looking out for the health of the dog.

[Deb's Yarrow and Schatzi]

Red flag INDEED! 

[Brittney & Cally]

Do a search on Life's Abundance in the Food Group as the guru Karen is not in this group. It is not a great food very expensive for an okay food. Do a search! To me it is enough of a red flag to back out because every time you buy either of those your breeder is getting the money. Also neither can guarantee the health of your dog and it is ridiculous that breeders say that if you do not give them this your contract is not valid, they are just money hungry!

[Gail and Bailey]

Join the Food Group here on DK.  I believe there have been discussions about these products and breeders requiring that you purchase them for your pup.  I can tell you that the breeder makes money from the sale of these items and that is why it is required of you to buy them!  Some of us here think that this practice is not acceptable and some find it to be downright unscrupulous!  Those products are sold via multi-level marketing and your breeder is making money each time you buy them.  I am sure that you will find much better choices of food in the Food Group's lists.........    

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[Brittney & Cally]

I took the liberty to post a link for you... Here it is.... http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/thefoodgroup/forum/topic/search?g... Look for Karens responses, she knows what she is talking about!

[JANET YOUNG]

I use NuVet Vitamins. They seem to be doing OK - haven't tried anything else as they were recommended by the breeder as well. I get them on auto ship and it is cheaper. The breeder - probably the same one - recommended Life's Abundance but started her out on Pro Plan. I bought Life's Abundance and see no difference than other brands. Our trainer recommended the Grain Free food at Costco. Said it was pretty equal to the other specialized food on the market and made by a manufacturer in the midwest. Once she is off this last bag of Life's Abundance will move to the Grain Free brand at Costco.

[Stephanie and Ragley]

Pretty sure Costco food is not recommended either...I would move to Canidae or Earthborn if you are looking to stay on the less expensive end of the higher quality kibbles. Come join us in the food group!

[Brittney & Cally]

Yes,  Stephanie is right! ANY food from a big box store you can pretty much be sure it is not recommended because it is outsourced! I also agree with Stephanie, come join us in the Food Group! Janet, just so you know your breeder is getting all the money whenever you buy either of those! That is why they recommend them and even some of the more greedy ones make that a stipulation in their contracts!

[Rebecca]

I should say that I'm not required to keep on this food for the duration- but am required to purchase one of each. I'm half tempted to just flat out give the % of what she'd get from the purchase.

[Brittney & Cally]

If it were me I would just do that! What food is the dog currently on? What do you plan to switch it too?