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**Purple-peep** · 09-02-2010, 01:42 AM

I'm planning on switching my girls to Orijen. I'm worried about Libby though, with the MVD. Right now, she's on NB ultra and she doesn't have any trouble with it. I had her on another NB food and she threw up atleast once a day.

I feel that both have seasonal allerigies. Ear scratching, honking and runny noses. Libby was on allergy meds for a short time. It worked well but I don't want to keep the girls on meds long term. I'd like to start with their diet, to see if that helps.

Would the Orijen be too rich for Libby?

Thank you in advance for any help!

**Cosy** · 09-02-2010, 02:03 AM

Is the Orijen higher in protein? I would check with your vet or the specialist before changing her since she is doing well on the NB.

**Purple-peep** · 09-02-2010, 02:08 AM

Thank you Cosy! I'd love to find a good grain free dry food that isn't too high in protein. After reading here about Orijen, that may not be a good choice for Libby.

I will surely ask the vet before we switch

Nikki's Mom · 09-02-2010, 08:00 AM

Acana Pacifica is lower in protein than Orijen.

Grandma Lucy's is lower in protein, too.

**k/c mom** · 09-02-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Purple-peep

Thank you Cosy! I'd love to find a good grain free dry food that isn't too high in protein. After reading here about Orijen, that may not be a good choice for Libby.

I will surely ask the vet before we switch

If she is doing well on it, why are you changing? What did you read about it that is making you switch?

If your Malt has a medical condition that could be adversly affected by the food she eats, I would def. get advice from your vet.

**PreciousPrince** · 09-02-2010, 09:28 AM

The Now formulas by Petcurean are grain free with lower protein. The second ingredient is potato though, but I guess that's how they manage to keep the protein down. Here's the link to the small breed food: Petcurean Now

**Purple-peep** · 09-02-2010, 10:54 AM

Thank you all for your help!

I want to switch to grain free, because of the allergies. To me this is worth a try before one/both have to go on meds.

Here's my wish list:

Fish as the main source of protien
Grain free
Dye free
Nothing artificial
Low carb
Organic would be really nice too

Is there such a product out there LOL?

I checked out Acana and that looks promising. I like how Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of the ingredients.

Nikki's Mom · 09-02-2010, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purple-peep

Thank you all for your help!

I want to switch to grain free, because of the allergies. To me this is worth a try before one/both have to go on meds.

Here's my wish list:

Fish as the main source of protien
Grain free
Dye free
Nothing artificial
Low carb
Organic would be really nice too

Is there such a product out there LOL?

I checked out Acana and that looks promising. I like how Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of the ingredients.

Acana Pacifica fits the bill, except for organic.

**k/c mom** · 09-02-2010, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purple-peep

Thank you all for your help!

I want to switch to grain free, because of the allergies. To me this is worth a try before one/both have to go on meds.

Here's my wish list:

Fish as the main source of protien
Grain free
Dye free
Nothing artificial
Low carb
Organic would be really nice too

Is there such a product out there LOL?

I checked out Acana and that looks promising. I like how Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of the ingredients.

Regarding allergies .. have you considered a non-food cause? Allergies are most often non-food related. Kallie was diagnosed with allergies a few years ago and I was ready to change her food, and then noticed that my cleaning lady had used a powder deodorizer on my carpet. Once I got it out of the carpet, Kallie had no more problems. So, you may want to look at your environment, as well.

**Ladysmom** · 09-02-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k/c mom

Regarding allergies .. have you considered a non-food cause? Allergies are most often non-food related. Kallie was diagnosed with allergies a few years ago and I was ready to change her food, and then noticed that my cleaning lady had used a powder deodorizer on my carpet. Once I got it out of the carpet, Kallie had no more problems. So, you may want to look at your environment, as well.

I agree. Inhaled/environmental allergies are far more common than food allergies.

09-02-2010, 01:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Purple-peep Maltese Guru Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 730	Changing food for fluff with MVD? I'm planning on switching my girls to Orijen. I'm worried about Libby though, with the MVD. Right now, she's on NB ultra and she doesn't have any trouble with it. I had her on another NB food and she threw up atleast once a day. I feel that both have seasonal allerigies. Ear scratching, honking and runny noses. Libby was on allergy meds for a short time. It worked well but I don't want to keep the girls on meds long term. I'd like to start with their diet, to see if that helps. Would the Orijen be too rich for Libby? Thank you in advance for any help! __________________ (Libby-Lu) and (Effie)

09-02-2010, 02:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cosy Maltese Guru Name: Brit Dog's Name: Cosy from Bonnie's Angel Maltese Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I live in Cowboy country :) Posts: 13,390	Is the Orijen higher in protein? I would check with your vet or the specialist before changing her since she is doing well on the NB. __________________ Please buy from reputable exhibitor breeders or Rescue.

09-02-2010, 02:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Purple-peep Maltese Guru Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 730	Thank you Cosy! I'd love to find a good grain free dry food that isn't too high in protein. After reading here about Orijen, that may not be a good choice for Libby. I will surely ask the vet before we switch __________________ (Libby-Lu) and (Effie)

09-02-2010, 09:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
PreciousPrince Maltese Guru Name: Ashley Dog's Name: Perri Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,665	The Now formulas by Petcurean are grain free with lower protein. The second ingredient is potato though, but I guess that's how they manage to keep the protein down. Here's the link to the small breed food: Petcurean Now Last edited by PreciousPrince; 09-02-2010 at 09:30 AM.

09-02-2010, 10:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
Purple-peep Maltese Guru Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 730	Thank you all for your help! I want to switch to grain free, because of the allergies. To me this is worth a try before one/both have to go on meds. Here's my wish list: Fish as the main source of protien Grain free Dye free Nothing artificial Low carb Organic would be really nice too Is there such a product out there LOL? I checked out Acana and that looks promising. I like how Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of the ingredients. __________________ (Libby-Lu) and (Effie) Last edited by Purple-peep; 09-02-2010 at 11:01 AM.

09-02-2010, 08:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nikki's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Suzan Dog's Name: Keiko & Nikki Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,250	Acana Pacifica is lower in protein than Orijen. Grandma Lucy's is lower in protein, too.

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