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**LexiAndNikkisMom** · 11-17-2005, 01:01 PM

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Originally posted by Kodie@Nov 17 2005, 11:45 AM
I was looking on this web site and was wondering if anyone has tried ANY of these products.... http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/Natural_Dog_Food_s/15.htm
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The girls are on the Nature's Variety right now and love it. I just bought my 2nd bag of the lamb and rice. That is the one that was recommend to us. I was bad and didn't really slowly start giving it to them. They have never had a problem with it though. Not even any soft stool. The food is also an all stage food, so it is good for puppies and adults. If you go to their website there is a thing that figures out how much you should feed them. Nikki at 4lbs gets 1/2 cup a day (due to her being a puppy). Lexi at 8.5lbs gets between 1/2 and 3/4cup a day.

**mousern** · 11-17-2005, 08:37 PM

All four of my kids are on Natures Variet Frozen Medallions right now. I like the Medallions because it's easier to portion out and I just take out what I'll need for the next meal and let it defrost in the fridge until I need it. I also like that they have several varieties. We've tried the patties before, but the medallions are just so much easier.

They've also had the FarMore chubs, both in the 1# and the 2.5# sizes. The 1# worked OK for us and lasted about 3 days (2 meals/day). The other thing with the FarMore is that there are only 3 varieties.

They've also been on The Missing Link supplement for thier coats and the Omega 3s. It really helped with the shedding on my Chi and the others coats looked wonderful while they were on it. My oldest's skin has turned a bit dry since stopping. We're using pure salmon oil right now, but when we run out I'm going back to the Missing Kink.

**RexsMom** · 11-28-2005, 04:05 PM

We have used Nutro Natural Choice Lamb and Rice since we have had Rex, this weekend I bought him the venison version of Wellness. We have started mixing the two together to get him use to it, it is larger so he cant eat it very fast.

**bklynlatina** · 11-28-2005, 04:41 PM

Is Innova good by itself?? Or can I mix another brand of food with it? If so what other brand would be good to mix with it? I noticed that some people on here give thier puppies 2 types of dogs foods mixed together just in case one puppy food lacks something the other food will have it?

**LexiAndNikkisMom** · 11-28-2005, 04:46 PM

Innova is a really good food by itself. It is higher in calories so you want to make sure you don't over feed you puppy. You can mix it with other foods too but just be carefull not to over feed.

**bklynlatina** · 11-28-2005, 04:53 PM

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Innova is a really good food by itself. It is higher in calories so you want to make sure you don't over feed you puppy. You can mix it with other foods too but just be carefull not to over feed.[/B]

I just got it today (well it's offically at my husband's office) but when he brings it home tonight I will start her on it. Just putting a little in with her Yucky Purina Puppy chow. Now you say it's higher in calories and make sure not to over feed her. She has her food with her all day. In that case should I just make sure (when she is finally on Innova completely) to maybe not FILL her bowl to the rim?

**LexiAndNikkisMom** · 11-28-2005, 05:02 PM

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Innova is a really good food by itself. It is higher in calories so you want to make sure you don't over feed you puppy. You can mix it with other foods too but just be carefull not to over feed.[/B]

I just got it today (well it's offically at my husband's office) but when he brings it home tonight I will start her on it. Just putting a little in with her Yucky Purina Puppy chow. Now you say it's higher in calories and make sure not to over feed her. She has her food with her all day. In that case should I just make sure (when she is finally on Innova completely) to maybe not FILL her bowl to the rim?
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Only give her the amount listed on the bag for her weight. Even that is MAX!!! Just to warn you most dogs love Innova and will scarf it down and then want more. Don't give in. To help preven her from eating it all in the am what you can do is divid it up and give her some of it in the morning and then again at lunch (if you are home) and the then rest at dinner.

**bklynlatina** · 11-28-2005, 05:13 PM

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Innova is a really good food by itself. It is higher in calories so you want to make sure you don't over feed you puppy. You can mix it with other foods too but just be carefull not to over feed.

I just got it today (well it's offically at my husband's office) but when he brings it home tonight I will start her on it. Just putting a little in with her Yucky Purina Puppy chow. Now you say it's higher in calories and make sure not to over feed her. She has her food with her all day. In that case should I just make sure (when she is finally on Innova completely) to maybe not FILL her bowl to the rim?

Only give her the amount listed on the bag for her weight. Even that is MAX!!! Just to warn you most dogs love Innova and will scarf it down and then want more. Don't give in. To help preven her from eating it all in the am what you can do is divid it up and give her some of it in the morning and then again at lunch (if you are home) and the then rest at dinner.

Really?? The vet that I have taken her to twice said she should have access to food ALL DAY. Mind you I am trying a new Vet next month. Ugggggggh....so much to learn. I honestly don't know what to do now. On the weekends when I am home all day I do noticed that she does very well with eating. She almost never stands there and really eats. She goes over...grabs a few pieces of food and walks away with it in her mouth and eats. So I have not been worried with her over eating when she has a full bowl with her all day. There is always enough food when my daughter gets home from school. So what you are suggesting is that once she is completely on Innova I should go by what is on the bag?? Even though up to this point she has had access to food at all times?? Heeeeeeeelp.

LOL

**LexiAndNikkisMom** · 11-28-2005, 05:19 PM

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Innova is a really good food by itself. It is higher in calories so you want to make sure you don't over feed you puppy. You can mix it with other foods too but just be carefull not to over feed.

I just got it today (well it's offically at my husband's office) but when he brings it home tonight I will start her on it. Just putting a little in with her Yucky Purina Puppy chow. Now you say it's higher in calories and make sure not to over feed her. She has her food with her all day. In that case should I just make sure (when she is finally on Innova completely) to maybe not FILL her bowl to the rim?

Only give her the amount listed on the bag for her weight. Even that is MAX!!! Just to warn you most dogs love Innova and will scarf it down and then want more. Don't give in. To help preven her from eating it all in the am what you can do is divid it up and give her some of it in the morning and then again at lunch (if you are home) and the then rest at dinner.

Really?? The vet that I have taken her to twice said she should have access to food ALL DAY. Mind you I am trying a new Vet next month. Ugggggggh....so much to learn. I honestly don't know what to do now. On the weekends when I am home all day I do noticed that she does very well with eating. She almost never standing there and really eats. I goes over...grabs a few pieces of food and walks away with it in her mouth and eats. So I have not been worried with her over eating when she has a full bowl with her all day. There is always enough food when my daughter gets home from school. So what you are suggesting is that once she is completely on Innova I should go by what is on the bag?? Even though up to this point she has had access to food at all times?? Heeeeeeeelp.

LOL

Yes. You can fill up her bowl in the morning with the amount on the bag. That is all the dog food she gets per day. If she gets a lot of treats you should decrease the amount of dog food you give her.

**bklynlatina** · 11-28-2005, 05:25 PM

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Innova is a really good food by itself. It is higher in calories so you want to make sure you don't over feed you puppy. You can mix it with other foods too but just be carefull not to over feed.

I just got it today (well it's offically at my husband's office) but when he brings it home tonight I will start her on it. Just putting a little in with her Yucky Purina Puppy chow. Now you say it's higher in calories and make sure not to over feed her. She has her food with her all day. In that case should I just make sure (when she is finally on Innova completely) to maybe not FILL her bowl to the rim?

Only give her the amount listed on the bag for her weight. Even that is MAX!!! Just to warn you most dogs love Innova and will scarf it down and then want more. Don't give in. To help preven her from eating it all in the am what you can do is divid it up and give her some of it in the morning and then again at lunch (if you are home) and the then rest at dinner.

Really?? The vet that I have taken her to twice said she should have access to food ALL DAY. Mind you I am trying a new Vet next month. Ugggggggh....so much to learn. I honestly don't know what to do now. On the weekends when I am home all day I do noticed that she does very well with eating. She almost never standing there and really eats. I goes over...grabs a few pieces of food and walks away with it in her mouth and eats. So I have not been worried with her over eating when she has a full bowl with her all day. There is always enough food when my daughter gets home from school. So what you are suggesting is that once she is completely on Innova I should go by what is on the bag?? Even though up to this point she has had access to food at all times?? Heeeeeeeelp.

LOL

Yes. You can fill up her bowl in the morning with the amount on the bag. That is all the dog food she gets per day. If she gets a lot of treats you should decrease the amount of dog food you give her.

OK once she is completely switched over to Innova I will give it a try. I think I will actually break it up one feeding into 2.

THANKS FOR ADVICE AND TIME.

11-17-2005, 08:37 PM	#22 (permalink)
mousern Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 195	All four of my kids are on Natures Variet Frozen Medallions right now. I like the Medallions because it's easier to portion out and I just take out what I'll need for the next meal and let it defrost in the fridge until I need it. I also like that they have several varieties. We've tried the patties before, but the medallions are just so much easier. They've also had the FarMore chubs, both in the 1# and the 2.5# sizes. The 1# worked OK for us and lasted about 3 days (2 meals/day). The other thing with the FarMore is that there are only 3 varieties. They've also been on The Missing Link supplement for thier coats and the Omega 3s. It really helped with the shedding on my Chi and the others coats looked wonderful while they were on it. My oldest's skin has turned a bit dry since stopping. We're using pure salmon oil right now, but when we run out I'm going back to the Missing Kink. __________________ The Alphabet Pups Ally's Dogster Page Bogey's Dogster Page Corky's Dogster Page Deni's Dogster Page Midget's Dogster Page - Gone over the Rainbow Bridge 11/1992 - 8/2004

11-28-2005, 04:05 PM	#23 (permalink)
RexsMom Maltese Guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: VA Posts: 1,417	We have used Nutro Natural Choice Lamb and Rice since we have had Rex, this weekend I bought him the venison version of Wellness. We have started mixing the two together to get him use to it, it is larger so he cant eat it very fast. __________________ Rex's Dogster Page

11-28-2005, 04:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
bklynlatina Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colonia, NJ/Orginally from Bklyn, NY Posts: 1,499	Is Innova good by itself?? Or can I mix another brand of food with it? If so what other brand would be good to mix with it? I noticed that some people on here give thier puppies 2 types of dogs foods mixed together just in case one puppy food lacks something the other food will have it? __________________

11-28-2005, 04:46 PM	#25 (permalink)
LexiAndNikkisMom Maltese Guru Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI area Posts: 7,428	Innova is a really good food by itself. It is higher in calories so you want to make sure you don't over feed you puppy. You can mix it with other foods too but just be carefull not to over feed. __________________ Kristi, Lexi, & Nikki

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