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**roxybaby22** · 03-24-2009, 09:41 PM

QUOTE (Tanner's Mom @ Mar 24 2009, 07:21 PM)

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I rotate food with Tanner, he is an asymptomatic MVD doggie so his food is low protein. When I put him on regular food, he gained some weight, so it was back to the low protein. He rotates between Canidae Platinum, Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul Senior, and Pinnacle Ckn & Vegetable. He "insists" on this rotation, the same food 2 days in a row is not for this little prince, no no.

With the other dogs (2 IGs & a YorkiePoo), they get Merrick Grammy's Pot Pie dry mixed with whatever Merrick wet I pick up at the store, sometimes I rotate it with Old Mother Hubbard. These guys are not picky and will eat anything.

My new little guy, Frankie, has had an upset tummy most probably because of the change in location & food, so right now, he's on boiled chicken & rice with some ProPlan salmon & rice dry thrown in. Seems to work.

I pick foods based on the Whole Dog Journal recommended list, if it's not on there, they don't get it, with the exception of the ProPlan, this is what the breeder was feeding Frankie.[/B]

Wow, I can't thank you enough for all the info you gave me. I only want the best for my Roxy and if she turns out to be picky like my yorkie, I'll be more prepared. I will definitely check out the Whole Dog Journal.

**roxybaby22** · 03-24-2009, 09:43 PM

QUOTE (3Maltmom @ Mar 24 2009, 07:35 PM)

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I have always fed Natural Balance "Duck and Potato", along with Wellness "New Zealand Venison and Sweet Potato".

Mine love the change, every so often, and have not had a problem. I stick with two protein sources, that's it, and
would not be a problem to eliminate one, or both.

I also give different treats (variety of fresh cooked veggies, as well as fresh fruit).

Like you, I cannot imagine eating the same thing, day in and day out. Although it "works", just seems unnatural to me.
With research, I believe you can certainly add a bit of variety to their diets. Just keep the two protein sources only.[/B]

That is exactly what I was trying to say, thank you too for all the helpful info. I saw Natural Balance in the store and many people here seem to use it, so I might need to try it.

**coco** · 03-24-2009, 09:46 PM

I've only rotated because I couldn't find a food Coco would eat after all the food recall. I've spent a small fortune on the better brands of dog foods. Right now, we're on Merrick Chicken Pot Pie. At least she's eating. Whew! Good luck.

**tamizami** · 03-24-2009, 10:16 PM

I just started rotating in my house. Mine are on Orijen 6 Fresh Fish (and a homemade fish diet) and I rotate that with Acana Grasslands (lamb, fish and eggs are the protein sources). I do a 2-3 day transition between foods (Reina has a cast iron stomach, but Stuart's is a little more sensitive) and then keep them on the food for 7-10 days before switching back. I'm finding that its working out really well and they aren't getting sick of their food at all.

**PearlsPaws** · 03-25-2009, 02:31 PM

I agree with the above posters about not changing if things are going well. However, I do have to say that Toby and I are in love with the Fromm's Four Star. We went through Innova, Wellness, California Natural, Canidae, Solid Gold and Eukanuba (his first food from the breeder). He didn't like any of the above for longer than a few days. But once we got on Fromm's, he's been eating with a gusto! I love that there are different flavours. He's been on the Duck/Sweet potato, Chicken/Veg, Pork/Applesauce, and Salmon/Veg. So he gets different flavours every few weeks or so without having to transition foods.

If your pet is allergic to chicken, the duck and pork are great, although they DO contain chicken cartilage so I think they call it only "semi-allergenic". Anyway, that's my two cents on the foods. All our love for Fromms.

**paris'mom** · 03-25-2009, 03:22 PM

Anyone on Karma Organics?

I am due to reorder dry food for the boys since we will be going on a week long trip to France. They are currently eating Stella/Chewys & Dr Harvey - both of which is too much preparation for our neighbor that will be coming over to our home daily to check/feed/change the pad.

I was reading the reviews and it seems like a really good food. It's made by Natura which is the manufactor for Innova, EVO, California Natural, and Heathwise.

I would love to hear some feedback from someone that is currently on this food and see what they like and do not like.

03-24-2009, 09:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
coco Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Coco from Angel Maltese and Lola from Tajon Maltese Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Texas/St. Pete, FL Posts: 3,687	I've only rotated because I couldn't find a food Coco would eat after all the food recall. I've spent a small fortune on the better brands of dog foods. Right now, we're on Merrick Chicken Pot Pie. At least she's eating. Whew! Good luck. __________________ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops and puppymills only perpetuates suffering. Break the cycle and do some good. Educate yourself about reputable breeders and adoption.

03-24-2009, 10:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
tamizami Maltese Guru Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 2,476	I just started rotating in my house. Mine are on Orijen 6 Fresh Fish (and a homemade fish diet) and I rotate that with Acana Grasslands (lamb, fish and eggs are the protein sources). I do a 2-3 day transition between foods (Reina has a cast iron stomach, but Stuart's is a little more sensitive) and then keep them on the food for 7-10 days before switching back. I'm finding that its working out really well and they aren't getting sick of their food at all. __________________ Tami, Reina, & Stuart Little My recommendation for best dog healthcare book EVER: "Scared Poopless" by Jan Rasmusen; WINNER, Ben Franklin Award Best Health Book of any kind; WINNER, USABookNews Award Best Animal Pet Health Book; FINALIST, Dog Writers Association Best Care and Health Book; Recommended by the Animal Protection Institute and countless vets.

03-25-2009, 02:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
PearlsPaws Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Posts: 45	I agree with the above posters about not changing if things are going well. However, I do have to say that Toby and I are in love with the Fromm's Four Star. We went through Innova, Wellness, California Natural, Canidae, Solid Gold and Eukanuba (his first food from the breeder). He didn't like any of the above for longer than a few days. But once we got on Fromm's, he's been eating with a gusto! I love that there are different flavours. He's been on the Duck/Sweet potato, Chicken/Veg, Pork/Applesauce, and Salmon/Veg. So he gets different flavours every few weeks or so without having to transition foods. If your pet is allergic to chicken, the duck and pork are great, although they DO contain chicken cartilage so I think they call it only "semi-allergenic". Anyway, that's my two cents on the foods. All our love for Fromms. __________________ "I don't say we all ought to misbehave...but we ought to look as if we could." -Orson Welles

03-25-2009, 03:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
paris'mom Maltese Guru Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: England UK Posts: 1,064	Anyone on Karma Organics? I am due to reorder dry food for the boys since we will be going on a week long trip to France. They are currently eating Stella/Chewys & Dr Harvey - both of which is too much preparation for our neighbor that will be coming over to our home daily to check/feed/change the pad. I was reading the reviews and it seems like a really good food. It's made by Natura which is the manufactor for Innova, EVO, California Natural, and Heathwise. I would love to hear some feedback from someone that is currently on this food and see what they like and do not like. __________________ Paris & Aries: Born in the USA - Living in the UK

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