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**misti9er** · 04-24-2009, 09:34 PM

My baby Jasper is 6 1/2 months old. I have been feeding him Science diet Natures Best. Hes been licking and biting his paws and I read on SM that it may be caused by the food hes been eattng, plus I heavnt read any good thigs about this puppy food so I really want to switch to Natural Balance, Ive read so many good things about this food. My ?? is can a puppy eat Natural Balance , or do they have puppy food in this brand of dog food? Also which flavor would you recommend? Jasper will eat basically anything hes a lil piggy!!! lol

**SicilianRose** · 04-24-2009, 09:39 PM

May baby Daisy has been on Natural Balance from the moment she started eating kibble. Just get the small bits and your baby should be fine. Also slowly introduce the Natural Balance by mixing it in with his old food and slowly take away more Science Diet and put in more natural Balance per day till there is no more Science Diet being fed to him. If not, you run the risk of upsetting his tummy.

**ilovemymaltese** · 04-24-2009, 09:50 PM

I agree with SicilionRose. ^^^

Gigi eats NB duck and potato small bites. Sometimes, the duck is too rich, and I read on this forum that it caused some malts to have softer poo. Gigi didn't have this problem but if you pu does, buy him NB sweet potato and venison. All should work out fine.

**sassy's mommy** · 04-24-2009, 09:51 PM

Sassy likes the chicken flavors, but she also likes the venison and sweet potato.

**Cosy** · 04-24-2009, 10:02 PM

I've fed Cosy NB Venison off and on since she was a pup. I always wound up going back to it, though
I've tried others.

**misti9er** · 04-26-2009, 10:00 AM

Thank you for the advise. I am going to see if I can buy some today, if I cant find any around my area Im going to order it online. I love this site, Ive learned sooo much from reading post,its very addictive!

**bpeigh** · 04-27-2009, 08:48 PM

My little Moxie had serious problems (vomiting/diarrhea, elevated liver enzymes, seizures) with Natural Balance foods. He loved it, gobbled it up as fast as the little guy could eat. Unfortunatly, his GI problems were so intermittent the food really wasn't even considered a problem until everything else was ruled out. I switched to Canidae and he has not had one episode of vomiting/diarrhea since. His liver enzymes returned to normal within a few weeks of stopping Natural Balance. I realize what happened to Moxie is extremely rare but I feel compelled to advise anybody who asks. Good luck.

04-24-2009, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
SicilianRose Maltese Guru Name: Debbie Dog's Name: Daisy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: PA Posts: 3,173	May baby Daisy has been on Natural Balance from the moment she started eating kibble. Just get the small bits and your baby should be fine. Also slowly introduce the Natural Balance by mixing it in with his old food and slowly take away more Science Diet and put in more natural Balance per day till there is no more Science Diet being fed to him. If not, you run the risk of upsetting his tummy. __________________ YOU can STOP Puppy Mills, Back Yard Breeders, & Pet Store's that sell puppies by not buying anything from them. INSTEAD Adopt, Rescue or Buy Responsibly from Reputable Show/Exhibitor Breeders. ALWAYS do your research!!! BOYCOTT GREEDERS!!!

04-24-2009, 09:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
ilovemymaltese Maltese Guru Name: Is away. Dog's Name: Darla Giselle(aka Gigi) and the beloved Imani in heaven. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,016	I agree with SicilionRose. ^^^ Gigi eats NB duck and potato small bites. Sometimes, the duck is too rich, and I read on this forum that it caused some malts to have softer poo. Gigi didn't have this problem but if you pu does, buy him NB sweet potato and venison. All should work out fine. __________________ http://brianasmith.tumblr.com/

04-24-2009, 09:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
sassy's mommy Maltese Guru Name: Pat Dog's Name: Sassy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 15,052	Sassy likes the chicken flavors, but she also likes the venison and sweet potato. __________________ Pat & Sassy.....Life is good!

04-24-2009, 10:02 PM	#5 (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: 11,521	I've fed Cosy NB Venison off and on since she was a pup. I always wound up going back to it, though I've tried others. __________________ Please buy from reputable exhibitor breeders or adopt from rescue.

04-24-2009, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
misti9er Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 75	My baby Jasper is 6 1/2 months old. I have been feeding him Science diet Natures Best. Hes been licking and biting his paws and I read on SM that it may be caused by the food hes been eattng, plus I heavnt read any good thigs about this puppy food so I really want to switch to Natural Balance, Ive read so many good things about this food. My ?? is can a puppy eat Natural Balance , or do they have puppy food in this brand of dog food? Also which flavor would you recommend? Jasper will eat basically anything hes a lil piggy!!! lol

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04-26-2009, 10:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
misti9er Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 75	Thank you for the advise. I am going to see if I can buy some today, if I cant find any around my area Im going to order it online. I love this site, Ive learned sooo much from reading post,its very addictive!

04-27-2009, 08:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
bpeigh Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Savannah Georgia Posts: 28	My little Moxie had serious problems (vomiting/diarrhea, elevated liver enzymes, seizures) with Natural Balance foods. He loved it, gobbled it up as fast as the little guy could eat. Unfortunatly, his GI problems were so intermittent the food really wasn't even considered a problem until everything else was ruled out. I switched to Canidae and he has not had one episode of vomiting/diarrhea since. His liver enzymes returned to normal within a few weeks of stopping Natural Balance. I realize what happened to Moxie is extremely rare but I feel compelled to advise anybody who asks. Good luck.