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**ilovemymaltese** · 06-02-2009, 10:14 PM

I bought Gigi the NB Sweet potato and venison kibble and I noticed that it had very large pieces. The lady at the store told me it only comes in one size so I thought it would be small enough since many members' malts eat it. Those pieces were very big and hard for my Gigi(4lbs). We have used the duck and potato small bites before. We just wanted to rotate her food so she wouldn't get tired of just one kind.

We got the NB Ultra premium food today because it was the only other food NB makes for small breeds but haven't opened it yet. Does anyone use that food?

I really wanted to try the sweet potato and venison. For those of you who use that kind, did your maltie think it was too big?

**luvmyfurbaby** · 06-02-2009, 10:19 PM

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I bought Gigi the NB Sweet potato and venison kibble and I noticed that it had very large pieces. The lady at the store told me it only comes in one size so I thought it would be small enough since many members' malts eat it. Those pieces were very big and hard for my Gigi(4lbs). We have used the duck and potato small bites before. We just wanted to rotate her food so she wouldn't get tired of just one kind.

We got the NB Ultra premium food today because it was the only other food NB makes for small breeds but haven't opened it yet. Does anyone use that food?

I really wanted to try the sweet potato and venison. For those of you who use that kind, did your maltie think it was too big?[/B]

Briana what I have heard people do is put it in a baggie and crush it a bit with the bottom of a glass to make the pieces smaller or you can also put them in a hand held chopper.

**Missy&Maggie** · 06-02-2009, 10:39 PM

Both my girls are on the NB Sweet Potato and Vension. Abbie (whose 3 lbs) doesn't have any problems chewing it the kibble and I don't break it up or anything. Maggie and Abbie are doing so great on the NB Sweet Potato and Vension, I couldn't be happier.

Instead of rotating food, I add organic fruits and veggie to the girls kibble and give them NB Sweet Potato and Venison wet food to keep them interested and eating well.

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I really wanted to try the sweet potato and venison. For those of you who use that kind, did your maltie think it was too big?[/B]

**LJSquishy** · 06-02-2009, 11:00 PM

I used to also feed London the NB Potato & Duck Small Bites but wanted to switch to the Sweet Potato & Venison badly for a couple of different reasons. For the first day, London seemed to eat a lot slower because she was having to crunch the larger kibbles more, but after a couple of meals, she was eating at the same speed just about. It's just a matter of them adapting to the larger size, I think. At least give Gigi a chance to get used to the new size before changing again -- they shouldn't be too hard for her to crunch. London eats them fine now, although I do wish someday they will come out with the Small Bites in Sweet Potato & Venison.

**princessre** · 06-02-2009, 11:09 PM

I home cook now, but do supplement and feed NB Venison when we travel. I usually grind with food processor, but Casanova could eat the big pieces too. I just run through food processor b/c he doesn't chew very much and I don't want him to swallow such big pieces...

**jmm** · 06-02-2009, 11:21 PM

Mine do fine with the pieces...I wish Soda would take more time eating. Inhaling the food isn't food.

**I found nemo** · 06-03-2009, 05:02 AM

Nemo is on small bites Duck & Potato. I never knew they didn't make the small bites for the venison

That is weird, I wonder why?

**The A Team** · 06-03-2009, 08:20 AM

I was afraid to try the sweet potato thinking it would cause tear stains.....but, I guess it doesn't.

Hummmm, maybe I'll try it next time.

**Hunter's Mom** · 06-03-2009, 08:45 AM

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Mine do fine with the pieces...I wish Soda would take more time eating. Inhaling the food isn't food.[/B]

we have that same problem. The first two days we have the venison I thought it was God's gift to me since it increased Hunter's eating time from 10 seconds to 25 seconds. But, within 3 days we were back down to 10 seconds - I doubt he even tastes his food

**jmm** · 06-03-2009, 03:14 PM

I usually put a couple tennis ball in Soda's food or refrigerated a little canned to the bottom of a metal bowl LOL

06-02-2009, 10:14 PM	#1 (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 bought Gigi the NB Sweet potato and venison kibble and I noticed that it had very large pieces. The lady at the store told me it only comes in one size so I thought it would be small enough since many members' malts eat it. Those pieces were very big and hard for my Gigi(4lbs). We have used the duck and potato small bites before. We just wanted to rotate her food so she wouldn't get tired of just one kind. We got the NB Ultra premium food today because it was the only other food NB makes for small breeds but haven't opened it yet. Does anyone use that food? I really wanted to try the sweet potato and venison. For those of you who use that kind, did your maltie think it was too big? __________________ http://brianasmith.tumblr.com/

06-02-2009, 11:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
LJSquishy Maltese Guru Name: Lisa Dog's Name: London (12/20/07) & Preston (03/25/09) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 4,018	I used to also feed London the NB Potato & Duck Small Bites but wanted to switch to the Sweet Potato & Venison badly for a couple of different reasons. For the first day, London seemed to eat a lot slower because she was having to crunch the larger kibbles more, but after a couple of meals, she was eating at the same speed just about. It's just a matter of them adapting to the larger size, I think. At least give Gigi a chance to get used to the new size before changing again -- they shouldn't be too hard for her to crunch. London eats them fine now, although I do wish someday they will come out with the Small Bites in Sweet Potato & Venison. __________________

06-02-2009, 11:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
princessre Maltese Guru Name: SOPHIA Dog's Name: Bijou and Casanova Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan / East Hampton Posts: 3,102	I home cook now, but do supplement and feed NB Venison when we travel. I usually grind with food processor, but Casanova could eat the big pieces too. I just run through food processor b/c he doesn't chew very much and I don't want him to swallow such big pieces... __________________

06-02-2009, 11:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
jmm Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,383	Mine do fine with the pieces...I wish Soda would take more time eating. Inhaling the food isn't food. __________________ JMM - JaMi Maltese, Home to Performance Maltese

06-03-2009, 08:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
The A Team Maltese Guru Name: Pat Dog's Name: Archie, Abbey, Angel's Adore Ava L'Amour & Tinker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Jersey Posts: 12,759	I was afraid to try the sweet potato thinking it would cause tear stains.....but, I guess it doesn't. Hummmm, maybe I'll try it next time. __________________ Life is Good!

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06-03-2009, 05:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
I found nemo Maltese Guru Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 10,050	Nemo is on small bites Duck & Potato. I never knew they didn't make the small bites for the venison That is weird, I wonder why?

06-03-2009, 03:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
jmm Maltese Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,383	I usually put a couple tennis ball in Soda's food or refrigerated a little canned to the bottom of a metal bowl LOL __________________ JMM - JaMi Maltese, Home to Performance Maltese