spence9118
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| 03/31/2008 9:23 PM |
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I just switched my boys over to Canidae last week and oh what a difference! I was feeding them Natural Balance Ultra but I finally found a place here that only sells high quality food and treats! It is my new favorite store! Anyways, I noticed a big difference in Tuckers coat, its so much softer now! And surprizingly my extreemy picky eater Charlie actually liked it! Yay!!!! It cost about the same as the NB too I think it might have even been a few cents cheaper!!! |
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Erica- Charlie and Tucker's Mommy
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kp_in_scott
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 03/31/2008 9:32 PM |
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| Please notice this and tell me if you find the same thing. We switched Amos over to Canidae about 1 month ago. He used to be able to clear a room with his "gas" two to three times per day. I have noticed a Definate decrease in malodorous eruptions since the switch. I don't know if that is what has helped or not, but was hoping someone could tell me if they noticed anything like that. I've not noticed any change in his coat. He sheds terribly and I was hoping that the food change would help with this. His coat was slick and shiney even when I had him on another less nutritious dog food. |
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Kim, owned by one sweet Rattie mix and one sweet Toy Rattie and a house full of parrots |
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SYLVIA
Ratterific
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| 03/31/2008 9:37 PM |
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I had to switch Toby from Candie. He would not eat for 3 days. He gets treats so I was not worried about him. Put him on Natural Choice. He likes it for right now. The shedding is still very bad tho. Have to take him to the vet next week so will discuss with them about the problem of shedding. The puppy is precious. Is she a Type "B". She looks so little. I want Tobey a playmate but dont want to go back thru the puppy stage again. Also I want to be able to give another dog a chance. (if we ever find one). |
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spence9118
Terrier Terror
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| 03/31/2008 9:37 PM |
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| Hmmm...They havent had any gas lately so mabey it is working...Tucker is shedding pretty bad too but Im thinking its because of the season change. |
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Erica- Charlie and Tucker's Mommy
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SYLVIA
Ratterific
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| 03/31/2008 9:47 PM |
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Tobey has been shedding for 6 months. I did put him on 3vcaps with the Candie food. There was about a month he didnt shed. I was so Happy. Then I ran out of the capsules and he got where he wouldnt eat the candie food. Still have some food left.. May change him back if I can get some more of the 3 v caps. Will talk to the vet about this. The thing is you have to get this special food at these special stores.most are not close to you. |
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Caesar & Julia's mom
Alpha Feist
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| 03/31/2008 9:55 PM |
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| I tried Canidae and Caesar wouldn't eat it...I know its a high quality food so I wanted to buy it for them...but we went back to Natural Balance and they love it~ been feeding NB for almost a year and haven't had any problems...except that I do notice they have a lot of gas. ??? Anyone else feeding NB notice that too?? |
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Diane~ loved by Caesar and Julia
"Don't count the days, make the days count..."
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Rowdy's Mom
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| 03/31/2008 10:26 PM |
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All three of mine used to be on Canidae and they didn't have any problems with it. I liked it because the price was good and I could use it with all three dogs. We actually used it until Schatzi was prescribed a hypoallergenic food. Then I kept Sam and Rowdy on the food for a while until we eased Rowdy on Orijen (I always wanted to try it, but it is awfully expensive for all three dogs) and Schatzi on Natural Balance Duck and Potato. I really liked the Canidae, but it gets to be a bit confusing when you get too many foods involved. I like the higher protein content of Orijen for Rowdy, but I'm kind of stuck with the NB for Schatzi and Sam's just on it for convenience.
As far as the gas on NB... Schatzi had lots of gas the past couple days, but she hasn't been on it long enough for me to actually keep track of it. |
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~Chrys~ Mom to Rowdy, Schatzi (shephard mix), and Sam (lab mix)
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 04/01/2008 4:49 AM |
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I feed the Natural Balance Duck/Potato and mine don't have gas....and I've got 4 dogs on it.
I've fed the Canidae in the past and it IS a high quality food but my dogs just weren't thrilled with it....plus with Mayfly's allergies I need a food with just carbohydrate source. The NB is working well so I'm not rocking the boat by switching....however we may be getting a foster dog at some point so things could change. |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
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Maureen
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/01/2008 6:50 AM |
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My 4 seem to love the Canidea, I have been feeding it for quite awhile. No one leaves a drop. Ty still has some gas, but the others don't. He is still shedding and his coat is coarse. I give then fish oil, kelp, and bone meal. Also some yogurt. He did have worms and was wormed this morning. The vet said he coat, which seems very skimpy underneath was natural for his breed..not at all like Abby's??
I like that I can feed all of the dogs the same food. We have a couple of 100#'s dogs and then my little Ratties! |
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Maureen Mom to Abby, Barkley and Reggie..and cat Sarah Jane
Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job. ~Franklin P. Jones
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braeli_bryson
Terrier Terror
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| 04/01/2008 7:16 AM |
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Posted By kp_in_scott on 03/31/2008 9:32 PM
Please notice this and tell me if you find the same thing. We switched Amos over to Canidae about 1 month ago. He used to be able to clear a room with his "gas" two to three times per day. I have noticed a Definate decrease in malodorous eruptions since the switch. I don't know if that is what has helped or not, but was hoping someone could tell me if they noticed anything like that. I've not noticed any change in his coat. He sheds terribly and I was hoping that the food change would help with this. His coat was slick and shiney even when I had him on another less nutritious dog food.
bryson's gas has calmed greatly as well... but now the few times he rips them i have to admit they do smell worse!!!  
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"No one knows YOU better than YOU!"
gianni_mahopac, ny
bryson: pearl tri color | braeli: chocolate tri color.
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alice4512
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/01/2008 8:28 AM |
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I feed the Canidae All Life Stages and both Fred and Alice love it. I mix in a little of the Canidae can food with it for some flavor. Their coats are so shiny and what I noticed most was it helped them with dry skin. Before Canidae I was feeding Solid Gold and I could see dry skin flakes on them. When I swiched I don't see that anymore. I really like the Canidae.
Alice doesn't really have gas, she is a lady. Fred however  (it must be a man thing ) |
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The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too
~Mom to my good boy Fred and my crazy girl Alice~
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Apollo's Mommy
Feisty
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| 04/01/2008 11:32 AM |
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I also feed the Canidae All Life Stages. My three LOVE it. I switched Apollo ( my only rattie at the time ) from Nutro last year when all of the pet food recalls were going on. I noticed an immediate change in Apollo's coat. It got shinier and thicker. All three of my pups actually have great coats and I've never had an issue with the Canidae.  |
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"You can't fix stupid." - Ron White
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Mommy to Apollo, Emma, & Indie
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spence9118
Terrier Terror
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| 04/01/2008 11:35 AM |
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| I bought two flavors to see which Charlie would like more. I got the Lamb flavor and the origional, but Charlie liked the origional the best. Good thing Tucker will eat anything! That little brat is getting so big! |
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Erica- Charlie and Tucker's Mommy
www.myspace.com/ricka9118
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