Changed Dog Food - they LOVE it!

[Freedom]

Took me a few days to work out a routine. And initially, Darlin' Marlin was a wreck, lol. He was used to me getting up -- at HIS command, of course! -- and his bowl goes down in about 5 minutes. This takes me a bit longer. Now he is adjusted to the longer wait, although he still dances.

You can mix it and keep it in the fridge for 3 days. OR you can mix it and freeze separate portions, take one out each evening to defrost for the next day's meal. Keeps a week at least, in the freezer (I forget how long it said, I make it up weekly or more).

I was spending $28.99 for a 28 pound bag of kibble, once per week. The pre mix is less, with all the other things it is a wee bit more. But they are healthier.

Ellie, I would suggest you give it a 3 week trial - that is how it took for Marlin's system to clear out.

Oh, and the poops are smaller, less waste!

Be cautious what you use for treats during that 3 weeks, so you get an accurate picture of things.

[fritz03]

Mom has switched Fritz's food,he had been eating Purina Beneful Original with Chicken,Mom changed it to Purina Beneful with Salmon and Rice and other vegetables,he eats it all up,may have got tired of the other one and wanted a change,he hadn't eating it lately.

[pomtzu]

Be cautious what you use for treats during that 3 weeks, so you get an accurate picture of things.

So would Milk Bones and similar treats be a no-no???
I'm gonna be in trouble if they are..........................................

[Freedom]

Ellie, the bichon is prone to allergies to grains. I can't use milk bones, or the like. I use dehydrated chicken breasts, the ones from Kona's Chips, but there are others. I am trying to stay away from "Made in China," so that leaves out many brands.

Here is Kona's link:
http://www.konaschips.com/

CVS carries a USA made brand, Waggin' Tails. And I have used Vitalife and Cadet, even though they are made in China.

Also, carrots and pieces of apple and sweet potato make good treats.

Buddy Biscuits are great for small dogs. Here is a link:
http://www.cloudstar.com/

PetCo carries them (HUGE mark up!) and my dogs love them.

Zuke's is another good brand of treats. Not all Zuke's are grain free, you need to read the label to find the ones you can get.


Wagatha's and SoJo are more names of good treats.


Monica, the trick is to find the food distributor near you and buy from them. I am getting the 5 lb. bag of Veg to Bowl for $25, NOT the $56.95 plus shipping on the Dr. Harvey's web site!

Fritz, bichon shouldn't be on grocery store food it is poor quality. They also shouldn't have ANY human food, only their own.

[pomtzu]

Sandie - where do you get Veg to Bowl so cheap???

As far as treats - Sparky wouldn't be a problem - and he loves fruits and veggies too. However, finicky Ms Myn would likely have an issue with a change.