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Blue-Mature Longevity canned

Posted : 2/12/2011 6:09:58 PM

I got a few cans for Willow since it is fish based. I didn't change her diet or anything but I add a couple of tablespoons in every so often to give her a little nutritional boost. And, she has done well with it-no bowel problems. So, I thought I'd share since I know people are always looking for good stuff.

Has anyone else tried anything lately that they really like?

jessies_mom

Posted : 2/12/2011 8:12:54 PM

The Longevity canned has very nice ingredients. I tried it for Jessie since it's only 3% fat and she loved it, but she got infections in both ears. Sad I know she's allergic to fish, but was hoping she could tolerate this food. The Wellness stews are nice, and Jessie loves them. She can only have a small amount with a meal because they're 4% fat, but maybe Willow could try them;

http://www.wellnesspetfood.com/recipes.aspx?pet=dog&ft=2

tzu_mom

Posted : 2/13/2011 8:29:39 AM

I don't want to hijack this thread, but just for any observers out there, fat and protein on canned food looks low due to the moisture content being high, BUT if you were to compare the protein/fat content of kibble to that of canned, you would need to compare products on a dry matter basis. This site has a nice explanation: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+1659&aid=668

So, in essence, the aforementioned Blue Maturity has 31%protein, and 13.6% fat on a dry matter basis, and the Wellness Stews are 44% protein and 22% fat on a dry matter basis. Just something to remember when switching from kibble to canned.

Back to topic: Something we have discovered and have loved the results are the Grandma Lucy's Artisan dehydrated raw food mixes--it is a nice addition to our rotation.

jessies_mom

Posted : 2/13/2011 12:30:07 PM

tzu_mom
I don't want to hijack this thread, but just for any observers out there, fat and protein on canned food looks low due to the moisture content being high, BUT if you were to compare the protein/fat content of kibble to that of canned, you would need to compare products on a dry matter basis. This site has a nice explanation:

Great point. I use the canned i/d as a reference when I'm looking at canned foods, since it's for dogs with gastrointestinal issues. It's 2% fat, but 14.3% fat on a dry matter basis. Jessie only gets 2 tablespoons of Wellness as a topper on her meals.

willowchow

Posted : 2/13/2011 12:33:53 PM

Thanks guys! These are great suggestions and I'm going to browse around at the pet store today-see if I can find them. I know way back Willow loved the Grandma Lucy treats and then we couldn't find them for awhile.

jennie_c_d

Posted : 2/13/2011 8:16:26 PM

That looks great, Lori!!! I've been seriously considering adding some extras to Jewel's diet, and that may just work for her. Thanks!