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Colton should not have Duck.

Posted : 10/6/2006 9:23:02 PM

I bought a bag of Eagle Pack Duck/Oatmeal and have been feeding it to Colton for about a week now. This is terrible! He has never shed this much in his entire life! I just had him on my lap near my computer and the computer got lots of hair on it, and I'm covered! I even just stripped him a few days ago! He also has started chewing his paws which he has never done before. He also has pretty loose stools. I don't want to waste the bag, but I think I'll be mixing it with the Bil-Jac until its gone. Thats what I get for changing when I was very happy with the Bil-Jac. I may try one more of the Eagle Pack formulas for Rose after she has her puppies so that I can have a back up to the Bil-Jac that I know won't make her look mangey, but this Duck won't be it!

brookcove

Posted : 10/6/2006 9:56:25 PM

Bil-Jac is a weird food. It looks kind of substandard (corn and beet pulp are not my favorite ingredients) but I've seen lots and lots of really good results with it - friends' dogs, especially show or working dogs. I think it's magic. [

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papillon806

Posted : 10/6/2006 10:01:26 PM

Yeah....I have no idea what it is about Bil-Jac. A lady I know has a kennel of show Husky's and has tried EVERYTHING under the sun like Innova, Eagle Pack, etc etc and Bil-Jac has been the only thing that has worked for all of her dogs. *weird*

ColleenC

Posted : 10/6/2006 10:09:45 PM

Rose does great on the Bil-Jac. I would just like to have a food that I can use as a back up in case I can't get Bil-Jac. One that I know works well for her coat . But, if its not working for Colton, I don't think I will use it on Rose. I don't want to have to feed them different foods. I still can't believe how much Colton is shedding! He's never been like this! I just started working at Petco, and as soon as we get stock in(its a brand new store) I may look into some of the foods there. I know we will have Natural Balance, but I don't know what else. Bil-Jac is magic food though! I doubt I'll find one that works as well, but I still feel like I need a back up. I like to be prepared!

Dottie Wimberly

Posted : 10/6/2006 10:52:58 PM

Has anyone tried Nature's Recipe Venison and Rice formula? It was recommended to me for my sheltie, but I would like to get some feed back before I switch her over. She has allergies and I want something that will work well for her. Also at what age should she start eating a senior formula? She is 6 now and in good health, I just want to do what is best for her. I honestly don't know what the difference is in senior formula.

Edie

Posted : 10/6/2006 11:29:20 PM

I still can't believe how much Colton is shedding!

Same thing hapened to my dogs when we tried eaglepack.I tried most of the formula's,none of which they really liked,it was a trial trying to get them to eat it,and they did terribly on them [&:]

My guys seem to to the best on no /minimal grain foods.

Bil-jac isnt a terrible food,true there are many better foods available,but there are also many that are far worse! If you're dogs are thriving on it,then stick with it and perhaps choose a super preemium like evo,timberwolf organics or naturevariety as a back up or rotation.

ColleenC

Posted : 10/6/2006 11:43:01 PM

Natures Variety is one I was considering since I can get it at dog shows. There is usually a dealer there. I can buy it from a store a little closer(80 miles round trip) but that would be the only reason for the trip. Id rather get it in a place I was going anyway. I don't have access to TWO and really don't want to order off of the internet. When I go to the Tulsa show, I think I'll pick up a bag of Natures Variety to try.