Natural Balance (opinions?)

I've been feeding the Venison and Brown Rice formula for a few months now and it's been great.  Scout was struggling with ear infections and they have cleared up very nicely.  Her coat is great and the poops are perfect.  I also use the food rolls for training and mix the kibble with the canned stuff from time to time. 

Willow is doing really, really well on the fish.  We've had no GI issues and she likes it--she's extremely fussy. 
 
I did e-mail them on Friday regarding the ingredient list difference on the 5lb and 15 lb bags.  The 5 lb bags--I usually get those--list something like sweet potato, salmon, salmon meal. . .The 15 lb bags list sweet potato, potato, then the fish.  So, I e-mailed to ask them why?  Is there really an additional potato in the bigger bags, is there a label error, older labels that haven't been updated?  I just want to know.  I'm not going to stop using the food either way.  But, found that odd.  I haven't gotten an answer yet.

I tried Cujo on it without good results, His skin became even more flakey. I just ordered some Canidae to see if it improves. It may have had nothing to do with the food as he has been ill  but still thought I would try something else. I hope he eats it Stormy seems to do well on everything

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Willow is doing really, really well on the fish.  We've had no GI issues and she likes it--she's extremely fussy. 

I did e-mail them on Friday regarding the ingredient list difference on the 5lb and 15 lb bags.  The 5 lb bags--I usually get those--list something like sweet potato, salmon, salmon meal. . .The 15 lb bags list sweet potato, potato, then the fish.  So, I e-mailed to ask them why?  Is there really an additional potato in the bigger bags, is there a label error, older labels that haven't been updated?  I just want to know.  I'm not going to stop using the food either way.  But, found that odd.  I haven't gotten an answer yet.

I think they just changed the formula and now there are Sweet Potatos and well as reguular potatos in the latest version. They probably have a bunch of bags they want to use up....

Thanks, Bob.  I'm going to have to keep an eye, I don't want her to put on too much weight.

I've used the Duck & Potato for quite awhile and it helped  with Sassy's allergies.  I've emailed them a couple times with questions, and always heard back.  I also asked for some samples and got them and coupons only a few days later.  I'm happy with the product overall.  I'm a little disappointed to think they've added an additional carb source to the fish & sweet potato though, but maybe it's not a big deal.

Trudy eats the Natural Balance Fish and Sweet Potato. I give her kibble to make sure she gets all she needs with vits. and minerals, but I add fresh salmon, cooked. I give her canned also, but usually I give her a veggie/sweet potato dish I make for her. I like to add protein in more salmon or beef. I put some fruit on her little plate also. She REALLY LOVES her meals, needless to say!
 
I have had wonderful results with the fish Nat. Balance. Trudy loves all of the foods from Nat. Balance! The costumer service has been fantastic also. Only good things to say.
 
They now make the fish treats. Trudy gets those, carrots, apple, and other good treats for her teeth and body.

We've been happy with it. We use the Venison & Brown Rice and the Duck/potato versions because Gracie appears to be allergic to chicken. Her itching is SO much better now. We've also switched Tookey off the Nutro Senior Weight Management, because of the recall (just to be safe) but with his recent bloodwork the vet thinks a permanent switch is a good idea because some of his levels weren't good. My only complaint is that the venison formula causes some pretty potent toots!!! But I'm sure that's just because of the venison. One day DH accidentally left his (very expensive) deer hide slippers on the couch, they had gotten all wrapped up in an afghan where he couldn't see them. When we returned home after a visit, one of them was half gone . . . I mean GONE, no evidence of pieces anywhere. Gracie usually is just a shredder, but I guess she figured this was a tasty treat and ate it! Anyway, talk about potent toots that night!!!

Thanks everyone for your replies!

We tried the Venison formula and all I'll say is GIANT poops! We have to avoid chicken, turkey adn egg so were excited with so many great reviews but didn't work great for us.  I do use the beef or lamb roll as his special we're going out kong and love that

ORIGINAL: kpwlee

We tried the Venison formula and all I'll say is GIANT poops! We have to avoid chicken, turkey adn egg so were excited with so many great reviews but didn't work great for us.  I do use the beef or lamb roll as his special we're going out kong and love that

You know, now that you mention it, I think the poops are larger on the venison for our dogs too. I haven't noticed that on the duck and potato though, you might try that.

Yes, with so many types of Nat. Balance you can find the right one for your dog.

may be down the road - currently I am very happy with TWO

[sm=2cents.gif] My Tzus have been on NB Duck/Potato for about 5 months now.  I put them on it because one of them is allergic to "something".  His allergy itchies and discolored fur from licking went away within about a month and a half of switching over.  These dogs wouldn't use to eat their kibble without canned or egg or something mixed in.  They eat their Potato/Duck kibble all by itself.  They LOVE it.

I've also had stellar customer service from the company.  I've only emailed them twice, but on both occasions I received an email response within 2 hours and both times I received coupons for their products []