Natural Balance (opinions?)

• houndlove Posted : 4/5/2007 2:44:40 PM I'm in the beginning stages of switching from Nutro Natural Choice to Natural Balance, so I'm intrigued by the Giant Poop phenomenon. Because yeah, with 150 lbs. of combined dog, that's just not acceptable. Anything more than a "handful" and I have serious bagging problems while on walks! 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• JoAnnDe Posted : 4/5/2007 2:56:53 PM I'm wondering if the poop issue is just with the Venison and Brown Rice.  Prancer gets the Duck/Potato and Fish/Sweet Potatoes as part of her rotation and she has the smallest poops (of course, she only weighs 12 lbs) - but seriously, they're small and firm (sometimes too firm I think). 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Bobsk8 Posted : 4/5/2007 3:52:26 PM I 've fed my dog The Sweet Potato and Fish, Venison and Brown Rice, Ultra, and Duck and Potato.  never noticed any difference in the poop size or firmness.  0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• papillon806 Posted : 4/5/2007 4:10:39 PM Wolfie also has small stools on the Potato and Duck.  I think the rice in the Venison & rice formula may be contributing to that.... 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• chewbecca Posted : 4/5/2007 4:25:20 PM does the potato and duck have any grains in it? If so, which grains? 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• willowchow Posted : 4/5/2007 5:15:50 PM Becca--No grain free, carb is potato. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• diane303 Posted : 4/5/2007 5:16:47 PM I'm in the beginning stages of switching from Nutro Natural Choice to Natural Balance, so I'm intrigued by the Giant Poop phenomenon. Houndlove, Let me know if it gets better!  I still have 1/2 a bag left.  I've been blending it into my new bag of Eagle Pack so it's not wasted.  I had really high hopes because it's so easy for me to pick up, but, honestly, Eagle Pack seems to be the best that I've tried so far.  They are really good at answering questions, too. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• papillon806 Posted : 4/5/2007 7:43:15 PM ORIGINAL: chewbecca does the potato and duck have any grains in it? If so, which grains? Ditto to willowchow....no grains [] 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• DakotaSpirit Posted : 4/5/2007 9:32:04 PM Thanks to all who have replied!  I greatly appreciate it.  Unfortunately, their original formula is not for my dog.  I wanted to change him away from Canidae as he was starting to have some issues with his coat as well as loose stool from their formula.  Well, I went from loose stool to major diarrhea on the NB brand.  So, now I'm back to Canidae until I find something else to try him on.  I tried to add some of the NB venison formula to his bowl, but he won't touch the stuff. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• DakotaSpirit Posted : 4/5/2007 9:32:57 PM FYI:  I did not switch him cold turkey.  I started mixing the NB in with his Canidae gradually. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
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• chelsea_b Posted : 4/6/2007 9:31:15 AM Hey, Huntington Beach! I'm in Costa Mesa! []   Sorry, back to the topic. [] 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• sallya Posted : 4/6/2007 3:24:06 PM Nat. Balance is human grade. All ingredients from USA, except for the venison and lamb. They are from New Zealand. Only place with no CWD (Chronic Wasting Disease) and BSE ("mad cow" disease.)   I have sent and received three emails lately. Nice company! I have been feeding the food for several years. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• JoAnnDe Posted : 4/6/2007 3:57:29 PM I haven't bought the Beef or Chicken varieties for one reason ... the "natural hickory smoke flavor" ... how can this be a "good" ingredient ?  isn't smoked meat actually not so healthy ?  maybe they're just putting some hickory smoke over the beef for a minute after its cooked ??    Maybe I'm just getting TOO neurotic about dog food now ?? 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• willowchow Posted : 4/6/2007 4:50:47 PM JoAnne--I think a lot of us would prefer it not be there since it's sort of an unknown.  But, it's a good company and I'd not let that one issue stop me from feeding it.  Especially, if you're limited in choices at all to begin with.  It's also probably a minute amount of whatever it is and considering your probably only using a small amount per day, it's not going to cause an issue.   Maybe you could e-mail them and see if they'd explain it further?  If you do, please let us all know. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login