Natural Balance (opinions?)

    • Gold Top Dog
    I just emailed them - I'll let you know when they reply and what they have to say.
    • Gold Top Dog
    OK, that sounds great.[:)]
    • Gold Top Dog
    I got the response to my email today "Please know that the "smoke flavor" is an added natural ingredient to enhance the palatability of the formulas"  --
    so its an additive, the meat is not actually smoked.
    I also suggested that I would be much happier if it were eliminated from the recipe completely - she said she'd pass that on.
    Maybe I've overcomplicating things, but I just can't bring myself to use any of the formulas that have the smoke flavor (but then again, I don't like the stuff on my own food, so it could be my own tastebuds talking)
    • Puppy
    [:D]Nemo is on Natural Balance (Fish and Potato) he is doing excellent on it. I switched from Wellness, Wellness is a great food, but he pooped to much on it[&:].
    Now with NB he only poops 2x a day!!
    Andrea[8D]
    • Gold Top Dog
    I just wanted to update from my previous post that I am PLEASED AS PUNCH about the poop situation on Natural Balance (regular adult--the bluish bag). I made the transition from Nutro Natural Choice (stools not so fabulous but okay) and this is the first week they've been totally on the NB and their poops are spectacular. Now I just am waiting to see if it also clears up Marlowe's mild skin/coat issues. He's off the salmon oil for the time being so I can assess whether the new food does the trick of whether I'll have to continue to supplement.
    • Gold Top Dog
    Now I just am waiting to see if it also clears up Marlowe's mild skin/coat issues. He's off the salmon oil for the time being so I can assess whether the new food does the trick of whether I'll have to continue to supplement. 


    You could even try the Sweet Potato and Fish for his skin before you added supplements too if you wanted.
    • Gold Top Dog
    I bought Ella the potato and duck kibble today.
    I really wanted to try Eagle Packs Holistic Duck and Oatmeal, but they don't sell it there.

    We'll see how she does on it.[:D]
    • Gold Top Dog
    I just thought I'd update as Wolfie is doing sooooo well on the NB Potato & Duck.  Poo consistency & his appetite (he loves it!) have been great....I'm so excited I've found a food! lol
    • Gold Top Dog
    Man, I PRAY I have the same results.

    I'm happy that you have found "the" food for your doggy!

    • Gold Top Dog
    A lot of people here don't really care what Great Dane Lady (Linda Arndt) says but I do...I have a lot of respect for her and her thoughts.
    She has a list of foods she recommends and Natural Balance is on that list. The criteria for that list of recommended food is:
    • Feed trial results
    • Laboratory tests on guaranteed anaylsis
    • Philosophy of the company
    • Ethics of the company
    • Truth in advertising and marketing
    • Gold Top Dog
    Thanks Dyan. I love Nat. Balance and it is always nice to know others do too.