my dogs have a bad reaction to any food unless it is grain free-can anyone tell me if this is truly GRAIN FREE?
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Hi there, try the Castor & Pollux Ultramix duck, sweet potatoes and whole peas variety. No grains. Sometimes grain free products actually have rice in them (which is a grain) This particular product has no rice or any other grains. Regarding the Natural Ultramix you show in your email, I can't confirm whether it has rice or not. Hope this helps! Happy shoppingVicki, World Organics Direct
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I dont have this food now, but it does have Barley in it. No corn, wheat or soy. Honestly, the best food for dogs is a raw diet. I've switched my dogs to the diet and they are all doing so well. No itching at all and their poos are tiny. I used Big Dog Natural. Its available online. Its dehydrated, no grains of any kind. You mix it with hot water.
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I have been giving a hypoallergenic multivitamin in the food every day and so far my shepherd has been doing great. Once every other day a give her a smallamount of plain yogurt and she loves this. I have not been giving ground meat/bone, I do give her the cooked liver from the chicken. Hope this helps
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My English bulldog didn't have any type of condition but it's worth a try. Probiotics are good for their digestive system.
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This particular variety is not grain free, but Natural Balance does have grain free food. Just make sure the can says "L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets."
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Can't say that I have, and I have 2 dogs that have been on this for a few years now. In fact, I have seen a big difference in my dogs health since they have been on it. Sounds there is an ingredient(s) that your dog is allergic to? Might want to be careful with any product you buy until you find out what is causing the reaction?
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Regarding taste of the wild dog food.. mines been eating the roasted bison/ venison version.. probably about 15 lbs so far.. has developed skin irritations.. scratching/ redness/ scabbing/ the redness along belly and inside leg "pits".. on back / near neck etc. I had mixed the food in with the last of his previous (different) dog food brand but he's been eating it exclusively now for a few weeks. I saw one posting elsewhere where a dog developed severe intestinitus after eating it and died. I switched brands tonight. My dog's a 55 lb cattle dog mix- 10 yrs old. He's never had skin issues and doesn't have fleas. He's an indoor dog. Regarding taste of the wild dog food.. mines been eating the roasted bison/ venison version.. probably about 15 lbs so far.. has developed skin irritations.. scratching/ redness/ scabbing/ the redness along belly and inside leg "pits".. on back / near neck etc. I had mixed the food in with the last of his previous (different) dog food brand but he's been eating it exclusively now for a few weeks. I saw one posting elsewhere where a dog developed severe intestinitus after eating it and died. I switched brands tonight. My dog's a 55 lb cattle dog mix- 10 yrs old. He's never had skin... » Read More Regarding taste of the wild dog food.. mines been eating the roasted bison/ venison version.. probably about 15 lbs so far.. has developed skin irritations.. scratching/ redness/ scabbing/ the redness along belly and inside leg "pits".. on back / near neck etc. I had mixed the food in with the last of his previous (different) dog food brand but he's been eating it exclusively now for a few weeks. I saw one posting elsewhere where a dog developed severe intestinitus after eating it and died. I switched brands tonight. My dog's a 55 lb cattle dog mix- 10 yrs old. He's never had skin issues and doesn't have fleas. He's an indoor dog. « Show Less
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It says it's gluten free. Gluten is found in grains. You could email the company to ask about its manufacture process.
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I went on Google to see what I could find out. The highest concentration of Arsenic is in brown rice. All rice has Arsenic in it. I don't know what kind of Rice is in this dog food. Other dog foods contain potato but even peeled potatoes contain huge amounts of pesticides unless they are Organic. I read what other people were saying and many are saying they will cotinue to feed this food to their dogs until the FDA comes up with some final answers. Blue Buffalo has a grain free food so you may conisder that one. I just know what I see in my dogs since switching to the Lamb and Rice food. They did better on this one than the Chicken and Rice. With all the issues in our food supplies it's pretty hard to get away from all the toxins. According to what I read the Arsenic levels in this dog food was about 4% which is well below maximum allowed. There are two other brands that have excellent ratings and are sold here on Amazon one is Orijen and the other is Acana. I believe they are grain free and I know Blue Buffalo also has grain free dog food. The Orijen and Acana are very expensive, I can't afford them but if you can you may want to give them a try. I hope this helps you!
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Keep in mind that non-prescription supplements are medication and we best serve our pets by learning all about them from a licensed veterinarian. Because supplements are not regulated for quality, it is good to talk with a vet when choosing a brand. This is the brand that my family vet sells, so it's probably not poor quality ingredients that made your dog throw up. And your dog's stomach upset may have had nothing to do with this medication. All good reasons to talk to your vet. There is no replacement for the peace of mind that she can provide. That said, my dogs absolutely love this brand and none have experienced adverse reactions. Keep in mind that non-prescription supplements are medication and we best serve our pets by learning all about them from a licensed veterinarian. Because supplements are not regulated for quality, it is good to talk with a vet when choosing a brand. This is the brand that my family vet sells, so it's probably not poor quality ingredients that made your dog throw up. And your dog's stomach upset may have had nothing to do with this medication. All good reasons to talk to your vet. There is no replacement for the peace of mind that she can provide. That said, my dogs absolutely love this... » Read More Keep in mind that non-prescription supplements are medication and we best serve our pets by learning all about them from a licensed veterinarian. Because supplements are not regulated for quality, it is good to talk with a vet when choosing a brand. This is the brand that my family vet sells, so it's probably not poor quality ingredients that made your dog throw up. And your dog's stomach upset may have had nothing to do with this medication. All good reasons to talk to your vet. There is no replacement for the peace of mind that she can provide. That said, my dogs absolutely love this brand and none have experienced adverse reactions. « Show Less
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Sorry, I've used all those and thrown away the bag. My dog is on a grain-free diet and liked them. He's about 20 lbs; I cut these in 2-3 pieces so they last a long time. Wish I could be of more help.
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What is "wheat germ"? What is in it? How is it made. I guess the question is "where does it come from"? It is in quite a few dog recipe in smaller quantities. I wonder if it is bad for them? Do you know?
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According to the package "Contain no chicken or poultry by-product meals". I know for certain they contain no grains. My Service dog Clyde, whom I trust literally with my life on a daily basis only eats Blue Buffalo products. I can't give a stronger endorsement than that.
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This issue seems to be from 2012 and not a recent problem. I can tell you that the bag of Taste of the Wild I ordered within the last 5 weeks has been fine. My dogs have not experienced any digestive issues and in fact, love it and are doing very well on it. Googling Taste of the Wild and Salmonella will bring you several articles--but, none are more recent than May of 2012. I feel confident in recommending this product to anyone, now...
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The only ingredient that I can see on the package, is chicken, all natural! My dog loves them,and he is very picky! No grains or other additives.
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It is a perfectly fine dry dog food but I ended up having to give up the 'grain free high protein' type food after 4 months due to issues with GAS in my 2 dogs. My vet recommended I change food and now a month afterwardsthe gas is almost gone. My vet informed me my choc lab and black lab mix needed a little less protein and some grain would not hurt them at all. I really liked the premium edge and felt it would help manage weight issues.I highly recommend this food to you.
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This says it is gluten free, but it is NOT! My Chinese herbalist put me on this product at a reduced dosage and after a few days I began having gluten symptoms. I thought it was something else I ate, so I monitored everything I consumed carefully for a few more days while my symptoms worsened. Finally, I started inspecting labels on my supplements, and I discovered the barley grass in this product. I stopped taking it, and my symptoms cleared up. I also found this article online: http://glutendude.com/celiac-rant/gluten-free-probiotics/ referring to an article in the NY Times. If gluten is a concern, I would avoid this product and find one without barley grass (and it is the first ingredient listed). This says it is gluten free, but it is NOT! My Chinese herbalist put me on this product at a reduced dosage and after a few days I began having gluten symptoms. I thought it was something else I ate, so I monitored everything I consumed carefully for a few more days while my symptoms worsened. Finally, I started inspecting labels on my supplements, and I discovered the barley grass in this product. I stopped taking it, and my symptoms cleared up. I also found this article online: http://glutendude.com/celiac-rant/gluten-free-probiotics/ referring to an article in the NY Times. If... » Read More This says it is gluten free, but it is NOT! My Chinese herbalist put me on this product at a reduced dosage and after a few days I began having gluten symptoms. I thought it was something else I ate, so I monitored everything I consumed carefully for a few more days while my symptoms worsened. Finally, I started inspecting labels on my supplements, and I discovered the barley grass in this product. I stopped taking it, and my symptoms cleared up. I also found this article online: http://glutendude.com/celiac-rant/gluten-free-probiotics/ referring to an article in the NY Times. If gluten is a concern, I would avoid this product and find one without barley grass (and it is the first ingredient listed). « Show Less
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according to their website it says it contains 'no wheat grain' but not specifically gluten free so I would assume it contains gluten of some sort. I'm sure you could email them to verify. Hope you can take these vitamins, I swear by them.