I've been feeding this food primarily to my three dogs for years.Lately (the past month) all 3 will not eat it.?? any ideas? tried new bag.same thing
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Wow, that is very odd. My dog is fine with this food, but is fussy from time to time so I switch it up with PRIMAL FORMULA brand, and also give the Stella's Surf and Turf and the chicken. Why not call the phone number on the package for more information from the company' maybe they could shed some light on it.
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I am not sure why that would happen, except they may be tired of it or it is too dry? Do you rehydrate it? My dogs don't have the same enthusiasm they used to have when eating them, however, they still do eat it and they won't eat many foods at all, not even steak. I do feed it to them dry and I rotate flavors. Their favorite flavors are the beef and the lamb. I feed it to them like a treat, but knowing it is good for them makes me happy.
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My 2 dogs are doing the same thing and they used to be crazy for it, that is strange. I wonder if something has changed in the product?
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This was not meant to be a primary food source. Great for sick dogs or short duration. A better food is IVET dry in 33 lb sacks at your vet. Watch out for suspense dates, the last batch I bought said the expiration date was in 4 months. Of course you need to rehydrate them before feeding them to your dogs. Not doing so could have dire consequences. d
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Dogs do get tired of, or sensitive to having the same protein all the time; try switching to the rabbit, venison, chicken or surf n turf. Also I would hydrate the beef patties now, they are hard as rocks and never used to be so it might be a texture or tooth issue. Also you can try the other excellent Canadian product; brand name starts with "O".
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We've been feeding our dogs TOTW wetlands formula. Recently, our 2 year old chihuahua has developed dark patches of skin on her belly that are itchy and flaky. She also scratches a lot. However, she was on TOTW probably a month or 2 before this started. The dogs really like the food, and it seems to keep them healthy and their coats are very shiny and soft. I am waiting to see if it is just Fall allergies (we live in a very bad area for pollen and other irritants) before trying another food.
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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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Thank you for posting this. I didn't know that this was happening so I checked with the company. They did, indeed, confirm that they are switching to chicken byproduct meal, although they insist that they are using only "clean" byproducts. I do not wish my dogs to eat any byproducts at all so I will not be using this dog food any more. It's a shame that they feel they need to cheapen their great product to make more money.
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My experience is that Orijen is one of the best dog foods out there, regardless of dog size. But, like any new food, it has to be transitioned slowly. And, ask your vet about any new food. Hope this helps.
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They recently changed their formula. I have an older bag that got shoved to the back of the cupboard that has a sell by date of July 2013 - the protein content is 50% and fat is 22% (same as the photo in the product description on Amazon). I also have newer bags (sell by date Sept 2014) and the protein content is 49% and fat 19%. My cats still love it and it seems like they are eating more than before (maybe due to it being less filling?) but I do feel a little cheated by the lowered protein content.
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I had the same issue with my last order. When I ran out, there was not time to order from Amazon, as we were going away. I bought some from my vet. They were nice and soft, like they used to be. Perhaps Amazon should reconsider their supplier or keep fewer in stock, so they do not become hard and stale.
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I've not had any trouble as yet ; I shake it every time I take it out of fridge to use it . I have 4 dogs I give it to every day . Try shaking the bottle before use ; this is the only thing I can think of ! Hope I was of some help for you !
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Yes. My dog has a systemic yeast infection that got really bad this summer. Malasezzia on the outside, candida on the inside. Most carbs cause him to blow up so he's on a millet/lamb diet and I'm looking for essentially a "leaky gut" supplement for dogs. Bought the 5 pound jug and within a week he was inflamed with massive lymph node swelling. Not sure if it's the yeast cultures (supposedly inactive), or the MSM, or since it's "pet grade" whatever else slips in. With all the great reviews I really had my hopes up. :(
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I've added it to their food and all seemed okay. I do raw and when I don't feel like doing fresh veggies and fruit I use this product. Dogs have been on raw a long time and this is great method for me. I grind the food too because it is convenient for me to serve them in bowls.
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My Yorkipoo has been on Embark since he was 4 months old, he 10 months now. I do notice him eating better, than the dog food we were given when we got him. As far as less, I guess it depends on the dog. I would contact Honest Kicthen.com and ask them about there food. There very helpful, if you ask they will give you samples to try!
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I think this is a question for the manufacturer. I don't know why the ingredients would change. I do know that some of the bags have harder treats in them than others. My cats like the softer ones and I don't understand this difference between bags either. I have 4 cats. All 4 loved the 1st bag. Now I am lucky if one of them will eat them without being forced! They are definitely not as popular as Temptatiions or Whisker Lickins, but I have to keep trying. Sometimes they will eat them better if I break them into pieces.
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I feed it to my gerbils, but I imagine they'd be about the same as hamsters. I mixed just a little in with their other food, and gradually increased the amount of the Oxbow. At first they didn't seem to like it, but I noticed it gradually got eaten. One I ran out of the old stuff, all they got was the Oxbow, and when they got hungry enough, they ate it. They've been getting this over about a year now, and gobble it right up! I don't think any of them will starve to death when there's food available.
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I have honestly never tasted this food myself, however my dogs have been eating it for years and seem to like it fine. This IS great dog food though, and my dogs are incredibly healthy. If you want your dog to eat the food, I would "jazz it up" with some yogurt, coconut oil, or my pups personal favorite mushroom gravy.For the mushroom gravy, I mix MUSH (link below) with a little water and put it on their food; they go crazy for it.MUSH Medicinal Mushroom Blend 125 gram
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I , also, called the toll-free # w/ same results as other caller(s). My dogs have never had an issue w/ these specific treats & one of them has really bad digestive issues...I just do't give him any of the "red" coloured snacks, as these seem to cause a lot of gas/bloating= could be the red food coloring used? Great question!
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I just started using it in March, My Great Pyrenees loves it but I have noticed he drinks a considerable greater amount of water. I would guess maybe the sodium content is greater than his previous food from Nutro. Other than that he loves it and is healthy.
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I had the same problem with "Wilderness". It am unsure what they call the "bits" in this food, but my dogs stopped eating this product, too, even though I LOVE IT. They don't like the flavor, even though the food is excellent for them. The grain-free / gluten-free aspect really helped my dogs' energy levels, playfulness, and overall "brightness" of appearance. I switched to another gluten-free brand, with the same positive results, and both dogs like the flavor much more.