Is it common to switch between the beef, chicken, and lamb products? Or should I just stick to the one he already enjoys?
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I personally rotate proteins for my mutts. Not only for variety, but their health as well. My vet and local pet shops have suggested this to me in the past.
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We combine this food with a homemade dog food that includes raw seasonal veggies, it is a myth that your dog will have digestion issues if they eat a variety off foods. I have owned, trained and bred dogs for 40 years and never had loose stool from that. I have seen it from worms, and stress.
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I switched my dog from Diamond Chicken to Lamb and he was fine. I mixed the end of the bag with some of the fresh and gradually added more of the new.
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I switch among the flavors as long as it's made by the same company. My fogs don't seem to get sick or have any adverse reactions. O think they like the variety :)
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Generally speaking you shouldn't switch a dog's food unless they are having a problem. And if you do the changeover should be gradual. I tend to think that my dogs like variety and do occasionally switch between the beef, lamb and chicken products but introduce the new flavor before I run out of the previous.
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You should not switch foods unless your dog is having issues with one type or another. Stick to one type and formula of dog food. If you find you need/want to switch do a slow gradual change. Think a vegetarian eating steak for the time in a month. You can mix formulas but make sure it's sn even mixture every time.
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I switch among the flavors as long as it's made by the same company. My dogs don't seem to get sick or have any adverse reactions. I think they like the variety :)
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Yes absolutely ! We do beef . Chicken and shrimp all the time.it has a dial for temp hi to low and anything in between. This purchase exceeded my expectation
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www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/dog-nutrition/Switching-Food‎ This is from Ceaser Millan...the famos dog trainer. Hope this helps. I tried researching Hills site but couldn't find any answers there. You also might want to go to their site, go to customer service, and email then. Good luck and much love to you and your little one!
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On their website it says you should slowly introduce it to their diet. It suggests mixing in a small amount with their kibble for one or two days and then replacing one of their feedings with the honest kitchen food and eventually both feedings with honest kitchen. I'll be honest with you I did not even think about it when we did the switch and we went cold turkey from kibble to honest kitchen. I noticed two things when I did the switch first the dogs absolutely loved the new dog food but the second issue was that they were pooping more frequently because of the drastic shift in their diet. It's evened out now and everything is fine but I would recommend slowly introducing it. On their website it says you should slowly introduce it to their diet. It suggests mixing in a small amount with their kibble for one or two days and then replacing one of their feedings with the honest kitchen food and eventually both feedings with honest kitchen. I'll be honest with you I did not even think about it when we did the switch and we went cold turkey from kibble to honest kitchen. I noticed two things when I did the switch first the dogs absolutely loved the new dog food but the second issue was that they were pooping more frequently because of the drastic shift in their diet.... » Read More On their website it says you should slowly introduce it to their diet. It suggests mixing in a small amount with their kibble for one or two days and then replacing one of their feedings with the honest kitchen food and eventually both feedings with honest kitchen. I'll be honest with you I did not even think about it when we did the switch and we went cold turkey from kibble to honest kitchen. I noticed two things when I did the switch first the dogs absolutely loved the new dog food but the second issue was that they were pooping more frequently because of the drastic shift in their diet. It's evened out now and everything is fine but I would recommend slowly introducing it. « Show Less
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Only if you order the chicken base food. All the beef and fish do not have any chicken products. You can get more info on the "Merrick Dog Food" site. They have a big variety of foods available for your pet.
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We found that Cocoa seemed to get diarrhea. Not completely sure that was the food. We switched and that made things better. We now use a very good quality food that she enjoys: Instinct Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, Chicken Meal Formula. Expensive but Amazon has it available with Prime and Subscribe & Save. By the way, five items with Subscribe and Save and you save 15%. Nice when regularly buying expensive dog food.
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My chi's will not eat anything but cadet duck. I have tried everything and the chi's refuse chicken, lamb, beef(everything). I have fed our children duck for 3yrs now without problems. Have had problems buying this product so when it came available again, I bought 50# in 2 and 2.5# bags. I just wonder if there is anything in it that makes my chi's love it. Right now there is a supply here and at Costco. Go figure
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These variety packs are pretty smooth for stage three food but the quinoa can be a bit challenging depending on your kid. There are no chunks like you would find in stage three Gerber brand food which incorporates pieces of chopped pasta and veggies. I gave my son very small undiluted amounts at first. I've found warming the food helps immensely because it smooths out the consistency and brings out the flavor and your baby, if like both of mine, will enjoy the experience more. My 8 month old was able to handle it after two weeks of gradual introduction. Your baby might take to it quicker. Good luck! These variety packs are pretty smooth for stage three food but the quinoa can be a bit challenging depending on your kid. There are no chunks like you would find in stage three Gerber brand food which incorporates pieces of chopped pasta and veggies. I gave my son very small undiluted amounts at first. I've found warming the food helps immensely because it smooths out the consistency and brings out the flavor and your baby, if like both of mine, will enjoy the experience more. My 8 month old was able to handle it after two weeks of gradual introduction. Your baby might take to it quicker.... » Read More These variety packs are pretty smooth for stage three food but the quinoa can be a bit challenging depending on your kid. There are no chunks like you would find in stage three Gerber brand food which incorporates pieces of chopped pasta and veggies. I gave my son very small undiluted amounts at first. I've found warming the food helps immensely because it smooths out the consistency and brings out the flavor and your baby, if like both of mine, will enjoy the experience more. My 8 month old was able to handle it after two weeks of gradual introduction. Your baby might take to it quicker. Good luck! « Show Less
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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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Aely. In fact I am going to have dry rub chicken on the grill tomorrow. I did a marinated chicken a while ago. Both were just great. I try to make extra servings so I can use the left overs for another meal. or make the salads (such as chicken salad for sandwiches during the week). It is much less expensive than to buy cold cuts, much better flavor. and more healthy.Good luck. Jj
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He loves this one. First we had him on Salmon and sweet potato but when he would sweat he would smell like a fish. This food helps with his food allergies.
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I chose mine based on color, lol. My dog is orange and white so I picked the orange bowl. :-) I would say realistically, though, the more squiggles and valleys the bowl has, the slower your dog is going to eat. So if he or she eats REALLY fast, I would pick one that's very "busy". Just my humble opinion. :-) Good luck! ~ Theresa ~
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I hope not - I'm halfway thru and there's been no sign. The dog likes it, anyway, and if not totally turned off the coprophagy, he's at least no longer devoted to it. That could be the meat tenderizer I sprinkle on his food, as well, of course.t
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I like the marinara and mesquite chicken best for taste and portion size. Breaded chicken party is tasty and I get steak fajita for salads. You can always supplement with your own steak or fish, just watch the portion size.
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I've switched my dogs up on different flavors and never had a problem but they are both grown
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The beef you have to use a scissors or knife or some strong finger tips, but they are fantastic for training treats! Buy the chicken liver freeze dried and you will be pleased! I buy them too and I can break them with ease. Good luck.
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Just check "medium." Sometimes this might not be what you want so just do what I do, if my meat does not come out the way I want it the first time, I just make a note and the next time I just use my own calculations.