I'm switching from chicken to lamb, for 2 senior dogs, think there will there be any problems? After Blue Buffalo issues,am very worried with change.
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Just don't switch cold....25% new food then 50% then 75% then all new. Gives time for stomach to adjust and just see how they do
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I have never tried the Blue Buffalo but had no issues switching my dog over I was using a tractor supply brand before
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I have had no problems, all 3 of my dogs seem to really like it Introduce slowing mixing with current
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My dog is doing very well with it. She is a 10year old dog that I rescued and was being fed a very poor quality food. After researching, I bought this Wellness brand. After gradually introducing it with the junk food, she transitioned well and is now enjoying it. There were no digestive problems with the switch. I think you will be very pleased with it. There are other blends for younger dogs or ones with weight issues.
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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 have a 10 year old German shepherd & a 5 year old German shepherd both with allergies. Much improved with this food. Protein doesn't seem to be a problem at all for the older dog. Healthier diet has been incredible for them both.
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It's been about two months now and Bonny and Clyde are doing much better. I took it really slow switching their food types..they were already having skin issues so I didn't want to shock their system. I think they will always have issues with grass but their hair and skin are looking much better. They do seem to be eating less too..which is always a good thing.
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We add a little Tylan to our dog's food at the recommendation of our veterinarian.He has food allergies, and it's helped. Sorry, I don't know anything about chickensor peacocks!
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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.
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I switched in one day because my dog had dental work done and needed soft food - no problems. But if I had the time, I would do it slowly by replacing the kibble with the HK.
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I've used a lot if different kibble with the larger dial and haven't had a problem! I'm using Costco's grain free food right now and I've used Blue, Merricks, Halo and a ton of others. Maybe try getting sample bags at your local pet store. Are you pulling the dial off and cleaning under it? Filling with 2 cups of food?
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I believe the lamb is the brown color & the chicken is the lighter color. I didn't taste them, but our dogs love them.
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You will find a good comparison here: http://www.caninejournal.com/taste-of-the-wild-vs-blue-buffalo/
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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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I would check the ancestry of the dog as in where they were initially raised. For example I have a Chesapeake Bay Retriever so I chose the duck recipe for him. But eventually I started changing it up and he never had a problem with any of the options
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My dogs are small but bigger than a Shi Tzu. I suspect that you're inquiring about this food because your dog (s) are overweight. If that's the case, the food has been most successful for my smallest dog, who at his heaviest was 19 pounds. He's lost a full pound, which is a lot for a small dog. He likes the food, but I must alert you that it contains chicken meal. My little dog is allergic to chicken (most dogs are), but the only manifestation of this are weepy eyes, which I counteract with eye drops medication. Overall, Wellness dry dog foods are very good and my dogs eat it without complaint. My dogs are small but bigger than a Shi Tzu. I suspect that you're inquiring about this food because your dog (s) are overweight. If that's the case, the food has been most successful for my smallest dog, who at his heaviest was 19 pounds. He's lost a full pound, which is a lot for a small dog. He likes the food, but I must alert you that it contains chicken meal. My little dog is allergic to chicken (most dogs are), but the only manifestation of this are weepy eyes, which I counteract with eye drops medication. Overall, Wellness dry dog foods are very good and my dogs eat it without... » Read More My dogs are small but bigger than a Shi Tzu. I suspect that you're inquiring about this food because your dog (s) are overweight. If that's the case, the food has been most successful for my smallest dog, who at his heaviest was 19 pounds. He's lost a full pound, which is a lot for a small dog. He likes the food, but I must alert you that it contains chicken meal. My little dog is allergic to chicken (most dogs are), but the only manifestation of this are weepy eyes, which I counteract with eye drops medication. Overall, Wellness dry dog foods are very good and my dogs eat it without complaint. « Show Less
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Do not feed Blue Buffalo to your dog. It killed my dog. Go to Consumer Affairs and read all the complaints about all the dogs who became ill or died. And then go to pet food advisor and read reviews of brands safe for you dog. My dog was 90 lbs and he was poisoned.
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I do not know. I have not used the Blue Buffalo. Look up both and compare ingredients.
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These are treats, not a main meal. I feel that any age dog could have these. Blue Buffalo products are fabulous! Since I started using it a few years ago, my animals have been healthier than they ever have been, and I have several senior dogs and cats. The food is expensive, but you don't have to feed as much of it as other foods and I think I am saving on vet bills!