My dog has sever food allergies she cannot tolerate sweet potatoes. Are only white potatoes used in both the canned &amp; dry formulas?
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Yes, from what I have found only white potatoes are used in both canned and dry Natural Balance. My schnauzer also has severe allergies and the duck and white potatoes have been very successful. I do give him sweet potato and venison treats. He gets a little gassy from the sweet potatoes but not enough to take them out of his diet. I also have him on a special non-cortisone anti-itch med, antihistamine, special shampoo and leave-in conditioner actually prescribed for him by a allergy vet specialist. The duck and potato food was specifically prescribed by my vet. Hope this helps.
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I don't have a bag on hand at the moment, but this is copied from the Dog Food Adviser website. My dogs are very spoiled and won't eat most dog food. Any human food yes, but not dog food. Wellness also makes a reduced calorie dry food for small breeds. I always check at the dog food adviser website for food analysis and ratings before buying. Amazon has a great selection of foods and treats but it's helpful to do your research first. Wellness Core Original Formula Dry Dog Food Estimated Dry Matter Nutrient Content Protein 0 100 38 Fat 0 100 18 Carbs 0 100 36 Ingredients: Deboned turkey, turkey meal, chicken meal, peas, potatoes, dried ground potatoes, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), tomato pomace, chicken liver, natural chicken flavor, flaxseed, salmon oil, carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, broccoli, spinach, parsley, apples, blueberries, vitamins [vitamin E supplement, beta-carotene, niacin, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), biotin, folic acid], minerals [zinc proteinate, zinc sulfate, iron proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, calcium iodate], choline chloride, mixed tocopherols added to preserve freshness, glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, taurine, chicory root extract, Yucca schidigera extract, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, rosemary extract Fiber (estimated dry matter content) = 4.4% Red items when present indicate controversial ingredients Estimated Nutrient Content Method Protein Fat Carbs Guaranteed Analysis 34% 16% NA Dry Matter Basis 38% 18% 36% Calorie Weighted Basis 32% 37% 31%
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It has a decent size ingredient list,too numerous and long to mention.I know that my Shiloh is a short haired pit bull terrier.She has all kinds of allergies,but had no allergic reaction to this at all.I wonder if you can magnify the ingredients on the bottle on the page it is on.It has made her coat look and smell great.She always had flaking dry skin.
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I have a female blue nose pitbull. She has really bad skin allergies and hives up. We tried everything even putting her on hypoallergenic shots once a week from the vet. Switching to dog foods sensitive to allergies didn't work either. The only success came from feeding her to 100% home made food. She has not had an outbreak for a year now. I can't say that this product is the solution, but I can say it's been part of the recipe for a year. We feed her meat, veggies, multivitamins for dogs, and salmon oil all mixed. I'm happy to share more info with you, just email me chrism987@gmail.com. I am not a vet, or an expert in animal care of any kind. I just went through a lengthy process of trial and error and found a solution that works for my dog.
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Yes, dogs have allergies. My dogs used to suffer with red, cracking paws; eyes watering constantly, sneezing, etc. until I started feeding Newman' Own. Within 2 weeks, ALL their allergy symptoms were GONE. Also, my vet was amazed how much better their bloodwork was compared to previous ones. I did a LOT of research before choosing Newman's Own Chicken & Rice, and I think it has been very instrumental in their health, as well as prolonging their lives!
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My dog eats grain free foods....his snacks are also grain free or fresh vegetables. He takes his allergy pills either plain or in cheese, but because he continued having skin issues, I also give him the most potent allergy meds from the dr. These, together with a natural soap that I found in Virginia, have alleviated his itching, have enhanced his appetite and he's a much more content dog at this time. We've also lessened his seizures to almost never!
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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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If you have a gluten allergy/sensitivity strongly suggest going with one derived from sweet potatoes, which is gluten free. Good luck, and hope this is of help.
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I have not tried sweet potatoes but I have cubed carrots which are just as hard as sweet potatoes. I make a cabbage soup which contains almost every vegetable there is and I have never had any problems with any vegetable. I love the chop wizard and if and when it wears out I will order another. Good luck with your sweet potatoes.
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I bought the fist and sweet potato a while back so i dont have a can at home to look at but it says 4% minimum. I just looked up the information on the label on Amazon. My dogs love it, no stomach issues at all. The food doesnt have a "dog food" smell to it and I think its very good quality. Sorry I dont have a better answer for you but i hope this helps.
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I buy L-Lysine tablets, crush the contents in the food processor and give her 1/4 teaspoon with 3 0z of water in her dry food, per her vet's advice. She eats it without a problem.
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I use plain yogurt and canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling, watch out - sometimes the cans are similar) on a pretty regular basis. I usually mix it with their kibble and freeze it for additional challenge. You can also use canned dog food, but keep in mind the calories and maybe reduce or substitute that for their regular meal.
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My dog has severe allergies to many things especially grain so this has worked very well for her. There are a lot of no grain choices out there now though. Its a personal choice.
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I believe Patton sold it to Del Monte in 2012. It has helped my old dog who has allergies, (sweet potato is her favorite). My only reservation is carageenan, wish it wasn't in there.
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None listed. It appears to be all natural. I had my dog on proin and just didn't like her on it. I switched to two of these a day and they worked nearly as well. Active ingredients listed are: Pumpkin seed 125mg, Rehmannia 125mg, Wild Yam Root 125mg, Oregon Grape Root 25mg, Marshmallow Root 25mg, Cranberry extract 25mg, Vitamin C 25mg. Inactive ingredients listed are: Beta Carotene, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Whey, Magnesium Sterate, Maltodextrins, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Montmorillonite Clay, Natural Coloring, Natural Flavoring, Non-fat Dry Milk, Silica Aerogel, Stearic Acid, and Vegetable Oil. Hope this helps. None listed. It appears to be all natural. I had my dog on proin and just didn't like her on it. I switched to two of these a day and they worked nearly as well. Active ingredients listed are: Pumpkin seed 125mg, Rehmannia 125mg, Wild Yam Root 125mg, Oregon Grape Root 25mg, Marshmallow Root 25mg, Cranberry extract 25mg, Vitamin C 25mg. Inactive ingredients listed are: Beta Carotene, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Whey, Magnesium Sterate, Maltodextrins, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Montmorillonite Clay, Natural Coloring, Natural Flavoring, Non-fat Dry Milk, Silica Aerogel, Stearic Acid, and... » Read More None listed. It appears to be all natural. I had my dog on proin and just didn't like her on it. I switched to two of these a day and they worked nearly as well. Active ingredients listed are: Pumpkin seed 125mg, Rehmannia 125mg, Wild Yam Root 125mg, Oregon Grape Root 25mg, Marshmallow Root 25mg, Cranberry extract 25mg, Vitamin C 25mg. Inactive ingredients listed are: Beta Carotene, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Whey, Magnesium Sterate, Maltodextrins, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Montmorillonite Clay, Natural Coloring, Natural Flavoring, Non-fat Dry Milk, Silica Aerogel, Stearic Acid, and Vegetable Oil. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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We have never dried sweet potatoes. We use it for drying wet dog food to use as treats but I would suspect that it will dry just about any type of food. I can tellYou that it works well.
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I have mostly put in yogurt based products. Applesauce (not too thick) seems to work ok. I have found anything with a runny texture and no chunks will work fine. You may just need to put the sweet potatoes in a blender or food processor and add more liquid to it to make it smooth and runny. I've run into the same issue as you with these. I have to admit I like refillable pouches better for this exact reason.