Hmmm....to my knowledge it's a good food. I don't feed it personally because it's not available where I live, but I've known several top breeders who feed it. When I managed the show kennel, we had several show dogs who could only eat California Natural.
To the OP- I agree with trying some wet food. Vader is normally a great eater but when he was losing his teeth, there were some days that he seemed reluctant to eat. I would wet his dry food and add about two tablespoons of wet so it formed a mush. He would inhale that would no problem. Good luck and keep us posted
I can't double check this tight now because I am getting ready for work, but- I am fairly certain that California Natural USED to be a decent food, bu wa recently taken over by P&G or someone of that calibre. I also believe that since the take over the formula has changed. No shower or coffee so don't quote me.
When I first got her I really thought about a raw diet,because it wasn't for me I went on the leerburg site for the recommended all natural kibble, california natural which is a puppy food is on that list and so is innova which is the adult brand.These are sold in our pet supply. I don't like going to petco and that is the only other store in my area. The vet recommended purina.
So far they havent't changed anything with the P&G buyout. Still made at the same plant with the same ingredients. But it is something to be aware of and keep an eye on.
Mara thank you for the link, that is the one where I found my info. Since shadow is 5months old, I am thinking we are at a cross roads soon to change her to adult food, while everyone has a different opinion on which one is the best I am trying to do my best in gathering info from the leerburg site in what is best for her. Also which one is available to me.Sorry to all those that feed the raw diet,I just couldn't do it myself, I do realize this is the best.
Thanks for all your help, she did eat this morning and drank, I do think she might have gotten alittle excited with the snow and took too much in. We are all on a regular schedule today, husband at work and she is with me for the daytime. I appreciate the help from those more experienced than I and it probably won't be the first time I write. I will be putting up a new topic for opinions on obedience, regards Lisa
I think it's an older list. Some of the links don't even work anymore.
I'd look at the Whole Dog Journal list of approved foods. It's pretty easy to find in a google searh. They have detailed list and explain their criteria in approving a food.
I used to feed my dogs Orijen, but I feed my new pup TOTW. If you are in the States, I would say no contest, for the price. Here in Canada, TOTW is the same price as Orijen, the are both about $75 after tax for 30lbs.
Orijen is super, super rich and high in protein. If your dog has been eating a food with grain TOTW might be an easier transition. The Lamb or Fish formulas have appropriate Ca and Phos for large breed pups, even though they are all life stages.
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Lisa, with your prone-to-pudding pup, when you decide to change food (and particularly to TOTW, Orijen, etc.), please mention it on here before you start the switch, because as good as some foods are, they are often the very ones that will put a gut that has adjusted itself to less animal protein through an adjustment upheaval unless it's done slowly. You can 100% avoid all food-change diarrhea.
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