Hello all,

As some of you know, I have had my own share of food issues with my gang. Fortunately, I haven't has as many issues as some, but still enough to have to visit this forum quite frequently.

Anyway, I have finally found a great food for my group, Royal Canin Natural Blend. I have gone from feeding three different types of food to one brand, adult and puppy formula, that work for all of them. Now, there is not so much of a panic about giving the wrong bowl to the wrong dog! I've been on this food for about 3 weeks now, and have noticed great things. Timber's ears have cleared, and she does not shed nearly as much as before. Kodiak and Gypsy have not had upset tummies at all, they are shiney and flake free, and there is very little mess in the dog run! They also do not have the terrible gas that could make your eyes water!

The best part is that this food is reasonably priced, and they only require 3-4 cups a day. I have determined that my problem must have been corn content, as this food is corn free.

I know that this food may not work for everyone, but I thought I would share my review in case others are contemplating this brand. I did try the Royal Canin Maxi 32 as well as the Royal Canin Lab 30, but I still had issues with those particular foods. The Natural Blend is a big improvement.

My only warning is that the puppy food is a very small kibble, smaller even than cat food kibble. My two eat is slowly, without issue, but this is something to think about if kibble size is a concern with your dog.

FYI - they are changing the name on the new bags to Sensible Choice!

HEre are the ingredients:

Complete and balanced nutrition for your dog's health and wellness.
High quality chicken combined with fruits and vegetables provides your dog with the nutrients necessary for adulthood.
Natural supplements like parsley, dandelion and calendula are included for their potential health benefits.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein Not less than 26.0%
Crude Fat Not less than 15.0%
Crude Fiber Not more than 3.0%

Moisture Not more than 10.0%
Omega 6 Not less than 3.1%
Omega 3 Not less than 0.55%

Ingredients
Chicken meal, brown rice, chicken, oatmeal, brewers rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), natural chicken flavor, dried tomato pomace, flax, fish meal, brewers dried yeast, dried egg product, canola oil, potassium chloride, salt, extract of chicory, apples, blueberries, spinach, sweet potatoes, dried kelp, dehydrated alfalfa meal, yucca schidigera extract, cloves, parsley, calendula, dandelion, basil, calcium carbonate, choline chloride, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, extract of rosemary, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, vitamin A acetate, fish oil, sage, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, calcium iodate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus lactis fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, dried Enterococcus diacetylactis fermentation product, folic acid.

To clarify, those are the ingredients for the Adult Blend.

The puppy ingredients are as follows:

Complete and balanced nutrition for your puppy's health and wellness.
High quality chicken combined with fruits and vegetables provides your puppy with the nutrients necessary for growth.
Natural supplements like ginger and garlic are included for their potential health benefits.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein Not less than 28.0%
Crude Fat Not less than 16.0%
Crude Fiber Not more than 3.0%

Moisture Not more than 10.0%
Omega 6 Not less than 3.4%
Omega 3 Not less than 0.58%

Ingredients
Chicken, brown rice, chicken meal, oatmeal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), brewers rice, natural chicken flavor, dried tomato pomace, flax, fish meal, dried egg product, brewers dried yeast, canola oil, chicory extract, salt, apples, blueberries, spinach, sweet potatoes, dried kelp, dehydrated alfalfa meal, potassium chloride, yucca schidigera extract, ginger, garlic, calcium carbonate, choline chloride, zinc proteinate, vitamin E supplement, ascorbic acid, zinc oxide, manganese proteinate, copper proteinate, extract of rosemary, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, vitamin A acetate, fish oil, sage, niacin supplement, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, calcium iodate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus lactis fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium bifidum fermentation product, dried Enterococcus diacetylactis fermentation product, folic acid.

Thanks!! I've actually been looking at changing Sammi's diet - her skin seems to be a little flaky and she's always scratching (no fleas though) The vetshop suggested this brand - I'm going to get one soon - to try it out.

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