Sagittarian

Holistic Select (and Canidae) actually spray the probiotic onto the kibble after extruding. Canidae has an excellent mix they use which we've found has helped many "funny" tummy dogs. They've tested the live bacteria even at the foods best by date to ensure that it is viable. Sags

Some dogs that don't show much interest in food have very sensitive tummies. They may not show signs of it, but add a quality probiotic (PAW Digestcare60 or similar) and see the difference. Worth trying as it not normal to have no appetite. Sags

Sent you a message. :-)

Minimums on the bag too. Suggest emailing Holistic Petfoods in Melbourne, as they are the importer and will be able to get you a quick reply. Let me know if you need an email addy. :)

Calcium/Phosphorus 1.2%:0.9% Calories 3825 kc/kg No Large Breed adult available at this stage, however, what is marketed as small/med has the same Cal/Phos ratios and is more of an all breeds food in my opinion. Sags :)

I think I have this info on my laptop so will update tomorrow if nobody has replied. Sags :)

Active foods are high calorie foods. Most brands either have a variety that is specifically designed for more active dogs (performance/working/active are usually the way they are marketed). Sometimes, as with Canidae, there are some varieties which fall into this category without being branded that way. Look for the higher kilo-calorie varieties, at least around the 3700 plus mark for the benefits of an "active" formula. Foods that mights suit, that do not contain chicken (including fat) and other poultry include: Canidae Sea - only fish, no other animal proteins: 3880 k/c Canidae Land - bison and lamb, no other animal proteins: 3720 k/c Earthborn Holistic Coastal Catch - same as above: 3725 k/c Although Ivory Coat is higher protein, it does contain chicken fat and does not have the higher calorie count. The Artemis Grain Free lines are around 3,500 k/c so not really a high energy option. Just keep an eye on that kilo/calorie number as well as the minor ingredients. Although Canidae/Earthborn/HS etc do have suitable foods, they also have other options more suited to dogs with lower energy needs. Sags :) Edited to add that Advance Active is 4000 k/c. I have seen a number of people with high performance dogs move from it to Canidae Sea and not lose condition (if anything, the availability of higher quality protein sources seemed to increase the muscle tone) without increasing quantity. Also, consider puppy foods and ask for samples. :-)

Allpet in Welshpool WA: http://www.allpet.com.au/

Welcome Ivory Coat and thank you for your transparency, particularly about the vitamins being imported - many Aussie made products have to do this but not all of them are open about it. I did think it odd that a competitor of Ivory Coat grooming products (we don't stock either grooming brand by the way) raised the Australian made logo on a thread about Ivory Coat. Intentional or not, it has allowed some good information to be provided and that is a positive. Sags :)

Given that this thread is about Ivory Coat, are you suggesting that their Australian Made claim is not what we would hope?

Canidae has 5 grain free and 6 limited grain varieties, so it is worth investigating if there is one that will suit. Pure Sea is 32% protein and 18% fat and contains no poultry in any form. http://www.canidae.com.au/ Full ingredients list, nutritional breakdown and retailers can all be found here. Hope that helps. Sags :)

Not having a go at anyone who reviews food, but a review is only as good as the person giving it. By that, I mean that if a site is set up as offering reputable reviews, then I want to know what background, qualifications, and connections that site/person has. If they know food and understand how ingredients actually work in the body, plus are not connected to either a pet food company or retailer, then I am all for them. As far as Ivory Coat goes, we have some sample packs that we've been opening for customer's dogs and certainly the palatibility is excellent. Not stocking yet so no feedback to share unfortunately. But love the Australian made factor, the high quality control and the care with ingredients. Sags :)

Canidae Grain Free Foundations is ideal for steady growth. If you look at their Facebook page (Canidae Australia) you'll see before and after shots of a Great Dane puppy that are very interesting. High protein, by the way, is not unsuitable for puppies. In spite of a lot of misinformation and fears about protein making a dog grow too quickly, it won't. Too high a calorie intake is more likely to do that, but protein is not the bad guy that it is sometimes made out to be. Suggest speak to Canidae Australia if you have any concerns - you'll find them most approachable. Sags :)

There are many great options that don't rely on kibble. Why not try BARF patties (frozen so easy to store), Vet's All Natural (with a little doggie, you can buy the RAW which is fully prepared for you and raw), or work on making your own balanced diet. Not all kibbles are the same, nutritionally or in taste, so maybe get some samples of some like Royal Canin (very palatable), Canidae, Sunday Pets or similar and see if she really takes to one of them. Sags :)

I may not be understanding you (sorry, haven't had a coffee yet! LOL), but you mention feeding mince and RC Junior, but then say you don't feed puppy kibble as it is too high in protein. What is your preferred protein level for your breed? RC Junior (which is a puppy food?) is about 31-32% protein from memory and beef mince is about 28% protein. We have quite a few customers with gorgeous Frenchies and if high protein (my definition would be 40% plus in a dry) is truly an issue with the breed, then I would like to get more info to make sure we recommend properly. Sags :)

Have a few customers using this, but keep in mind it isn't grainfree for those who want to feed without grains.

Oh I knew it would be a mistake to look in this thread!! And we don't have a doggie right now.... Grumps, give the gang a cuddle please. Sags :)

We've stocked Canidae since it first came to Australia, and have never been told or read on any literature that it contains dental properties. I think it may be worth checking with the vet on brand again - there is no small breed specific food in the range, so perhaps she is thinking of another food? All Eukanuba dry have dental properties and Advance have a dental range. Hills Oral Care. Maybe some others. There are several products on the market for plaque removal/inhibiting, including the Nylabone Advance Dental products that include a water additive, wipes, and toothpaste (the toothpaste is irradiated btw but not the other products), and we've got good feedback from the Petkin range as well. Sags :)

Cassie, if it is just his belly, can you blow dry the coat on his sides down to cover the worst of it? If not, you should get enough hair growth to not look too bad within a month or so. It just can vary, because he also had an anaesthetic, which can spark a coat drop. :-( Brush his shaved area gently a couple of times a day with a soft brush to stimulate the area. Paws by Blackmores also do a Coat, Skin and Nails multivitamin chew that has some good trace elements that may help. Glad that he is doing well. Phillipa :)

Don't know what area you're in, but if Sunbury is accessible for you, we have Dr Bruce Syme coming to give a talk in our store on the 28th Sept. He'll be hanging around afterwards so you could get some free advice if that helps?

Sometimes we just have to look past our perception of an ingredient and instead understand what the impact of that ingredient has on the body. There's actually a lot more going on in k/d than you mention. Lots of important minor and trace elements that assist failing kidneys. I'm not a fan of Hills in general, but when my girl had kidney disease, k/d was the one food she could metabolise. Sags

Having met the owners of Sunday Pets, and spoken to them about the product, that is also my understanding - it's just that the wording is not what we are all used to on a bag of food. There is plenty of information on the website about the types of fish that are used, why they are the selected fish, and about the source of the other ingredients. For example, grass fed, free range lamb and beef - NZ farmed. Sags :)

Actually, we are a friendly bunch in general. :-) If someone are going to set up a website as a petfood and nutrition expert and offer advice, then it is probably normal to get some mixed responses, questions and an interest in what your background is. Going back to Sunday Pets, the ingredients are broken up into groups. I had to put my glasses on to see the tiny commas and full stops, but they are there. :laugh: Sags It depends on whether you take "duck and turkey meat" as one ingredient or two... it's listed as one. Yes I overlooked red lentils - now updated - I only wrote that review yesterday in my lunch hour. Honestly, I posted on this thread as I was interested in the "meat and bone meal" in this food. I expected a rational discussion, not a witch hunt.

We always sell them partly unzipped, with instructions to sit on them yourself first lol. They are a wonderful bed!

Do you actually have any qualifications to be giving these reviews? Degrees etc or is it simply your opinion? I was wondering this too, especially after reading the frighteningly inaccurate article PFR provided a link to in another thread. Curious as well. I just read the review for another food and there is information about protein, mentioning Duck and Turkey and then peas (stated as being 5th igredient but actually 6th) as the only significant forms of protein in a particular food - completely overlooking that the 4th ingredient is red lentils (protein around 25 grams per 100). Good that someone wants to have a go, but it needs to be correct information as it is set up to offer advice.