Oscar (AmBull) Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Our local per shop has just started to sell Nutro. We currently feed Royal Canin and were wondering how is compares? Which would people recommend? I have never seen it anywhere before so I am totally unfamiliar with it. Any suggestions/recommendations/experiences is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocshani Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Can't compare to Royal Canin never used it ,but I and my dogs love Nutro. They are on the sensitive formula ,my old girl who has always had skin issues is doing really well on it.No hotspots,chewing and licking like before and to boost they love it. They have been on it since early this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravyk Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) I'm feeding Nutro Natural Choice dry to my dogs [the lamb one] at the moment. They are liking it but I haven't been feeding it too regularly. I started a topic on Nutro a little while back...I'll see if I can find it ETA. http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...=179647&hl= Edited November 10, 2009 by Ravyk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mim Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I have my adult corgis on RC and my puppy has been on Advance, Eukanuba, RC and now Nutro. I was contemplating switching the adults to nutro but after searching on here I've decided to switch to Eagle Pack instead. My pup seems to be doing well on Nutro, no different to when he was on RC but he does better on both of these than on Advance or Eukanuba. I'm switching the adults from RC just to see if they do better on EP, they do well on RC but I am wanting to try lots of products to make sure they are eating the best one for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I bought a massive bag of it but my Stafford refused to touch it. When I returned it the sales girl said it gets brought back a lot despite it being a new formula. My cats are eating it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixie_meg Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 we're feeding the Nutro large puppy dry food to my borzoi pup and he thinks its ok. Not terribly excited but doesn't hate it either but he seems to only get excited by raw meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmurps Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I reckon EP is better but because it was getting a little harder to get I now use Nutro. Mine like it but they have never been fussy. I believe it can take between 30-60 days before you see any real difference. The Natural is made in Aus which I like from Aussie ingredience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarian Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 The Natural is made in Aus which I like from Aussie ingredience. The rice in Nutro is monsoonal rice from Asia. Keep in mind that the Nutro currently being sold is a different formula than when it was made in the US. Some dogs do well on it, others who used to use the original Nutro have been disappointed, so as with anything, it will depend upon the individual. Sags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravyk Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 The Natural is made in Aus which I like from Aussie ingredience. The rice in Nutro is monsoonal rice from Asia. Keep in mind that the Nutro currently being sold is a different formula than when it was made in the US. Some dogs do well on it, others who used to use the original Nutro have been disappointed, so as with anything, it will depend upon the individual. Sags Yes, they use Asian monsoonal rice because they believe growing rice in Australia is unsustainable [which I have to agree with] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEV0 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Im currently feeding my 7 month old lab Artemis Large breed puppy. His pooh has been kinda soft lately..a bit messy to pick up around teh backyard. Its not runny..but its not firm either. I was considering changing to Nutro Large breed puppy, and was wondering what the gereal consensus was. Or am I better off switching back to Innova Large Breed puppy which is what started him on...? THanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckie500 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I feed mainly BARF patties and Eaglepack. BUT I also give some of the Nutro lamb one as treats. It's really crunchie and mine really like it. So they get it as a treat and just as a bit extra, but it seems OK to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) We fed the US made Nutro to our dogs from 2000-2008, and weaned litters on it, with good results. We fed Chicken and Rice, Lamb and Rice and Senior. During the time when Nutro was pulled from the market here, and prior to it being made avail. as an Aussie made product, we fed Orijen, Artemis and Dick Van Pattens Natural Balance, none of which we were happy with. We also fed Ziwipeak which we are more than happy with, but given its $$$ value, it is now not economical to feed seven dogs. During this transitional time we also started our dogs on a home-made mix of minced chicken frames, pasta, yoghurt, linseed and veges. etc etc We currently feed 2/3rds of our home made mix and 1/3rd Nutro/Ziwipeak. Our dogs are doing well on what we now feed, healthy/shiny coats, firm stools etc etc. Edited November 11, 2009 by Hesapandabear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarian Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 His pooh has been kinda soft lately..a bit messy to pick up around teh backyard. Its not runny..but its not firm either. Stevo - might be worth reducing the amount you feed for a couple of weeks and reassessing as the softer stools are often from overfeeding. Sags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Im currently feeding my 7 month old lab Artemis Large breed puppy. His pooh has been kinda soft lately..a bit messy to pick up around teh backyard. Its not runny..but its not firm either.I was considering changing to Nutro Large breed puppy, and was wondering what the gereal consensus was. Or am I better off switching back to Innova Large Breed puppy which is what started him on...? THanks! I wouldn't feed Innova cause of the stockist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEV0 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Im currently feeding my 7 month old lab Artemis Large breed puppy. His pooh has been kinda soft lately..a bit messy to pick up around teh backyard. Its not runny..but its not firm either.I was considering changing to Nutro Large breed puppy, and was wondering what the gereal consensus was. Or am I better off switching back to Innova Large Breed puppy which is what started him on...? THanks! I wouldn't feed Innova cause of the stockist. If the food is good, I'll get it for my lab, regardless of where it comes from...which by the way is the same place I bought him from too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEV0 Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 His pooh has been kinda soft lately..a bit messy to pick up around teh backyard. Its not runny..but its not firm either. Stevo - might be worth reducing the amount you feed for a couple of weeks and reassessing as the softer stools are often from overfeeding. Sags Problem is he doesn't really look like he could do with less food...if anything quite the oppsite really. I wouldn't say he's too skinny...infact he's probably perfectly dimensioned. Currently I'm feeding him 1 cup of Artemis three times a day...with the occasional pigs ear or liver treat as a snack, but not everyday. Is that too much do you think?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paganman Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 Im currently feeding my 7 month old lab Artemis Large breed puppy. His pooh has been kinda soft lately..a bit messy to pick up around teh backyard. Its not runny..but its not firm either.I was considering changing to Nutro Large breed puppy, and was wondering what the gereal consensus was. Or am I better off switching back to Innova Large Breed puppy which is what started him on...? THanks! I tried artemis and my dogs had soft stinky poop and lots of farts I kept perseveering with it but it didnt agree with them.I got some Nutro a few weeks back and theyve got good firm poop now and both of them are going great.So yeah Nutro works for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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