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[bullylover4ever]

I have been looking at Acana, Orijen and Fromm puppy food to transition my new puppy to. Both of my bullies prior to her had chicken allergies so is it just best to start a food with no chicken? I noticed most all of the puppy foods have chicken.... My question is which is the best to start her on? I can get acana and orijen locally and fromm has to be ordered. I'd rather feed something local so which between acana and orijen and which kind?

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[2BullyMama]

If you need to stay away from chicken.. go Acana single protein.

I always avoid chicken because two of my bulldogs were allergic so I just stay away


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[helsonwheels]

As most knows if it’s a kibbles, acana for sure. Like Christine said, start one protein bag so you can keep track if any allergies. Also Acana has tripe in their kibbles. Great probiotic! Do not stick to the same protein after let’s say....3 months. Do another protein and keep doing the 3 month switch. A body needs to get different foods so the body builds its own immune system towards allergies. If a dog like humans eats the same old all the time n then something new, the body goes into the protection mode. So absolutely do change n variety is good for any body.

 

[bullylover4ever]

As most knows if it’s a kibbles, acana for sure. Like Christine said, start one protein bag so you can keep track if any allergies. Also Acana has tripe in their kibbles. Great probiotic! Do not stick to the same protein after let’s say....3 months. Do another protein and keep doing the 3 month switch. A body needs to get different foods so the body builds its own immune system towards allergies. If a dog like humans eats the same old all the time n then something new, the body goes into the protection mode. So absolutely do change n variety is good for any body.

will I have to transition every 3 months or can I just switch protein sources as long as its acana single protein and be fine?

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[helsonwheels]

will I have to transition every 3 months or can I just switch protein sources as long as its acana single protein and be fine?

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No transition needed if you stick with acana.

 

[bullylover4ever]

one last question, do I just pick a single protein food or does she specifically need a puppy formula? I dont want her to miss out on anything she needs. thanks guys for being so helpful!

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[oscarmayer]

we've always preferred single protein when practical...and had best luck with duck formulas

 

[bullylover4ever]

we've always preferred single protein when practical...and had best luck with duck formulas

right. my question is most puppy formulas are chicken, is it ok to start her on say the salmon formula acana even though it's not puppy food??? just dont want her to miss something she needs from puppy formula.

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[bullylover4ever]

or should I just try the large breed puppy food even though it has chicken? or orijen? their puppy food is chicken based too. I'm sure I'm making this much harder than it is, I just want the best for my baby.

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[2BullyMama]

or should I just try the large breed puppy food even though it has chicken? or orijen? their puppy food is chicken based too. I'm sure I'm making this much harder than it is, I just want the best for my baby.

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Large breed isn’t necessary... chicken might be OK, don’t worry too much now but if you see any issues,,, redness, itching, stinky ears


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[bullylover4ever]

Large breed isn’t necessary... chicken might be OK, don’t worry too much now but if you see any issues,,, redness, itching, stinky ears


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ok I guess I'll try the puppy formula then. vet told us we need to feed large breed but I trust u all more. good to know. thanks!!

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[2BullyMama]

ok I guess I'll try the puppy formula then. vet told us we need to feed large breed but I trust u all more. good to know. thanks!!

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See other response on your other thread... all stages single protein would be my choice


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[oscarmayer]

concerning puppies...exposure to multiple proteins, IMO, is a good thing. Studies have revealed benefits to this. I’m quoting my wife, BTW. As she best recalls, most allergies pop up after a year. Run the multi protein puppy food for 9 months or so and then switch to adult food.