[KyleB]

Finally switched to DVP duck/pot, from some nasty cheap stuff we have been feeding (I know I know..). WOW! No more gas! But sheeeesh, the cheapest I found DVP was for $50 bucks for a 30LB bag.. this is guna put a hole in my pocket! But im sure its going to be worth it

 

[mom to many]

If you live near a PetCo, theirs is usually about $40 a bag and you can sign up for the P.A.L.S. card, which entitles you to a free bag after you buy 10.

 

[yungster]

Here's their store locator, you might be able to find a store that sells it cheaper. I know I used to pay $40 a bag at a health food store. (I have switched to Chicken Soup for the Dog's Soul.)

http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/home/locator.tpl

 

[augrad]

My guys LOVED the duck and potato. Be careful, though - keep an eye on him. Buster, Dino, and Misha all chunked up on this food, and I haven't been able to get it back off of chunky-butt Buster (Misha and Dino had no problem, but then again, they don't sleep for a good 22 hours of each day- LOL). You will have to feed less of the DVP that you did of the other.

 

[OrsonDogge]

My guys LOVED the duck and potato. Be careful, though - keep an eye on him. Buster, Dino, and Misha all chunked up on this food, and I haven't been able to get it back off of chunky-butt Buster (Misha and Dino had no problem, but then again, they don't sleep for a good 22 hours of each day- LOL). You will have to feed less of the DVP that you did of the other

Yeah, Orson chunked up too cause i was feeding him 4 cups of DVP a day!
:shock: Now, he gets 2 cups a day and lost all his mushiness.

 

[Maria W]

Interesting observations! Thanks for posting those "watch outs". We switched Chopper over to DVP Duck/Pot & he has chunked up also. Went from 72 to 93 lbs. Chopper gets about 3 1/2 cups a day. We cut out all the table scraps completely & thought he would lose a few! Who are we kidding! Not Chops. His # 1 thing in life is FOOD!!! We've tried cutting down the amount of DVP D/P he was getting fed, but he was walking around in the evenings as though he hadn't been fed in 2 weeks. So we keep it about 3 1/2. That seems to satisfy him along w/veggie, fruit & cheese (for meds & training) treats.

Maria

 

[Jenn]

Mine only get the two cups as well, but they are still fat anyway. I know it will benefit them if I broke it up into smaller meals, but I don't. Anyway, is there any specific reason your feeding the duck and potatoe? The Ultra Premium is cheaper, than the Duck, as well as the venison. Does your dog have an allergy, or did you just get that one first?

 

[KyleB]

No specific reason, I've just noticed how popular that type of DVP is. Also, the pet store near my house only carried that type - Checking out the Ultra now also. Is it bad to be switching their brand of food this many times?

6 months old - started with crap puppy chow, then a little less-crappy puppy chow, then regular crap-dog food, now DVP. Now thinking about switching again, to a different type of DVP :-k

 

[-removed-]

Mason seems to have gotten WORSE gas on DVP...I think my bully just is a natural GAS MACHINE!! Im gonna be making a switch again to see how he does..if no better DVP has been the best food to date he has been on

 

[Care]

That's great news! It might seem like you are spending more. But for most premium natural foods you feed much less so you don't need to buy it as often. So really it is not as expensive as it seems.

 

[fuzytech]

I had my pup on Nutro's Large Puppy Breed, when she finished the bag I went out and bought Royal Canin Adult and she had the worst runs ever! I mean horrible, with a capital NASTY! I figured the DVP would be too rich for her also, so I switched back to Nutro, but the Active Adult version and her nastiness stopped almost immediately. Now she's back to her happy, energetic self.

I asked my cousin, who happens to have a few pits about the food and he said that he tried the DVP and another food, but it was too rich for his dogs and they had the same problem. Maybe it's a mixture of the weather, the water and the environment down here, but thankfully Nutro is stocked here locally and it's only $22 for a 35lb bag! (i believe the rating was 90something too) BTW, Petsmart/Petco's advertisements for free shipping doesn't include bags of food. Those bastards!

 

[Chrisnjen]

Finally switched to DVP duck/pot, from some nasty cheap stuff we have been feeding (I know I know..). WOW! No more gas! But sheeeesh, the cheapest I found DVP was for $50 bucks for a 30LB bag.. this is guna put a hole in my pocket! But im sure its going to be worth it

Great food - good choice.

The thing you have to keep in mind when switching from a crap food to a premium quality is that it is usually far more nutrient dense, which means that you should be feeding significantly less of it than you have been accustomed to. Consequently, while it may cost more per bag, it usually works out about even on the cost over time.

As others have mentioned, because it is a better food that what you are used to, you should be feeding a lot less of it than you were of the food you were feeding before. It is much more nutrient and calorie dense, and it is therefore very easy to turn your dog into a big fat chunk by not adjusting the amounts accordingly .

 

[Chrisnjen]

Mason seems to have gotten WORSE gas on DVP...I think my bully just is a natural GAS MACHINE!! Im gonna be making a switch again to see how he does..if no better DVP has been the best food to date he has been on

For the gas, you might consider heading to your local hippy health food store and picking up a probiotic supplement, as DVP doesn't include probiotics in its formulas.

 

[Lincoln's Mom :)]

I recently switched from Eukanuba to Innova.
Any thoughts? I think the gas might have been reduced...

 

[KyleB]

awesome, thanks a lot for all of the suggestions. we have cut down their food intake, so we shall see how it works out!

 

[OrsonDogge]

when you cut back on the food amount, if your dog still seems hungry
try feeding a half can of pumpkin (not pie filling) with meal.
Very filling, low calorie and very tasty to dogs
plus has good fiber!

 

[TomBully]

When you buy a 30lb bag of DVP from Petco this month you get 2 free cans of http://www.naturalbalance.net/eatables/home.html and OMG I wish I could afford this buy the case... Ive NEVER seen canned food that I would like to eat.. I got Jerry the Hobo Chili and its like home made looking.. awsome stuff

If you guys/gals see this pick up a can and try it.. your dogs will do back flips for it.

 

[OrsonDogge]

Yeah, i got the 2 free cans of food offer and got the "irish stew"
Orson loved it, looked home-made.
I put the left overs in a tupperware and put in fridge.
My fiance almost ate it, thought it was real stew!! :lol: