It's a Husky Thing - Siberian Husky Forum
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.


A forum for owners of the Siberian Husky.
 
HomeSearchLatest imagesRegisterRegisterLog in
Congratulations Nikita, Archer, and Cheyanne!, our November HOTM winners! HOTM Will Be Taking An Indefinite Break!
Husky of the Month
Congrats Nikita, Archer, and Cheyanne,
our November HOTM Winners!
Husky Cuddles!





Thanks to all for this month's entries!
Forum Rules
1. Here we prefer clarity to agreement. Obviously not everyone is going to agree on a topic; here we prefer to talk out our differences in a respectful manner to ensure mutual understanding and respect.
2. Read the Stickies and Announcements. Each sub-forum may have specific rules which trump the Forum Rules in cases where there may be conflicting information. Read the rules of each board before you post so that you are clear on the expectations of the staff.
3. Respect ALL Staff and Admins. These people volunteer of their time and MUST be respected as well as their word adhered to. They are responsible for maintaining a free, open, clear and organized forum. Anyone found to be openly undermining any official ruling by a staff member will be warned.
4. Signatures: One picture only and no links. Images: To keep the forum looking neat and tidy, we ask that members insert just one picture only in their signatures. The picture should be no more than 200x500 pixels and should be of an appropriate subject, for example, your dogs and their names. Should you need assistance creating an appropriate signature, please PM an Admin and we would be happy to help! This is to ensure that signatures remain a welcome addition to our forum instead of a cumbersome distraction. Links: Hyperlinks in signatures--unless to a personal blog or photo stream of your dogs (like Flckr or Piscasa, for example)--are strictly prohibited. Please PM a staff member with any questions or concerns regarding this rule.
Rescue Spotlight
Our current rescue spotlight is:

Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue!

Top Dog Website Award Winner!

Top Website
for
Siberian

Huskys


Share
 

 Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?

View previous topic View next topic Go down 
AuthorMessage
Titus&Lycan
Teenager
Teenager
Titus&Lycan

Female Join date : 2012-06-26
Location : Melbourne, Australia

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Empty
PostSubject: Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?   Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? EmptyTue Jun 26, 2012 11:07 pm

Hi, I'm new to this forum so I'll just make a quick introduction. I have a 14 month old Siberian Husky Titus and a 2 month old Alaskan Malamute Lycan. I got Titus when he was 4 1/2 months old. He has always been a picky eater. Never stick to the same thing for more than 2 days. Since I got Lycan, I saw a change in him. He started eating dry food!! He would finish 1 cup in the morning and 1 1/4 cup in the evening. Don't get me wrong. He is not jealous of the pup and he is really protective towards Lycan. He has been eating dry kibble for a week now - Earthborn Hollistic Coastal Catch and Primitive Natural. Both ALS. Then yesterday morning he only ate half a cup but he finish his usual dinner. This morning he only grabbed a few bites and walk away.

I ordered 2 small packets of TOTW Pacific Stream and Sierra Mountain to try on them. I really like the review of this food besides the Diamond Pet Recall. But I did checked. The TOTW supplied to Australia is made in the plant in CA. So it should be fine.

I will put both of them on the same food because the little one does whatever Titus is doing. Kind of like an idol to him. Wouldn't eat a different food and he's sensitive to grain. My concern is can I alternate their food between Pacific Stream and Sierra Mountain on a day to day basis. I know most dogs can't take that. Both of my dogs are fine when I switch them from Earthborn Primitive Natural to Coastal Catch. No diarrhea, no upset tummies. They enjoy the differrent flavour they get everyday.

I would appreciate some advise on this matter.
Back to top Go down
SaraB
Rescue Subject Moderator
SaraB

Female Join date : 2010-09-09
Location : Deltona, FL

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Empty
PostSubject: Re: Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?   Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? EmptyTue Jun 26, 2012 11:14 pm

I saw formula in your title and immediately thought baby formula! lol. I would try alternating and if they don't have a problem with it, just keep doing it. I don't alternate that often (daily) but I alternate formulas after my two finish off a bag which is usually once a month. I switch them cold turkey to the new formula and they do fine.

_________________
-Sara

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Woowoosig
Back to top Go down
http://www.thestormbornreef.com/
Titus&Lycan
Teenager
Teenager
Titus&Lycan

Female Join date : 2012-06-26
Location : Melbourne, Australia

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Empty
PostSubject: Re: Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?   Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? EmptyWed Jun 27, 2012 12:10 am

What do you think about TOTW? I know generally Orijen is better. But I can't get Orijen nor Acana in Australia.
Back to top Go down
SaraB
Rescue Subject Moderator
SaraB

Female Join date : 2010-09-09
Location : Deltona, FL

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Empty
PostSubject: Re: Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?   Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? EmptyWed Jun 27, 2012 12:41 am

TOTW is a good food. Mine did fine on it, but I switched back to Acana mainly because one of my girls gained too much weight on TOTW for some reason.

_________________
-Sara

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Woowoosig
Back to top Go down
http://www.thestormbornreef.com/
Hayden_69
Senior
Senior
Hayden_69

Female Join date : 2011-12-26
Location : Alexandria, VA

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Empty
PostSubject: Re: Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?   Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? EmptyWed Jun 27, 2012 8:49 am

I thought baby formula too lol
Back to top Go down
hypers987
Senior
Senior
hypers987

Female Join date : 2011-08-25
Location : Santa Cruz, California

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Empty
PostSubject: Re: Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?   Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? EmptyWed Jun 27, 2012 2:14 pm

I used to alternate between the Sierra Mountain formula and the High Prairie formula when I was feeding TOTW. Kale's a little sensitive so i did a 3-4 day transition.
Back to top Go down
http://instagram.com/kalethehusky
Demon&Dakota
Senior
Senior
Demon&Dakota

Female Join date : 2011-08-04
Location : Aurora, CO

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Empty
PostSubject: Re: Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?   Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? EmptyWed Jun 27, 2012 2:46 pm

SaraB wrote:
I saw formula in your title and immediately thought baby formula! lol. I would try alternating and if they don't have a problem with it, just keep doing it. I don't alternate that often (daily) but I alternate formulas after my two finish off a bag which is usually once a month. I switch them cold turkey to the new formula and they do fine.

I do the same thing and I use TOTW. I try to alternate each month and switch them cold turkey...no problems. I would say as long as it doesn't disrupt their systems, go for it. Smile
Back to top Go down
Huskyluv
Resident Nutritional Bookworm
Huskyluv

Female Join date : 2009-06-23
Location : Huntsville, AL

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Empty
PostSubject: Re: Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?   Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? EmptyWed Jun 27, 2012 3:04 pm

Demon&Dakota wrote:
as long as it doesn't disrupt their systems, go for it.

Ditto, if their tummies can handle it, there's no harm in switching more frequently.

_________________
Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Summer10
Back to top Go down
libbybell74
Adult
Adult
libbybell74

Female Join date : 2011-10-06
Location : Brownsville, WI

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Empty
PostSubject: Re: Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?   Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? EmptyWed Jun 27, 2012 3:37 pm

I noticed my older one started eating more and was way less picky when I got the second puppy. Its great, I used to always wonder if she was getting enough food. Now that the weather has turned much warmer they arent eating as much, they are just laying around instead of running all the time. I dont completely switch them, but I will get a smaller bag of another food and add it in for a little flavor change. I do notice a differnce sometimes, but most of the time they are great.
Back to top Go down
Titus&Lycan
Teenager
Teenager
Titus&Lycan

Female Join date : 2012-06-26
Location : Melbourne, Australia

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Empty
PostSubject: Re: Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?   Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? EmptyThu Jun 28, 2012 12:47 am

Great! My order for TOTW Sierra Mountain and Pacific Stream just arrived today. I'm gonna start with Sierra Mountain tonight.
Back to top Go down
TooManyHuskies
...is a fool


Join date : 2012-06-02

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Empty
PostSubject: Re: Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?   Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? EmptySat Jun 30, 2012 10:14 am

Switching foods is foolish and has no basis in science. All the reasons you read about, like allergies, are totally false. In fact, it can make life worse for a dog that is genetically predisposed to protein allergies. The more exposure the dog has to different proteins, the worse off it is. Dog also have a very slow pancreas so even if stools are solid, switching causes assimilation problems.

When you hear some recommend switching every bag or feeing one thing in the morning and another at night or mixing foods, chances are the person has no real experience with dogs.

Back to top Go down
Sponsored content




Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Empty
PostSubject: Re: Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?   Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing? Empty

Back to top Go down
 

Is alternating between formula day to day a bad thing?

View previous topic View next topic Back to top 
Page 1 of 1

 Similar topics

-
» Diamond® Hi-Energy Sporting Dog Formula vs Diamond® Naturals™ Chicken & Rice Formula
» New Nature's Domain Formula!
» Taste of the Wild formula change?
» Wellness Core Ocean Formula
» Wellness Core puppy formula?

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
It's a Husky Thing - Siberian Husky Forum :: Advice and Discussion Forums :: Nutrition and Feeding-