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yorkie_mama22 · 06-25-2009, 09:37 AM

I went ahead and bought a bag of Wellness Chicken super 5 or max 5 is it called? I can't remember exactly. Anyways we were getting very low on the Blue Buffalo so I thought I'd give the dogs a switch to Wellness and see how they do on this. I don't think I will have enough to mix half and half for a week and I really don't want to go get another bag of Blue just for a week. I know my Bull terrier has a sensitive stomach and it may upset her a bit, but Stormy seems to do okay on switching foods.

I was just looking online at reviews and I can't help but see quite a few negative feedback about the food causing alot of diaherra and vomit.

I guess I need some reassurance that this is a good food and I made the right choice.

Stormy has been doing so well I want her to get the very best nutrients and continue to thrive.

On a side note I picked up some of the Merricks bully stix and both dogs are NUTS about them!!!

kalina82 · 06-25-2009, 10:02 AM

I've been feeding wellness to my dog and cats for years now. My one cat has been on it for close to 10 years now and my yorkie has been eating it for 3 years. My new kitten has been eating it for 8 months now. No problems whatsoever for any of them. nice firm stools that aren't smelly. my cats both has beautiful shiny coats and morgan's is so soft and fluffy (she has a cotton coat so its not really shiny like silk coats but its beautiful in its off poof ball way

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AMD · 06-25-2009, 10:23 AM

Wellness is a nice brand, and many dogs have been on it with no problems.
It is a good food, so if your dogs like it and are doing well, you've made a great choice.

jfalz73 · 06-25-2009, 10:55 AM

I have my Oliver, Brooklyn and Benjamin on it....NO PROBLEMS at all!!

Nancy1999 · 06-25-2009, 11:01 AM

I didn't mix half and half for a week, the way I do it is mix 1/4 part new food with 3/4 part old food the first day. If there are no symptoms, I mixed 1/2 of old with 1/2 of new the second day, again looking for symptoms. On one food I tried, there were too many symtoms such as excessive tearing, that I never got past the 1/2 mark, but if there are no symtoms, you would give 3/4 of the new, with 1/4 of the old, on the third day. The fourth day would be all new food, or you could continue to use up the old food, if you wish.

Pam Campbell · 06-25-2009, 01:41 PM

I bought a bag and attempted to switch but my little baby refused. She picked out her original food and LEFT the Wellness!!! Little stinker!!!! We are going to try Royal Canine next.

Nancy1999 · 06-25-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pam Campbell

I bought a bag and attempted to switch but my little baby refused. She picked out her original food and LEFT the Wellness!!! Little stinker!!!! We are going to try Royal Canine next.

Joey did that too.

Ivy Lucille · 06-25-2009, 01:49 PM

I switched a couple of months ago and my 2 love it and have had no problems with it.

makhro · 06-25-2009, 07:12 PM

We just switched too. They were on Science Diet, so we are mixing the Wellness Puppy food with that.

I don't think they like and if mommy just bought 6lbs of food for $17 she won't be happy.

We were on Royal Canine first.

06-25-2009, 09:37 AM	#1
yorkie_mama22 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 2,275	Switched to Wellness I went ahead and bought a bag of Wellness Chicken super 5 or max 5 is it called? I can't remember exactly. Anyways we were getting very low on the Blue Buffalo so I thought I'd give the dogs a switch to Wellness and see how they do on this. I don't think I will have enough to mix half and half for a week and I really don't want to go get another bag of Blue just for a week. I know my Bull terrier has a sensitive stomach and it may upset her a bit, but Stormy seems to do okay on switching foods. I was just looking online at reviews and I can't help but see quite a few negative feedback about the food causing alot of diaherra and vomit. I guess I need some reassurance that this is a good food and I made the right choice. Stormy has been doing so well I want her to get the very best nutrients and continue to thrive. On a side note I picked up some of the Merricks bully stix and both dogs are NUTS about them!!!

06-25-2009, 10:02 AM	#2
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	I've been feeding wellness to my dog and cats for years now. My one cat has been on it for close to 10 years now and my yorkie has been eating it for 3 years. My new kitten has been eating it for 8 months now. No problems whatsoever for any of them. nice firm stools that aren't smelly. my cats both has beautiful shiny coats and morgan's is so soft and fluffy (she has a cotton coat so its not really shiny like silk coats but its beautiful in its off poof ball way ) __________________ Kellie and Morgan

06-25-2009, 10:55 AM	#4
jfalz73 Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC Posts: 5,001	I have my Oliver, Brooklyn and Benjamin on it....NO PROBLEMS at all!! __________________ My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet. -Edith Wharton jeanne BrooklynBenjamin

06-25-2009, 11:01 AM	#5
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I didn't mix half and half for a week, the way I do it is mix 1/4 part new food with 3/4 part old food the first day. If there are no symptoms, I mixed 1/2 of old with 1/2 of new the second day, again looking for symptoms. On one food I tried, there were too many symtoms such as excessive tearing, that I never got past the 1/2 mark, but if there are no symtoms, you would give 3/4 of the new, with 1/4 of the old, on the third day. The fourth day would be all new food, or you could continue to use up the old food, if you wish. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

06-25-2009, 01:49 PM	#8
Ivy Lucille ♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,814	I switched a couple of months ago and my 2 love it and have had no problems with it. __________________ Jamie, Mom to Mayzie and Mozes

06-25-2009, 10:23 AM	#3
AMD Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 8,986	Wellness is a nice brand, and many dogs have been on it with no problems. It is a good food, so if your dogs like it and are doing well, you've made a great choice.

06-25-2009, 01:41 PM	#6
Pam Campbell Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kechi, Kansas Posts: 561	I bought a bag and attempted to switch but my little baby refused. She picked out her original food and LEFT the Wellness!!! Little stinker!!!! We are going to try Royal Canine next.

06-25-2009, 07:12 PM	#9
makhro Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 63	We just switched too. They were on Science Diet, so we are mixing the Wellness Puppy food with that. I don't think they like and if mommy just bought 6lbs of food for $17 she won't be happy. We were on Royal Canine first.