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hugz4all4 · 11-05-2009, 12:37 PM

anyone use this food?? I started suspecting that the food my dogs are currently on were causing thier red staining, so I started looking for a new food. I got thier website addie off from this site. Tuesday,I sent them an email for samples, recieved a response back within just a few minutes. Today I recieved a huge box full of samples, canned food and 20 plus small bags of their whitefish/sweet potatoe and pheasant and brown rice. My dogs have never been real fond of fish so I opened the pheasant bag and oh my goodness, my dogs went NUTS.. they have never acted this way over a food. They were literally jumping on me trying to get the next peice. The ingredients look good and the food has probiotics. Of course I only gave them a few peices to sample, and will slowly mix it in with their current food to see if how they do., but Im keeping my fingers crossed that they will do ok on it. I have also put in a order for natural balance so if this one doesnt work out in a few days I will have that one to try.
Anyone have any thoughts on this food??
TIA...

rachelanne820 · 11-05-2009, 01:14 PM

My feed store gave me samples but I didn't open them. Nick was having diarrhea problems on Innova so I'm switching him to Natural Balance. I didn't want to give him too many different kinds of foods while his belly is upset. But, my feed store said it is a really good brand. I have had to switch foods for Nick several times so I'm going to keep it on hand just in case the NB doesn't work out.

If I ever find something Nick likes as well as yours seem to like it...I'd switch and never look back!! Nick is SO picky.

Anyway, good luck.

orlnurse · 12-14-2009, 11:06 PM

How did your dogs like the canned Evangers? I bought 2 cans today for Max to try as I suspect he is getting bored with his food. I plan to mix it in with his kibble. I was just on here doing a search on "evangers" and your thread came up.

hugz4all4 · 12-15-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by orlnurse

How did your dogs like the canned Evangers? I bought 2 cans today for Max to try as I suspect he is getting bored with his food. I plan to mix it in with his kibble. I was just on here doing a search on "evangers" and your thread came up.

I didnt give the canned evangers to my dogs, I read that they have issues in the past at their canning plant so I decided not to use the canned. I did try the dry pheasant and brown rice and they liked it for like a week then quite eating it

Its a decent food and its relatively inexpensive compared to some of the other foods out there, the dry foods are made by Fromm so I felt safe feeding it. I was disappointed when the stopped eating it. I hope you have better luck with it..

lukes · 12-15-2009, 02:06 PM

The canned foods from Evangers are safe, it was an issue where they filed with the FDA there "Vegetarian" style which was suppose to encompass all there "Loaf" style foods. Since the manufacturer all there loaf style foods with the same process they manufactuer the Vegetarian food.

FDA said it didn't cover all there foods and needed the process for each foods. After the paperwork was straigthened out, everything went back to normal.

Holly and Joel over at evanger's are really nice people, It's a family business, you'll get the owners or their son on the phone when you call.

Evanger Hand Packed Formulas, are great (it's not loaf style) it's looks like real human food in a can.

I know they manufactuer their own can foods in their facility, I'm not sure about the kibble and treats (Never thought to ask when I spoke to them).

ally173 · 06-19-2010, 03:58 AM

i know this is a very old post; does anyone still feed their dog evangers food. if so are their food safe despite all the articles out there and how are the dogs doing on the food. anyone here tried the classic chicken and rice canned. i want to try this bland diet for my ibd dog. any feedback is greatly appreciated. thanks

lukes · 06-19-2010, 04:31 AM

We haven't had any complaints with the food, people still love the food. Its one of the best quality food for the price.

They did announce they are changing their hand packed line to be grain free, but that doesn't affect the chicken and rice.

Another option you have is California Natural Chicken and rice.

dwerten · 06-19-2010, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lukes

We haven't had any complaints with the food, people still love the food. Its one of the best quality food for the price.

They did announce they are changing their hand packed line to be grain free, but that doesn't affect the chicken and rice.

Another option you have is California Natural Chicken and rice.

I have a question is it true that california natural is selling to proctor and gamble

lukes · 06-19-2010, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dwerten

I have a question is it true that california natural is selling to proctor and gamble

Yes, it's true. It's sold, The deal is already finalized. They say they are not going to change anything about the food or the company.

Their are also hints, that this acquisition is going to prompt other larger companies to acquire, smaller healthier food companies.

dwerten · 06-19-2010, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by lukes

Yes, it's true. It's sold, The deal is already finalized. They say they are not going to change anything about the food or the company.

Their are also hints, that this acquisition is going to prompt other larger companies to acquire, smaller healthier food companies.

great I wish I was not so afraid to homecook as all the food recalls scare me

I feed newmans own organic to my maltese - has there been any issues there that you know of as I liked Paul Newman but hoping since his passing things are still safe there

ally173 · 06-19-2010, 06:54 AM

i went to petgoods near me to see what they carry; i saw the newmans chicken and rice formula; but it had also other ingredients. then i saw wellness simple solution canned duck and rice. it has only duck and rice and vitamins; it looked pretty bland to me. so i am going to give it a try as soon as i get her slowly off the purina en; back to homecooked turkey and oatmeal and then transition slowly the wellness duck and rice. i don't want to transition from purina en to wellness right away. anyone used wellness simple solutions canned formula Wellness Simple Food Solutions® Duck & Rice Formula

lukes · 06-19-2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dwerten

great I wish I was not so afraid to homecook as all the food recalls scare me

I feed newmans own organic to my maltese - has there been any issues there that you know of as I liked Paul Newman but hoping since his passing things are still safe there

I haven't heard of any recalls, the lastest one was Natural Balance Chicken and Sweet Potatoe that got recalled yesterday..

You should sign up for the newsletter here...

TruthaboutPetFood.com

She gets the information out super fast about any recalls.

dwerten · 06-19-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lukes

I haven't heard of any recalls, the lastest one was Natural Balance Chicken and Sweet Potatoe that got recalled yesterday..

You should sign up for the newsletter here...

TruthaboutPetFood.com

She gets the information out super fast about any recalls.

ok thanks I will right now

11-05-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
hugz4all4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: upstate NY Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 1	evangers?? anyone use this food?? I started suspecting that the food my dogs are currently on were causing thier red staining, so I started looking for a new food. I got thier website addie off from this site. Tuesday,I sent them an email for samples, recieved a response back within just a few minutes. Today I recieved a huge box full of samples, canned food and 20 plus small bags of their whitefish/sweet potatoe and pheasant and brown rice. My dogs have never been real fond of fish so I opened the pheasant bag and oh my goodness, my dogs went NUTS.. they have never acted this way over a food. They were literally jumping on me trying to get the next peice. The ingredients look good and the food has probiotics. Of course I only gave them a few peices to sample, and will slowly mix it in with their current food to see if how they do., but Im keeping my fingers crossed that they will do ok on it. I have also put in a order for natural balance so if this one doesnt work out in a few days I will have that one to try. Anyone have any thoughts on this food?? TIA... __________________ Love all 9 of my furrbutts! Last edited by hugz4all4; 11-05-2009 at 12:42 PM.

12-14-2009, 11:06 PM	#3
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	How did your dogs like the canned Evangers? I bought 2 cans today for Max to try as I suspect he is getting bored with his food. I plan to mix it in with his kibble. I was just on here doing a search on "evangers" and your thread came up. __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

06-19-2010, 03:58 AM	#6
ally173 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: cliffside park, nj, usa Posts: 1,170	i know this is a very old post; does anyone still feed their dog evangers food. if so are their food safe despite all the articles out there and how are the dogs doing on the food. anyone here tried the classic chicken and rice canned. i want to try this bland diet for my ibd dog. any feedback is greatly appreciated. thanks __________________ Ava's mom

06-19-2010, 06:54 AM	#11
ally173 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: cliffside park, nj, usa Posts: 1,170	i went to petgoods near me to see what they carry; i saw the newmans chicken and rice formula; but it had also other ingredients. then i saw wellness simple solution canned duck and rice. it has only duck and rice and vitamins; it looked pretty bland to me. so i am going to give it a try as soon as i get her slowly off the purina en; back to homecooked turkey and oatmeal and then transition slowly the wellness duck and rice. i don't want to transition from purina en to wellness right away. anyone used wellness simple solutions canned formula Wellness Simple Food Solutions® Duck & Rice Formula __________________ Ava's mom

11-05-2009, 01:14 PM	#2
rachelanne820 YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 257	My feed store gave me samples but I didn't open them. Nick was having diarrhea problems on Innova so I'm switching him to Natural Balance. I didn't want to give him too many different kinds of foods while his belly is upset. But, my feed store said it is a really good brand. I have had to switch foods for Nick several times so I'm going to keep it on hand just in case the NB doesn't work out. If I ever find something Nick likes as well as yours seem to like it...I'd switch and never look back!! Nick is SO picky. Anyway, good luck.

12-15-2009, 02:06 PM	#5
lukes Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 142	The canned foods from Evangers are safe, it was an issue where they filed with the FDA there "Vegetarian" style which was suppose to encompass all there "Loaf" style foods. Since the manufacturer all there loaf style foods with the same process they manufactuer the Vegetarian food. FDA said it didn't cover all there foods and needed the process for each foods. After the paperwork was straigthened out, everything went back to normal. Holly and Joel over at evanger's are really nice people, It's a family business, you'll get the owners or their son on the phone when you call. Evanger Hand Packed Formulas, are great (it's not loaf style) it's looks like real human food in a can. I know they manufactuer their own can foods in their facility, I'm not sure about the kibble and treats (Never thought to ask when I spoke to them).

06-19-2010, 04:31 AM	#7
lukes Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 142	We haven't had any complaints with the food, people still love the food. Its one of the best quality food for the price. They did announce they are changing their hand packed line to be grain free, but that doesn't affect the chicken and rice. Another option you have is California Natural Chicken and rice.