Innova Evo

jmwgomz · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:04 pm Post subject: Innova Evo

Hello Guys, just wondering if anyone here feeds or has fed Innova Evo to a puppy. The bag suggests you can; giving instructions on feedig based on weight/age (as young as 11-weeks). I am a bit concerned about the protein content however, it is 42%.

Any opinions or testimonials will be much appreciated.

versatilek9s · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:59 pm Post subject:

I have heard from lots of people not to give EVO to a puppy. I would start with the regular puppy Innova, it's a great food, too.

All I can tell you is that it has something to do with higher amounts of calcium and other minerals that shouldn't be given to rapidly growing dogs--especially larger breeds.

Correct me if anyone knows differently. Very Happy

meredith

Trene · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:59 pm Post subject:

I was feeding it, but am now mixing it in with the puppy food. I think it was too high protein and my dogs always had loose poops. John said poops are much better now. Eventually they will get the plain Innova, not the Evo.

tltrooster · Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 10:46 pm Post subject:

I was told not to feed the EVO until they were two years old. Champ is on the Innova Large breed Puppy and he loves it. They dont sell Canidae
where I live, so we went with the innova. He will be two in January, and
we will switch him over. His poops are firm and he has a very shiny coat.

jmwgomz · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:21 pm Post subject:

I am only curious about this because Zeke started having digestive issues last week. When I got him from the breeder he was on Kirkland and I got him switched over to Canidae immediately. I had been feeding him Canidae for about a month without any issues. Along with the digestive problems, Zeke started to develop (what I believe were) hives on his back and tail. I assumed this was an allergic reaction.

I've been researching different foods/issues and thought maybe he was having problems with the grains in Canidae. What do you guys' think?

I would like to switch to a more natural, grain-free diet but am not sure I am ready to take the plunge into RAW.

rejoh0605 · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:05 pm Post subject:

We are having the same problems with Wilson.He has had the hives, loss of hair on his back, and in between his toes are sometimes red but not much anymore. He has been on canidae chicken and rice for sometime now. We Thought it might have been a grass allergy but im starting to think its the food. So today we went and got Califorina Natural Herring and sweet potatoe formula. Trying to see if its the grains. So hopefully this works. I dont know if that helped you or not. Just thought it was interesting you are having the same problems with your weim.

jmwgomz · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:25 pm Post subject:

Welches · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:58 pm Post subject:

jmwgomz · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:20 pm Post subject:

Welches · Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:58 pm Post subject:

I haven't done the patties, but ours are also on Fresh Factors. Yukon turned back into a puppy after he'd been on them for a few weeks Smile

Trinitys-Momma · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:22 am Post subject:

A few months ago my husband and I came home to find Trinity laying in the living room floor covered in fist sized hives all over her poor body. Her eyes were blistered almost completely shut and a rash all over her belly. Lets just say its a very scary thing to walk in and see your baby like that. Sounds like alot of you have been through this as well. We rushed her to the emergency vet and they gave her all kinds of steroid shots. We ended up at the vet 4 times that week. The wheels would subside then come back randomly. We shampooed the carpets and furniture and washed everything not knowing what she was reacting to. We changed her food to Evo and she loves it. Within two days the hives were gone and she has since lost weight and become more active. I will definitely recommend all natural food without grains or corn. It has worked wonders. Its a little expensive but alot cheaper than constant trips to the vet.