Orijen or Acana dog food? How do you like it?

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by Nans gsd on 24 November 2009 - 16:11

How is everyone doing on Orijen dog food or Acana?? Which one do you like best and why? That is if your don't mind sharing? Whick flavor, beef, fish, chicken or?? Thank you Nanci

by DannyJ on 24 November 2009 - 17:11

I have fed Orijen off an on for a couple of years... when its off its only because I might get a smoking deal on another high end food or I am feeding raw. I have always liked the product... I think the ingredients are of pretty high quality.
Acana I do think is very good as well... Acana if I am not mistaken has been around for many years now, and in more recent times introduced the grain free formulas. I have just bought a couple of bags of the Acana prarie harvest to raise a couple pups of mine on it... the calcium is quite a bit lower then the orijen puppy or any of the adults so should help them grow slower.
So I don't have experience with Acana, but talking with a few very experienced people it does get recommended. I have fed all of the orijens with good results... my girls seem to pack on the weight with it though... it is a rich food, and I honestly don't think many dogs need the calories and high protein in it

Dan Juros
www.hausjuros.com

by OGBS on 24 November 2009 - 18:11

I use the Acana Pacifica (fish, grain free).
My dogs all do extremely well on this food. Better than any food I have ever used.
Poop is much better and smaller, and none of the dogs ever try to eat poop when they are fed this food.
That is saying a mouthful (pun intended) because I have a few that are experts at poop eating!
Their weight is also excellent and their coats look awesome!

by steve1 on 24 November 2009 - 18:11

I have fed Orijen and to me it is the best food on the market for older dogs, At the moment Pup Izzy was fed on large breed Acana, now she is 6 months old i have just changed to Acana Adult , not the Large breed Acana and i rate this next to Orijen
The reason i am feeding Acana adult and not the large breed is the little difference in Calcium and Protein levels
I want her to grow steady not over quick, When she becomes an adult i intend to feed half Orijen Large breed and half Acana large breed, but maybe the Pacifica fish to go with the Orijen, but for now Acana Adult
To this food as good as it is i put on the morning feed Salmon Oil and a Vitamin E tablet every other day a Brewers Yeast and Garlic Tablet, an all in one Tablet, and that is it, except when i have a few Greens and Carrots over from dinner i give the dogs those as well, I always feed dogs twice a day half the ration in the morning half at night then they are never full of food and better for there digestion
Steve1

by Nans gsd on 24 November 2009 - 22:11

Reason I am asking, I just finished several bags of TOTW-Salmon; and then decided to try TOTW wetlands(foul) and neither worked very well. Decided I probably do not like the quality of the ingredients as well.

So am hoping the Orijen will work as I could not get the Acana (Chicken) so went with Orijen Senior, I also have a 8 months puppy growing up (not a Shepherd) but a Samoyed; known for growing too fast also. I am hoping the Senior will not grow her up too fast as it has less calories and protein than the adult. I'll let you know if it works, otherwise it is exactly like the Orijen adult chicken. Thanks to all for the info.

PS I also have not poop eaters but grazers, and they love mud. All of them, that is what makes me think they are not getting what they need. Some are just pigs but grass, roots and mud. Really hate that.

by Nans gsd on 24 November 2009 - 22:11

PS to Steve: I saw your last pictures of Izzy, she is just adorable and very, very pretty. Good luck with her. Love her type.

by gieske on 25 November 2009 - 01:11

I really like Orijen. I have heard that the Canadian beef has less hormones/antibiotics than US meats...
My dogs are fed RAW and some kibble. TOTW has disappointed me in change of color and texture in my dog's stools.

Orijen leaves a minimal odor and smaller harder darker stool. It more closely resembles stool from RAW diets. I feed puppies and adults this kibble with great results.

cindy

by Nans gsd on 25 November 2009 - 02:11

Thanks to all for the reply; TOTW smelled so bad, the wetlands was well shall we say green wet stools, very smelly, not much better with the Salmon. so I am hoping the Origen will be better. Also I hope they quit itching. Keep your fingers crossed; I don't even mind the little bit of price increase in the Orijen if it works. That is the least of my complaints. We'll see, time will tell. Thanks again to all. Nanci

by MaggieMae on 25 November 2009 - 04:11

I use Orijen and have had no problems with it. The only problem for me is availability --- it is not carried locally, and I have to order it Online --- it is expensive.

by malshep on 25 November 2009 - 11:11

I use Orijen also, I like the protein source along with the right amount of vit and minerals. Jami has a nice soft and shiny coat.
She is very healthy, good stamina, and stays lean,
Always,
Cee

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