Issues with Fromm's? - Page 1

I recently switched Qira (9 yr old GSD) and Chey (12 yr old kittycat) over to Fromm's, both a game bird "flavor", after Orijen got weird. We were unable to get any Orijen after my supplier got in trouble with them for selling it too cheap, and then they changed the formulas and quit making Regional Red cat food all together so needless to say I was fed up with them. A friend of mine has a GSD who is doing spectacular on Fromm's (or was the last time I talked to him about food anyway) so I thought I'd give it a try. Cheyanne is doing great, she's always had a vomiting issue, but has yet to puke at all since I switched them over. They are still both on their first bags.

Qira started shedding a week ago or so ago (Furpocalypse 2016) and while she always gets understandably itchy while she's blowing her coat, it is BAD this time around, to the point where she has developed a hot spot on her back end and her skin is super flaky in that area. I'm wondering if this is an allergy vs seasonal itchies due to the timing.

Has anyone else had issues with Fromm's before? I've never had issues with her and hotspots like this before. Could it just be because she's getting older?

Try mixing in some coconut oil with Qira's food, for treating the hotspots. I would guess age does play a role. Google the coconut oil treatment, people swear by it.

Not tried Fromm but how much protein does Qira's formula have? Probably is too much for her age, maybe a senior diet?? Just a thought. Also for hotspot you can try TeaTree oil mixed with water and spray on the are, bath also with some in her shampoo, dry well and respray her hotspots; very soothing, anti-bacterial anti everything... good luck Nan

From what I have learned the less protein for senior dogs diet is incorrect.

I have tried Fromm about 3-4 times (I can't remember exactly) and each time I have been less than pleased with the results. Really, really itchy dogs (they end up getting a rash that looks like a hives rash), the dog who has an iron stomach vomits, the other dogs who don't have iron stomachs vomit and have diarrhea, etc. Last time I fed it my dogs didn't want to eat it after about a week; Fromm is the only brand I have fed that they have turned their noses up at. When I talked to the manager at the local pet supply store she said they get a lot of Fromm returned because peoples' pets can't handle it, but at the same time it is one of their best sellers because it is made locally. It seems like it works wonderfully for some and not so wonderfully for others.

I wish it worked for my dogs because I really like what I have read about the company, thus my being eternally optimistic and buying it again after my less than stellar experience the other times. However, I don't think I will try it again while I have my current dogs.

Another essential oil that works really well for hotspots is lavender. I actually prefer using lavender to tea tree because it is milder and I think it smells better. I got quite a nasty hotspot on my youngest dog to clear up by dropping 1-2 neat (no carrier oil) drops on the hotspot 1-2 times a day. Lavender essential oil also works great for burns, but once again use it neat; carrier oils will aggravate the burn.

Some people swear the issue with Fromm is cheese. I don't think I ever fed Qira Fromm (could be wrong, but I think I had money then, LMAO, and she was pretty much all raw-fed) so I have nothing of value to offer in terms of her personally.....but I do know LOTS of people who regrettably cannot feed Fromm due to skin issues and goopy eyes.

One thing I do remember about her is that super thick, wavy hair on her back end can trap moisture and get dandruff-y if not brushed very well regularly after swimming.

She is in fantastic shape for a dog of any age, especially her age, and I do not believe this has anything to do with needing a "senior" diet. I would think if it were a systemic issue, it would not have happened so rapidly. Is she on supplements still? Vertex? Any change in formula? I might try a grain-free Farmina for her...mine do great on it. I would use Vetericyn on the existing hot spot. Lavender isn't a bad idea, either, but I've never used it. I believe Vetericyn has a hot spot formula but I have used the Hydro Gel with good results, too.

Hi Dawulf,

We used to be Kibble friendly, but after getting our pet nutrition certifications, well....honestly...the bag the kibble comes in is what you are paying for not what is inside, they spend billions on the making the bag more air tight, more oil resistant, prettier so we would buy it. We had our 2 Persian kittens on Acana, and after they changed to the American location, the cats got really sick, so after reading all the new Botanicals they added, found out that it could be deadly if your dog/cat has health issues.
We switched to The honest kitchen, at least i know what is in it, I can add meat that I know where it came from and that it does not contain the euthanasia drug pentobarbital sodium. They tested almost all dog/cat food and found it present in all of them.

I Never knew how corrupt the pet food companies are, The honest kitchen, Raw or homemade is the only healthy way to feed your pets.
I can explain how the kibble ingredients percentages are manipulated. If you guys want me to explain a dog food brand let me know, and I will explain the ingredients what you read and what is actually in there. For example that the real meat content could be less than 10% on a so called grain free high protein diet.
Hope you guys have a great weekend!

It could be the protein, she probably can't tolerate the game bird, besides you may have to contact Fromm to see what type of game birds they use. There are a lot of species of game birds. I used to use Fromm when I was helping my sister's dog by buying her food, her coat got dull for a month or two, but started to get shiny. She didn't smell as bad as she did on her crap food and she didn't get fleas. After I stopped buying her food her coat got bad, she started to smell again, and she got fleas. I think when she was on Fromm her body was going through a purge almost, she did shed her coat and her poop took time to look solid, but did remain somewhat soft. She had a lot more energy on the food as well. I had her on the Four-Star Salmon recipe and once on the chicken. I would see if your dog does better on the salmon, beef, or chicken recipe if she doesn't have issue with chicken.

I have used Fromm for quite a while I have never had an issue with it, Fromm's was founded in 1904 is still family owned and operated, they are very fussy about the quality of the food. It has never had a recall, the ingredients are sourced in Wisconsin. I have noticed a remarkable difference in the coats and condition of my dogs, I am very pleased with it. I use Fromm Gold Large Breed adult. From what I have been told it is not a good idea to feed high protein of more than 25-28% it is supposed to be hard on the spleen. They also have a Senior formula. Fromm is also great about answering any questions regarding their product lines whether you have a problem or just want information.
Hope this helps