What's Better? Blue Buffalo Basics or Natural Balance? - Page 1

Between Blue Buffalo  Basics or Natural Balance Limited Ingredient which one would be better for a 9yr old German Shepherd that is starting to show food allergies? The food allergie is possible Chicken

I have a 7yo that has bad allergies and Natural Balance LTD was terrible. I feed Core since it doesnt have fish in it and it seems he has grown an allergy to fish

We feed Nutrisca.  They have salmon and lamb formulas.


Dog Food Advisor:  http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/dogswell-nutrisca-dog-food/

Try Honest Kitchen, all natural human grade food. Zeal has fish, others have turkey so you can stay away from chicken. From the web: We never buy genetically modified produce for our products, We require organic certification for oats, flaxseed, kelp and coconut, and free-range, antibiotic-free certification for our chicken, We require certification to verify that every lot of raw ingredients we buy has been tested clear of salmonella, E-coli, coliform, lead, arsenic, mercury, melamine, yeast and mold & pesticide residues, before it even enters our plant.

Ingredients for Honest Kitchen North America or South America, depending on harvests Apples (North America or Chile) North America Free-Range, Sustainably Raised Chicken: We proudly source our free-range chicken from Petaluma Poultry, in California. Our chicken is USDA certified free-range, humanely raised, vegetarian fed without the use of animal fat or by-products and is never fed antibiotics or hormones. Free range birds are raised in roomy, naturally lit barns and have open access to the outdoors when they’re feathered and old enough to go outside. Lean more about our chicken. USDA Inspected Beef: Our beef is hormone and antibiotic free, sourced from ranches in the Midwest – and always has been! Cage-free Turkey: Our turkey is sourced from ranches in the Midwest – and always has been! Our turkey meat is free of hormones, steroids and antibiotics. Our turkeys are raised in barns, without confinement of cages. 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Alfalfa is a rich source of nutrition, and its healing properties make it helpful for the urinary and digestive systems. Garlic: Our Garlic is produced in the USA. garlic has natural immune-enhancing properties. Read more about garlic safety for pets here. Vitamins and Minerals: Our vitamins / minerals premix is made right here in California using components only of US and European origin. Wild Salmon: Our wild salmon is caught off the coast of Canada. Salmon is a wonderful source of essential fatty acids that are important for the skin, coat, heart, eyes and immunity. South America Pumpkin: Pumpkin is an orange powerhouse of nutrition. It’s low in calories, but a great source of vitamin A and phytonutrient antioxidants like leutin, xanthins and carotenes. Pumpkin is also a good source of B-complex vitamins like folate, niacin, vitamin B-6 thiamin and pantothenic acid as well as minerals like copper, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. 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Wild, line-caught Icelandic Haddock: Icelandic Haddock stocks have risen dramatically in the past 5 years. The Haddock is wild caught using a line and hook, which is a sustainable fishing practice, in the cold, clean waters of Iceland. Europe Carrots: Carrots contain more carotene than any other fruit or vegetable, which the body converts to vitamin A. Spinach : Spinach supplies protein, calcium and iron as well as Vitamin A. Green Beans: Green Beans are high in vitamins A, C and folic acid. Cabbage: Cabbage is a valuable source of vitamins C & E, beta carotene, folate, potassium, thiamine, and fiber. It also has antiviral and antibacterial properties. Celery: Celery contains folate which is essential for the production and maintenance of new cells as well as providing Potassium which helps control our nerves and muscles. It is a natural source of calcium, magnesium and vitamin C. Wild Whiting: Our Whiting is wild caught off the coast of Scandinavia. Asia & Africa Papaya: Our papaya is grown in plantations in Thailand. Papaya is a rich source of proteolytic enzymes. These are the chemicals that enable the digestion of protein. Banana: Our bananas are from the Philippines. Bananas contain all 8 essential amino acids and are filled with vitamin B6, C, carotenoids, fiber, magnesium, potassium (electrolytes) and another good source of phytonutrients. Organic Coconut: Our certified organic coconuts come from Thailand. Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It also has many wonderful nutrition benefits including anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Chicory: Our Chicory is grown on the plains of India. Basil: Our fragrant Basil is from Egypt. Parsley: Our flat-leaf Parsley is from Egypt. USA or South America, depending on harvests Apples: Our apples are grown in Washington, USA and Chile. Our apples are natural, unsweetened and free of sulfates. They also have their peel attached, to increase fiber content and pectin, which is great for digestion. Apples contain insoluble fiber which keeps the digestive tract running smoothly. The soluble fiber that it provides lowers cholesterol and the rise of blood sugar. Apples provide phytonutrients such as quercetin, catechin, phloridzin and chlorogenic acid, all of which are strong antioxidants

Lol. Why is it so hard to answer a simple question?

Sometimes it's the chemicals that are causing the problem. I feed some honest kitchen but don't have the money to feed only honest kitchen to my dogs.

Tried them both- prefer Blue Buff basics by far! CJ wouldnt eat the Natural Balance- he hated it.



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I was told that Blue Buffalo has chicken protein in all their varieties.
I fed Natural Balance fish once but didn't like it as much as TOTW, because my dog's coat became dull from Natural Balance.