[dsrxxx]

I got my pitty since she was 4wks. and she was already eatting solid food mixed with wet. I had her eukanuba wet/dry large breed puppy with EXCELLENT results both with development of muscle and coat and stool. As she got older I wanted to provide the best food for her (like any good owner would do). I looked into the raw and organic types of foods and found INNOVA. I did some research and it seemed that it was the best food for my dog as far as quality of igedients. I thought the EUKANUBA I was feeding her was good for her, but I read alot of reviews saying it was not very good.

I switched her to Innova Large Breed Puppy (purple bag) when she was 9 months. I feed her five 33lb. bags with good results except her stool. Her crap was like cow poo...I thought she would get used the the new food change but nothing has changed..Is this normal for this food? I want to switch back to the Eukanuba because she had just as good results, plus her poo was normal. Did anyone else have this issue or is my dogs tummy just sensitive?

[Michele]

Innova........

[Miakoda]

Since you've had the dog from such a young age (2 weeks before it could even be vaccinated), I'm curious if the dog a) is current on vaccinations and b) has had a minimum of one fecal check done by the vet at the vet's office.

Although I'm one of those people who believes that different dogs do better on different foods, it's rare that a dog has runny poop on a great food and normal food on crap (basically corn which isn't even digested by dogs).

I suggest having a fecal done to rule out not just intestinal worms (hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, etc.) but also other parasites (coccidia, giardia, overload of bacteria, etc.).

[Madeleinemom]

We have fed Innova with excellent results.

So your pup's poo issue could be related to the food, or to a coincidental issue that started as you made the switch.

Have you had a fecal test done by your vet to rule out parasites?

[DivineOblivion19]

Definitely get a stool check.

Please do not go back to Eukanuba. It's possible that the Innova isn't agreeing with her, but you can try a different natural/holistic brand. Innova is an excellent brand, but that doesn't mean all dogs will do well on it.

Going from Innova to Eukanuba is like leaving a 5 star restaurant and eating at McDonalds instead.

[Rai_77]

Innova, hands down. See the ratings Eukanuba gets on www.dogfoodanalysis.com

[screamin'eagle]

Take all advice above plus...American Pitbull Terriers are not a large breed, and usually do not do well on large breed formula foods.

[Patch O' Pits]

I know plenty that have had issues on Innova because it is a richer food and some dogs don't tolerate it as well. I suggest trying another out such as one of these


Timberwolf
Merrick
Nature's variety

There are many many good foods out there

You may want to start feeding an all life stages food instead of puppy food at this point as well

When looking at foods stay away from things like BHA, By products, colorings, soy, wheat, corn. Make sure there is a good meat protein source as the first ingredient and not tons of grains

[maryellen]

you can also try www.canidae.com as well.. they make an All Life Stages which i have used and the dogs did great on it.

[dsrxxx]

Thanks goes to mary and patches for the suggestion's!!

[Rai_77]

Originally Posted by Patch O' Pits I know plenty that have had issues on Innova because it is a richer food and some dogs don't tolerate it as well.

It is important to note the difference between regular Innova Puppy and Innova Evo, as they are two entirely different foods.

Innova Puppy

http://www.innovapet.com/products/default.asp?id=502

Innova Evo

http://www.evopet.com/products/default.asp?id=1488

[DivineOblivion19]

Originally Posted by dsrxxx Thanks goes to mary and patches for the suggestion's!!

Thanks should go to everyone who answered.

I guess we're all still wondering if this puppy has had a vet exam and a fecal checked to make sure she's healthy and free of intestinal parasites. Has she been dewormed at all? Has she had any puppy vaccinations??

[Lassic]

Originally Posted by Michele Innova........

Innove........ Plus APBT aren't large breeds.I get my adult the green bag witch is normal dog food and the Burgundy bag for the puppy.