calif_chaz Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Does anyone know if the formula for the Iams large breed green bag (mini chunks~she doesn't have all her teeth) has changed? I know they were bought by Mars Co. but I don't know more than that. Phoebe isn't doing as well on it even after changing to a new bag to be sure of freshness. Might be changing her something else~any opinions on brand? Vet mentioned Natural Choice and Eucanuba. Any experience with either of those? Thanks again to all for any input. I have gone to you many times and so appreciate your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Gosh I hope not. I open a new bag every two weeks and so far we've not had any issues. I'm sorry Phoebe isn't doing well on it, could she just have a temporary bug? Switching foods is always such a challenge. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I just started transitioning Sweep from Iams to Fromm's Classic Adult, which includes the beet pulp that Iams green bag is known for around here. It's comparable in price but a little harder to find; I have to go to the specialty store (or it can be ordered from Chewy.com). I like that it's a family-owned company and there have never been any recalls. It's early days yet, but so far so good--and Sweep seems to love the taste. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) It is typical for them to vary the formulations, especially after ownership changes. I have heard of other folks have similar issues. I just started transitioning Sweep from Iams to Fromm's Classic Adult, which includes the beet pulp that Iams green bag is known for around here. It's comparable in price but a little harder to find; I have to go to the specialty store (or it can be ordered from Chewy.com). I like that it's a family-owned company and there have never been any recalls. It's early days yet, but so far so good--and Sweep seems to love the taste. I like Fromm's to for the same reasons you do. Been around 2 years I have supplemented with it and the dogs like it and no issues. Have used many of their varieties-the Holistic Gold, the a la series, the classic-they like it all. Edited January 14, 2016 by racindog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 We always had good luck with Nutro Natural Choice for our sensitive stomach girl - it was the only thing that agreed with her. Our boy ate Pro Plan and was fine with it. If you end up needing beet pulp because the new food doesn't include it, it's apparently rather affordable at farm supply stores. Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I didn't have issues with Iams Green Bag, but last summer Annie stopped liking it, or so I assumed because she ate it apparenly under protest at supper time, having skipped breakfast, because she was hungry. I switched to Diamond Naturals, Whitefish and Sweet Potato flavor. She loves it and has good poos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Hi Joy, We are back with the Iam's and have not had a problem. I hope I am not jinxing myself. In fact, we were in Costco today, and they had $10 off of the 50 lb bag, so we bought another at the bargain price. I have been mixing it with Diamond Professional from Concord pets. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I too have had issues with the green bag. It only affected one of my 3 houndies. She has major diarrhea while on it. I switched to the red bag and all is well in our world. I even called IAMS to find out if they had changed the formula and they said they hadn't. I can't believe that I did that but my hounds are my family too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calif_chaz Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Thanks, everyone for your thoughts. Right now she is having no tummy issues with what I am feeding her~~half cup boiled chicken, half cup cooked elbow pasta, 3/4 cup green bag and a little broth. She is chowing down on it and so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyhoundGirl Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 No issues here and Mason had a glass stomach. If there were changes he would have let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBehr Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 My boy stopped eating it a week or so ago. I switched him back to Natural Balance Sweet Potato and Venison, which he loves, but now has large poops again. Also don't like the price of the NB. :-) Quote Mom to Melly and Dani Greyhound Bridge Angels - Jessie, Brittne, Buddy, Red, Chica, Ford and Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k9soul Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I generally don't feed Iams, but one of my pups started having bad gas on TOTW and I learned they changed the formula. I tried something else and his gas got exponentially worse. So I got a bag of Iams for him to eat (which helped the gas) while the other two finished the other food, and then I tried Zignature limited ingredient food (it does have beet pulp, as well as no potato in it), and so far, so good. I feel more comfortable with the ingredients in Zignature than Iams and it's looking like he was possibly sensitive to the potato in the other foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Loves4Greyz Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 10 year Murphy turned up his nose somewhat when I first started the 4 pups on Iams Green Bag. I did mix it slowly with the old food when I introduced it. Over a period of about 3 months he lost about 11 pounds and refused to go near the Iams or eat anything. After many tests he was found to have ulcers in both his stomach and intestines. Was it the food? I don't know but will not give any more to him. The other pups didn't have any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 It may have been the food causing the ulcers. I think what you need to do is feed a recovery diet for a while (say 4 days). Royal Canin Veterinary Gastro-Intestinal cans worked for Peggy. It is of course expensive, but then so are avoidable vet visits. Peggy has been successfully on a mix of Canagan (like Acana) and Barking Heads 'Golden Years' (like a mid-range chicken kibble) plus a small amount of real lamb and rice without additives to top it off. You may need to give Ranitidine twice a day for while, and maybe even Buscopan if there are spasms. A probiotic Kaloin syringe can help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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