Stopping use of Nupro supplement, other options?

MrsMiaW · 08-23-2011, 06:26 PM

Both Thor (GSD) and Kona (non-GSD) have been on Nupro for about 6 months. Initially they both loved it, but will not eat their food now, if the supplement is on it. Went back to store where I usually buy all their food, supplements, etc. The owner gave me a brand new bottle to try and called the company to see if there have been any changes to the formula or if they have had any other complaints. No to both questions. I tried the new bottle, Kona refused it completely. Thor ate his food slowly the first time I tried the new bottle, then the second meal with the Nupro, he flat out refused. I loved the effect the supplement had on them, too many to list, but it was fantastic! Any suggestions for another whole food supplement to try? Thor has issues with grain, so both dogs ate on a grain free food. Thor also has what we believe are environmental allergies, but the Nupro seemed to alleviate them completely, so I am looking for a supplement that will help with skin and coat. Our dogs don't have GI issues, so a probiotic isn't my first priority, but I certainly don't have an issue with a supplement that has probiotics in it. Any advice would be appreciated!!!

MrsMiaW · 08-23-2011, 06:30 PM

Addendum to my first post, as my iPad won't let me edit my original post: the owner of the dog supply store recommended Animal Essentials, Organic Green Alternative herbal supplement, as a new option. Anyone know of it, or have experience with it?

Wolfiesmom · 08-23-2011, 07:17 PM

I don't know anything about supplements or grain free, etc., but I put a tablespoon of wheat germ and a tablespoon of ground milled flaxseed on Wolfie's food every meal. His coat is fabulous and he has no skin issues.

**Samba** · 08-23-2011, 07:44 PM

Missing Link perhaps

**JakodaCD OA** · 08-23-2011, 07:50 PM

just a quick question, are you watering down your dog food when you add the nupro?

I make kind of a gravy with it, my dogs love the stuff , I'd say Missing Link as well.

MrsMiaW · 08-23-2011, 08:26 PM

Thanks for the ideas everyone, nice to have some other options to try, without going at things blindly.

I am watering down the Nupro to make a gravy. The dogs absolutely went nuts for their food for the last 5.5 months, and then about 1.5 weeks ago they didn't want to eat, or only ate 1/2 of their meals. Everything else was normal and they had appetites, just not for their food. As soon as I gave them their kibble dry, they went right back to eating, no problem. So strange.

PaddyD · 08-23-2011, 08:39 PM

I am using the Nupro powder. But at a lower than recommended dose. I mix in some cottage cheese and that seems to help. I have a feeling that my dog will get bored with it too and I will be left with that huge container of it. She hasn't eaten much for the past couple of days but I think that is due to the change to TOTW fish formula.
Glad your dogs are back to eating.

MrsMiaW · 08-23-2011, 09:20 PM

Pat,

My dogs are on TOTW, fish formula and Bison/Venison formula. I mix equal amounts for each feeding. Did TOTW make a change to the fish formula? Strange, as when I feed the dogs their dry kibble, they are happy to eat. Only with the Nupro added do they act like I am trying to poison them.

PaddyD · 08-23-2011, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrsMiaW

Pat,

My dogs are on TOTW, fish formula and Bison/Venison formula. I mix equal amounts for each feeding. Did TOTW make a change to the fish formula? Strange, as when I feed the dogs their dry kibble, they are happy to eat. Only with the Nupro added do they act like I am trying to poison them.

Mine is also on TOTW, fish formula and Bison/Venison formula but going to fish. She doesn't seem to like it, but it's early and she might just be having an off day. ......... or Nupro doesn't go well with fish .......

MrsMiaW · 08-23-2011, 09:39 PM

Gotcha. Hope Abby is not becoming unhappy with Nupro. Maybe it doesn't go well with fish, ugh, the things we go through for our dogs.

08-23-2011, 06:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
MrsMiaW Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 420	Stopping use of Nupro supplement, other options? Both Thor (GSD) and Kona (non-GSD) have been on Nupro for about 6 months. Initially they both loved it, but will not eat their food now, if the supplement is on it. Went back to store where I usually buy all their food, supplements, etc. The owner gave me a brand new bottle to try and called the company to see if there have been any changes to the formula or if they have had any other complaints. No to both questions. I tried the new bottle, Kona refused it completely. Thor ate his food slowly the first time I tried the new bottle, then the second meal with the Nupro, he flat out refused. I loved the effect the supplement had on them, too many to list, but it was fantastic! Any suggestions for another whole food supplement to try? Thor has issues with grain, so both dogs ate on a grain free food. Thor also has what we believe are environmental allergies, but the Nupro seemed to alleviate them completely, so I am looking for a supplement that will help with skin and coat. Our dogs don't have GI issues, so a probiotic isn't my first priority, but I certainly don't have an issue with a supplement that has probiotics in it. Any advice would be appreciated!!! __________________ Thor von Ryanhaus - GSD - 7/20/10, S.T.A.R Puppy, CGC Kona - Rottie/Hound mix - rescued 5/9/09 Playing at The Bridge: Akira - Bullmastiff - 4/1/03 -4/8/09 Rappex - GSD - 8/15/02 - 8/7/10

08-23-2011, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
MrsMiaW Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 420	Addendum to my first post, as my iPad won't let me edit my original post: the owner of the dog supply store recommended Animal Essentials, Organic Green Alternative herbal supplement, as a new option. Anyone know of it, or have experience with it? __________________ Thor von Ryanhaus - GSD - 7/20/10, S.T.A.R Puppy, CGC Kona - Rottie/Hound mix - rescued 5/9/09 Playing at The Bridge: Akira - Bullmastiff - 4/1/03 -4/8/09 Rappex - GSD - 8/15/02 - 8/7/10

08-23-2011, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wolfiesmom Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,809	I don't know anything about supplements or grain free, etc., but I put a tablespoon of wheat germ and a tablespoon of ground milled flaxseed on Wolfie's food every meal. His coat is fabulous and he has no skin issues. __________________ Mom to Chases Wolfgang Heinrich Von Ryan aka Wolfie born 12/20/09 Waiting for us at the bridge is Chases Chieftain aka Chiefy Left this earth and left a hole in our hearts July 2000

08-23-2011, 07:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	just a quick question, are you watering down your dog food when you add the nupro? I make kind of a gravy with it, my dogs love the stuff , I'd say Missing Link as well. __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

08-23-2011, 08:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
MrsMiaW Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 420	Thanks for the ideas everyone, nice to have some other options to try, without going at things blindly. I am watering down the Nupro to make a gravy. The dogs absolutely went nuts for their food for the last 5.5 months, and then about 1.5 weeks ago they didn't want to eat, or only ate 1/2 of their meals. Everything else was normal and they had appetites, just not for their food. As soon as I gave them their kibble dry, they went right back to eating, no problem. So strange. __________________ Thor von Ryanhaus - GSD - 7/20/10, S.T.A.R Puppy, CGC Kona - Rottie/Hound mix - rescued 5/9/09 Playing at The Bridge: Akira - Bullmastiff - 4/1/03 -4/8/09 Rappex - GSD - 8/15/02 - 8/7/10

08-23-2011, 07:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Samba Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: USA Posts: 6,447	Missing Link perhaps

08-23-2011, 08:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	I am using the Nupro powder. But at a lower than recommended dose. I mix in some cottage cheese and that seems to help. I have a feeling that my dog will get bored with it too and I will be left with that huge container of it. She hasn't eaten much for the past couple of days but I think that is due to the change to TOTW fish formula. Glad your dogs are back to eating.

08-23-2011, 09:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
MrsMiaW Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 420	Pat, My dogs are on TOTW, fish formula and Bison/Venison formula. I mix equal amounts for each feeding. Did TOTW make a change to the fish formula? Strange, as when I feed the dogs their dry kibble, they are happy to eat. Only with the Nupro added do they act like I am trying to poison them. __________________ Thor von Ryanhaus - GSD - 7/20/10, S.T.A.R Puppy, CGC Kona - Rottie/Hound mix - rescued 5/9/09 Playing at The Bridge: Akira - Bullmastiff - 4/1/03 -4/8/09 Rappex - GSD - 8/15/02 - 8/7/10

08-23-2011, 09:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
MrsMiaW Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 420	Gotcha. Hope Abby is not becoming unhappy with Nupro. Maybe it doesn't go well with fish, ugh, the things we go through for our dogs. __________________ Thor von Ryanhaus - GSD - 7/20/10, S.T.A.R Puppy, CGC Kona - Rottie/Hound mix - rescued 5/9/09 Playing at The Bridge: Akira - Bullmastiff - 4/1/03 -4/8/09 Rappex - GSD - 8/15/02 - 8/7/10

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