Would going down 1% in fiber make any difference?

Blanketback · 03-17-2013, 01:54 PM

I'm currently feeding a kibble with 4% fiber, the Acana lamb & apple. I'm considering switching to another food, but the fiber content is only 3%. Have any of you ever paid attention to the fiber content when switching kibble, and have you noticed any difference? Thanks for any input!

Lucy Dog · 03-17-2013, 02:04 PM

I wouldn't worry too much about it, but what's the new kibble?

If you're really worried about fiber, just add some canned pumpkin to the diet.

Blanketback · 03-17-2013, 02:13 PM

Thanks Paul - the Orijen Regional Red is the contender, lol. Unless of course this food is also on *horrendous* back-order. I haven't seen a large bag of lamb in months! Yikes, those puny little 5 lb. bags get expensive! I'm adding pumpkin already, so that's why I'm concerned. But lamb meal is the first dry ingredient in this other one, no chicken...it might be a good substitute.

Lucy Dog · 03-17-2013, 02:18 PM

I found a few sites that have it available.

ACANA Lamb & Okanagan Apple Dog Food and other ACANA pet products on sale at DoggieFood.com

ACANA Lamb & Okanagan Apple Formula Dry Dog Food

Acana Lamb & Okanagan Apple Dry Dog Food | PetFoodDirect

Blanketback · 03-17-2013, 02:31 PM

Thank you!

I really would like to support my local retailer. Pretty bad when you have no choice but to order online. I wonder why they have it but the stores don't? Could it be old stock, I wonder?

03-17-2013, 01:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Blanketback Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,379	Would going down 1% in fiber make any difference? I'm currently feeding a kibble with 4% fiber, the Acana lamb & apple. I'm considering switching to another food, but the fiber content is only 3%. Have any of you ever paid attention to the fiber content when switching kibble, and have you noticed any difference? Thanks for any input!

03-17-2013, 02:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
Blanketback Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,379	Thank you! I really would like to support my local retailer. Pretty bad when you have no choice but to order online. I wonder why they have it but the stores don't? Could it be old stock, I wonder? Last edited by Blanketback; 03-17-2013 at 02:35 PM.

03-17-2013, 02:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,945	I wouldn't worry too much about it, but what's the new kibble? If you're really worried about fiber, just add some canned pumpkin to the diet.

03-17-2013, 02:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blanketback Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,379	Thanks Paul - the Orijen Regional Red is the contender, lol. Unless of course this food is also on horrendous back-order. I haven't seen a large bag of lamb in months! Yikes, those puny little 5 lb. bags get expensive! I'm adding pumpkin already, so that's why I'm concerned. But lamb meal is the first dry ingredient in this other one, no chicken...it might be a good substitute.

03-17-2013, 02:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,945	I found a few sites that have it available. ACANA Lamb & Okanagan Apple Dog Food and other ACANA pet products on sale at DoggieFood.com ACANA Lamb & Okanagan Apple Formula Dry Dog Food Acana Lamb & Okanagan Apple Dry Dog Food \| PetFoodDirect

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