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Old 02-25-2011, 01:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default If you feed TOTW, which formula?

I'm thinking about switching to TOTW, not sure which formula is suited for a senior.

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Old 02-25-2011, 01:11 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I feed all 4 formulas. I rotate between them. But I have a 2yr old GSD so I'm not sure which would be best for a senior?

Maybe the Lamb or Salmon formula because they have less ingredients and no chicken?

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Cass gets the Wetlands formula and she loves it.

Gunnar just got switched to the Pacific Stream formula because he has a sensetivity to chicken and he loves it as well.
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Phoenix gets Pacific Stream due to chicken allergies.

What are you looking for in a food for your senior? If you want to decrease calories, the Pacific Stream has lower calories, which may mean feeding more for a healthy active younger dog, but if you have a less active senior, it may be something you want to consider.
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Old 02-25-2011, 01:42 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Pacific Stream for all our dogs 1-8 years old.
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We just switched to Pacific stream a few weeks ago. I tried the lamb and the Bison.
So far the dogs are less gassy with Pacific stream and Macy's body odor is completely gone!
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i think the Pacific Stream is a better formula for seniors, i always had good luck with it............
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Switched from Orijen 80/20 to TOTW High Prairie. Lot less gas and less smelly poops... yuck.
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Right now I am feeding the High Prairie. I have also fed the Pacific stream.
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Old 03-11-2011, 11:26 PM   #10 (permalink)
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TOTW is supposed to be fantastic for all life stages, from puppy to senior. I've never used it, but I know people who swear by it. I'd just look for a formula that was high in protein.
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