To change, or not to change

[skoorka]

Hey Guys,

I've been feeding Elwood Holistic Select Lamb and Rice for the past few years. It was one of the few foods both he and our late Maple both did well on. Lately, whenever I am reaching the last quarter or so of a giant bag I ask "I've still got enough left for a gradual transition, should I switch him to something else like Acana?" The goober is 8 now (not that you can tell), and while he's doing stellar on the Holistic Select I can't help but wonder if I should find a new food. Note - we tried Orijen a while back with...er...disastrous results (some bags were good, some bags caused, well...you know). I'm guessing the best option is raw or that (was it fish and rice? diet some of you are cooking up, but as a person who considers a three course mean to be grilled cheese, tomato soup, and Cheez-its that ain't looking so good!

Thanks!
Michelle

 

[Murphy]

Hey Michelle.. maybe I am being simplistic.. But if it ain't broke.. Well you know.. smooches to the big lug.. :coffeepaper:

 

[Jeannie]

I agree if it is not broke.....

You say he is 8 but he will be 9 in a few weeks

 

[Whybu1]

We try to stick to a food that works but will mix in a bit of something differant on occasion just as a treat. Not enough to upset their stomach but to give a differant taste.

 

[nowhavethreebears]

I fed the Holistic Select formulas for years and was always happy with it.
Only reason I switched is because my only reasonably local source for the food is no longer there.

 

[Brandie&Maggie]

I'm in the "if its not broke..." camp on this one! However, if he's having any issues you need to address, then that is different.

We are doing the fish diet and have had AMAZING results. Her coat and eyes are shiny, she dropped a few pounds (needed), and we actually were able to cut her arthritis medication in half!

But....if Elwood is doing fine, I say keep up with what you are doing.

 

[skoorka]

Thanks guys!!!!!!! I was leaning toward the ain't broke/don't fix it option, but I needed a sanity check. Jeannie, I know!!! Where did the time go?