Good Derbail: I've been doing some internet detective work (just call me Sherlock Bones), but I'm not finding delivery options on Nutro, Innova (which is a Naturapet product), nor Diamond. But, these web sites did have store finders, and perhaps, one would be close enough for you to stock up, or better yet, maybe the individual store may deliver. I think since you would be a good customer (ie: lots of food often!) maybe they would negotiate this. Here are the web sites I found: http://www.naturapet.com http://www.diamondpet.com http://nutroproducts.com If there is a Costco relatively close to you, as THL Samira suggested, and thus Diamond brand would be the best option, I'd definitely put my vote in for that. I've had many customers (I'm a pet sitter) use that. In fact, I've started with many of my customers from puppyhood, and they came from the breeder or adoption group already on that food. It's definitely a premium food. The Innova line from Naturapet (they also produce the California and Karma lines) has a new version called Innova EVO which is low carb/high protein, and is supposed to be as close to a raw diet without, well, being a raw diet! Also excellent food to look into for anyone who has a dog battling cancer. I wish it had been available to me when I had my sainted Lucy. Actually, I've just emailed their customer service to see when it will be available here, for I think I may switch to that as the Innova part of their mix....or, may try that completely on further thought. I've had my dogs (Lucy and Aidan included) on just the Innova adult, and their stool was a little pasty. The Natural Choice (Nutro) firmed it up, and I liked the ingredients in that as well. I would suggest with the Lipiderm, to check that it's the new water soluble formula. If not, chat with your vet as to your pups' regimen. I know fat soluble E (which it is in its natural state) would build up in the system. Prozyme is a probiotic and should be used daily. Whatever processed food your dear ones would eat, they would get the most out of it with the aid of these enzymes. Also, plain low-fat yogurt is an option if Prozyme is ever too costly; but the Prozyme does the job much more efficiently. And I'm with you on not wanting to keep switching foods. This really can do a number on the tummy! If it ends up that you can't get the other foods reliably, heck Beneful, and may I suggest even Pedigree if ever Beneful becomes unavailable (which you can also find in the grocery store) aren't BAD. And if you're giving them healthy snacks, and the good supplements like fish oil and E, and the probiotic enzymes, I believe their coats and health will be fine! Greyt Regard, and Happy Hunting on "Bagging" your pups' quarry! Mevanwy and Douglas and Ambrose Courtecadeno
Dee McKinney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks, Carol and Mevanwy...one thing that's hard for us is finding good dog food here. We live over an hour from the nearest bonafide petfood store, and sometimes, I just have to go with what's available at Wallyworld. And I know it's hard on the system to switch food back and forth, so that's how we ended up with Beneful. Readily available and it seemed the best of our options (Iams was available, but it makes our dogs get diarrhea). I wonder if Nutromax has delivery....we have 4 dogs and go through a lot of food. What about some of the other brands you suggested--are they available for delivery or mail order? I got some Lipiderm from Foster and Smith; we'll see how that works. I'll look for the Prozyme, too. Thanks! Derbail [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups SponsorADVERTISEMENT --------------------------------- Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCA_Coursing/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Follow, poet, follow right To the bottom of the night, With your unconstraining voice Still persuade us to rejoice. With the farming of a verse Make a vineyard of the curse, Sing of human unsuccess In a rapture of distress. In the deserts of the heart Let the healing fountains start, In the prison of his days Teach the free man how to praise. ~~ W.H. Auden [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> $9.95 domain names from Yahoo!. Register anything. http://us.click.yahoo.com/J8kdrA/y20IAA/yQLSAA/PJ_qlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCA_Coursing/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
