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From: Jennifer

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Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 12:44 PM

Subject: [Beagle World] Natural Balance Changes Duck Meal; No Longer From USA

I thought many of you should know this. I got from a dog forum. Looks like NB is changing formulas like Canidae did, many dogs has gotten sick from the change of ingredients which results cheaper quality of ingredients in the formula. Anyways I would pass this around on Dog Groups, to let them know. Whoever are feeding NB should switch to another Kibble or/and (Raw, Home-cooking)
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Hello,
Thank you for contacting Natural Balance regarding the Potato & Duck Formula. Please know that we have implemented a recent change to this formula. As Natural Balance continues to grow, we have found it increasingly difficult to obtain the quality and quantity of duck meal from the United States that our rigorous standards require. In order to address this issue before supply becomes a problem, Natural Balance has decided to add more fresh duck and potato protein to the Potato & Duck formula. We have found this adjustment enhances the palatability and performance of the product, but may lighten the kibble color. We have been feeding this formula for the last six months to many of our own Natural Balance pets and it has produced exceptional results. A very small percentage of dogs with sensitive stomachs may experience a temporary digestive upset with the formulation change to the Potato & Duck Formula. For this limited number of dogs, we recommend feeding smaller, more frequent meals, combined with the old formula (if available), over a 5 to 7 day period to adjust to the new formula. You may also try any of our other LID formulas, which include the Sweet Potato & Fish, Sweet Potato & Venison, or the Lamb & Brown Rice. Have a good day.


Sincerely,
Kristi Choy, B.S.
Animal Nutrition
Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc.