New Food arrived :)

[Cassie01]

This is the green feeder:

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=_YAwxdjpGlY&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D_YAwxdjpGlY

Whoops! You live and learn.

That's a new one on me and it does look interesting -  it would have been great for my last pup, he was another speedy gulper!

[Archie bean]

Sorry to go a bit off topic (and to be a bit thick  ) but I was just wondering why it is necessary to slow a dog's feeding down? I think I must be a bit soft  because these gadgets just look really frustrating to me! Archie isn't a gulper but I'd be interested to know if theres a health reason behind it.

[bluemoonrose]

If dogs gulp their food down too fast there's a risk of bloat which at its worst can be fatal. I find they're more likely to chew the food this way rather than just inhale it, so I think that helps with better digestion and less wind!

I think rather than frustrating it makes mealtimes a bit more interesting and challenging. It will never be like them having to hunt for food, but it uses a little more mental energy to work out how to get those last few morsels.

I also use a Kong wobble or the nina ottison tornado toy for an occasional change.

[Archie bean]

If dogs gulp their food down too fast there's a risk of bloat which at its worst can be fatal. I find they're more likely to chew the food this way rather than just inhale it, so I think that helps with better digestion and less wind!

I think rather than frustrating it makes mealtimes a bit more interesting and challenging. It will never be like them having to hunt for food, but it uses a little more mental energy to work out how to get those last few morsels.

I also use a Kong wobble or the nina ottison tornado toy for an occasional change.

Ah, thanks for that. I knew there had to be some reason behind it. 

[Biddy]

Hi,

I have just ordered a sample bag of this food.

How did you work out how much to feed as there does not seem to be advice on web site?

Do I need to join facebook page and ask or is it trial and error?

Jake is on Arden Grange puppy junior he's 9 months so am looking round for an adult food with less cereal and filler in it, this sounds good so looking forward to sample's arrival. I'm assuming it can be fed to puppies too?

[jemimabear]

We are massive fans of this food

[jemimabear]

Quantities to be fed are on the bag, also on www.whichdogfood.com if you search Eden Hills food

[HoneyG]

Hi,

I have just ordered a sample bag of this food.

How did you work out how much to feed as there does not seem to be advice on web site?

Do I need to join facebook page and ask or is it trial and error?

Jake is on Arden Grange puppy junior he's 9 months so am looking round for an adult food with less cereal and filler in it, this sounds good so looking forward to sample's arrival. I'm assuming it can be fed to puppies too?

We received a leaflet with the sample bag which gave us a rough guide, but I then used the estimate on the whichdogfood site too.  Early days gave us issues as she loved it so much that she wolfed it down and spent the rest of the day giving me 'those eyes' as if I have never fed her!

But she has got into a routine of two meals a day now.  Still the eyes, but not so much

We do seem to  be have having some poo-side effects!  They have been a bit runny (not every time) for the last week or so, but going to see if this balances out a bit.

She is still loving the food and emptying her bowl though

website says it is suitable for all ages of dogs - I have liked the facebook page but not been back to it much!

Hope that helps and the sample is being enjoyed

[bluemoonrose]

Yes the food is suitable for puppies.  I understand some people's cats have been enjoying too! They are planning to launch a cat food later in the year.

 In terms of some poo problems my understanding is there might be some initially as the body is detoxing from the previous food, but also if its soft it may be that you're giving a little too much.  Because of the fewer ingredients, less strain on the system digesting grain and fillers, it tends to be digested a lot quicker (at least that's what I've read).

[HoneyG]

Yes the food is suitable for puppies.  I understand some people's cats have been enjoying too! They are planning to launch a cat food later in the year.

 In terms of some poo problems my understanding is there might be some initially as the body is detoxing from the previous food, but also if its soft it may be that you're giving a little too much.  Because of the fewer ingredients, less strain on the system digesting grain and fillers, it tends to be digested a lot quicker (at least that's what I've read).

Thanks - could well be giving too much...but try telling my baby she needs less   But might reduce the quanity a bit and see how we get on!  As she used to be a 'grazer' she is not familiar with an empty bowl!  So when she now finishs her meal in a flash, she looks at me expecting to fill it up again!!

[Ruby Tuesday]

Hi,

I have just ordered a sample bag of this food.

How did you work out how much to feed as there does not seem to be advice on web site?

Do I need to join facebook page and ask or is it trial and error?

Jake is on Arden Grange puppy junior he's 9 months so am looking round for an adult food with less cereal and filler in it, this sounds good so looking forward to sample's arrival. I'm assuming it can be fed to puppies too?

If you look at the bottom of the products page on the website, there is a feeding chart. It is quite small so not easy to spot!
I'm just switching Ruby and Jem onto this, they certainly love it but they are both greedy anyway!

[Biddy]

Thanks all for help and advice, getting quite excited about the arrival of new food.
Jake loves food so hopefully this will suit him.

[Biddy]

Just wondering which size kibble you went for.
I spoke to Eden  foods and they were helpful, I ordered sample of the small size just wondering whether to order larder size too.
 

[bluemoonrose]

They've just changed what was their medium to it now being their large. It really was large and weighing out an amount for their meal did look like a small number of kibble. I've subsequently ordered their "new" medium, and that looks much better size wise so I'll be sticking with that.

[Ruby Tuesday]

I got medium, it is fine for Jem

It smells great in the cupboard, I'm really happy we've changed over to it.