Guest donatella Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Can someone who knows about dog nutrition tell me if these are okay or just junk? My dogs LOVE them and I think its because they're moist and chewy not hard biscuits. I give them a handful in the morning as they wont eat good quality dry. They get VAN with kanga mince at night. Ingredients: Fresh Australian Kangaroo Meat, Kangaroo & Beef Meal, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Rice, Potatoes, Peas, Carrots, Rosemary, Canola Oil, Glycerine, DHA Omega 3, Flaxseed, Prebiotics, Chia Seed, Green Tea Extract, Taurine, Yucca Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Natural Colour, Mixed Tocopherols, Phosphoric Acid, Sea Salt, Vitamins & Minerals, Natural Antioxidants. Typical Analysis: Protein: 24%, Fat: 8%, Crude Fibre: 4%, Salt: 2% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 As long as your dog's don't have a problem with wheat you should be fine. I've never had a negative problem when I've fed it and all my dogs have loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 No wheat problem so that's good!! I feel bad feeding cheapie brand but they love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Cheap? It is more per kilo than most super premiums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetta Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Natures Gift is good quality and under-rated IMO. I keep a few of the little vacuum packs on hand for the Kong :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 True that I guess! I pay $9.99 for the small bag and go through 1 a fortnight or there avoids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I actually like the ingredients used in a lot of Natures Gift products. My guys LOVE the energy treats in chicken flavour and I use those for any training we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I like Natures Gift in general too. I've been using the tinned food for over 20 years. They are good too if you call with questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I have used the Natures Gift (tinned variety) a number of years ago on my aged male BC. He went very well on it & it was the only thing I could get him to eat towards the end of his days. I have never been a fan of canned food but this was my pick of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I was feeding them the trays a lot but have put them back on VAN as one getting too fat!! They would eat it like crack though the kanga one was a hit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 It's a shame no one around here seems to stock the dry food... Coles and Wollies have the treats, cans and trays.... The only place that seems to have the treat straps is the Reject Shop, of all places, and I found the dry at BigW a year or so ago, never to be seen again... Not sure why they aren't more widely stocked as I really like their range of products as a back up (eg the canned food to make a batch of frozen kongs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I think it's pretty good stuff too - especially the lack of artificial colours! I've visited the factory - they come across as a business with a decent philosophy in terms of producing quality food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Good feedback tsd thanks that makes me feel better!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedaler Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) I use the product you are asking about but my dogs only get a few pieces each when they go to bed or if they manage to get into my pocket while I'm hanging the washing out. As a rule I think Nature's Gift is more that just acceptable. I usually have a few tins on hand in case I forget to take meat out of the freezer or if one of the dogs is off their food. It is the only brand of tins I will use. ETA. my mistake, this is not the product I have used, however, I still like the NG products I have tried and would not hesitate to use this one if I needed to. Edited June 1, 2014 by Airedaler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I wish the cat food was easier to come boy. It's the one my cat likes best and I've tried a large number of brands.. So hard to come by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I wish the cat food was easier to come boy. It's the one my cat likes best and I've tried a large number of brands.. So hard to come by The dry food? Try Black Hawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbaudry Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I would stay clear of BH for cats.... There have been quite a number of cases of urinary track infections and crystal blockages after cats were switched to that food. And the company wasn't forthcoming at all when some owners tried to bring up the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I have the tinned food in the kennels. Most dogs like it, it can tempt fussy eaters and isn't full of junk. It also smells good when opened. I do wish they would make the large tins in a single protein source though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I would stay clear of BH for cats.... There have been quite a number of cases of urinary track infections and crystal blockages after cats were switched to that food. And the company wasn't forthcoming at all when some owners tried to bring up the issue. BH & NG dry cat food were identical. That is why I suggested it. A pet shop even showed me a order form for BH cat food were the food was called NG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I would stay clear of BH for cats.... There have been quite a number of cases of urinary track infections and crystal blockages after cats were switched to that food. And the company wasn't forthcoming at all when some owners tried to bring up the issue. BH & NG dry cat food were identical. That is why I suggested it. A pet shop even showed me a order form for BH cat food were the food was called NG. Not sure how that works as they are made by 2 different manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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