There has been a recent buzz in the pet industry regarding the changes made to the Natural Balance Duck & Potato Formula in the last couple of months. Many have relized that the latest batch of L.I.D (limited ingredient diet) Natural Balance Duck & Potato no longer contains duck meal. Instead, the new formulation only contains duck, which is a less dense form of duck protein. In order to make sure the protein levels are sufficient, Natural Balance has added potato protein. The bottom line is that there is less meat content in the new formulation.
Is this good or bad? I believe the new formula is definitely a downgrade from the older formula. That being said, however, I believe it is better than the alternative (stocking problems due to a lack of reliable duck meal sources in the United States). The L.I.D. duck formula is still far superior in ingredient quality to the vet prescription alternatives and maintains manufacturing and sourcing integrity.
If your dog is turning its nose up to the new formulations because of the reduced meat content, try supplementing the diet with a can of 100% duck from Evangers or puting a fish oil on top of the food during feedings.
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