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« Reply #15 on: July 27, 2007, 08:48:28 AM » |
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I'm in Iowa. From 2003-2004, my 4 cats loved Innova EVO both canned and dry. It was all that they would eat. Three preferred the canned and one would eat dry only. Then in early 2004, for some reason they no longer wanted it.
Since that time, I've tried many different foods. Since the recall started, I once again tried the Innova EVO, thinking that it was the best for them. The cats refused both dry and canned.
Can't say that there was any problems with it though.
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Offy
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« Reply #16 on: July 29, 2007, 08:18:42 AM » |
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Atlanta. All 3 of my cats enjoyed one whole bag of Innova EVO cat & kitten dry. The next purchase was gritty - all over it, not just bottom of bag grit. I bought another bag to see if it was gritty too-it was. I had to wipe the grit off for Geneva and fed it to her piece by piece to transition her to another food. When I had started/stopped feeding the sneezing started/stopped accordingly. They weren't sneezing except with the gritty and haven't sneezed since I totally removed it from their diet. (picture of "grit" at http://offplanet.50megs.com/main.htm) |
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cboss04
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« Reply #17 on: July 31, 2007, 02:22:07 PM » |
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Have had three cats on the EVO dry for about two years...they also get wet food, but won't touch the canned version of Evo. No problems, and their most recent bloodwork (May 07) was normal.
We're in CA.
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KatieKat
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« Reply #18 on: August 03, 2007, 08:27:04 PM » |
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Mid Mo I fed Evo to 3 felines due to a recalled food. I didn't see the results one would expect from a premium food but mostly my oldest cat became very aggresive while eating this, and one kitty was just not real fond of it after awhile and quit eating it all together he also threw it up often.
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mittens
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« Reply #19 on: August 05, 2007, 10:10:56 PM » |
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massachusetts. evo ancestral diet dry.
first purchased beginning of food recall for 2 rescue cats who refuse to eat wet food. switched from brand x kitten food. first 2 bags fine- all cats seemed to enjoy and thrive. no negative symptoms observed whatsoever.decrease in furballs from cats who had had a problem before. first bag with new design was almost a bag of dust and crumbs. learned about negative testing on itchmo about the same time so switched back to brand X until company explains results, tests their product more thoroughly and releases results.
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2CatMom
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« Reply #20 on: August 14, 2007, 09:52:54 AM » |
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This is the main dry food I feed my cats (they get 1/2 wet & 1/2 dry). They like it a lot. My last bag of the old formulation was pretty dusty as well. I think this may be because the kibble isn't as hard as some and tends to crumble pretty easily - which could happen if the bags get bumped around during shipping.
We just started a bag of the 'new' version. It was not at all dusty and I do not detect any changes in the food or my cats. And yes, for whatever reason, EVO makes for some pretty stinky stools!
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Rollo
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« Reply #21 on: August 28, 2007, 10:44:59 AM » |
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I'm in California.
I switched to Evo dry during the recalls. The first two bags were great. My cat loved it, his coat got even softer (it was pretty soft and shiny to begin with), and the pieces were small enough for him to chew (he's had many teeth pulled.) This all changed a few weeks ago when we got a new bag with the new formula. He didn't like it as much and usually splashed water from his water bowl into the food bowl. He also started vomiting after meals. I'm heading to the store today to find yet another brand.
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cboss04
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« Reply #22 on: August 29, 2007, 06:13:17 PM » |
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In California, three cats on Evo dry--in addition to wet of another brand, and homemade since the recall. I had posted in this thread earlier that we had been using EVO dry feline for around two years with great results and normal bloodwork, but just bought a new bag and it is not the same stuff. My cats reacted to the new bag like the previous poster's cats did...trying to bury it, and refusing to eat it. It had an exp date of June 08. I can't switch dry food as easily/quickly as others might, as one of my cats has a VERY sensitive stomach (thousands in vet bills until we hit upon the winning combo of evo dry and homemade wet for him). I went and found another bag from a different store, that had exp date of Apr 08, and they are happy with it again. Weird...does anyone know if they have changed their formula and/or ingredients, quality of ingredients recently?
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Fred
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« Reply #23 on: September 02, 2007, 07:51:16 AM » |
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I am in Ohio. I have two cats and both now eat Evo. They like it and the food is always consistent. Several years ago, before I fed Evo, one of the cats had severe problems with bladder crystals and had to have surgery. I did the vet food for awhile and then couldn't take it anymore due to the low quality. I put him on Evo and he has had no problems since. A friend who has a male that previously had crystals has had his problems resolve on Evo. I am a believer.
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Zen
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« Reply #24 on: September 03, 2007, 11:11:31 AM » |
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I live in MI.
My kitten has been using this for about 3-weeks now, he is filling out nicely, because now he is gaining quite a bit of muscle tone and weight on this food. He seems to love the flavor, and the shape is perfect for his little mouth. The only downside is that his poop can be quite stinky from the food. It's worth it though if it keeps him healthy.
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TBOBINA
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« Reply #25 on: December 11, 2007, 07:26:33 PM » |
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Anyone tried the new flavours of EVO?? noticed a whole new line of flavours today at pet feed store.
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« Reply #26 on: December 11, 2007, 10:35:26 PM » |
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TBOBINA,
Interesting....they are listed on the website too..............Duck, Beef, Venison, Chicken and Turkey.......
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kaffe
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« Reply #27 on: December 12, 2007, 12:17:18 AM » |
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Anyone tried the new flavours of EVO?? noticed a whole new line of flavours today at pet feed store.
ooooohhhh... very very interesting... looks like Innova Evo will do battle with Nature's Variety Instincts!!! I'll check this thread to see the newexperiences with Evo's new flavors line... maybe I'll give a couple of flavors a try myself - I mean, for the kitties... |
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« Reply #28 on: December 12, 2007, 04:13:43 AM » |
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Wow, the flavors look good, and they have BIG cans.  My cats like the regular EVO wet. Thanks, TBOBINA! |
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« Reply #29 on: December 12, 2007, 12:45:11 PM » |
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Looks like they are quite high in ash though. The lady I know that works there said her cats didnt like the Venison, but liked the others.
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