My dog has recently been sick since I bought a new bag of Natural Balance. I wrote the company about it and this was their response:

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.

For years this product was hailed as a quality, made in the USA product. Veternarians and dieticians recommend it constantly. It seems they have switched to manufacturing their stuff in a different country. I can’t get a straight answer out of the company when I ask “Where does all the ingredients come from?” What’s even sicker is the company hides the fact that anything has changed. Instead of putting ‘Made in China’ or something on the bag, they resort to “Manufactured for:” and then place the company address for their headquarters in California. No notice whatsoever about a change that your dog may get sick from.

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