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I have a five year old purebred Harrier found at the ASPCA. She was very hyper after being there fie 9 months and had to be put in Clomipramibe to calm her. She has been on this NRG product fie a full week and her disposition has noticeably improved. A groomed said some digs are really allergic to corn soy and 1 other productwhich she has eaten for her 4 yrs with us. It us very pricey and having to add water 20 min prior is a bit of a pain but worth it.
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The maker of this diet claims the following about NRG Maxim Grainless Dog Food Diet on the website:"It is goodness you can actually see, not just when you read the label, but from the moment you open the box and recognize shredded fruits and vegetables like in your own trail mix.Enzyme active fresh fruits and vegetables provide enriched immune system support. Vegetable based carbohydrates combine with dietary fats to supply energy in a balance that does not stress the pancreas. Not only is meat the first ingredient, it is more than 1/2 the formulaFor everyday convenience NRG is the refreshing way to provide enzyme rich whole food nourishment...NO SHORT CUTS...Quality without compromise...
The Best Raw Food Value...1 KG of dry measure Maxim is caloricly equal to 10 lbs of frozen food."
My notes:
Shredded fruits and veggies are simply filler and are not digested by dogs. On the other hand, the powdered, raw veggies and fruit that the manufacturer knocks will offer some enzymes, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, etc. Sadly the shredded produce in this product is simply a great way to waste your money ($15/lb for something that costs the manufacturer $1/lb). I am not against people making money, but I am against deceptive marketing. This product is better than a lot of pet foods, just don't fool yourself into thinking it's better than a home-prepared or commercial, frozen raw diet.
As for meat being "more than 1/2 the formula..." I should hope so. Exactly when did it become acceptable to make meat and animal products less than 95% of the diet of a carnivore?
As for this product being the best raw food value, I have to laugh. Even if the wet ("frozen") weight equaled 4.5 times the dry weight of the finished product you're still only getting about 50% meat.
UPDATE: Years after posting this review I have finally found a freeze-dried raw diet that is worth it's price. I've been feeding "The Real Meat" freeze dried, grass-fed, New Zealand beef formula Real Meat Freeze Dried Dog Food Beef 1 lband think it is far more sensible than the NRG. The Real Meat has as much as 35% more beef, and the cost is about 35% more (when you buy the 4lb bag). Because it's mostly beef and has no undigestible ingredients, it's more energy dense, and more efficient to store. Pound for pound, when comparing the beef portion of the diet, the cost for "The Real Meat" freeze dried beef is the same as NRG. In my opinion, The Real Meat is better quality as it's pasture-raised beef. New zealand is known for it's beautiful, green pastures and delicious, healthy beef. In addition to the beef being a better quality, the food is boosted with vitamins, kelp, and supplements that might help a lot of pets.
I am not bashing NRG, if you notice I have always given it 3 stars. Those of you who accuse me of having a conflict of interest, ought to back off a bit. I just want pet food companies to make better food and make and supply it in the most efficient manner (no filler ingredients). My only wish is for animals to be healthier and the best way to go about this is to help their owners afford really nutritious food.
I just noticed this statement on the NRG beef description and wanted to add a comment for safety reasons:
"Why feed messy inconvenient raw diets that require diligent food safety practices when you can simply add water to create the ultimate balanced fresh, raw no grain dog food ration for your canine. "
If NRG is raw and not pasteurized, then the second it is rehydrated it needs to be treated just as a fresh/frozen raw food would be. In other words, if you feel it's imperative to wash your dog's bowl after he eats raw meat, you should also do so after feeding NRG. There may be an innactivation of the bacteria while it is dry, but once those bacteria are in a moist environment, many will be revived. My advice is to use Puregreen24 PureGreen24 antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal green disinfectant 32oz Spray (Pure Green 24) to wipe down bowls after each meal if you don't have time to put them through the dishwasher.
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