nikkicreatesart
05-31-2023, 02:46 PM
Hey everyone! I know there are lots of threads about this but with all the formula changes I just want to make sure I make the best possible decision for Picasso's health. SO here is the question (at the end if you don't have time to read the whole thing)-
When I first got Picasso I was very fortunate that the ONE can my local petstore had was the correct white puppy with blue probiotic band Esbilac. Fed it and after being on here ordered Henry's older baby kit and got blocks and the FV 20/50. Started to slowly work my way to a 50:50 mix. Meanwhile, ordered more Esbiliac from Hollywood Feed, it had the correct picture and everything. Got it and didn't even look at the can. Mixed the first batch and noticed it didn't dissolve quite the same, but I run the milks through a strainer to completely dissolve the powder several times, mushing the still solid powder over the strainer until it is like pudding and running the milk over it until dissolved. I noticed the end result was also much thicker, but didn't question it. Fed as normal, Picasso was fine all three feedings, even had arugula (very little) for the first time which he liked after he wasn't running away from it, lol.
This morning making the fresh batch, I notice how thick the Esbiliac is again. Then I actually look at the can, and its the tri-colored dog one, with the casein as the third ingredient. I immediately dump the batch out and email the company to let them know that they are not delivering the same product and of course to get a refund because I got $60 worth of the stuff (they refunded without delay and said they were going to contact marketing about the discrepancy). I of course anxiously checked Picasso this morning and he is his normal zany high energy self, squishy flat tummy, and a voracious appetite. I am of course now feeding him only the FV 20/50 and will contact a shelter to see if they could use the Esbilac.
TLDR- Should I just go ahead and stay with only FV, or should I continue to look for the correct Esbilac. I think Picasso is 8-9 weeks old and is starting to eat a bit of his blocks and ate a few bites of arugula.
Thanks in advance
When I first got Picasso I was very fortunate that the ONE can my local petstore had was the correct white puppy with blue probiotic band Esbilac. Fed it and after being on here ordered Henry's older baby kit and got blocks and the FV 20/50. Started to slowly work my way to a 50:50 mix. Meanwhile, ordered more Esbiliac from Hollywood Feed, it had the correct picture and everything. Got it and didn't even look at the can. Mixed the first batch and noticed it didn't dissolve quite the same, but I run the milks through a strainer to completely dissolve the powder several times, mushing the still solid powder over the strainer until it is like pudding and running the milk over it until dissolved. I noticed the end result was also much thicker, but didn't question it. Fed as normal, Picasso was fine all three feedings, even had arugula (very little) for the first time which he liked after he wasn't running away from it, lol.
This morning making the fresh batch, I notice how thick the Esbiliac is again. Then I actually look at the can, and its the tri-colored dog one, with the casein as the third ingredient. I immediately dump the batch out and email the company to let them know that they are not delivering the same product and of course to get a refund because I got $60 worth of the stuff (they refunded without delay and said they were going to contact marketing about the discrepancy). I of course anxiously checked Picasso this morning and he is his normal zany high energy self, squishy flat tummy, and a voracious appetite. I am of course now feeding him only the FV 20/50 and will contact a shelter to see if they could use the Esbilac.
TLDR- Should I just go ahead and stay with only FV, or should I continue to look for the correct Esbilac. I think Picasso is 8-9 weeks old and is starting to eat a bit of his blocks and ate a few bites of arugula.
Thanks in advance