Thanks Sharon! I just noticed that the Wellness LBP food that I purchased (still unopened so I could return it) does NOT say “Core” on the package… just Wellness LBP. I assume that this is the grain inclusive formula and the Core is the grain free formula? I did not see a Core Puppy or Core LBP at the store, just the regular Wellness Puppy and LBP. The Core formula is the one recommended on the list, correct? But if I understood you right, the regular LBP formula does have the correct calcium levels, it’s just lower in protein than the Core? I’m sure I have other options than Wellness, but my options are limited unless I order online. I’m in a small town and Petco is my only option to buy locally. He’s been on the NV Prairie LBP for a few months and he likes it, but his poop is always mushy. He seems to be healthy otherwise, but picking up mushy poop is no fun. 🙂 I have tried the NV Instinct in the Rabbit formula and he didn’t like it. I also tried the NV Instinct LID Turkey and he ate it fine but his poops weren’t much different than on the Prairie. Maybe it’s just the NV brand that doesn’t sit well with him, which is why I thought I’d rotate to a different brand this time and see what happens. He didn’t have mushy poops when I got him, but the breeder was feeding a mixture of Eukanuba and Pro Plan Select adult foods… which I didn’t want to continue with. Should I try the pumpkin first before I change foods? Does the pumpkin “fix” the problem or do you have to continually use pumpkin in order to maintain? The other food options at my local Petco are Halo’s Spot Stew and Pinnacle (other than the NV and Wellness brands). I might be able to find Innova but I’m not sure. Any preferences between those brands? If I were to order online and could therefore get any brand, would that change the preferences? Thanks again for any and all help! I’d like to find a few brands I can rotate through that he likes, does well on, and doesn’t give him mushy poop!
