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Innova EVO Dog Food

reviewed by randa9804

Innova EVO is based on the principles of an enhanced raw food diet. It includes raw fruits and vegetables as well as chicken and turkey parts. Click through to check prices on Innova EVO.

randa9804
12/12/2008

Innova EVO Dog Food 3

I have something to say...hear me out This dog fog might be a great option for a lot of dogs especially mixed breeds or mutts. But most pedigrees or hybrid dogs the protein, and the fiber in these foods are way to high. More dogs than you think have a meat intolerance (mostly beef) if you notice your dog has a sensitive tummy and gets sudden diarrhea every couple of weeks the above mentioned premium food is most likely the problem.  Remember dogs are omnivores not true carnivores like a cat is.  This means that does in the wild not only eat meat but grains and certain vegetables as well. If these foods work for you dog that is great but to high protein can cause kidney problems and cause hyperactivity in dogs.  Also for everyone who insist corn meal and grains are such bad hash ingredients for your dog to digest then why is all the prescription foods for dogs with gastrointestinal  problem like colitis and IBS primarily contain them?  millions of dogs with digestive problems are on either Hills prescription I/D or Purina EN and have long healthy sustain life.  So don't knock certain ingredients until you know the facts.

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sc0531 commented 436 days ago.
why do numerous other vets say switching your dog's food causes upsets to their digestive systems? check with other vets and see what they say, as one person's opinion doesn't make them right sometimes it's just their opinion. If you read the ingredients in other foods most are corn & grain, how many dogs do you see hanging out in corn & wheat fields eating those items? None. Put that in your palm pilot.

grayergray commented 435 days ago.
YES dogs need variety. YES dogs are scavengers. YES your vet is the number one source for health advice, but that said, when you're going to change your eating habbits, you usually consult a human nutritionist, rather than a general medical practitional (aka GP or Family Doctor), do you not? The same goes with your pet. Vets are educated at their Vet Colleges, and many of those colleges are sponsored by companies such as Iams, Science Diet and Purina. Not to mention that they usually sell vet only versions of Eukanuba (Iam's "premium" food), Science Diety and Purina, so it's in their best interest, given their high margin on food, to keep you feeding those products. I'm not saying distrust your vet, so don't say I said that, what I'm saying is just like your family doc, your family vet is not a nutritionist. Also, you seem to cut and paste the same responses alot. Are you stupid, or just lazy?

randa9804 commented 435 days ago.
Yeah grayer...I'm the stupid one. I ate Pasta last night and eating a salad for lunch and chicken and potato's for dinner tonight.. I better consult a human nutritionist or my family Doc to see if it is ok!? lol You are missing the point I am making..Jerk!

CanisCogic commented 357 days ago.
Also know this, many health problems occur because of pedigree. Not to mention a poor foundation of nutrition. Many animals will tolerate grains for months or years. Fact of the matter is; its not good long term. Primarily Corn, Wheat, Soy, and the such. As a result over the years, we have obesity, cancer, ear problems, bad breath, and things alike as never before. In the wild, canines don't suffer these problems. My animals arnt just sustained, their thriving. This includes 2 wolf hybrids, a collie, a bordercollie,a doberman,a domestic cat, and a bobcat. They all eat the same premium holistic foods. With vaccines once every 2.5 years.

ayn commented 354 days ago.
I don't wanna be "that guy" caniscogic, but in the wild wolves don't live long enough to suffer the problems you mentioned. They life span of most wild animals suck. In capitivity they are living long enough to become prisoners in their own bodies, same as humans...

dogfoodlover commented 353 days ago.
this guy posts the same thing on each dog food. you must have a lot of animals

randa9804 commented 352 days ago.
Yes dogfoodlover I do have a lot of pets and a lot of knowledge on pet foods, ingredients what is overrated, over priced and what works well for most breeds/types of animals. I worked for many years as a animal nutrition specialist. I post the same reviews under a lot of different foods because I have experience with them. and my post is intended to help and provide information as honestly as I can. So if you do not appreciate or agree with my post that's your decision. But please don't reply knocking me for posting identical reviews for more than one food if I feel that review applies.

subukl commented 352 days ago.
What the h*** - this guy is posting the same everywhere?! I guess, the food, where he didn't post the smae S**** (sorry my language) - that's the food, he is working for.

randa9804 commented 352 days ago.
If you read my post it states if this food works for your dog great. I'm not knocking any of these foods in any way. I am trying to state that just because a food is premium it might not work for every dog and those with digestion disorders! And no i am not affiliated with any dog food company

bellasmom commented 325 days ago.
I work in a small pet store and also a dog owner myself, people come in all the time trashing vet requests on feeding science diet and purina, truth is, most vets really dont study nutrition, and with my experiance people are mostly happy after switching to a super premium brand of food than they are with science diet or purina. It kinda seems like common sence to stay away from foods that are at all questionable....I would just stay away from corn and grains all together. Im a little confused myself as to what really is a better diet for my pet, have there been studies done to prove these super premium foods are not as good as they seem?

kaiulini commented 312 days ago.
what does it say that our "pedigree" dogs can't even eat meat? talk about irresponsible breeding. that is so sad.

omega08 commented 248 days ago.
I can't believe you worked as an animal nutrition specialist. first of all if you had done a little research high protein will not give your dog Kidney Disease. For your knowledge " Studies have proved that protein does not cause orthopedic problems in puppies, nor lead to kidney disease in older dogs. In fact, protein is extremely beneficial: it supports the immune system and the central nervous system, contributes to wound healing, helps build lean muscle, and is required for skin and coat health. " http://www.dogaware.com/dogfeeding.html.
I recomend that before you decide to post a coment an claim to be the expert do some research about the topic you want to talk about.

freeb commented 243 days ago.
Mutt's vs. Purebreeds???..come on.. these comments are nothing more than elitist and surely non-credible. If you are counting on making yourself more important via the "social acceptance" of your dog, I feel sorry for you.

freeb commented 238 days ago.
Competitors or ignorant brand loyalists will try to tear down brands like this as a way to make themselves feel more important. They need to get a life...seriously...in the end we're talking about dog food for God's sake. The fact remains that today, there are more high quality brands on the market than ever before. Innova certainly is one of these brands. If you selected the top 10 brands in the world for nutritional integrity, INNOVA would definitely make that top ten list. More important, my dogs like it, their coats look like and feel like silk (field gordon's) and they are very healthy. That's good enough for me.

randa9804 commented 238 days ago.
First of before you call me stupid hehshow if you read what I wrote in its entirety you would know that I stated if it works or your dog great... I am not againt high grade foods at all. and also every comment i posted i have had experience with that food. Every dog is diffrent..I have 3 dogs, 2 are on high primium food and one dog that gets very sick from high primium foods as above and does fine on a low to mid grade food like Purina One... And to be honest the dog that is on Purina one is a perfect wieght, super healthy, shiny coat and all. I work very closely with a dog food nutritionists and a vet and they both told me that the dog on the lower grade food great and vibrant...even more so that my other two. Also, There is no proof established that feeding high grade foods sustain a dogs life any longer than a dog that eats dog chow and table scraps. So I'm glad it works for you but open your eyes.. you sound like pretentious ass!

freeb commented 238 days ago.
hrhshow...I don't think anyone meant you were stupid. It's just that the nutritional needs of dogs, generally speaking, are no different between mutts and pedigreed dogs. Ask any vet. If you have a purebreed pointer or pointer mixed with a setter, it's all the same in terms of nutritional requirments. To state other can be percieved as a little snobbish, elitist, ignorant.

freeb commented 238 days ago.
You are absolutely right, that was a typo..I am in full support of your comments. EVO Innova is one of only 5 or 6 brands that recieve a 6 star dry dog food rating along with "instinct" "blue wildnerness'...I can't remember the others. I have three purebreed Springset Gordon Setters and I feed them EVO but if I had 3 mixes from the pound I'd feed them exactly the same thing.

klongstreth commented 210 days ago.
A much better post then the others knocking this food. BUT most dogs have developed reactions to the "GRAINS" in dog food. EVO may not be for YOUR dog but it will completely improve the overall wellness of MOST dogs.

klongstreth commented 210 days ago.
and actually beef is not the most common meat intolerance in dogs, CHICKEN is.

klongstreth commented 210 days ago.
And for a vet to study nutrition and become certified in that aspect 2 or 3 additional years of schooling are required.
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