Thank you all so much for your generous contributions. I think we will try out Earthborn Holistic Select Grain Free Coastal Catch (along with the non-potato, bison-meal Great Plains Feast for treats and/or in case Mountie refuses the Coastal Catch (highly doubtful!)). To several points above, I agree that nothing mandates wedding to any brand or formula, as every dog is unique ā and if the kibble is disagreeable, then we now certainly have many good, advice-reinforced options from which to select an alternative!
As an OCD attorney, I love this site ā and as founder of MountainDogChews.com, a brand of premium elk antler chews, I certainly appreciate everyoneās focus on quality of product. Iām likely preaching to the choir; however, the general public generally hasnāt a clue re: the harmful (or at least, subprime) ingredients in, or chain-of-supply of, most well-marketed pet brands. Ergo, quite thankful for the folks on this site! -Corey
