Did they recently change this product? My cat use to love these treats and w/ my last bag she wont touch them - they look different to me too.
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The change is mostly related to the packaging, I believe. I order the foil pouches because they seem to seal better and keep the treats soft longer. Recently, despite ordering the foil pouch, I've been receiving the plastic bag. These seem to let more air in, resulting in the treats getting hard sooner.
2007081
They definitely changed this product...our cats used to love them, now they won't touch them. Bring back the old version!!!
2007082
Agreed. They definitely changed the product and my two don't love them as much.
2007083
I noticed a change too. I had hoped it was just one bag, and I have to say my cats don't like the new product as much. This may be the last time I purchase this product. I called the company, but they never responded to me. Guess they don't care.
2007084
Since the change my cat will not eat this product. Please bring back the old version of this product.
2007085
I noticed the changes as well and was concerned - so I wrote to Vetoquinol. They sent me this response over email, "There are natural changes which occur due to our use of natural ingredients, these changes can be a lightening or darkening of the finished product based upon the time of year and changes of the natural ingredients. The chews texture has changed because of a change from hot extrusion and packaging to cold extrusion and packaging. In general we have had found these to be higher in palatability."
2007086
This is only my second bag. I used to use the gel. All of my cats love them. Only one needs it, but the other two bug me if I don't give them at least one. Bad bag? Wish I could help more.
2007087
Coming back to add more: they may have changed something. Paying closer attention at treat time, our new pack has harder treats. These are not soft like packs we've had in the past.
2007088
Our recent package appears to be the same, but I noticed a few bigger pieces and one huge clump so far. Our cat still eats it, but waits for me to put down some other treats alongside. He eats the others first, then the Lysine ones. A few times he puked up the treats after gobbling down some hard food. When that happens he gets turned off of the Lysine treats for a few days.
1723715
It looks like the packaging has changed since I last ordered mine....not sure if that means that the formulation may have changed? Might be best to contact the company...or make sure whoever provides the ingredient list to you has the current packaging.
1426078
I can't say if they changed the formula in that our cat has only been on the Lysine for about five months, and they have always been dark brown and hard (but somewhat moist). Fortunately, our cat loves them, has no problem keeping them down, and they are doing the job of preventing secretions from the eyes.
26958
Hi,Image has changed the packaging and also some formulas in some of their products.Please contact manufacturer regarding this.Thanks
1437234
Haven't purchased them from Amazon, just from our local store & at the store the expiration date is only 10 months from now (Feb 2015). They should be ok. If not email Friskies. My cat loves them & they do work.
149534
No kidding!! EVERY brand is the same shape, same hardness. I swear they are all made by the same company and just resold under different packaging, so don't bother trying to get a different brand. I tried cutting them up and mixing them into wet food (to which I always add a little water anyway). My thought is that they would soften and take on the smell/taste of the wet food I know they like. It seemed to work OK (just OK), but I couldn't tell if BOTH of my cats were getting dosed and by how much. I finally just switched to a powder form that should mix evenly with a wet food, which I can better monitor.
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Well Rian, your question should be directed to the either the maker or the seller of the Yummy Chummies. I, too, have noticed my latest bag has much firmer treats, appearing to have dried in storage, and I am definitely not pleased. Even though they are harder, the dogs seem to like them all right and are able to chew them anyway.
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Mine seem drier than typical treats as well, but my cat still devours them; so it could be just a crust that's formed on the outside of the treat. He goes crazy when he hears the bag every day, so the hardening definitely hasn't diminished the taste!
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I would guess that whatever the additional ingredient(s) is(are) is not palatable to your cats. They have discriminating palates and won't eat what doesn't taste or smell good to them. Plus, cats are quirky. One cat will eat these anywhere, the other will not eat them if I am in the chair in which I feed her treats, as she knows that this is not her usual "green cat treat". If, however, I give her the lyine treat where she naps, she eats it with relish! Works every time! Try a different location with the lysine, perhaps that will work.
89297
Yes, they are the same. You can get them much cheaper at Amazon, without a prescription, but don't give the treats to your cat like candy. Also, not ALL cats like them. I have 3 cats and only 2 of them like them. If your vet hasn't already, he/she should give your cat 2-3 of the treats to see if your cat likes them, before you buy them. They work very well. Being a former Animal Health Tech, I highly recommend them.
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Hi Anna,You would have to ask a tough one, wouldn't you? Just kidding. As far as I know, you're right.All I know is one of my kitties was very fussy about what she would eat and when she started eating these over and over I think I was just relieved. Hope that helps youBill
514349
Not my experience. I received a bag of primarily thin ones. My chewers gulped them down, so that was my first and last bag. There's also a 1-star reviewer stating they were square and too thick. When did you order your last bag? Were they all primarily square or various sizes? If I could get a bag of thick ones, I'd start buying these again.
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That's an interesting question. I have noticed a little hardening after a couple of weeks but my cat still eats them right up (I hide them in her kibble and she can't tell the difference). My first thought would be to try those terra cotta brown sugar savers. You moisten them and them towel dry them and put them in bags of hardened sugar and they magically restore moisture levels. That may work with those chews? But I agree that the safest would be to contact the manufacturer and ask them. Good luck and please keep us updated if anything works!
1233100
Not in the pack I got......These are cute but my cat had them SOME WHERE WE COULDN'T FINE THEM in 24 hours. Don't know if it was just my cat (a male) or if all cats will lose them so easily.......they are small........Hope this helps.
392823
Well I've gotten these before but this last bottle my 5 year old won't eat-- she says they taste different... :/
1373038
My last shipment was the same too. There was no difference in the taste. I stirred it up and used as normal. I would imagine this is not atypical given that there is nothing other than almonds in the container.
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I personally didn't know the formula changed. I subscribe to it maybe every 3 months or so. And had a doubled up order awhile back. And so I haven't gotten a new one yet. Maybe that'll be obvious? If the "flavor" is off or it gets the white crustyness I'll have to look