Conference misery::feline

    Sharon, in the US, if you ask for a sample of specific cat food at a
    supply shop, they will oblige by giving you a small sample-size bag. 
    Do they not do this in the UK?  My husband might be going to Reading
    this weekend.  Shall I send him over with some of our Iams?  :^)  Our
    cats really don't like the stuff (and I made the mistake of buying a
    very large bag!!)

    I think that some/many manufacturers/stores will let you return the
    food if your moggies don't like it.  You should ask the store where you
    usually buy your cat food.
    
    Michelle

    Don't the bags usually have some kind of satisfaction guarantee? 
    Obviously, if the cats don't like it, you are not satisfied and should
    be able to return it to the manufacturer.
    
    Michelle

    
    
    	I called the IAMS company once to let them know my
    	cats had suddenly rejected the ADULT IAMS after getting
    	a taste of the KITTEN food (I had started a new kitten
    	on it and of course, the gang had to have some too).
    	To replace the large bag of ADULT IAMS I had just
    	purchased, they sent to my house a large bag of
    	Kitten IAMS to replace it. Pretty nice, I thought.
    
    						kim
    

    And Hills has a money back guarrentee if you want to return it for any
    reason, INCLUDING cat has just decided that s/he doesn't care for it
    any more.
    
    While we are on the subject, Hills just "improved" the taste of their Feline
    Maintanence, and Alex hates it (and only Billy is "wild" over it). Has
    anyone else had a similar experience?
    
    Deb

    Deb...How can you tell if you have the "improved" bag??  Does it
    say something on it!!  I only wonder because all of a sudden it
    seems like my crew is really chowing down on the dry...which is
    unusual for them!!   Everytime I look the bowl is empty!!
    
    Sandy

	I have a huge bag of the Feline Maintenance Light formula, and 
	I need to refill the dish every day, so maybe we have the new and
	improved version.  The funniest thing is that even though there's	
	a bowl of puppy chow out (IAMS), all the cats and the puppy go
	for the Hills first.  (Hmmm, ad slogan there....) :^}

	Sandy

    I discovered this quite by accident. The Wednesday before the Boxboro
    show, I opened a new bag of Maintenance. Alex, now on Iams, refused to
    eat it (she would sniff it, make a face, bury it and give me a *very*
    dirty look), and none of the others (except Billy) were real excited
    over it although they are eating it. I was at the show that Sunday and
    noticed the Hill's booth that had a sign announcing the new improved
    flavor, so I asked. I was told that nearly every cat they had tested it
    on preferred it. (It stands to reason that THE FIRM has a differing
    opinion). She said that Light had not changed, but Maintenance had. She
    also said that they had been distributing it for about 2 weeks at that
    point.

    Since I have to FIRM-proof the bad of food, I dump it into a locking
    roughneck bucket and throw out the bag; I can't remember if the bag
    mentioned it was improved or not, but if you call the 800 number, and
    give them the lot number off the bag, they can tell you.

    Deb

    
    Wow...all those replies, and so quick.
    
    I only know of one pet shop around the Basingstoke area which sells
    IAMS and when I asked them if I could have a small sample to try they
    said no (very friendly!) so this is why I just want a handful to try
    them on.
    
    Thanks anyway
    
    Sharon

    It is possible to get smaller packets of Iams than the huge bags. They
    sell a container that looks like a large milk carton. Phone Iams in the
    UK (the Basingstoke shop can give you their number) and maybe they will
    send you a sample. I used to buy Iams for my three, but I've had to cut
    it out as Rolf "shows an obvious liking for food" ;-)
    
    Lisa
    (Only here 'till Friday)
    

    Sharon,
    
    If you are still looking for a sample of Iams give me a call 
    DTN 7823 3117 (I am in Ayr).
    
    I only use Iams so I could get some off to you tomorrow if you still
    want it.
    
    Kirsty

    RE: .6
    
    Sandy,
    
    I just opened another bag and noticed in the right hand corner of the
    front f the bag there is a small, red square that says "new flavor".
    
    Deb

    
    Thanks Deb...  I always empty the bag of food into my Iams
    Containers...so I don't even have the bag at home to check.  But
    next time I buy it (which is very often!!) I will look at the fine
    print!!
    
    Sandy