Complete Whole Earth Dog Food Reviews: Find the best choice.
Okay, so I've been meaning to switch up my dog's food for a while now. He's been getting a little, shall we say, fluffy around the edges, and his poops have been... well, let's just say they haven't been pretty. I kept seeing ads for Whole Earth Farms, so I figured I'd give it a shot and see what the fuss was about. This is what I did, my experiment!
Started with Some Digging
First things first, I needed to figure out which Whole Earth Farms formula to even try. They've got a bunch – grain-free, healthy grains, puppy, adult, small breed... it's a lot! I spent a good hour just browsing their website and reading the different ingredient lists and the guaranteed analysis stuff. My dog, Buster, is a medium-sized mutt, about three years old, and doesn't have any known allergies, so I wasn't super restricted.
Narrowing Down the Choices
I eventually narrowed it down to two options:
- Whole Earth Farms Grain-Free Recipe with Chicken & Turkey: Sounded tasty, and I liked that it didn't have any corn, wheat, or soy.
- Whole Earth Farms Healthy Grains Recipe with Chicken & Rice: This one had brown rice and oatmeal, which I know some dogs do well on.
The "Sniff" Test (and the Real Test)
Honestly, I flipped a coin. Grain-free won! I ordered a small bag online(I was afraid, what if he doesn't like it?) to start, just in case Buster turned his nose up at it. When it arrived, I did the classic "sniff test" – you know, open the bag and see if your dog comes running. Buster seemed interested, which was a good sign.
For the first few days, I mixed a little bit of the Whole Earth Farms with his old food, gradually increasing the amount of the new stuff. This is supposed to help prevent tummy troubles, and it seemed to work for Buster. He didn't have any, uh, explosive reactions, which was a huge relief.
The Results Are In!
It's been about a month now, and I'm pretty happy with the switch! Here's what I've noticed:
- Buster loves the taste. He actually gets excited for meal times now, which is a big change.
- His poops are MUCH better. Smaller, firmer, and less frequent. Seriously, a game-changer.
- His coat looks shinier. I don't know if it's just me, but he seems a little less scruffy.
- He seems to have a bit more energy. We've been going on longer walks, and he's not as tired afterward.
I wouldn't say it's a miracle food or anything, but it's definitely been a positive change for Buster. I think I'll stick with Whole Earth Farms for now, maybe even try the Healthy Grains formula next time just to see if he likes it even more. If you're thinking about trying it, I'd say go for it – just remember to start slow and see how your dog reacts!
