Honest Caru Dog Food Reviews (See What Actual Pet Parents Really Say About It)
Alright, let's talk about my journey with Caru dog food. It wasn't something I planned, really. My old boy, Max, he started getting real picky. Turned his nose up at the kibble he'd eaten for years. Plus, his stomach seemed a bit off, you know? Just wasn't himself.
So, I started looking around. Went to the pet store, browsed online, just trying to find something different. I kept seeing these Caru tetra packs. Looked more like people food, honestly. The packaging said stuff like "human grade ingredients" and "slow cooked". Sounded good, sounded different. Caught my eye.
Doing My Homework
I’m not one to just jump on things. I spent a bit of time looking into it. Read the ingredient lists carefully. Seemed straightforward, mostly meat and veggies. Less weird fillers than some other stuff. I thought, okay, maybe this is worth a shot for Max. Seemed less processed, which felt right for his sensitive stomach.
Giving It a Go
I picked up a few packs of their stew recipes. Got home, opened one up. Honestly? It smelled pretty good. Like actual beef stew, not that typical dog food smell. The texture looked like real shredded meat and vegetables in gravy. Looked way more appetizing than the dry brown pellets Max had been ignoring.
Introducing the New Grub
I didn't want to shock his system, so I started slow. Mixed just a spoonful of the Caru stew into his old kibble. He sniffed it for a good long while. Then, he actually started eating! Picked out the Caru bits first, of course. Over the next week, I gradually increased the amount of Caru and decreased the old food.
- Day 1-2: Mostly old food, tiny bit of Caru.
- Day 3-4: About 75% old, 25% Caru.
- Day 5-6: Half and half.
- Day 7 onwards: Mostly Caru, just a sprinkle of kibble (which I eventually phased out).
What I Noticed
The biggest change? Max actually got excited for meal times again. No more nudging the bowl away. He'd lick the bowl clean. That alone made me feel better. Over the next few weeks, I kept a close eye on him.
His digestion definitely improved. Things firmed up, you know? Less rumbling tummy noises too. He seemed to have a bit more pep in his step on our walks. Hard to say if his coat got shinier – he’s an old dog – but he just seemed generally happier and more comfortable after eating.
My Final Thoughts
So, yeah. We stuck with Caru. It's pricier than plain kibble, no doubt about it. But seeing Max enjoy his food and feeling better? Worth it for me. It feels like I'm giving him real food, and his body seems to agree. It worked for us, solved the picky eating and the upset stomach. Just sharing my experience, maybe it helps someone else wondering about it.
