Honest Review of Natures Menu Puppy Food: Pros & Cons
Okay, here's my experience with Nature's Menu puppy food:
So, I got a new puppy a few months back – a super cute, but super energetic, Golden Retriever named Max. Food was, obviously, a big thing on my mind. I wanted something good for him, you know? Something that would help him grow big and strong, but wouldn't upset his little tummy.
I did a bunch of reading online, asked around at the dog park, and a name that kept popping up was Nature's Menu. I saw they had a specific puppy food range, so I thought, "Why not give it a shot?"
Getting Started
First thing I did was check out their website. Lots of info there. They had different flavors, different sizes of bags... it was a little overwhelming at first! I finally settled on the "Country Chicken" flavor, just because it sounded... well, normal. I grabbed a smaller bag to start, just in case Max didn't like it.
The First Taste Test
When the food arrived, I opened the bag and, honestly, it didn't smell too bad! Kinda like regular dog food, but maybe a bit... meatier? I put some in Max's bowl, and he went nuts. He absolutely loved it! He scarfed it down so fast, I thought he was gonna choke. So, first impressions were definitely good.
Watching and Waiting
- Poop Patrol: Yeah, I know, gross. But with a puppy, you gotta keep an eye on their, uh, "output." It's a good indicator of how their digestion is going. With the Nature's Menu, things were pretty solid (pun intended!). No runny messes, which was a HUGE relief.
- Energy Levels: Max was already a bundle of energy, but I did notice he seemed to have good, sustained energy throughout the day. He wasn't crashing after meals, which I'd seen with some other foods I'd tried with previous dogs.
- Coat Check: After a few weeks, I started to notice Max's coat was looking really shiny and healthy. He wasn't scratching much, either, which was great.
My Overall Thoughts
Honestly, I've been really happy with Nature's Menu puppy food. Max loves it, his digestion seems great, and he's growing like a weed (a very cute, furry weed!). It's a little pricier than some of the other brands, but I think it's worth it for the quality. I've even switched to the bigger bags now because I'm pretty confident he'll keep eating it.
I am not saying go ahead without consulting your vet, as every puppy is differnt. But for me and max, It is been working great!
