Wellness Dog Food Whitefish: Is It the Right Choice for Your Pup?
Okay, so I've been meaning to switch up my dog's food for a while now. He's been getting a little... ahem... chunky, and his coat hasn't been looking its best. I did some digging, and the Wellness brand kept popping up, especially their whitefish formula. Figured I'd give it a shot and document the whole process.
The Shopping Trip
First things first, I had to find the stuff. I hit up my local pet store – you know, the one with the slightly over-enthusiastic employees? Yeah, that one. I wandered around the aisles for a bit, feeling totally lost in a sea of kibble. Finally, I spotted the Wellness section. They had a bunch of options, but I zeroed in on the "Complete Health Whitefish & Sweet Potato" recipe. Grabbed a medium-sized bag – didn't want to go too big in case my dog turned his nose up at it.
The Transition
I know you can't just switch a dog's food cold turkey, so I started slow. I mixed a tiny bit of the Wellness whitefish in with his old food. Like, maybe a quarter cup of the new stuff. He didn't seem to notice, which was a good sign. Over the next week, I gradually increased the Wellness and decreased the old food.
- Day 1-2: 25% Wellness, 75% old food
- Day 3-4: 50/50 split
- Day 5-6: 75% Wellness, 25% old food
- Day 7: All Wellness, baby!
The Results (So Far)
It's been about three weeks now, and I'm already seeing some changes. Honestly, my dog seems to have more energy. We're going on longer walks, and he's actually running around in the yard instead of just plopping down in the shade.
His coat is also looking better – shinier, and less... well, less like a dusty old rug. And, the best part? He seems to really enjoy the food! He gobbles it down every time.
I am very happy that I switched to the Wellness Whitefish food.
I'm going to keep an eye on his weight and overall health, but so far, so good. I'm feeling pretty good about this switch. Might even try another Wellness formula down the line, but for now, we're sticking with the whitefish!
