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Nutrish Whole Health Blend Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food (Rachael Ray)

Nutrish Whole Health Blend Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Cat Food (Rachael Ray)

By Rachael Ray 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 75% confidence
5.8 /10
Quality
5.5
Value
6.0
Design
5.0
Function
6.0
Durability
5.0

In a Nutshell

  • Mixed reviews due to reformulation and packaging issues.
  • Some cats enjoy the taste and ingredients.
  • Common problems include vomiting, diarrhea, and packaging difficulties.

Quick Verdict

Rachael Ray Nutrish has mixed feedback with customers reporting both positive and negative experiences. Some cats enjoy the food, while others experience digestive issues and packaging problems.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 44%
Would Buy Again 44%
Avg Lifespan 3 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Some cats experience vomiting and diarrhea.

Prevention: Monitor your cat's reaction to the food and consult a vet if issues arise.

high

Reformulated food causes issues for some cats.

Prevention: Consider switching back to the old formula if available.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Taste and Quality (4)

    Many cats enjoy the taste and quality of the food.

  • Ingredients (2)

    High-quality ingredients are a plus for many buyers.

Cons

  • Digestive Issues (3) major

    Some cats experience vomiting or diarrhea.

  • Packaging Design (1) minor

    Difficult to open packaging.

  • Reformulation Issues (2) major

    New formula causes issues for some cats.

Quality Trend: Declining

The reformulation of the food has led to mixed reactions and digestive issues for some cats. Is the packaging failure and insufficient informations.

Older Reviews Said:

positive

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Cat owners looking for a quality dry food — The food is well-received by many cats and praised for its ingredients.

Skip If

  • Owners of cats with sensitive stomachs — Multiple reports of digestive issues and vomiting.
  • Those who prefer easy-to-open packaging — Some users found the packaging very difficult to open.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 1-4 months

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Rating Distribution

3.1
9 reviews
5★
44%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
33%
1★
22%

Highlighted Reviews

— Natasha 4 found helpful

"They love nutrish, plus we know it works. We had a diabetic cat, who was on prescription dry food. His numbers constantly fluctuated with and without insulin. We had switched him over to nutrish, and surprisingly brought his numbers into balance. He was on insulin for about 8 years, and after eating..."

— John

"Rowdy said to thank you for his yummy Nutrish and treats, and very disappointed with this new packaging. It was not clever, but stupids, as Chester could not open the stupid bag by itself. Wish Ridley could. This food is more difficult to open than a fortified steel at times. It cost me 15 preciou..."

Bottom Line

If your cat has a sensitive stomach, you might want to try a different food. For those with fussy cats, the variety and quality might be worth it, but be prepared for potential digestive issues and packaging inconveniences.

5.8 /10
Below Average