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Whole Earth Farms Grain-Free Hearty Salmon Stew Canned Dog Food

Whole Earth Farms Grain-Free Hearty Salmon Stew Canned Dog Food

By Whole Earth Farms 10 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 80% confidence
6.5 /10
Quality
6.0
Value
6.5
Design
7.0
Function
7.0
Durability
6.0

In a Nutshell

  • Healthy and nutritious diet with some downsides regarding the liquid and smell.
  • Picky dogs can experience trouble enjoying this diet.
  • Mixes well with morning pills.

Quick Verdict

Provides healthy ingredients, but many dogs reject. Excess liquid is a common complaint.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 10
Would Recommend 50%
Would Buy Again 30%
Avg Lifespan 6 months

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Suitable

Critical Warnings

high

Some dogs might not like the texture of the food.

Prevention: Check if your dog can eat salmon.

high

Damage packaging in transit

Prevention: Check cans before purchasing.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • High Quality Ingredients (2)

    Contains nutritious and balanced ingredients.

  • Good for Picky Eaters (1)

    Some dogs who are picky may still enjoy it.

  • Ease of Pill Administration (1)

    Easily mixes with pills.

Cons

  • Excess Liquid in Cans (4) minor

    Reviewers complain about too much liquid.

  • Smell (2) minor

    Some people dislike the fishy smell, but others didn't mind it.

  • Damaged or Dentied Cans (1) high

    Multiple issues related to the product packaging.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Picky Eaters — The stew texture can attract picky eaters

Skip If

  • People who dislike the smell — The product has a fishy smell.
  • Dog and Cat allergies — The product has many strong ingredients.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 6 months to 1 year

Factors: proper storage, initial condition of the cans, Consumers rate of opening cans.

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • 💡 Quality ingredients
  • 💡 Highly nutritious

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

2.9
10 reviews
5★
40%
4★
10%
3★
20%
2★
10%
1★
20%
Healthy Ingredients (3) Good for Picky Eaters (1) Excess Liquid (4) Smell (2) Picky Dogs (6) Packaging issues (1)

Common Questions

Is this a healthy option for dogs?

Yes, it provides good ingredients

Are there packaging issues?

Yes. Packaging issues have been reported

Picky eaters

Picky eaters might reject this food due to texture and smell. Might want to try this with the pet before final adoption.

Is it a cat food?

Not bad or terrible, but can mix over dog types due to extense smell.

Highlighted Reviews

— yukicharley

"We've always used natural foods for our pets and they thrive and live long lives. We rescued a mini dachshund in pretty bad shape 2 years ago. She has been doing well but her coat always felt a bit like straw. I found this food on sale and thought I'd try it as opposed to the lamb. Fast forward. She..."

— Peggy

"This is the first time I have tried Whole Earth. My two dogs would eat it one day and then not the next. Upon my inspecting the case of cans, everyone was seriously dented and I even found 4 that all the liquid was gone. Guessing it drained before my shipment because there was no mess in the shipp..."

Bottom Line

It is a good dietary option for dogs that like it, but come prepared for some who don't.

6.5 /10
Average