Dog Food
Paula Deen Hugs Premium Select Lamb, Peas & Pearled Barley Dry Dog Food

Paula Deen Hugs Premium Select Lamb, Peas & Pearled Barley Dry Dog Food

By Paula Deen 4 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 75% confidence
3.6 /10
Quality
2.5
Value
2.0
Design
0.0
Function
3.0
Durability
2.0

In a Nutshell

  • Some dogs love it, and prefer this product.
  • Dogs find cardboard like taste to the dog food.
  • Not a good option, if your dog is a picky eater

Quick Verdict

This product has received mixed reviews, with some dog owners observing their dogs inconsistent results.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 4
Would Recommend 50%
Would Buy Again 50%

Pet Compatibility

🐕 Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Taste Drive (2)

    Some dogs find it very tasty and enjoy eating it.

Cons

  • Tin taste (3) major

    Some dogs dislike the taste and smell, finding it similar to cardboard.

  • Waste of money (2) major

    Viewing it as a waste of money due to dogs not liking it.

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Dog owners with finicky eaters — Some dogs enjoy the taste, despite the cardboard smell.

Skip If

  • Owners of dogs who have strong reactions to smells — Dogs find the smell and taste displeasing; not worth the trial because of the smell

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Varies

Cleaning Methods

Machine wash
Hand wash
Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

Hardwood
Tile
⚠️ Carpet
Vinyl
Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.0
4 reviews
5★
50%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
50%
tasty (2) cardboard smell (2) waste of money (3)

Highlighted Reviews

— Roberta

"My bulldog mix is so finicky which is unusual because bulldogs aren't usually. They are known to like just about anything. I saw this food at Big Lots and decided to give it a try. She loves it. I usually have to put a little wet food or gravy or pumpkin on the food and even then she has learned ..."

— Susan

"This food smells like a cardboard box. My three dogs: Zephyr, Kitty and Zero turned away from it the minute I opened the bag. One of my dogs will eat ANYTHING, and she would have no part of it. I was disappointed, I thought being from Paula Deen it would be great. Don't waste your money."

Bottom Line

Before purchase, consider your dog's pickiness and possibly consult with a vet. If your dog is a picky eater, it might take some time to adjust, but might be worth it for some.

3.6 /10
Below Average