Natural Balance Original Ultra Large Breed Grain-Free Chicken Formula Dry Dog Food
In a Nutshell
- A great option for dogs with allergies and digestion issues
- Larger kibble helps slow eating, preventing digestive issues in fast eaters
- Effectiveness not same for every dog-fed as highlighted
Quick Verdict
Natural Balance provides strong solutions for large breed dogs with allergy and digestive issues, but kibble size variety lacks for consistent buyers.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
Eating too fast can cause choking.
Prevention: Add water or bone broth to slow down eating.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Allergy Relief (1)
Effective for dogs with allergy issues.
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Digestion Improvement (1)
Improves digestion and stool consistency.
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Slows Eating (2)
Larger kibble helps slow down eating.
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High Protein Content (1)
High protein content at 27%
Cons
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Smaller Kibble (2) major
Lacks kibble options.
Tip: Add water to reduce speed of eating
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Bag Weight Variation (1) minor
Bag weight varies across formulas.
Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Dogs with allergies — Effective for resolving allergy problems
- • Fast eaters — Larger kibble slows down eating, aiding digestion
✗ Skip If
- • Owners who prefer variety in kibble sizes across multiple formulas — Lacks variety in kibble size for multiple formulas
- • Pet owners who cannot afford extra weight for drys — weight standard annotation notably different!
Durability & Care
Cleaning Methods
Care Tips from Users
- 💡 Add bone broth to slow down eating
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
How does this food help with allergies?
Has the proclivity to avoid food allergy by making a menu with less of a protein option and party based kibble size
How does the kibble size affect eating?
The kibble size helps slow down eating and improves digestion when water is added.
Highlighted Reviews
"One of our dogs was having allergy issues when we switched to Pro Plan a month or so ago per Vet recommendation. He was biting his paws, very loose stools, and had a groin rash. I've decided that will go with Natural Balance. I went grain free in hopes that the allergy was due to the corn meal and o..."
"I have been buying this dog food for the entire sale around a few years. Dog food now a day doesn't manufacture properly. I noticed a change there."
Bottom Line
While all the formulas already aren't standardized, the positive overall feedback from dog owners suggests Natural Balance’s formula helps with allergies and digestive issues, but broadening kibble size options and standardized weights across various formulas could improve value and customer satisfaction.