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Wholesomes Sensitive Skin & Stomach with Salmon Protein Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Wholesomes Sensitive Skin & Stomach with Salmon Protein Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

By Wholesomes 9 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
5.6 /10
Quality
4.5
Value
6.0
Design
5.0
Function
6.0
Durability
4.0

In a Nutshell

  • Potential for severe health issues.
  • Positive results for some dogs.
  • Consult a vet before purchasing.

Quick Verdict

While some dogs tolerate this food well, severe digestive issues, including bloody diarrhea, have been reported. One user had to pay over $800 in vet bills.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9
Would Recommend 11%
Would Buy Again 22%
Avg Lifespan 5 days

Pet Compatibility

πŸ• Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

critical

Multiple reports of severe digestive problems, including bloody diarrhea and vomiting.

Prevention: Consult a vet before use, monitor for signs of distress.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Sensitive Stomach Benefit (3)

    Some users reported that their dogs' sensitive stomachs tolerated this food well.

Cons

  • Severe Digestive Issues (3) critical

    Some dogs experienced severe digestive problems, including bloody diarrhea and vomiting.

Quality Trend: Declining

Recent reviews indicate a decline in the quality, with severe health issues reported.

Older Reviews Said:

mixed

Newer Reviews Say:

negative

Who Is This For?

βœ“ Best For

  • β€’ Dog owners with sensitive dogs β€” It is formulated for dogs with sensitive skin and stomach issues.

βœ— Skip If

  • β€’ Owner of german shepherds with severe skin conditions and allergies β€” Multiple cases of severe digestive issues and ER visits reported.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 3-7 days

Cleaning Methods

βœ— Machine wash
βœ— Hand wash
βœ— Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • πŸ’‘ Mix with broth to encourage eating.

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood
⚠️ Tile
⚠️ Carpet
⚠️ Vinyl
⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

3.6
9 reviews
5β˜…
44%
4β˜…
22%
3β˜…
0%
2β˜…
11%
1β˜…
22%

Common Questions

Whether changing from another brands/products introduced change in digestive health of dogs

Seems so. Once switched from the jnother products, health got impacted.

Highlighted Reviews

β€” Jill

"I mix it with broth to entice him to eat it...and to encourage him to eat it before the cat gets to it! He likes it well enough. The kibble smells a little fishy, but my dog's breath doesn't; and his stomach seems settled and helps tremendously with the tummy grumbles"

β€” Brittany

"My 5 yr old GS ate this particular dog food for her sensitive stomach. She has been on this wholesome kibble diet for almost 3 years. The last year was formula change and sometimes she doesn’t want to eat it some of meals, so I add some wet can dog food or a topper for her. In August, she had dia..."

Bottom Line

Use caution with this product due to potential health risks. Consider consulting a veterinarian before use.

5.6 /10
β€” Below Average