CANIDAE Life Stages Chicken, Duck & Lentils Formula Large Breed Puppy Canned Dog Food
In a Nutshell
- Generally good taste and health benefits for puppies.
- Recent complaints about damaged cans and moldy food.
- High-quality alternatives might be a better option.
Quick Verdict
CANIDAE Life Stages is generally well-received, but recent complaints about damaged cans and moldy food are concerning.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Critical Warnings
Damaged cans causing food leakage and making the dog ill
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Tasted great (5)
A lot of puppies seem to love the taste of this formula.
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Solved digestive issues (2)
Some puppies had digestive issues that were resolved by switching to this food.
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Helped with picky eating (2)
This food helped picky eaters finish their meals.
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Good mixability (1)
Some reviewers mentioned that the food mixes well with dry food.
Cons
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Quality concerns (2) major
Some cans arrived dented or with the food pushing out.
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Mold in cans (1) critical
One user reported finding mold in the can before the expiration date.
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Not interesting for some users (1) minor
The food is not interesting enough and doesn't make large breed puppies smack their lips.
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Harder to mix (1) minor
This food is drier and harder to mix with kibble than other Canidae canned foods.
Quality Trend: Declining
Recently reported issue of damaged cans and moldy food content are skyrocketing.
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Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Pet owners with picky large breed puppies — Loves to eat and be healthy. Picky puppies can now finish their bowl.
- • Owners who want to help with puppy's digestive issues — These make sure puppies can have healthy digestion.
✗ Skip If
- • Owners who strongly care about quality moderately and packaging integrity — Packaging regularly arrives damaged.
- • Owners not too worried about price — Conforming to strict food regulations would incur a higher price.
Durability & Care
Factors: Damages from factory before shipping, Getting moldy for some reasons.
Cleaning Methods
Care Tips from Users
- 💡 Everything you might not want to do to your pet.
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
Does this food help with puppy digestion?
It might or it might not, but back it up with doctor's advice if you try it.
Can you mix this with kibble?
Mixed reviews
Highlighted Reviews
"My puppy has been finicky since we brought her home from the breeder. We have tried every kind of large breed puppy food- now she eats all her food since we have been putting some of this in with her dry food."
"It is terrible that we ordered Canidae can food for our puppy, and daycare notified us that they found the food was molded when they opened the can, and it's way way before expiration date. We will never ever buy anything from this brand and we will let all our friends who are dog owners be aware of..."
Bottom Line
If you're willing to take the risk and monitor the product closely, it could be a good choice. However, high-quality alternatives without the reported issues might be a better option.