Customer Reviews

Natural Balance Dry Dog Food, Grain Free Limited Ingredient Diet Fish and Sweet Potato Recipe, 28 Pound Bag

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My lab mix has a very sensitive tummy. He had recurrent bouts of diarrhea, vomiting and constant wretched gas. I had given him pedigree for awhile but realized that was no good for him. Then we tried science diet, but his gas seemed to get worse and his tummy would gurgle all day.

I read about this dog food and its natural ingredients. There's no corn meal or other fillers. He's been on this food for about 2 weeks now and his gas has disappeared! He has not had a single bout of diarrhea or vomiting. I'm impressed. Yes it's pricey and I normally wouldn't buy something so expensive, but it is well worth it for the health of my dog.

*Updated* to say that he has been on this food for a few months now and has continued to be free of tummy troubles and wretched gas. He hasn't vomited at all or had diarrhea. His coat has gotten so much shinier and he seems to be a much happier dog without all the tummy issues!

We finally found this food, just by luck at the pet store. Our dog (boxer/bulldog mix), now 6, had suffered mysterious allergies from the time he was 2 until I found this food. We went to a Veterinary Allergy Specialist for over a year, spent thousands of dollars, went to extremes trying prednisone (which the side-effects are very problematic) & antibiotics, and tried over 6 different prescription pet foods; nothing helped. Our dogs paws/feet would blister up in between his toes, burst, and bleed. We even had our dog run grassed with synthetic/artificial turf in case it was due to grass allergy.

The food is a little pricey, he eats 6 cups of food a day, but I cannot express the relief we have had from finding a food that eliminates his allergy symptoms. I have to admit that the smell of the fish is a little overwhelming. We had had to resort to feeding him outside now, which wouldn't be so bad, except the birds seem to like it too.

I love this food. It actually is the only food I have found that my dog is not allergic to. (except for an extremely expensive prescription diet) I have a boxer on this food. He is allergic to almost everything. However, he is not allergic to salmon or sweet potatoes making this food the perfect choice for him. All food related allergies have disappeared and his coat has improved tremendously. He still deals with outdoor allergies, but this food has shown a big improvement in him. The only issue I have had is that he packed on a few extra pounds, which he has now lost. I cut down his dry food amount and mix canned green beans and carrots in with the dry food so he has enough to eat without the extra weight. He loves it and eats every bite!

I have 2 schanuzers, one has great skin one has serious skin allergies. When we adopted them they were eating kibbles and bits, and the one with bad skin looked horrible. I hate to say it, but I didn't even like petting him.

We went to the vet and spoke to a nutirentest, they gave us some small samples for each dog to try and find out which brand of dog food they liked the best. Turns out they both loved the natures balance.

I chose the fish and sweet potato flavor since most dogs that have alleriges are also allergic to chicken and rice. We have been using this dog food for almost 3 months and I have seen a dramtic change in both of their coats!

The one with great skin, is even softer and shiner. But the one with bad skin has had the most change. He has a beasutiful shiney dark black coat. He has completly stopped itching and all the bumps are gone.

I cannot say enough good things about this food!

Natural Balance Sweet Potatoe and Fish is awesome. Since eating this my cocker spaniel has not had anymore ear infections!! He loves the food and it has benefited him greatly. Would recommend this dog food!!

I was very happy with this product at first, as it solved my little dog's skin problems. Now, almost 2 years later, my dog has developed really bad cough allergy. I have solidly confirmed the food is the root cause by stopping & trying it again. I just want to mention that this is a 2nd time we have to discontinue dog food after years of use, due to newly developed allergies.

The only brand that wont give my doggies the itch and allergies! Been loyal to the brand for 4 years now...

My dog has an over abundance of ear wax and the vet suggested I try this food. My dog has been eating this exclusively for 10 days and it has made him sick. He has tons of gas and diarrhea. The only thing positive that I can say is that he liked the taste.

My Golden is my heart. And she has allergies, and with a Golden ear infections are very possible. Switching to a limited ingredient dog food has been a huge positive. And, she loves this stuff. Give the option of a few dog foods, she'll go to this one and bark for it. Her weight has remained consistent since the switch, btw. I do recommend it. For those on a budget, I would add: this flavor (as opposed to their Venison and/or Bison flavors) tends to be about five dollars cheaper; stalking the items price fluctuations tends to save another five. This size bag is about a six week supply for us, I think. The plus side to ordering is that you can get the bigger bag, and someone else carries it to your door. However, if you have a local business in your area that stocks this (I don't, but my Mom does) they will probably load it for you. And the local Natural Dog Food store actually gives samples. Anywhoo, wherever you buy, I think this is a product worth trying.

I have a Jack Russell Terrier. It has an allergic reaction to chicken and some grains. This food seems to have solved most if not all of its allergy problems. The dog had chewed itself raw. After a couple of weeks of this dog food, hair was growing back with only occasional scratching. Nothing like it use to be. I gave it 5 stars because it worked. Would my dog rather have burger or steak... yes. But, it does eat this. I order a bag a week and a half before I run out. Not as cheap as regular dog food, but saves on the Vet bills. Fifty dollars a bag for the dog food, versus a minimum, $150 for a visit to the Vet.