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Wellness® CORE™ Ocean Dog Formula is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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Jodi from
Great Dog Food
I have been feeding my GSD Wellness Core Ocean Fish for years now. My dog has allergies and because I am a bit of an overprotective parent was concerned about supposedly high quality food that was really sourced out. I called Wellness and was very pleased with their answers, they own their own factory and they're local (Massachusetts)! My dog loves Core,as well as the 98% canned foods from Wellness. I will use no other brand for any dog going forward. And my dog LOVES it too.
Date published: 2019-02-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mary S from
LOVE this food!
I bought this for my dog once I found out he had gluten allergies, after having him on SmartPak brand food for several months. My dog is a very picky eater and the portion paks really increased the number of meals here willingly ate. Since switching to this all the allergy related issues cleared up, and he hasn't missed a meal thanks to the freshness of the paks! Highly recommended! It is pricey, but worth it to have him actually eating and being healthy.
Date published: 2015-09-29
Rated 5 out of
5
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Katybug from
Just what the doctor ordered!
My 11 yo lab was having chronic diarrhea. After doing all the appropriate tests to rule out parasites and infections, we turned to the possibility of food sensitivity. The doc told me to switch to a grain free, no beef, no chicken diet. My dog was better within 48 hrs. of having her switched over to the Core Ocean. It's been 3 weeks and all is well. She seems to be more settled too. A great product at a reasonable price!
Date published: 2015-04-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kristen from
Excellent Dog Food!
Bought this food for my Pitbull mix and pure bred German Shepherd. I feel so much better knowing I'm feeding my babies good, healthy food. My Pitbull has very sensitive skin and allergies. After feeding her this food she no longer itches her eyes with her paws, or rubs her ears on the carpet. My GS has a sensitive stomach and this is the only good we can feed him. I will never feed my pets anything other than this. VERY IMPRESSED!
Date published: 2014-02-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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SemperP from
Dog with Skin Allergies
I switched my 2yr old boxer over to this food when she developed allergies this spring, leading to itchy eyes, ears, and paws.
I have definately seen an improvement in her skin, while she still has itchy spells, it is no longer a constant issue.
Date published: 2013-06-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Flowerlady from
My 11 year old Lab Loves this food
I have a senior lab who is allergic to grain. We started feeding her Wellness when she was 7. We tried a Senior food about a year ago and she didn't seem to have the same spring in her step. We switched back to Ocean Dog and she's her back to being her (not so) old self!
Date published: 2011-01-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jdan0325 from
Great dog food
I guess this would be what I consider to be the cleanest dog food ever. Doesn't have fillers just real good dog food.
Date published: 2010-12-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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loveyalions from
Great for Dogs with Food Allergies
This food is a great alternative to prescription diets for dogs with food allergies.
Date published: 2010-12-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Loves2Pugs from
TOODIE AND BUBBY LOVE IT!
The Ocean Dog formula is a favorite of my 2 pugs, Toodie and Bubby. They scarf it down like it is a steak. And we feel really great that we are feeding our doggies such a high quality food. After much research of various dog foods, SmartPak came out on top of the list as one of the BEST foods on the market. And the convenience of individual packages for each meal is another plus. With 4 doggies, that is a great help. Plus the convenience of home delivery. No more hauling heavy bags of much lower quality dog food from the car to the house. Yippeee!
Date published: 2010-09-04
Rated 5 out of
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2LargeAkitas from
Best Grain Free food
i have been using this brand food ever since my Vet recommended me to try it for my akita who is allergic to all sorts of things. this is a grain free food and has worked out really good for both my akitas. it also complements a raw food diet well. so i give this to my furkids once or twice daily with a raw meal and have had no allergic reations in over a year. no more shots from the Vets no more diarrha. this food is different from the other wellness brands, it is CORE. its grain free and thats known to be better for dogs with allergies.
Date published: 2010-09-01