Are you satisfied with your dog food?

I mean, are you REALLY confident that your dog is getting everything he/she needs from a nutritional perspective?

There are so many brands/types to choose from…

Navigating through the assortment of choices can be overwhelming!

Charleston’s unwanted gift of canine environmental allergens sparked the search for the correct combination of nutrients to strengthen Harley’s immune system.

Vivid memories still remind me of how frustrated AND ignorant I felt.

NOT MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS – 

Perhaps this is why I rudely inserted myself into a conversation Saturday while at the groomer’s…

A lovely older woman was asking for advice about dog food. She was literally twirling around looking from shelf to shelf. 

The employee was doing her best to help but my gut told me while she was listening, she didn’t hear the customer. 

S.O.S – 

Clearly, this woman was putting out an S.O.S. with her body language, bulging eyes and quivering tone.

Before I could stop myself, I heard these words (in my voice) aloud – 

Why are you looking for a different dog food?

This began our 30+ minute conversation about what to feed her dog.

She wasn’t satisfied. I’ve been there, done that, and got that dog-gone t-shirt!

ARE YOU SATISFIED? – 

When she directed that question to me, I found myself grinning like I’d just been asked to the middle school dance by the most popular boy in the eight grade.

I jutted my chest out and said – 

Yes, I am. Very satisfied!

The rest of the conversation went more like a Q&A – and she took notes!!!!!

Here’s the skinny – her pup has allergies! The vet has recommended she take her off poultry. Unfortunately, her vet didn’t suggest what to feed her, nor which brands to research. 

I listened, I empathized, I even suggested she talk to her vet again and ask for guidance to help her through this dog food jungle.

We then discussed Ollie.

OLLIE IS FUR REAL – 

I truly believe in these vet-crafted recipes. They are not only nutritious, they are – 

• whole foods, gently cooked to preserve nutrients
• human grade ingredients that we could eat with a fork
• packed with fresh food taste and no artificial flavors
• without any fillers – zero soy, corm or wheat

I took a photo (with my phone) of Harley’s bowl…

Now look at the food from Ollie’s website (the beef bowl)…

Not that much of a difference is there? 

The Boys energy levels are off the chain…

Their coats look and feel soft and thick…

TREATS TOO – 

We’re waiting to taste test their treats, then we want to give some away for your pups to try.

As I told the customer at the groomer’s on Saturday. Everyone searches for the right combination when it comes to dog food.

It’s not always a quick fix. There are important variables that cannot be overlooked. 

The – 

• price has to be right – let’s face it, like anything else out there, dog food is costly. What can your budget afford?
• ingredients have to be balanced – will your dog receive a well balanced meal with their food alone or will you have to augment?
• storage and accessibility – can you house it and is it easy to get?

We all strive to do the very best we can for our beloved four legged family members. If we continue to share information we can help others grow from the same knowledge.

If you’re not completely satisfied with your dog food, tell me why in your comment and let me know if you’d like to try Ollie.

Thanks so much for reading –

A healthy outside – starts from the inside ❤️