The Farmer's Dog: Things to Know & Review After One Year | Fresh Dog Food
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Thinking of trying out The Farmer's Dog? This long-term dog food review is for you.
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If you've been considering The Farmer's Dog for a fresh dog food subscription service or looking for a review, here's an honest testimonial of how it's been for me. In this video, I go over some important things to know about this dog food, and share some things that I've learned after a year of being a customer.
The Farmer's Dog delivers real, fresh food that's personalized for your dogs on a schedule that works for you. You've probably seen The Farmer's Dog ads or commercials online when looking for healthy dog food that gets delivered.
For us, it's been a great way to save time and stress when feeding our poodle, schnauzer, and westie/yorkie mix. They're all small dogs, and we have a puppy too, so it's been a good choice for all three. If you've checked out my review of The Farmer's Dog, this video goes into a lot more depth because I've learned a lot more about the service after continuing to be a customer.
From delivery to feeding, to the very important question of "Will my dogs like The Farmer's Dog," I cover a lot in this video and hope that it helps you find the right food in your search for healthy or fresh dog food for your pups.
If you haven't seen my original review of The Farmer's Dog food, here's a link!
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My dog was one step away from the Rainbow Bridge. I had already said goodbye. I can't say that the Farmer's Dog saved his life. All I can say is that my dog is behaving like he is five years younger.
Amazing, David!
Yes, that's true more energy
Thank you for sharing. I have been debating whether or not to purchase this for but after this comment, definitely gonna get them the food. Anything to have more time added to their life.
@@joegoesoffroad It's more than just nutrition. My dog doesn't have that many pleasures left in life. Mealtime is one of them.
I'm going to purchase farmers dog asap my dog is sick, not really eating food, weak, sleep alot and has bad breathe I can feel it almost his time So I'm gonna give it a shot and help my dog. I see many good reviews about it so I'm doing it
My dogs adore Farmers Dog. I'm still learning the correct amount. I have two older Boston Terriers. One is an eating machine and the other quite picky. This is the first food he has ever been enthusiastic about. They both seem to have more energy and look forward to mealtime!
So good to hear it, Lou Ann! Haha we absolutely have an eating machine too here 😂 it is so much easier when they like their food!
Amen...you're so right on, more free time for mom no shaking and pleading at the dish to take a bite!!
Just got mine. my dog went crazy smelling the food. I love how they packing the food.
Awesome! I hope your dog loves it!
Hi guys I love you already, we used to feed them the kibble and canned food until I noticed their bowels weren't right either so I thought wonder if they would enjoy what we were eating, so I started giving them fresh chicken with rice fresh veggies, and they loved it!! And their bowels were perfect no more loose bowels,no more grumbling in their tummys after they ate they had energy, always happy, and another thing they used to have ear issues and eye issues, but as soon as they ate human foods everything cleared up no health issues. Thank you so much for doing this for the furbabies out their, I am exactly like you I love dogs more then people!😄 I am a retired dog groomer for 40yrs and I told them to cook for their furbabies with health issues they listened to me and they didn't have to go to the vets only for shots etc now my girls look foward to dinner, my lab loves chicken and rice veggies she watches me cook it's so cute! Your idea is wonderful and I wish you the very best of luck and by the way JADA AND HER DADDY ARE GORGOUS 😉😉 Please give your sweet furbaby a hug and kiss from me "auntie" Jo thx so much guys I love you!!!
When you say rice and veggies would u mind telling me what kind of veggies? Ty
Have tried this for my three dogs, and have been in love ever since. I really also love that their customer service is super nice and super fast and responsive if you ever need to contact them! Been the best food I ever tried!
Yay! I’m so happy it has worked well for you and your dogs! Their customer service is amazing.
Ditto on the customer service. I had question, which was answered. I thought I was done and thought of something else but they hung up and I though to call back but before I could they called me back and said it sound like I had another question. I was so impressed.
Thank you for sharing this. My baby is a 12 y/o Bichon. She’s 12 lbs and used to be 17 lbs. She’s been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. She was extremely ill in September, started receiving fluids and phosphorus binder. She lost weight due to being sick. We fed her several healthy brands, then switched to Just Food for Dogs Renal Lamb per the Vet. She doesn’t like it. I started researching FD this weekend and I’m thrilled to find your video. We’re going to give this a try. I hope this will make her happy and able to enjoy food at mealtime. It will make me overjoyed for my fur baby if it does. Stay Blessed!
Thank you so much for watching, Kinley! I hope this food works out for your baby!
Any updates?
I just ordered. My dog is very picky, turns down meals often and sometimes will not eat so long that she gets sick just because she does not want her kibble. I even put tiki dog flavor topper on top, which worked for a while, but not anymore. Her stomach is very sensitive and we’ve had bad experiences trying other foods in the past. I’m hoping she loves the farmers dog and I will transition her as recommended. She is 7.
I’m hopeful for you, Vayne! Our pickiest dog likes beef flavor the most. Try the warm water trick if she’s not immediately interested!
Thanks Dave, this was all good to hear since I had already started Farmers Dog. My Yorkie, Duke has only been on Farmers Dog since 10/15/22, so almost a month. Before that he was on Dr. Marty's and Petcurean lamb and coat formula. Better than most dry foods but lots of poop. The results: Duke loves FD food and will balance on his hind legs while I prepare it. I defrost two days at a time in the refrigerator. He gets 1/4 a pack a day and I split each days portion in half. He eats at 7:30 am and 4 pm. To take the chill off, I put the meal portion in a zip lock bag and insert in a cup with hot water. I don't like giving it to him straight from the frig. I didn't think this tiny little bit be enough to hold him but I have one of those maze bowls and I just scoop it out and spread it all over the maze bowl and he loves it and he doesn't seem to whimper or whine in between meals but is really excited when it's time to eat again.Im really glad that whatever is in it is holding him between his meals. He was headed towards 7 lb when his ideal weight is 5 or a little bit more and now he is back to being 5.6 and I'm thrilled. He's always had good energy and so that has continued he's very playful. Definitely a big difference in his poop before it was slightly smelly but he had several stools twice a day now he has just one tiny stool twice a day and barely any smell at all. I decided to try this to see if it would help with paw licking. Too soon to tell, but I think he died it less oI do know that he loves it, poop is better and energy is good and his coat is still good. As for the paw licking I'm trying a salmon oil and I think that is helping. Will know more after a few weeks if both did the trick. He is a happy dog and I feel like he's eating healthier with this food. I hope this helps your subscribers. Sorry for any typos!
I’m so happy it sounds like it’s working out for your pup! Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
People with tiny dogs can spend a bit more and get much better nutrition with a cooked, fresh dog food like Evermore or Raised Right. These two brands don't have the grain/carb fillers and synthetic nutrients found in Farmer's Dog.
Just ordered for my Maltese. Thank you for the information .. really hoping she loves it. She’s such a picky eater
I hope it works out! Definitely try out the warm/hot water add if it’s not an immediate hit!
Did your little picky eater ( I have one too 😁) like the food ? ... Thank You 😊🐾🐕
Update?
Hello, my picky eater enjoyed Farmer’s Dog for about 3-4 months. I was in my second shipment and had to give mostly all away. I tried to heat it up .. but she just did not like it. I am now giving her plain chicken or plain ground beef with her kibbles and she’s been eating that for a good 6 months.
Thanks brother, appreciate you taking time to explain all this to us.
You’re so welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!
I actually went from your video and ordered for my puppy
Amazing! I hope it is a good fit for your pup.
I have an english bulldog and we are putting him on this diet. We are receiving the order today. Can't wait! Thank you for the video!!! 😄
I hope it works out for him! Make sure to transition him just like you would with other dog food 😀
@@davechung yes sir! We're starting him 75 old 25 new tonight. I'm too happy. He's 7 months old, but I was concerned with the kibble the breeder recommended. I didn't want to continue keeping him on Victor Brand even though I heard good reviews, it's still kibble. I'm willing to invest in his health. I try to do the same for myself.
@@bunniebudget7722 I hope he loves it!!
@@davechung omg. He tried it last night and today and he his HOOKED. he gets so excited when I take it out. 😆
@@bunniebudget7722 Woo hoo! so glad to hear it!! Our dogs obviously still love theirs. It's so great when they're excited about their food!
Very insightful review. Thank you for sharing your experiences 🙏
Thank you for watching! I hope you find a great dog food for your pup!
If you end up wanting to give The Farmer's Dog a try, here's a link to get 50% off your first box! 🐕
thefarmersdog.otegtm.net/davechung
I also have an updated version of this video:
ua-cam.com/video/NowWYm7sjbU/v-deo.html
Appreciate this!
Thanks so much for checking it out!
Your right my 7-1/2 month pup loves it . Her poop is smaller than just kibble. Thanks 😊
So happy to hear that, Sandy! ❤️
Can’t wait to try
I hope it works out well for your pup! 🐶
Thank you
You’re welcome! I’m happy it helped 😀
Thanks for your awesome review. My dog is not only a picky eater but has food sensitivities so I do pay attention to his poop whenever he goes😅. I use that as my guidance on what foods to avoid for my fur baby.
It really helps a lot to pay attention to it! I’m happy it helped! Def worth a try!
@@davechung I just received my first order, yay, and noticed the serving size is 1/4 pack. My dog is probably the same size as your fur baby Miles. Do you follow the 1/4 rule (I usually feed my dog breakfast and dinner)?
If so, how are your dogs doing with 1 meal per day? Have they ever vomited since from hunger?
@@aBBy-pq4tx Yay! I follow the recommended amount, but i split it into 2 meals (breakfast and dinner). Miles rarely throws up anymore, but we've learned to give him a few treats throughout the day and 3 or 4 at night just in case!
@@davechung Thank you 🙏
Just ordered for my Teacup Poodle who suffers with allergies & Alopecia X. Hoping that changing his entire diet from kibble to Food actually helps these conditions and his coat/ skin. Thank you ❤
I really hope it works for you and him, Simone!! It's absolutely worth a shot when you've tried everything else!
@@davechung thank you ☺️
how has the transition been?
@@thatmp7510 it’s been good, he loves it so far. But I still give him supplements in each meal. Only issue is that it’s a lot of carbs, which dogs don’t really need.
I just went to their site and generated a diet plan for a 65lb female dog. It came out to somewhere around $340 a month. Most people would not be able to pay this, especially as in my case I also have a 100+lbs male as well. I weigh 150lbs and can eat well (lots of organic) for around $300 a month, so I think I could do my own home cooked dog food with similar ingredients for around $200 a month tops for my 65lbs dog.
Not necessarily saying they are overcharging, but that the conviniece comes with a rather hefty price tag. One that is unrealistic for most dog owners. For owners of toy or other small breeds it is probably doable.
Specialty pet foods are getting absurdly priced at this point. I have seen dry kibble formulas such as Ziwi Peak or certain Farmina flavors that are hundreds of $$ for a single bag. Currently, I am planning to do a 50/50 split of meals comprised of half higher end dry food, and half fresh human grade ingredients/ supplements. I guess for those who have deep pockets, and small breed dogs, brands like 'The Farmer's Dog'. are a convenient option.
Thank you. Iv spent a good 20 min trying to find the damn price.
Wow, I knew the price within minutes of getting on the site. They're pretty transparent about that but they do need to know your dog's weight etc to calculate it. Digital, I totally get what you're saying. Until recently I had two pugs and a lab. Our old lady lab, who weighed 80 lbs, left us last week. So now we have two 18/19 lb pugs and it's going to cost about $200 a month. Previously I was paying $100 for the lab's Orijen kibble and $130 for the pugs' canned food. Dog size definitely plays a part in affording it. Prior to having our big dog though, I made food for our pug collection (we used to have too many! I'm a softy for rescues) and on top of the ingredients being expensive, it was also a pretty big suck of my time. This is definitely cost prohibitive to big dog owners. Totally worth it to me with two littles.
"Grumpy pretty much eats anything in sight as a puppy, including our sprinkler system, which is super annoying." That comment made me giggle and I replayed it four times.
I am thinking of trying this on my 12 year old poodle.
😂 otherwise he’s a great dog! Our 12 year old poodle loves it!
My dog loves it!!!
I am giving the farmer's dog food to my own dog Ketzali for almost 2 weeks now and she's loving it. It's helping her with her digestive system and she's been a little bit more energetic, I can tell already. She is eating well now, she used to have diarrhea, she's almost 11 years old so she wasn't eating anything that would help her. Almost all of the food I was giving her it was making her sick so, I'm really thankful that I found your video and that I found the farmer's dog food. I'm really thankful honestly she's loving the food and I don't mind giving her this food at all and it's not really pricey comparing to other vendors out there.
That’s amazing, Jose! I’m happy it’s working out for you and Ketzali!
How is your dog doing with the food now? Have you seen improvement?
Thank you for this review I ordered my first pack for my super picky little maltipoo dog, toppers don’t work for him anymore and I’m really looking for a very healthy food source for him price is not even a factor I just want a food that he will not ignore lol
I have been there! Miles and Alfie were both really tough for us with food for a while, so I’m very hopeful this’ll work out for your maltipoo!
I had just got a dog and I was figuring what he likes and now I know!
Awesome! I hope he’s been a great pup for you!
My 5 yr old, GSP, and his 5 month old Sister love Farmers.
My girl will eat anything, but my 5 yr old can be picky, and he ate it up.
He’s usually a Blue Buffalo eater, and he loves fresh pet, he’ll continue on those but I’m going to Segway more Farmers. It is a bit pricey, so we’ll see. So far, it’s good stuff 👍
We did Blue Buffalo for a while too! I’m so happy you’ve had a good experience!
Thanks for this video & helpful info! I’m new to your channel. I have 2 adult Westies 9 & 10 1/2. My boy has a sensitive stomach & usually has a couple of days a month where he has a loud gurgling stomach & doesn’t eat all day (even treats). They also frequently have very soft or loose stools even though I spray probiotic spray on their food before every meal. We’ve also tried feeding them canned pumpkin and raw goat’s milk but they don’t like it. My girl has just stated chemo for thyroid cancer & I’m looking for anything to help improve her health. The fact that FD is easily digestible is definitely a plus. I was wondering if your dogs have an issue of having more tartar or plaque from only eating soft food. Thanks in advance
Thanks for watching, Sheila! They haven’t had any more plaque issues, likely because the food isn’t super processed. I do try and give them some extra chews and tooth brushing toys just in case!
Hi I was wondering if you ever traveled with this food option and wanted to know what that looked like. Do you take it in a cooler?
I have! It’s a great question! You absolutely can, how you store it just depends how long you’re traveling for. Check out the first part of my tips video: ua-cam.com/video/jiMXSRk3S-k/v-deo.html
Looks like a pretty big box. How much freezer space will I need?
Great question 😀 I show how much freezer space it takes in one of my video updates:
ua-cam.com/video/jiMXSRk3S-k/v-deo.html
going to try and supplement this food for my 4 year old golden retriever, he has terrible skin conditions and scratches or licks all the time. No food has ever seem to calm those rashes as well as he is very picky. Will try and give update
I hope it helps, Evan!
please do share updates on this comment. i have a 6 year old GD with the same ailments. i ordered my first box yesterday but i scheduled it for second week of October (i just bought a big bag of Canidae salmon kibble). thank you in advance, Evan!
Update us here
Any updates?
@@ziurziur1ify no the food didn't quite work, my dog has environmental allergies that get worse each year. we have done immunotherapy to boost his immune system which helps, he takes appoquel for meds and lives a good life. However most foods don't change anything for him it's the medicine that helps his quality of life.
Would you recommend this for large breeds? My Cane Corso eats about 12 cups of dry food a day?
I know it can get pricey for bigger dogs, which we don’t run into with our smaller guys. Maybe price it out first! If it ends up being $$$, you could try out a half and half setup!
Hi Dave, I will be bringing home two new puppies (eight weeks old) and I was wondering if feeding them The Farmer's Dog food right off the bat is a good idea? Or should I wait until they're a bit older?
Hey MT! We got our puppy Grumpy at about 10 weeks old, and we slowly transitioned him to The Farmer’s Dog over the next couple weeks. He has been great with it since he was a puppy, but I’d still transition the food like you normally would from what they were eating before.
Can you tell me which flavors your dogs prefer? I am getting ready to try this out for my picky eater (shih tzu) and want to know your opinion. Thanks
Thanks for watching! Our pups prefer beef (definite favorite!) and chicken!
@@davechung thank you for the quick response
with the food being a mush of food do you have any problems with it being a big mush clump that the dog can’t eat because they can’t get some from the mushy lump? I ask because I’ve had others that are soft and wet so when he goes to eat it it just ends up mushy and stuck all together to the bottom of the bowl. I hope that makes sense but if it has happened to you you’ll know what I mean
Nope! It’s very different than something like raw dehydrated food. One of our dogs has literally 4 teeth, and he can still get it all. It doesn’t stick at all!
Do u have to keep it in the bag? Could you just keep it in containers or does that mess it up. It’s kind of gross squeezing from the bag when u follow how they want you to cut and portion it
You’ll want to keep the bag sealed until you need it. Since one pouch lasts me a full day (depends on your serving size), I squeeze half from the pouch in the morning directly into the dogs’ bowls, and put the other half in a container to portion for dinner, and repeat.
Oh man I want to try this for my dog he's a Yorkie Bichon mix but idk if we can afford it. We have 2 small children and only have 1 income since I stay home with the kids. The price of grocerys alone is rough
I totally get it! Don’t forget you can get 50% off your first box (thefarmersdog.otegtm.net/davechung), and you could just mix it in with their food to make it last longer while you’re trying it out!
Hey Dave. You said you feed 1 pack a day. Is it 1 pack per dog, or 1 pack for all 3?
Hey Randy! We do 1 pack per day for all 3 dogs. Since our dogs are pretty small, their food all fits in one pack for a whole day.
When we only had 2 dogs, it was still 1 pack per day for both of them. I think it can vary depending on how big your dog(s) are.
When you put in your dogs weight they accommodate in each pack for how many calories they eat a day!
How long do you store in the fridge though? This food lasts my 6lb dog several days.
It’s still good for 4 days once it’s thawed in the fridge.
Can you make a video on how much to give them as topper at first.
I’d say it depends on your budget! 🙂 I transitioned them 100% to the food in a week, but you could just do a little or split it in half depending on what works for you!
We recently switched our baby to farmers dog but we think she’s allergic to it because she is sooo itchy on it. She won’t stop scratching herself till she’s raw and now we don’t know what to do because she is allergic to literally everything!!! She’s a chiweee and allergic to all grains, gluten, wheat and chicken and still can’t take farmers dog. It’s such a struggle finding something that isn’t too high calorie and won’t cause her issues we are literally at a loss atm and don’t know what to do
That’s so tough! We had a super allergy dog too. Did you email them and ask to try a different protein? It could be worth a shot!
I’ve also done raw dog food (comes in a patty, we did Primal) in the past with a dog that was allergic to everything, and that ended up being a good match for him.
@@davechung yes! We also use RawTernative air dried raw food topper. It’s sooo expensive so we definitely can’t afford it as a full food but we use it as treats as well as meal topper and she loves that!
I have a greyhound and a wire hair pointer. Not sure if I could afford, but would love to.
It could be worth doing the first box for 50% off so you can see if they like it mixed in with their current food! thefarmersdog.otegtm.net/davechung
I just ordered a trial. My concern is in volume. I have 2 American Akitas that are ~90lb. each. I tried a number of other popular, quality dog food options and found that the quantity of food was too small for my dogs. I had to double (sometimes triple) the portions to satisfy their hunger.
Definitely smart to start with the trial! While our dogs are smaller, I found that our schauzers (we've had two who have eaten The Farmer's Dog) adapted really quickly even with their endless appetites, and it helped them get to a slimmer but very healthy weight. You could also mix it with some other food to keep them full without spending a ton!
My dog is 13 and I just started my dog about a week ago, I do see a little difference already. She needs to lose weight so I am Open for a change
I’m so happy it’s been a good fit so far!
My dog eats ultimate pet nutrition, I was trying to figure out if this is a better option for him
I can get groceries, cook up the meals and vacume seal them for about half the price they charge
My pups a ridiculously picky eater. He gets tired of everything eventually. Hopefully this one sticks
It’s definitely worth a shot! Our dogs LOVE the beef flavor.
Omg, I feel your pain. My GSD is the pickiest eater, she's 2 years old and I'm still trying to figure out what's the best food.
Did your picky eater ( I have one too 😁) like the food ? ... Thank You 😊🐾🐕
Let your dog choose what it likes!! Sampler pack!!😳☝
Have the prices risen ?? For my 1 dog it is saying $14 a day vs the 3 dogs in the video for less than $9 a day
It hasn’t for us! Our dogs weigh about 40 pounds combined, so it could be different based on your dog’s breed, activity, and size.
What’s the cost gonna be to feed a large breed like Great Dane?
It’s probably gonna be a lot, definitely more than it is to feed ours. If the cost ends up being an issue, you can always mix it in with another food!
Do you worry about dental issues with soft food?
I don’t! Since it’s much less processed than kibble, and harder food doesn’t actually clean a dog’s teeth, their breath is actually much better with this food. I usually still brush their teeth roughly weekly, and i do an additive in their water to help keep their teeth clean.
I'll stick the dog food I been feeding all 3 of the dogs I have has and do have now. My first I fed him pedigree for 10\70 year took my dog to the vet had all his blood done the vet doctor said my dog was very health for being 10\70 year old I ask the vet doctor how long do you think he will live she said another 5 year or more.. So I'll continue to feed my dog\dogs pedigree. Pedigree is way cheaper than the farmer dog food. 44lb bag of pedigree will last my dog and my room mates dog 1 month or more and the cost per day is $1.66 vs the farmer dog. this guy feeds 3 little dogs and cost $9.00 buck a day, that is $270 bucks a month.
Have you tried Ollie? And why did you choose Farmers dog over the other fresh foods?
We haven’t tried Ollie! It’s been a while, but I think it was more expensive for us. I’ve been really impressed with the customer service of The Farmer’s Dog. It’s been as good as people said. They both use really high quality ingredients, but we haven’t found a good reason to switch!
I can’t even get on the site!!!!!!!!
Try using my link! It worked just now:
thefarmersdog.otegtm.net/davechung
No where on your order form so u address heart disease ... which food do I choose ?
I think you’d choose the protein that your dog likes best. I saw that The Farmer’s Dog has an article about heart disease and dogs:
www.thefarmersdog.com/digest/dog-owners-know-dcm/
You feed your dogs once a day?
Twice! It’s just one pouch per day, so I store what’s left from breakfast for dinner.
How do you start a subscription I went to the website and it just shows one box. Theres no option kt anything for more or less...
Now with Farmer’s Dog Food, you can eat the same food as your dog. Just make sure you eay first own of the dog bowl before your dog starts eating!😊
Farmer's Dog is human grade and fresh so that is very good. However, it is high carbohydrate, almost as high as most kibbles. That cheap filler is not good for carnivores. Yes, the starch is necessary for making a dough to make kibble but not necessary for making fresh food. My dogs have always had fresh food so I thought they would love Farmer's Dog. They disliked it because of all the rice. I figured why pay so much for a food that is mainly carb. Why not buy one of the other human grade dog foods, albeit more expensive, and to cut weekly costs, make some homemade stews. It is not true that an adult dog needs to eat a commercial, AAFCO compliant meal every day. AAFCO is bare minimum requirements, by the way and eating bare minimum every meal is bad. Once you get into supplementing with pastured eggs, (sunny side up to preserve the nutrition in the yolk (pastured eggs have deep yellow/orange yolks vs. factory pharmed eggs that have pale, less nutritious yolks)), canned sardines and wild salmon with skin and bones (packed in water in BPA free cans), rare cooked steak, 100% grass fed, low temp cooked ground beef, raw duck and turkey necks and other safe bones, you are feeding a much more nutritious diet than an AAFCO compliant diet and also saving a lot of money. The rotation of whole, fresh foods with some premium commercial products is a good way to make sure there are not deficiencies. Farmer's Dog is a huge step up from kibble but too high in carb for optimal health.
But do you HEAT it up, or just serve it cold???
Serve it cold!
@@davechung Yay!!🤣
@@davechung Can you heat it up a little?
@@aBBy-pq4tx It's not recommended because that takes away some of the nutrients (that you're paying for with fresh food), but you can add some warm water to it if you want to heat it up a bit for your pup!
I have a mini cavapoo. We've tried every single brand including the farmers dog. She loves it the first day and then that's it. Every single brand of food is the same and she won't eat. I still have FD in the spare freezer. We gave it again a year later and she ate it first day and won't after that. Im at my wits end on what to give this dog to eat. She needs variety and cannot eat the same thing every single day.
Ugh that’s so frustrating! Have you tried some warm bone broth on top of her food?
@davechung we've been giving our dog the FD food now and adding hot water to it. Apparently she doesn't like cold food. This has been helping. I bought fresh pet recently. She gobbled it up the first day and that's it now. I think the farmer's dog is working out better. We still have quite a few more packs in the freezer so we'll see if it continues. These prima donna dogs are so picky.
@@KristyThePooh78 I’m happy you’re figuring it out! It can be so frustrating. If the hot water stops working, consider burying some grass fed ground beef “under” the food by putting it in first. She’ll need to eat her way to the beef!
My dog won't touch any of it. Any flavor
Only worth it if your dog has no food allergies. FD is a subscription company and authorship their recommendations. I could not just order what I wanted for my dog/when I needed it. sadly.
My 15 year old was having seizures and at that time refused to eat canned food. Not normal for her. I switched to farmers dog no more seizures and she loves this food and still will not eat Merrick canned food. Merrick shame on you!
I’m so happy it has been a good fit for her!
100$ for only 44 days of dog food is high
Would a dog who doesn't like wet food eat this? Our new puppy will only eat dry food :/ He will not even willingly eat treats.
I think there’s a good chance! Our dogs aren’t into canned wet food or wet dehydrated food (where you add water). This doesn’t have that smushy texture of wet dog food, and I think the smell is much better for most dogs. If you want to give it a try, here’s the link to get 50% off your first box 🙂 thefarmersdog.otegtm.net/davechung
Damn expensive... They only send 14 days worth of food too
You can get 24 days worth at a time. 14 days is only trail/transition period
High quality poops!
feeding your dog mass produced wet or dry dog food is like yourself eating top ramen every day
What do you recommend?
Why have I had 2 vets tell me that Farmers Dog is not all it's cracked up to be. Tooo much water in the product. Confused for sure.
250$ a month.. god damn. Man why? they act like they care so much for our pets health but charge an unbelievable amount. Ugh i just hate rich companies
I bought farmers dog for a few weeks. I analyzed the ingredients, spoke to my vet, and got the needed supplements. Farmers dog is about $2.50 a serving. I make an even better version for $.21 a serving. I spend 2 hours one weekend a month and save thousands of dollars and feel good that I’m making them there own food.
Stop paying these corporations money. They will inevitably try to make this cheaper and cheaper and the quality will diminish. Make your own.
What are you feeding your dog(s), what all is in it?
@@ebgbjo2025 it’s a specialized recipe that I made in combination with my vet. Of you want to make your own you should speak to your get first so you can make sure they get the proper nutritional items they need
@@ebgbjo2025 the food ingredients are chicken, eggs, brown rice or rolled oats, peas, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, mixed berries.
It’s very meat heavy. A simple ratio of 50% protein 25% rice/oats and 15% veggies 10% fruit. But may vary depending on breed. Also it’s important to get a supplement to add to the food so they get some of the nutrition they need that isn’t provided by those ingredients.
@@deathwish1085 If you can, I HIGHLY suggest adding some offal for a more balanced meal which will help reduce the need for supplements more. Also add in some fish and/or coconut oil.
@@ebgbjo2025 that’s not what’s best for my breed. I said twice I consulted my vet. Im not looking for advice. Thanks tho.
Except Alaskan dogs apparently aren't as important to them. :(
High quality poops.
So, 3,200 give or take. Per year for your dogs. Yikes,
I see a lot of anecdotal cases on here but haven’t seen any actual research. Does farmers dog do nutrition research on their products. I’m a CVT with a masters in animal science and have not been impressed with these “fad” diets.
They have! I’ve been much more impressed with it, especially when compared to the super processed Royal Canin that is not close to real food. It’s helped two of our dogs stop taking allergy meds, which has been awesome for us.
www.thefarmersdog.com/digest/how-the-farmers-dog-redesigned-the-feeding-trial/
www.thefarmersdog.com/digest/fresh-pet-food-nutrition-research/
Cost too much, they 😮 are greedy.
My dog does not like it
It's obscenely expensive. Who can afford it but the wealthiest.
Dog food cos the same as human food. So why would you even bother to feed your dog rubbish that gives your dog the runs all over your house. All dog food should be band
Cost it too much! you are getting rich on us it's all about money! I make my own. for less then 1/2 the cost