Comments on: Wellness Dog Food Simple Solutions (Dry)

By: Mike Sagman

Mike Sagman — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:27:15 +0000

Hi Margie… Your vet had the right idea. High fiber can help with intestinal issues. But (like your friends) I’m not a fan of that particular Hill’s product. Why not check the fiber content (located at the bottom of the yellow “dashboard” box on every review I write). Look only at my 3, 4, or 5 star dog foods and find one with a higher fiber content. Then check with your vet to see if he (or she) agrees with your choice. Hope this helps.

By: margie

margie — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:30:49 +0000

My 1 1/2 year old terrier has constant bouts with diarrhea. My vet prescribed Hills w/d which helped, but all my dog friends said no, no, no, can’t feed her that. Wellness Simple formula was suggested and she did fine with that for a while, and now the diareah is back. Any suppliments to recomend to help this situation?

By: Mike Sagman

Mike Sagman — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:47:49 +0000

Hi Laura… like with humans, reactions to certain foods are specific to each individual pet. It’s really difficult to say with any certainty why your dog may be having more gas with this new food. But gas is usually more frequently related to the type of “fermentable” carbohydrates (especially fiber) present in the food… rather than the meat. Gut bacteria “ferment” the carbs… and produce gas. Hope this helps you solve your “mystery”.

By: Laura Matthews

Laura Matthews — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:25:01 +0000

My 5-year-old rescue Boston Terrier was being given Hill’s ID
when I got him. I began to gradually change his diet to dry Wellness Simple Solutions – lamb and rice. He tolerates this very well. However, he seems to constantly have foul-smelling flatulence. I am wondering it changing to the duck and rice recipe would help with that. Any opinions?
Thanks!