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Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Complete and balanced alternative to meat-based dietsTrue vegetarian formulaProvides essential nutrients found in diets with meat as the protein sourceAllergy formula
Average Customer Rating:
out of
5
(22 Reviews)21 of 22(95%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 22 reviews)
Quality:
5
out of
5
(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: Bruce Brown
Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula
Date: May 17, 2006
"I have a 10 1/2 year old Australian Shepard who has had allergy problems his whole life. When he was young, we went through a variety of foods after allergy shots made all of his hair fall out. We tried the alternate source protein prescription foods such as fish, potato, venison, kangaroo, and everything else. It wasn't until we found a vegetarian formula (Nature's Recipe) that he showed improvement. About nine months ago, I went into a Petco to buy more food when I was incorrectly told that Nature's Recipe was no longer making the vegetarian forumula and they suggested I try Natural Balance. Even with the vegetarian food, he still had chronic ear problems, with bad allergy flare-ups 4-5 times a year. This almost always resulted in a steroid shot and antibiotics. Since Marley has been on the Natural Balance, he has not had a single allergy problem. His belly no longer shows any hot spots, and his ears have remained perfectly pink instead of always having one with a problem. He also doesn't chew or lick on his paws like he has always done. I am convinced this particular vegetarian formula has taken care of my dog's allergy problems and I highly recommend it. While it is more expensive than everything else you can buy, I have not paid for any shots or antibiotics in about nine months, so I have come out way ahead. This is a great product!"
Review 2 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
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(based on 22 reviews)
Quality:
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out of
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Written By: collie lover
great product!
Date: May 11, 2006
"I recently acquired a 3 yr old smooth collie. He had repeated intestinal distress issues, even though we were provided a new bag of his "sensitive stomach" food. Constant scratching, severe gas, and diarrhea. Even on rice and lean ground beef, the gas was horrific. Vet recommended cottage cheese and rice which did clear up most of the issues. Tried the Vegetarian formula and it's like a new dog! No gas, no itching, no diarrhea. Very pleased and he likes it too!"
Review 3 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: maxsman
Good Stuff
Date: November 9, 2009
"This is a good product. Max eats it and the price is good"
Review 4 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
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(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: JeffZ
I love it, dogs love it!
Date: August 9, 2009
"I am vegetarian, and wanted my dogs to be the same. After much research on the subject, I found that it is perfectly healthy and acceptable for dogs to live on a vegetarian diet, so I went with this food. Prior to this food, one of my dogs was a very picky eater, but he loves this stuff just as much as my other dog. There coat is nice and beautiful. I had my dad watch my dogs while I was out of town, and he fed them Iams food, and their stool became very loose and runny. That is no longer an issue now that they are back on the Natural Balance veggie formula."
Review 5 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: KiwiKiwi
Needed extra fiber......
Date: September 5, 2008
"I feed my dogs Natural Balance products but my corgi/aussie mix started to get that stomach gurgle every now and then....I mixed this in with the other flavors, duck, salmon and venison, so he would get a little more fiber in his diet. I also feed him smaller amounts 4 times a day instead of 2 times a day. This works like a charm.
I highly recommend this if you have a gurgling problem in your house !! Good health to you and your dogs !!!"
I highly recommend this if you have a gurgling problem in your house !! Good health to you and your dogs !!!"
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Review 6 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: Picky
Fine food for dogs
Date: July 24, 2008
"After a careful review on all ingredients, I'm very satisfied with their high-standard, human-grade, quality & safe food that are available for my dog.
Thank you for making such a great food!"
Thank you for making such a great food!"
Review 7 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: Allergysaver
Saved my dog from allergies!!!!
Date: July 12, 2008
"We own an American Bulldog who had terrible allergies. We tried everything from steroid injections to antihistamines. Nothing seemed to keep him from scratching at his eyes and ears. He was so itchy he would make himself bleed from the scratching! Turns out he was allergic to wheat gluten and meat products, which happens to be in almost every dog food. We found Natural Balance vegetarian formula online and decided it was worth a shot. Turns out it was the best decision we ever made! Not only does he love the taste, he has completely stopped itching and looks great! We now have a happy and healthy dog."
Review 8 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
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(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: Phxlady
great food
Date: March 9, 2008
"My pyr is allergic to many things and I tried lots of different foods before trying this.Now this is all she eats. It is fantastic and my dog is not allergic to this. No more itching and riping her fur out. Even my cats come over and take some of her food it tastes so good."
Review 9 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
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(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: Reamaria
God Sent
Date: February 14, 2008
"This food was a God Sent!! My dog seems to be allegric to everything!!! When I was told he could not have anything with any kind of meat, fish, chicken, etc.....
I found this food, it has help his digestive system so much! I have no more break outs and he seems to be such more of a happy puppy!!"
I found this food, it has help his digestive system so much! I have no more break outs and he seems to be such more of a happy puppy!!"
Review 10 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
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(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: mersda
vegi dog food
Date: February 10, 2008
"I myself am a vegetarian so it was important for me to find a good vegi dog food and after asking several vets I settled on Natural Balance. My dog gobbles it up as soon as it's on the floor. I try to get all my friends to buy it for their animals!"
Review 11 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
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(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: AZSTUMPER
Excellent Dog Food
Date: February 8, 2008
"This is an excellent high qualty alternative to meat and meat by products dog food and our dog Babi loves the taste!"
Review 12 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
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(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: Dreamdragon
Best Food for the Finicky Eater
Date: February 7, 2008
"I have a 2 year old Poochon who is the most finicky eater I have ever run across. He won't even eat eggs. I have tried several of the highest rated national brand dry dog foods. He only ate them when he was really hungry. I happened accross a bag of Natural Balance. I was skeptical at first but he was interested from the moment it hit his bowl. Now when I come home from work, his bowl is empty. That a good sign. Most importantly, Natural Balance Organic Formulas are GMO free and never sprayed with pesticides. Natural Balance Organic Formulas use only free-roaming, humanely treated, antibiotic and hormone free chicken, with a wide range of organic ingredients for the highest standard in nutrition for your dog."
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Review 13 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
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(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: jeremyz
My dogs don't like this food
Date: February 4, 2008
"My dogs normally eat Evolution vegan dog food. I ran out of it, so I bought some of this food to fill the gap. My Beagle will eat this if she's very hungry and it's flavored with something else. My Treeing Walker Coonhound really does not like this food (which is odd because she eats anything) and more or less won't eat it."
Review 14 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
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(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: AnimalParadise
Best Dog Food On The Market!
Date: January 28, 2008
"Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food is the the best dog foot on the market today. Not only is this dog food healthy with a plethora of vegetables it provides my dog with the vitamins and nutrients needed in his daily meals. My dog is happier, healthier and he will live a longer life with this product! I highly recommend this product to everyone who owns a dog."
Review 15 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
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(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: vegancutie
Best Purchase Ever
Date: January 25, 2008
"I have two dogs, a australian shepherd/chesapeake bay retriever mix male, and a Shih Tzu male puppy. Both are great dogs, so sweet, loving, and affectionate, plus they are so cute, very handsome fellas. They have been eating vegetarian food since I have had them, and they look and are so healthy. Because I don't know if either or both of them have wheat allergies, I would definitely get this brand of food, Dick Van Patten's wheat free vegetarian food for them, because they are a woman's best friend, and great companions, and deserve to be treated as loyal and loving beings."
Review 16 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
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(based on 22 reviews)
Quality:
5
out of
5
(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: superwife
lab w allergies
Date: August 28, 2007
"I have a 8 year old golden retriever that is allergic to all meat products. Of course it took us 2 years to figure this out. Zoe has been on every diet imaginable. This is the only vegatarin dog food I have found that does not cause any allergic symptoms."
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Review 17 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 22 reviews)
Quality:
5
out of
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(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: Lilli
Excellent choice
Date: July 31, 2007
"I highly recommend this food for those who want to give their animal companions a healthy/cruelty-free diet. My dog Lilli is a vegetarian as I believe it's a healthier diet. However, early on I found out she also has a sensitive stomach, one that cannot tolerate a meat diet. Many told me that you cannot sustain a healthy diet for your dog with vegetarian food. You can with Dick Van Patten Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula. Lilli has been a healthy, thriving vegetarian for over 7 years now. Her coat looks great, her inner life is healthy, she loves the taste, her weight is kept down and she has never had any serious health problems (knock on wood). This is a great product. I enourage people and animals to Go Vegetarian!"
Review 18 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 22 reviews)
Quality:
5
out of
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(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: IMPRESSED
Chocolate Lab
Date: March 13, 2007
"I was very impressed by one of the employees knowledge on the dog food I was interested in getting . You see, my family eats organic and would only want the best for my new chocolate lab baby as well. The girl who assisted me at the West Farms Mall location in CT showed me what would be a perfect match for the specifics I had for my dog. When I went home and followed her guidance I saw my new 9 week old Chocolate Lab so much happier with the Vegetarian dry food mixed with the duck and potato dry food. He is soooooooooooo happy we switched from IAMS which is all byproducts . YUCK!!!!!! Thank THE LORD for NATURAL BALANCE, now our dogs could live longer and healthier happier lives. Sincerely, Very Impressed"
Review 19 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: Westie
This dog food solved lots of problems
Date: November 13, 2006
"My dogs bloodwork was showing a large amount of phosphorous coming from most dog foods I fed her. She is only 1 1/2 years old and after feeding her this vegetarian food all her blood work was normal"
Review 20 for Natural Balance Vegetarian Formula Ultra Premium Dog Food
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 22 reviews)
Quality:
5
out of
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(based on 22 reviews)
Written By: DogMa
Natural Balance Vegan
Date: April 26, 2006
"This stuff is fantastic! Our almost 10 year old pointer mix has had bad digestion problems ever since we got her at six weeks old. Her energy level had decreased rapidly over the last couple of years (she has always been fit and loves to run). Her stools were often loose and peculiar looking. And there was lots of gas. I also have had to bathe her infrequently due to so many skin issues, and she would smell bad not long after her bath in expensive dog shampoo from the vet. I did a lot of research before I tried Natural Balance Vegan. All the necessary proteins are there without the animal proteins that were apparently creating all the problems and allergic reations for our dog. She acts like she's no more than 3 years old, keeps up with our 2 year old dog, will chase the tennis ball all day if you throw it, and her belly doesn't turn red, her ears are healthier and she's put on a few pounds that she had lost and really needed back. Her old food she would just sniff the bowl and go get in her bed. I just mention "Hungry" and she comes running and has a bite before the scoop lands in her dish. Natural Balance Vegan has really turned her life around.Her skin and coat don't smell bad between regular baths and no more skin flaking. And the gas is just about non-existent, which alone is worth the switch. Her stools are normal now also. Our little dog (chihuahua-pug mix) loves it too, she never had any issues with the old food but this stuff does so well for the big dog, it's got to be good for the little dog."
