Grandma Lucy's Macanna Dog Food, Grain Free and Freeze-Dried - Salmon Recipe, 3Lb Bag

After years of trying a variety of kibbles, I had written my dog off as having a sensitive stomach, but after hearing about raw food for dogs I started looking into it. At first the price per pound of every raw food was shocking but then I realized since the water is taken out in the freeze drying process and you have to add it back in (very easy), you actually end up with about 5 lbs of food for every 1 lb you buy, so the price comes out to about ~$2.6 per pound which is about a dollar more expensive than the old kibble I was buying but less expensive than all the other raw food brands and worth it for my dog's health (longer and better quality life and less medical bills!). The food has a very short ingredient list, just salmon (wild caught), pinto beans, hempseeds, coconut, pumpkin, kale, blueberries, turmeric and vitamins, all human-grade! It is like food that I would make myself for him if I was a better mom and had more time, or like food I would pay $100 a month for from a fancy startup, instead it is almost the same price and convenience as the kibble I was using! Immediately after switching to this food my dog's poop (for me a strong indicator of his health and the health of his diet) went from light colored and mushy (the kind thats very difficult to pickup) to firm, brown and long. He also LOVES it. He is a bulldog he loves to eat but never before now have I seen him push the bowl towards me to ask for more and keep going back to lick the bowl again after having licked it clean. The food is also very convenient for me. Because it is freeze-dried it weighs so much less and takes up so much less space than traditional kibble, the bag is resealable, and all you have to do is add water. Somebody left a review saying the food looked like watery soup. This person just didn't follow the instructions. After adding the appropriate amount of hot water the food looks like soup but you are supposed to wait 5 minutes for it to rehydrate and then it is like a meaty stew. I also saw some commenters saying this is not sufficient food on its own and just meant to be a meal mixer because it doesn't have enough protein (??) but the food is a meal on its own and it has more protein than the blue buffalo kibble i was feeding him and more protein than the AAFCO standard. Plus it is super healthy- it is anti-inflammatory and inflammation in the body is the root of all maladies. I am so impressed by this food and the instant difference it has made in my dog and I will not shut up about it to all my friends who have dogs. You should definitely try out this food!

This is the only food my dog eats consistently. He’s very picky and allergic to many proteins. You make it up fresh with each serving and can store any leftovers in the refrigerator for a few days ( this rarely happens though). It’s a little pricey, but he seems to be healthier and certainly happier. Good digestion, full, shiny coat and bright eyes. Very happy!!

My dog likes it but it gets mushy when wet (obviously). Had to add more product to absorb some of the water; then it reminded me of can food.

I mainly use as a meal topper for dry food and it makes a good gravy plus my Boston loves it without upsetting his sensitive tummy and my sensitive nose. A little pricey but as a topper for a small dog, it’s worth it.

Excellent quality food. I read the other reviews and they probably did not use hot water and probably too much water. Start with less and add as necessary. Let us sit and then I mix with some boiled chicken or canned salmon. It’s excellent. My dogs are very finicky (shitzhu and yorkie) and they love it. Travels well because you can just add hot water in any hotel. Love all their products.

My dogs will not eat it. It looks like compost

We got a huge number of free samples at a recent fair, and our dog absolutely loved this particular one, so I decided to get a big bag. We don't use it the recommended way, but rather mix a few teaspoons in with packets of wet food. Should last a good long while.

Put it on top of other food. Give other food more flavor.

半分は手作りです。手作りには食材などに限度がえり、また加熱することで失われる要素も多いのでこれを足すことにより栄養価も高くなると思います。うちのワンズも抵抗なく食べてます。ありがたい助っ人です