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I started feeding NutriSource to Zues as a puppy, as he grew to large breed dog food from a puppy. He is now 13 1/2 years old.

Our 13yr Aussie started having problems with digestion after 11yr on the same food. For almost a year he still had severe problems. We tried everything suggested by our vets. He had no interest in food in the morning and was vomiting bile and food. After a suggestion from our local feed store, we tried your Senior Chicken and Rice.

Scoot is my 14 year old mostly mini schnauzer. He has been diabetic for 5 years, is now blind and is extremely picky. On top of that, I have to watch his fat as he has been hospitalized twice with pancreatitis. In order to get his insulin 2x a day, not eating is not an option. I have tried numerous foods of all kinds including making my own. NutriSource Senior Chicken and Rice is the only food that he will eat on a regular basis.

Thank you for such a fantastic dog food. Gunner has severe allergies and we had a horrible time trying to find a food he could eat. Well 8 years later he is still eating good and doing well.

Our pup Bristol was on the food our breeder had started her on. The stool was always loose, I knew we had to make a change. Our local mom and pop store, Pet Friendly in Hilton NY, recommended your large breed puppy food. Within one day our pup had the loose stool issue resolved with your fine food.

We rescued our beloved dog Luke from a neglect situation; and basically had to finish weaning him. From the start, Luke was not in the least food-motivated; and we spent the first few weeks trying to get him to eat nutritious foods regularly. We tried every premium dog foods and Luke simply refused. We could get him to eat fresh stew beef that we prepared in broth; but we were concerned that he wasn’t getting all the nutrients found in premium dog food. And then through extensive research, we discovered Pure Vita Chicken & Brown Rice Entree…

Just a quick note to say that Dorothy, our 10-year-old Norfolk terrier, has been on NutriSource PureVita dog food since she was a puppy. At the recommendation of our go-to retailer (Pet Stuff, Glen Lake, MN) we tried a bag of your new Element Series. Holy cow! Dorothy is a HUGE fan.

We bought three small bags of different recipes of Nutrisource and began transition feeding. Our 12 year old Shih Tzu transformed into an energetic, youthful dog within a week. We were amazed!! NEVER going back and have just bought 3 large bags of the Lamb and Pea Recipe dry dog food.

Can’t say enough about how wonderful this food is! My Airedale Terrier is 10 months old and since we got him he had gut issues and is an extremely picky eater. Ever since I purchased Nutrisource PUPPY food at Hollywood Feed, recommended by an employee, it has been a godsend.

My dog lived to be 14 1/2 years old before she became ill and it was time to say goodbye. For the last 12 years all I fed her was the NutriSource Brand and she loved the food. I’m from Minnesota and I wanted to support a company who makes it here. I’ve always been an advocate to fellow dog owners telling them what a wonderful and true quality product the NutriSource Brand is and suggested that they change their brand and try it.

When we got our golden retriever as a puppy at 8 weeks old, he was the light of our life! We continued feeding him what he was fed when we got him but about 4 weeks in, he suddenly started having major intestinal issues (vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy). We tried a handful of the major brands’ pet food and they all just made it worse. Vet labs were inconclusive and we were told to stay to a strict chicken and rice diet. It helped but it was unrealistic for us to continue doing long term. Lost, we went to a local pet store (Petropolis in St. Louis Park) and he recommended Nutrisource Large Breed Puppy.

My giant breed rescue has had allergies and has been a picky eater since I got him. Tried all of the super premium foods, even adding toppers and mixing with raw. He would eat them then pick out the topper and leave most of the kibble. The store said to try this new line Element. They said Outback doesn’t contain common allergies. He loves it!! I was literally shocked. All allergies have gone down. He looks better and eats every meal.

I have been feeding NutriSource to my german shepherds for over 8 years. Wonderful wonderful food. I have recommended SutriSource to many pet-loving friends. All were impressed at how this food improved their animals’ condition and health. Absolutely will not feed anything else.

My sister recommended putting Bella on NutriSource Seafood! Since fish is a cool protein, Bella clearly is intolerant to warm proteins such as chicken. I saw a change in ONE day! Within 3 weeks, she gained weight, her fur filled in on her back, and her rash disappeared entirely. She is happy, healthy and she loves her food!

During the lockdown because the pandemic I received some donation from you and Chicago cruelty animal… that was extremely helpful for me. My dog and cats love the food. Now after 5 months they still eating the food. They are very healthy and the hair is beautiful. I just found the food in Menards I hope I can have more options. In addition the wet food for cats is excellent too. Thank you very much for all your support in that difficult time.

I had been a long time user (30 years) of another brand of premium dog food. In the spring, one of my show dogs was skipping meals and not wanting to eat even with canned food. I did some research and found the had changed the formula by adding Wheat. I immediately started my search for a new food and upon recommendation from a long time Afghan Hound breeder, I switched all my show dogs (Samoyeds) to NutriSource Chicken & Rice. My dog’s appetites are amazing as well as their stools.

I am so impressed with the NutriSource food that we’ve given our dog. … Thanks for making a food that we’re happy to feed our dog, and that she’s happy to eat!

I just wanted to say that this dog food is amazing! I have gone through 2 different brands of dog food and had issues with both. Seem hungry, stomach issues, bad breath, itchy, you name it. The minute I put this in the bowl, they gobble it right up!

I just started feeding NutriSource grain free about 6 weeks ago to my 2 spoiled German Shepherds. I love the results I am getting. My lean guy is starting to flesh out and my boy from Czech lines is holding a good weight and not getting fat. I have noticed more energy, smaller waste, and less doggie breath. I switched brands after doing research on grain free foods. I am very pleased to be able to purchase this food in my area. And I thought the food I was feeding was premium, the price was but the ingredients were not. Again, kudos to you from two very happy GSD’s.

I have a 10 yr. old picky Pit bull with a sensitive stomach, and a 9 year old Olde Boston Bulldog with allergies and a sensitive stomach. I have tried every high end dog food known to man. Finally a salesgirl at our local feed store recommended NutriSource. OMG! For the first time in my Pitties life, he looks forward to eating, has not had any loose stools, and NO gas with either dog!

Hi! I spoke to you early February in Miami, OK, at a pet expo about the NutriSource brand. You had given me several samples and coupons and I did start my dogs on the brand. I just wanted to drop a line to say Thank You! I really appreciated you speaking with me about the food, what to look for on ingredients, and helping me understand what they were getting in their food.

Friendly service, great products, comfortable, clean and inviting store. I also couldn’t be more pleased with their recommendation to switch my 3-year-old Collie to NutriSource. She is like a different dog. She has more energy than ever, wanting to play and run all the time, and her bowel movements are easy and regular. Within a couple weeks of being on NutriSource, my Collie who didn’t have then endurance to run a mile with me was running along my side without ever falling behind or lagging.

Thank you for producing such a great dog food! I started feeding my dogs NutriSource almost four years ago and have been extremely pleased with its quality AND price point. When I got my dog, I used the Whole Dog Journal’s February food issue to evaluate what dog food I would use. Your brand stood out because of its quality and the Journal’s recommendation, plus it’s made in Minnesota.

We met your sales rep in a local store this past summer and he gave us sample bags of Nutrisource Dog Food. We just wanted to tell you how much our dogs love the food, they have been eating it ever since. We had had problems with other brands of food we had tried, but no more…they gobble Nutrisource right up!

We’ve changed our 8-month old Yellow Lab over to Nutrisource and it’s been incredible the change we’ve seen! Not only are his urinary issues cleared up, but he just can’t get enough of the food! The other day when I was trying to pour the food from the bag into his container, he nearly knocked me over to get his head into the bucket! I would say that means he not only likes it, he loves it! Thanks for a great food! I am proud that it is made right here in Minnesota, too!

You have a great product. I’m proud that it is made in Minnesota. I have switched my two dogs over to NutriSource and I am very happy with what I am seeing from my dogs. My female, who is a very fussy eater, just devours the Adult Chicken & Rice Food. I am looking forward to this hunting season as I am sure your product will perform. I have and will continue to recommend your product to other dog owners.

Your Adult Chicken & Rice has made a huge difference in my 5 year old German Shepherd’s life. He has had difficulty maintaining his weight; at one point he was at 68 pounds. I have tried different types of dry food for him but until I discovered yours, I resigned myself to having a dog who looked undernourished. He is not at 82 pounds and maintaining. He looks terrific and his vet is impressed. Thank you for creating this dog food. It will continue to be in my dog’s bowl.

I’ve just started using your Large Breed Puppy formula and this is the first time my dogs have ever cleaned their bowls at feeding time! Both of my puppies just love NutriSource! Great Job!

I just wanted to thank you for making dog foods that are safe and healthy for my dog. With all of the recalls and poor ingredients used by the bulk of the pet food industry, it is nice to see you are not included with this mess. My puppy is a big part of my family and now I am more assured and confident that I made the right choice. Thank you, NutriSource!

It’s wonderful having a company that not only supplies great pet foods, but is there to answer questions and stands behind their products. As a breeder of Show Anita’s, it is very important to find the right products that bring out the best in my Anita’s. I love the results I see in my Akita’s health and coats. I find your products to be great in quality and price.

I have been using NutriSource for a little over three years now and I am a believer. My dogs look like they could run a marathon and then wrestle a bear. They look strong, healthy and most importantly, happy. The feeding amount suggestions you have printed on the bag are right on and really allow the dogs to grow flawlessly. Thank you very much!

I love this dog food and my Rottweiler’s look great. I get lots of compliments. My females keep their weight as well as my male. No oil on the coat. I have people calling when they see our website and ask what we feed our dogs because they look great! I hope I can always trust in your product to be the best for my pets.

I want to take time to personally thank you for the high quality food you produce….being listed on the top 100 recommended foods from Whole Dog Journal is very important to me. I cannot tell you how HAPPY I am I made the switch to NutriSource. I am relieved that your product does not contain wheat gluten.

I am writing to tell you that I believe in your food! I have two dogs. I was having problems with their skin and hair. Since they have been eating NutriSource, they have never been better.

Just wanted to let you know that I started your food yesterday. I have never seen my dog get excited about her dog food until this morning. She loves it and we will continue to be customers.

I put NutriSource in with my dogs food and they would sort around and eat the NutriSource. My main dog l had been having trouble with allergies on the other food. Since switching to NutriSource, he has had no trouble with the allergies. My dogs have better stamina, recover quicker and kennel cleanup is so much better now.

Our 12 year old Sheltie has been fed NutriSource for one month and the improvement in mobility and all around health has improved dramatically.

I just wanted to let you know that we love your NutriSource products. Your Adult brand of food is excellent. Our dogs’ coats shine and they are very healthy. Thanks for this good product.

Wow, does my dog ever like your food! I was going to mix it in with the old food to get her used to it, but before I could add the old stuff, she had gobbled up the NutriSource I had put in the bowl.

I want to thank you for formulating a great product, NutriSource! His coat is super shiny, he is growing extremely healthy, and he loves the food.

I wanted to send a word of thanks regarding NutriSource for Senior’s. Over the past number of years we had watched our dog, Gracy, start to age and begin to “go downhill”. As a pup she had both hips replaced due to hip dysplasia. We thought her slowing down was due to age (she is 13) and the effects of the extensive early surgery. Her fur, which had always been shiny, looked dull and was covered in dandruff. She had difficulty moving around and never wanted to play.

I have 3 dogs, 2 Labs, ages 10 and 8, and a Shih-Poo, age 14. The Labs have been raised on NutriSource, and the Shih-Poo was formerly a very finicky eater until I started feeding her NutriSource. I’m happy to report that all 3 dogs are extremely healthy.

I’ve been meaning to tell you we’ve tried NutriSource grain free, large breed chicken for a couple of the dogs. OMG, amazing & dramatic results.

We rescued our dog from the local shelter when she was a puppy and now she is 3 years old. We have tried her on numerous dog food brands because of her very sensitive GI tract. NutriSource has so far been the only dog food that she can tolerate. She has kept her weight within the normal range and our friends would comment on how healthy she looks as well as how pretty and shiny her coat is.

I have never written to a pet food company before; however, I had to take time out to let you that I am so impressed with your dog food. I have recommended it to other pet owners. I have a Lab, a Golden Doodle and a German shepherd; and, for the first time, they all eat the same food. I noticed how great they looked when they spent time at the pet resort. Their coat was shiny and they looked so healthy; especially my 9 year old year Lab. I switched from a popular brand to NutriSource when they came home and have been using it ever since. I love the result! 

I just wanted to take a moment just to say thank you for a wonderful product. After a year of trouble with other foods. I came across your large breed adult formula. I have two great Danes, Zeta and Minxae Jinxae, they have both been on your formula for 8 months now and are doing fantastic. Their coats are glossy, health is great, and even better….stools are nearly perfect! So, thank you so much for a quality healthy product. 33lbs. Every 10 days! Worth every extra penny.

I have two German Shepherds from a rescue organization that LOVE your large breed chow! The younger dog was malnourished when we brought her home, and with your large breed chow has put on 10 lbs. and her coat now looks terrific. Westside German Shepherd Rescue was really amazed at the transformation. I’m so glad that Gelson’s carries it, because it is hard to find. 

Thank you so much for your wonderful NutriSource Super Premium Pet foods, large breed puppy. My sweet Golden Retriever, Bella, is four months old and my vet says she is thriving!! Her coat is absolutely full and shiny! She is a healthy, happy puppy and I attribute it to your NutriSource food product. She loves breakfast and dinner time! Thank you for all you do for our sweet animals!

I am so happy I found this dog food for my show dogs…I have tried so many different foods and have done a lot of research on foods. I was having a problem with all the others and your food has by far been the best, my dogs have more weight, more coat and they love every bite of the NutriSource. Thank you for making such a great dog food.

I breed and show Golden Retrievers and have for the past 30 years. Over those 30 years I have tried all kinds of different foods. Reps at the dog shows would talk me into trying their “wonder” food and sadly while it wasn’t a bad food it wasn’t a wonder food. We moved a few years ago to a rural area where good dog food was hard to find and if we could find it the price was twice as high as in the metro city areas. A good friend told me about your food and told me to find it. I did.

My 7 year old Boston Terrier Ruthie has been eating NutriSource Chicken & Rice for almost all of her life. Boston’s can be very gassy and we tried several kinds of food before hearing about NutriSource. She loves it so much we use it as treats! She also loves the chewy salmon treats, great for teaching an old dog new tricks.

I have 7 Lab puppies, the mother of the puppies also a Lab and a Corgi. When I just had my Lab I loved this dog food and so did she. Then I moved and couldn’t find it. I was so glad when I found it at Critters. My dogs look so much healthier on this food than any other brand!!! I recommend it to everyone I know!! Thank you for a great dog food!!

I just wanted to take a minute to tell you how much we love the NutriSource Dog Food! We started using it this past winter, after our newly adopted rescue dog, Dexter, started developing chronic ear infections. He also had a nasty habit of eating his own feces. For both of these reasons, someone suggested we try putting him on a grain-free diet. The staff at Chuck & Don’s recommended the Lamb Meal and Rice Formula.

I just wanted you to know how happy I am that I finally found a dog food that my Boxer can eat. He had suffered for allergies off and on for the last couple of years. I read an article about your company and products and decide to give your grain free a try. Thank goodness not only has his allergies gone, but his skin and coat looks so much better and he has so much more energy, but the best is he loves the taste!!! Thank you for making a great product. 

First off, I want to tell you how grateful I am for your food; I have tried many brands of dog food, and none of them even come close to comparing to NutriSource, not even the very expensive brands! Your Weight Management literally saved my Miniature Schnauzer’s life after he had an attack of pancreatitis, three years ago. Thanks!

Our puppy, a 6 month old Cane Corso (Italian Mastiff) had become sensitive to the food we were giving her. After a trip to the Vet, and a suggestion to change her diet, we went to our local pet store. After consulting with the staff there, and explaining that we wanted a high quality puppy food, NutriSource was suggested to us. The price was better than some other high quality foods, and the quality was as good if not better than we were looking for. We are relieved to report success in solving our pup’s dietary issues.

I just want to extend a huge thank you to your brand of dog food.  We have a 12 year old Blue Heeler who used to get bored of every dog food before the bag was even gone.  I can say we have not switched foods for 3+ years and she still eats her kibble with the same enthusiasm as the same day we started it.  I have maintained our other dogs on the same food with awesome results, a 3 year old German Shorthair Pointer and a 4 year old beagle.  All are healthy, happy and I am a firm believer that NutriSource Grain Free is why.

We just want to give a shout out to NutriSource!  We adopted a rescue pup three years ago from WV.  To our surprise, he arrived Parvo positive and then survived!  His digestive system is compromised to say the least.  Since switching to NutriSource 10 months ago, we have had to decrease his daily feedings to compensate for the fact that he is no longer vomiting while on your high quality food.  We have since switched our 6 year old golden, 10 month old Landseer Newf and cats to your brand.  We also had a flea free summer without chemicals!   We are believers!  Keep up the good work.

I just wanted to say thank you for making such a great pet food. I have four dogs (a Pomeranian, a Corgi mix, and 2 Huskies) and they all eat NutiSource with such enthusiasm. While 2 of my dogs will eat anything, my huskies are a bit pickier. One has some allergy issues and will do a lot of chewing at her paws but this greatly decreases when she is on NutriSource.

One of my four dogs has had horrible skin issues. After multiple vet visits & even changing vets, we tried NutriSource Salmon LID food. I have to say, his skin looks amazing, he’s no longer on steroids or antibiotics, and we don’t see our vet as often! We have switched all of our dogs to your food, and they all look so much healthier!

Just wanted to let you know that we are so happy with your food. We have been feeding our dog, Dove, Grain-Free Lamb for about a year now and are thrilled with the nutrition, price and quality – and you’re a family-owned company. My husband is a race car driver so we travel quite a bit. Dove comes on the road with us so we always make sure to stock up at Ringer’s Pet Dog Training before we hit the road. Thanks for making a great product we can trust.

I can’t thank you enough for making a quality grain free dog food at an affordable price! I have two amazing rescue dogs who survived abuse and neglect so I have made it my mission to spoil them rotten, starting with quality grain free food.

We have a golden retriever puppy who is now 9 months old, and had some digestive issues for the first 3 months that we had her. We tried lots of different foods, and just couldn’t seem to get the right kind of food, with her often having loose stools. I researched quite a bit until I found Nutrisource, and the difference is night and day. She absolutely LOVES this food

I recently received a bag of Nutrisource seafood dry dog food as a donation at the humane shelter I work at (Humane Animal Treatment Society), and immediately used it for one of our Staffordshire terriers who has had major skin issues and hot spots around her legs and paws. I was delighted by how fast of a turn around there was and just wanted to take some time to let everyone know how much I love your product. Velma was recently adopted to a amazing family and I know that your product played a huge part.

I have been feeding my dogs Nutrisource for a couple years. Thanks for creating a reasonably priced high quality grain free food! When my golden retriever was a pup I figured out she’s allergic to grains. My dogs were eating Taste of the Wild and used to throw up frequently. I didn’t really think too much of it until the recalls. After the recall I switched to Nutrisource and haven’t looked back! My two dogs are much healthier and I like the fact that I know where the food is made. I am happy to see you also now have the grain-free dog food! Your company should be proud of what you do. Thanks again!

Hi, my name is Daniel and i was just writing to say thank you. This brand has help my American pit bull terrier recover from a severe food allergy. I have spent hundreds of dollars trying to help him with his allergy. His skin was so bad, it was to the point that he had lost most of his fur and his skin was pink and raw from scratching. He had chewed at the base of his tail so much that it was swollen and nearly double the size.

Hello, We’ve been feeding our dogs (8 yr old Jack Russell and 4 yr old Beagle/Dachshund mix) both the Heartland and Seafood Select recipes for a few years now. We chose your brand because one of our dogs has a joint problem and we wanted something with Omega Fatty Acids. Well, not only did we see an improvement with his leg, but also both their coats were healthier looking, our other dog’s digestion problems cleared up and they seem to be just a little bit happier.

I just wanted to drop a quick note to tell you what a difference I’ve seen in our 8 year old Great Dane since feeding your Large Breed Grain Free Nutrisource Food. We’ve gone through 6 bags now, she eats about 1.5 bags per month. Anyway, her coat is so soft and she barely sheds now.

We tried various brands of premium food, holistic, organic etc and nothing seemed to help our Bernese Mountain Dog puppy with his digestive track issue his first 6 months. Our local feed store expert recommended that we try “Nutrisource” and it was a miracle. The gas, loose stools, soft serve vanished.

For 18 years, I have searched for a Dry Dog Food, which would not cause allergy problems, first, for My Aussie/Mix, now, for my Border Collie. The problems have always been itching, scratching, chewing their paws and shedding! Five weeks ago, I started my Border Collie Dina, on Your NutriSource Grain Free Chicken & Pea Formula. All of Her Allergy Problems, have subsided, and, She has stopped shedding! Best of all, Dina likes the Chicken & Pea Formula! Our Compliments To The Chef.

I have a 14 week old GSD. I brought her home from the breeder at 8 weeks old. I started her off on Taste of the Wild puppy food after much research on forums and word of mouth. She was feed mostly Raw/4health kibble from the breeder.

Just wanted to say my 3 yr old Malamute has a very sensitive stomach and he was eating Simply Nourish from PetSmart, well needless to say, they must have changed their product or his stomach just couldn’t take it any longer. I switched to your product after reading reviews and I couldn’t be happier!!

Since switching Rocko and Daisy to NutriSource we have noticed a significant difference in many aspects of their lives! The quality of the food is much better than what we were feeding before. This resulted in us having to feed much less kibble per meal time. We also noticed a change in their digestive track.

This dog food works magic! I have an 11 year old pitbull that was struggling to even jump on the couch. When we made the switch to prairie select we noticed a huge change in her energy and health. They both would let our old brand of food sit in their bowls and we would have to dump the stale food back into the bag. When we made the switch we had to separate their bowls to keep them from eating each others food.

I just wanted to say thank you for an excellent product. Both of our dogs are older rescues and they love your grain free chicken food.

Dear NutriSource, When I first adopted my Shepard mix Mason 6 months ago he was skin and bones and nothing would put weight on him-high protein, puppy food, nothing worked no matter how much he ate. He also had a bad digestive problem that every food seemed to make worse. I was almost out of hope when a pet store worker suggested your brand for my other dog Georgia, a 4 year old pit mix, who has been on a grain free diet since she was a puppy.

We have 2 male, chocolate labs, both 2.5 years old. Since they were puppies, we struggled with feeding time. They did not seem interested in any of the brands we tried (e.g. Blue Wilderness, Science Diet, Purina, Simply Nourish, and several others). I had to sit with them and practically hand feed them to get them to eat. The manager at Neighborhood Pet Market listened to my concerns and suggested NutriSource. I figured why not, I have tried everything else. I cannot thank you enough for this food.

Thank you! We met a very nice gentleman that works for you. He was putting out dog food in Superstition feed, which is in Apache Junction, AZ. I feel sad that I don’t remember his name, but he was a rep for y’all. He turned us on to the chicken and rice. We have a picky American Bully XL, who just turned a year old. She loves it!!!

I got Maddie @ 7wks. She was already on Nutrisource for small breed puppies. She is a coton de tular. I kept her on that until I switched her over to adult for small breed when it was time. I also give her the treats. She loves the rabbit bites, the chicken and the lamb. She started gaining weight, (which was not because of the dog food) so I switched her to weight management.

I just wanted to reach out and tell you what a great product you are manufacturing. I was feeding my dog another high end brand of food and it gave him some severe dandruff (he is a German Shepard mix). I switched him over to NutriSource Trout and Rice formula and have noticed a huge improvement in only a couple weeks.

We recently adopted a 3 year old dachshund named Molly who was a little over weight and had very dry, brittle hair. I have been feeding my other rescued dachshund NutriSource Weight Management and started Molly on it right away. Not only did she lose weight but her coat became so soft and shiny. Thank you for a product that I feel confident feeding my dogs.

We have a year and a half female vizsla. She is the pickiest dog ever! Won’t eat food fallen on the floor, picky about treats and extremely picky about food. We tried many many brands of grain free expensive food only for her to taste it and walk way or stop after 2 or 3 meals. After attending the game show this summer in Anoka we were recommended by your booth to switch over to your brand. We used samples you gave us and I’m happy to report we are now on our 3rd bag with every meal being eaten right away!

Eight months ago we purchased a Bernese Mountain dog and the breeder suggested we use NutriSource dog food. Our puppy is doing great so we started feeding the same to our 13yr old golden retriever. Our retriever had many, many dietary issues plus his mobility was deteriorating. Four months on NutriSource and he has been given a new lease on life, no stomach issues and he is running through our woods almost as good as the puppy.