 Gold standard...Years of research on my part... |
| Review Date: June 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. Chandler, Austin, TX |
When I found myself the owner of a dog so smart that I could tell her to unlock the car door and she could do it ( I kid you not, Biscit has the brain of a human 4 year old...) I began to look at animals differently...she truly became even more my my "baby" each day.
Now let me backtrack into the day I decided to begin researching dog food with this baby in my life...
I was a physician recruiter and had to visit a hospital in a town in Texas where they have more cows per capital than anywhere else in the U.S. in order to utilize them for human consumption. I had several tours of this town and found out by the owners of several companies that it was no accident one of the largest dog food manufacturers is also here. (It is not Newmans own...bear with me)
At first that sounds good to you, doesnt' it? That they must be using, for this other company, food grade meat in their dog food? Well, I personally, first hand, watched bull dozers pick up dying and dead cattle. I was proudly told how smart it was that THESE cows are then taken to the dog food plant. (remember, this is NOT Newman's Own, it was what lead me to find Newman's Own) (!) I had many conversations about this...no they dont find out what's wrong with the cows. They are the cancerous, diseased, unhealthy cows that go into this other maker's food. I was appalled. And yes, I was told how great it was because they buy them for nothing from the cattle company and no they aren't supposed to...but they can and they were ever so proud.
Fast forward to a couple years ago with the dog food recall when pets were dying from diseased meat being in their food because of this very reason...cows with diseases so bad that it made pets die got into many brands of the cheap commerical dog foods.
The reason why Newman's Own was one of a handful of companies who had no recall? They are one of the few companies that use FDA certified HUMAN GRADE meat. See label.
Yep, they are allowed to put things that are not allowed to be eaten by humans in most other dog foods...unless you find a company that uses food grade meat. Most people dont know this!
Better yet, Newmans' own uses organic.
I'll be honest, I dont use this food all the time. I learned about it from someone who shows Pomeranians and uses this because her dogs coats look better because it helps their health. I actually make a lot of my dog's food after my day at the cattle plant that I unwittingly visited. But I am not always long on time and when I find myself there, I use these or a dry dog food that's organic and human grade from Flint River Ranch, another company a vet told me about.
Okay so on to my studies for the past 5 years in dog health. This became fascinating to me...many vets found that many health related issues with dogs began (or multiplied) when commercial dog foods began being made for convenience. Think about it...not only are they suddenly not getting food grade food unless you buy something like Newman's Own, but humans are told how bad processed food is, yet dogs eat the same thing each day, processed food. Many vets are on board to change this in spite of the fact that most veterinary schools are funded by the major dog food manufacturers...so...you figure that out...
(p.s. in the old days dogs got table scraps...but these table scraps were in the days before humans ate processed foods with artificial ingredients and preservatives...so dogs eating the meats and vegetables were healthier than today when we buy special food for them! But bear with me...Newman's Own has changed all this!)
So anyhoo...the best place for info is to go to dog shows and ask about diet because health is studied here for coat and longevity and ease in litters etc when it's thier living and life. I have yet to meet a champion who eats commercial dog food unless it's organic with the balance of minerals,veg, good carbs, etc. like Newman's Own. Many also do a raw diet with veg and brown rice.)
Many of the minerals needed in the commercial brands are actually added then baked out and many have cornmeal as the main ingredient because it's cheapest...
if you look at the nutritional info on Newman's own, even if you don't care that it's human grade and organic, you will see that the balance of protein, vitamin, minerals, etc is ALL the exact measure now studied by dog health experts as ideal. This is hard to find.
So, should you, too, have a dog that is a member of the family, my 5 years of research has led me to praise the Newman's Own label (even for what I eat for myself in their other HUMAN grocery products!) and if you want to supplement this dog food with home cooked meals the best guide to curing your dog through a diet natural to what they need is Dr Pitcairn's book of natural health for dogs and cats. (get the most recent edition if you do; he updates them the more he researches.) He's studied this far more than I'll ever be able to and is a top vet who teaches other vets about what they dont learn in vet school: major PREVENTATIVE measures through natural diet.
He began his own quest when someone brought in either a wolf or coyote and he made the connection that whenever he saw wild dogs they didn't have teeth with tartar build up and so many health issues that our house dogs who aren't outside as much wind up with--then he started tracing back to when some of the cancers and skin problems etc began and it was with the emergence of commercial cheap dog food. Coyotes get veg from the tummies of what they kill, there are minerals, things they need from bones, there are things that naturally prevent tartar, fleas etc that we have removed from the diet of our house dogs. (my own dogs now have coats so shiny strangers comment each time I take them out...and p.s. we live in the woods and they have no fleas!)
I, personally, have helped friends CURE "health" issues in their pets that were actually food issues that their vets kept "treating" without ever suggesting they change to a natural diet. They spent tons on medicine for skin problems etc then at my prodding gave them GOOD dog food and "cured" them!
Newmans Own has taken dog food out of the profit center and into care. While it can't cure all ails as much as balanced vitamin enriched homemade food may in my opinion, it is a staple in my pantry. I also use Flint River Ranch at the recommendation of my vet who studies the same issues. He loves them both.
I am a raving fan.
and, p.s. no I have no monetary interest in this company which isI why I also recommended other food options and brands...but I care enough about animals to be long-winded due to my years of study on it. |
No meat by-products, good and safe, Turkey & Chicken Dog Food
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| Review Date: April 19, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Straight Shot, Eastern MA, USA |
Everyone knows about tainted pet food from China.
Newman's Own is a branding that I can trust, and this one is a real winner. Newman's is what I would make if I were making it for my own family, as in you can trust that it is great tasting, good for you and safe to eat. I'm very pleased that the Newman's line was extended from people food to pet food.
When it comes to moist dog food every single choice on the market has meat by-products except Newman's Own. My 3-month old puppy goes crazy for this, as well as for the Chicken-only Newman's canned dog food variety. In fairness he would probably go crazy over meat by-products too. While they *may* never hurt his health, I won't give him any, that lucky dog.
One other finding: When you open almost any moist dog food you smell "dog food". When you open Newman's Chicken or Chicken & Turkey you smell meat. It actually smells good. Imagine that. |
My little yorkie is 14 years old and developed digestive problems a couple of years ago
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| Review Date: December 26, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Kathie, NJ USA |
| My vet gave him a prescription diet which helped him tremendously but he HATED it and wouldn't eat it until he just couldn't stand being hungry any more. With my vet's okay, I started mixing just a little of other types of canned food with the prescription but after a few days I could see he wasn't feeling well and his problems began to return. Finally, I picked up a can of Newman's organic and mixed that with his prescription. Not only did he like it, he was fine! I can't give him this alone - he still must have the prescription - but as long as it is at least half the prescription mixed in, he can eat it every day and he is fine! I was so happy! And so was my little dog! |
Perfect Dog Food
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| Review Date: June 3, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Elizabeth A. Casatelli, Seattle, WA |
| My Pomeranian has a very sensitive digestive system and I could never find a food that I knew would provide him both great nutrition, taste and no allergic reaction. Until this canned food ----- that is. He loves it and it is made so well. You can tell there are no fillers in it by the appearance and texture. In fact, when you read the ingredients there is only Turkey Brown Rice and Vitamins. I encourage anyone who is thinking about ordering this food to give it a try. Your pooch will be glad you did. |
Excellent Product!
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| Review Date: March 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: B. Turner, Broomfield, CO |
| I am very pleased with the Newman's Own Organics products - my pups all agree that it is very tasty stuff! Though my roommate has to leave the room every time I open the can (he is a wuss who makes a big deal about the smell!), you can tell just by looking at it that it includes many healthy ingredients. Take a look at the ingredient list and you can't help but be impressed! Great taste, organic, healthy...it's just a great product! |
Greatest food ever!
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| Review Date: March 31, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Roxxxie, CA |
| My dogs have food allergies and I tried a holistic brand and they would not eat it. I tried the Newman's Own dry food and they loved it so I decided to add a little of the wet food. This food is not your standard wet food it looks more like mousse. It isn't a jelly loaf with yucky bits like some others. My dogs love it and lick their bowls clean. |
Newman's Own for Puppies/Dogs Canned Food
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| Review Date: April 1, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Carol Damgen, Riverside, Ca |
| I love this dog food. I eat very well myself, being a vegetarian for over 20 years and try to eat organically as much as possible. I did a great deal of research on commercial dog foods and I was disgusted when I discovered the amount of chemicals and pesticides they contained. I tried my puppy on many different natural dog foods and she would have gas and the runs with every type, but Newman's Own. So I am back to my first choice since she never had negative effects with it. Unfortunately it was a little hard to find locally, but now I can order it through Amazon and get it delivered every month. Thanks Newman's Own and thanks Amazon for making my puppy and I very happy :) |
SUMI LOVES IT AND IT'S GOOD FOR HER!
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| Review Date: April 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: L. Smith, Orange County CA |
| After tiring of making my dog's food from scratch I looked for an all natural product. Everything on the ingredients label of this canned food is recognizable as real food; no "powdered protein" or other questionable substances. My dog loves it but to be honest I have to tell you that she practically inhales anything that she thinks might be food. I have the reassurance that this product won't hurt her. The turkey and brown rice from Newman's Own is also excellent. |
Our doggie like this a lot!
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| Review Date: November 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Fluffy Mom, New York City |
| Hey, it's dog food but it's really healthy and our picky eater gobbles it up. |
Great Ingredients
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| Review Date: March 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Karen Delgrosso, Las Vegas, Nevada United States |
| I have been cooking for my dog since before the pet food scare, that gets to be too much at times when you have other things to do or aren't feeling well, I have been feeding the dry Newmans for 3 years but have a spoiled cocker who has to have a little 'something' in with her dry.....this canned food drives her crazy, she just loves it, must be the whitefish in. She gets a teaspoon or so in with her dry & cleans the bowl...Amazons price beats that big box store when you use subscribe & save. |
excellent, healthy dogfood
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| Review Date: April 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: D. Treglia, New York |
| I was looking to change my dog's canned food as he is getting on in years and I wanted a more nurtitious healthy brand than what I was currently using. My dog loves this food and eats it heartily. I feel better knowing he is eating an organic food from a company I trust...I would recommend it highly. I also signed up to receive automatic delivery which saves money. With that discount this is the least expensive pricing I have been able to find. |
great healthy dog food
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| Review Date: April 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: D. Treglia, New York |
| Great organic dog food from a company I trust. My dog eats it happily and heartily. With the automatic delivery option, the pricing is the cheapest I have been able to find, both on line and in the stores. Definitely recommend. |
Excellent Product
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| Review Date: May 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Elizabeth, Albuquerque, NM USA |
| This is an excellent dog food. My dog just had IVD surgery and has been on the canned dog food - chicken and brown rice. Not only does my dog love it, but he does not have problems with his bowels (like he does on other canned 'wet' dog foods). His stools are still solid (although softer) and I can mix the food with water, since my dog is in need of more water in his diet. I love the product, although much pricier than other canned food, but well worth it. No problems whatsoever. |
Newman's Own pet food
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| Review Date: November 9, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Mary Dias, Magalia, CA USA |
| I have an extremely fussy little Shih Tzu who won't eat dog food. I discovered she will eat Newman's Own Turkey and Chicken formula of which I found 2 cans at a pet store. After searching on line for a better supplier I discovered Amazon not only carries the food but would send me a case a month on an on-going basis. The price is the best I found and I even get free shipping. Every month I get an email allowng me to opt out of that month's supply if I wish. I am happy and my dog is very happy. I strongly recommend checking out Amazon's pet food. |
Doggies love this food-even finicky dogs
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| Review Date: December 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: E. M. Field, Phoenixville, PA USA |
| I have two dogs. One of them, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a very sensitive stomach and Newman's food is the only food that agrees with him. Ordering from Amazon on a scheduled basis has made my life so much easier as I am a senior citrizen and UPS delivers the food free right to my door step. Sammy loves the turkey & brown rice and chicken & brown rice with the dry food serving as "treats". My Yorkie has an improved appetite since I changed to Newman's products. |
chicken & rice
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| Review Date: January 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Jack Withrow, Columbus, OH USA |
| I have 2 rescue poodles which will eat just about anything that doesn't breathe.However I just don't feed them anything after a bitter lesson of my poodle Max dying from the China dogfood crisis.I will not feed them anything but totally USA made. They do like the chick/rice and I am about to give Turkey/rice a try. I'm happy with it being mushy as easier for Spice to eat as she has only 1 tooth. I will continue to buy as long as they are happy with it.I'm so happy to have found it at Amazon with free shipping. |
Newman's Chicken Formula for Puppies
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| Review Date: August 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Carol Hooper, |
| Both my puppy and I like the canned dog food. I like the ingredients and can even see the carrots when I open the can. |
dog will eat anything
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| Review Date: June 23, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Zdenka Lonsdorfer, |
the best thing about a dog is that they will just eat anything that they see ... dog does not complain ...
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nothing but the best
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| Review Date: September 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Journeywoman, Michigan United States |
I feed my dog nothing but Newman's products. Before I got her from a bunch of college kids she had subsisted on cheap dog food and cheap fast food. Did she wolf down the Newman's the first time I gave it to her? No. Just like us, it took time to retrain her palate and appreciate the lack of salt and msg, artificial flavors and colors, and to relearn better eating habits. Two years down the road, she is allergy free, healthy, energetic and has a beautiful coat.
Highly recommended. |
This is my Golden Retrivers favorite food .
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| Review Date: November 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Michael R. Fore, mpls,mn |
| This is the only food that my Golden eats as soon as I put it out for him. |
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