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Alright, let's talk about dog food. Specifically, that Blue Wilderness Red Meat stuff I tried out for a while with my buddy, Rocky. It feels like ages ago now, but I remember the whole process pretty clearly.

So, before this switch, Rocky was on some pretty standard kibble. You know, the kind you grab easily at the big store. He ate it, sure, but he wasn't exactly doing backflips at mealtime. Plus, his coat felt a bit… well, dull. And sometimes his digestion seemed a little off. Nothing major, but enough for me to start looking around.

Figuring Out the Next Step

I started doing a bit of digging. Heard folks talking about grain-free, high-protein diets. The whole "ancestral diet" thing sounded interesting, even if a bit hyped up. That's when I stumbled across the Blue Wilderness line. The Red Meat formula caught my eye – beef, bison, lamb, sounded hearty, you know?

Honestly, choosing dog food feels like navigating a minefield sometimes. Every brand claims to be the best thing since sliced bread. I just wanted something that might give Rocky a bit more pep and maybe help his coat shine up. The ingredient list looked decent, lots of meat listed first. So, I decided, okay, let's give this Blue Wilderness Red Meat a shot.

Making the Switch

I went out and bought a small bag first. Didn't want to commit to a giant sack if Rocky turned his nose up at it, or worse, if it didn't agree with him. Learned that lesson the hard way with a previous dog, bless her soul. Spent a fortune on some fancy food she wouldn't even sniff.

Anyway, I started the transition slow, like you're supposed to. Mixed a little bit of the Blue Wilderness in with his old food. Gradually increased the new stuff and decreased the old over about a week, maybe ten days. Keep an eye on his… uh… output, you know? Didn't want any stomach upsets.

• Day 1-3: Mostly old food, just a sprinkle of the new. Rocky ate it fine, no complaints.
• Day 4-6: About half and half. Still good. He actually seemed to be picking out the new kibble pieces first.
• Day 7-10: Mostly new food, just a bit of the old left. Everything seemed smooth sailing, digestion-wise.

What Happened Next

After he was fully on the Blue Wilderness Red Meat, I did notice a few things. First off, he definitely seemed more enthusiastic about eating. Like, he'd actually finish his bowl right away, which wasn't always the case before. That was a good sign.

Over the next few weeks, maybe a month or so, his coat did seem to get a bit better. Shinier, felt softer. Hard to say if it was just the food, maybe the season changing, but I credited the food mostly. His energy levels seemed pretty good too, always ready for walks or a game of fetch.

The downside? Man, that stuff isn't cheap. Significantly more expensive than his old kibble. You start doing the math per pound, and it adds up quick, especially with a decent-sized dog like Rocky. It’s like everything else these days, costs just keep climbing. Reminds me of when my car needed new tires right after the water heater went out. Sometimes you just feel like you're throwing money into a pit, even if it's for a good reason, like your dog's health.

We stuck with it for a good few months. Rocky did well on it, no doubt. Eventually, though, I did end up switching again, trying to find a balance between quality and something that didn't make my wallet weep quite so loudly. But my experience with the Blue Wilderness Red Meat itself? Yeah, it was pretty solid. It did what I hoped it would, mostly. Just gotta weigh the benefits against the price tag, like everything else, I guess.