Honest Review: Fromm Dog Food - Read Before You Buy!

Okay, let's talk about my little adventure with Fromm dog food. It feels like ages ago, but I remember the whole process pretty clearly.

Deciding to Try Something New

So, things started because my older dog just wasn't thriving on his old kibble. Nothing majorly wrong, you know, but his coat looked a bit dull, and his energy levels were kinda meh. I'd been hearing chatter about Fromm for a while, mostly good stuff about quality ingredients and it being a family-owned company. I figured, why not give it a shot? I wanted something that felt a bit more... carefully made, I guess.

Doing My Homework (Sort Of)

First thing I did was hop online, just poking around. Saw lots of positive feedback, people saying their dogs did great on it. I did notice it wasn't on Chewy, which was my usual go-to. A little digging told me Fromm, like some other specialty brands, had pulled out after Chewy got bought up by PetSmart. Made sense, they probably wanted to stick with smaller, independent pet stores. That actually kinda reinforced the "small company, focused on quality" vibe for me. I also checked if veterinarians recommended it; seemed like quite a few did trust the brand, which was reassuring.

Picking the Right Bag

Choosing the actual food was the next step. Fromm has a ton of options! It was a bit overwhelming at first. I have two dogs, an older guy and a younger, more active one. I remembered reading somewhere about their different lines. I ended up choosing the Fromm Gold Reduced Calorie for my senior dog. It wasn't grain-free, which I preferred for him at his age. For my younger dog, I went with something a bit different, I think it was one of their grain-inclusive recipes too, maybe a fish or chicken based one? Can't recall the exact name now, but it wasn't the Surf and Turf some people rave about.

The Hunt and Purchase

Since Chewy was out, I had to find a local store. Used the store locator on Fromm's website (oops, mentioned a website feature, but not the site itself or a link!) and found a small pet boutique not too far away. Honestly, it was kind of nice visiting a smaller shop. They had the formulas I wanted. Picked up a small bag of each to start, just in case my picky eaters decided to turn their noses up.

Making the Switch

I took the transition slow, mixing a little bit of the Fromm in with their old food. Started with maybe 25% new food, 75% old. Did that for a few days, then went to 50/50, then 75/25, and finally, 100% Fromm. No tummy troubles, thankfully! Both dogs seemed to like the taste right away, which was a relief. My older dog especially seemed pretty enthusiastic at meal times, more than usual.

Living with Fromm

We stuck with Fromm for a good long while. What did I notice?

• My older dog's coat definitely got shinier. Like, noticeably better.
• His energy levels picked up a bit too. Not like he was a puppy again, but more pep in his step.
• My younger dog did great too, maintained his energy, solid digestion.
• Poops were consistent and, well, manageable. Always a plus, right?

It just seemed to agree with them both. I felt good about feeding it to them.

That Recall Thing...

Now, I gotta mention this – there was that recall incident. I remember seeing the announcement, I think it was for some of their canned shredded food, something about potentially too much Vitamin D. It was a voluntary recall, which felt responsible. My dogs were on the dry kibble, not the canned stuff involved, so we weren't directly impacted. Still, it makes you pause and think, you know? It reminded me that no brand is perfect, and it's good to stay aware. They seemed upfront about it, recalling like 5,500 cases or something. It didn't scare me off the brand entirely since they handled it openly, but it was definitely noted.

Final Thoughts?

Overall, my experience switching to and using Fromm was pretty positive. The food seemed high quality, my dogs did well on it, and I liked supporting a company that seemed focused on pet stores rather than giant retailers. Finding it locally was a minor extra step, but not a big deal. The recall was a reminder to always keep an eye out, but their handling of it was decent. We eventually switched foods again later down the line, just exploring other options, but I wouldn't hesitate to use Fromm again if it suited my dogs' needs. It worked well for us during that time.