Lilys Organic Dog Food: Is It Really Worth the Hype? (Pros & Cons)

Okay, so I've been meaning to switch my dog, Lily, over to organic food for a while now. I've heard so many good things about it – better digestion, shinier coat, more energy, all that jazz. So, I finally took the plunge and decided to document the whole process.

The Search

First things first, I had to find the right food. I started by, you know, good old Googling. Typed in "best organic dog food" and, boom, tons of options. I spent a good couple of hours reading reviews and comparing ingredients. It was honestly a little overwhelming! There are so many brands out there, all claiming to be the best.

I wanted to avoid anything with weird fillers or by-products. Lily's a bit of a picky eater, so I also looked for something with good flavor reviews. (Yep, dogs have food critics, too, apparently!)

Making the Choice

After much deliberation, I narrowed it down to a few brands. I visited some local pet stores next, chatted to the staff, and inspected packages. I even took some phamplets home.

Finally settled on a brand that seemed to tick all the boxes: organic chicken and brown rice formula. Sounded pretty good, even to me!

The Transition

I knew I couldn't just switch Lily's food cold turkey. That's a recipe for a tummy ache, and nobody wants that. So, I started slow. I mixed a tiny bit of the new organic food with her old food.

• Day 1-3: 75% old food, 25% new food.
• Day 4-6: 50% old food, 50% new food.
• Day 7-9: 25% old food, 75% new food.
• Day 10: Fully transitioned to organic!

I watched her like a hawk during this time. Any signs of digestive upset? Nope. She was gobbling it down like a champ!

The Results

It's been about a month now since Lily's been fully on the organic food, and I gotta say, I'm impressed. Her coat is definitely shinier. It's like she's been to the doggy spa! She also seems to have more energy, which is great because she loves her walks. And, best of all, her poops are… well, let's just say they're much more manageable. (Dog owners, you know what I mean!).

Final Thoughts

Switching to organic dog food was a bit of a process, but totally worth it. It's a little pricier, yeah, but seeing Lily happy and healthy makes it all worthwhile. I am a happy dog owner, and will stick to this food. I would say give organic option a try, and I guess, don't forget to do it gradually!