Should you try nature organics dog food? (Check out honest reviews from other pet parents first)

Okay, let's talk about this nature organics dog food journey I went through.

Getting Started: Why Switch?

So, my dog, Max, he's getting on a bit, you know? And I started noticing his coat wasn't looking its best. A bit dull. Plus, sometimes his stomach seemed a little sensitive. Just wasn't quite right. I'd been feeding him the same stuff for years, the usual big-brand kibble. Never really thought much about it, just grabbed the same bag every month.

Then I was chatting with Sarah down the street, you know, the one with the bouncy Labrador? Her dog always looks amazing. She mentioned she'd switched to an organic food. Got me thinking. Maybe all those fillers and weird ingredients in the regular stuff weren't doing Max any favors. Decided right then, okay, let's try something different. Something maybe a bit cleaner.

The Hunt for Nature Organics

Finding this specific "nature organics" brand wasn't super straightforward, actually. Went to my usual pet store. Nope. Checked the big supermarket. Nope. Had to look it up online first, which I hate doing for simple stuff, feels like cheating. Found out a smaller, more 'boutique' pet shop across town carried it. Made a special trip over there.

Walked in, place smelled like hay and, well, expensive dog shampoo. Found the nature organics section. Honestly, the packaging looked nice. Lots of green, pictures of happy dogs frolicking in fields. You know the type. Picked up a medium bag. Felt heavier than the usual stuff, denser maybe? Price tag made me blink, definitely more than I was used to paying. But hey, for Max, right?

First Impressions and the Big Switch

Got home, opened the bag. The smell was different. Less... processed? More earthy, I guess. The kibble pieces looked okay, pretty standard size and color.

Now, the tricky part: the switch. You can't just swap food overnight, messes with their digestion something fierce. So, I started mixing it. Day one: Mostly old food, just a sprinkle of the new nature organics stuff.

• Max sniffed his bowl for ages.
• He actually picked out the old kibble first! Little rascal.
• Eventually ate the new stuff too, though. Phew.

Did this gradually over about a week. Increased the amount of the new food, decreased the old. Watched him like a hawk after every meal. Any weird reactions? Any upset stomach? Luckily, seemed okay. His bathroom breaks were... well, let's just say they looked pretty normal, maybe even a bit better.

Weeks Later: The Verdict?

It's been about a month and a half now, maybe two. What have I noticed?

His coat: Definitely looks shinier. Feels softer too when I pet him. That dullness is gone. Could be the food, could be coincidence, who knows for sure?

His energy: He seems... perkier? Especially in the mornings. Still an old fella, but maybe a little more spring in his step on our walks. Hard to measure exactly, but feels that way.

Digestion: Seems solid. No weird tummy rumbles or anything like that, which is a big plus.

The thing is, it’s still pricey. Every time I buy a bag, I have that little internal debate. Is it really worth double the cost? It's funny, reminds me of when I tried going completely organic myself for a month back in my twenties. Spent a fortune, felt slightly better maybe, but the hassle and cost just wore me down. Ended up meeting somewhere in the middle. Maybe that's where Max and I will land too.

For now, though, seeing him seem a bit healthier makes it feel worth the extra cash and the trip across town. Sticking with the nature organics stuff for a bit longer, see how it goes long term. Max seems happy, and that's the main thing, right?