ACANA Grain Free Dry Dog Food, Red Meat Recipe, 25lb

It’s not cheap, and I’m not rich. But… No grains!? Yes please!! That was the idea.[tldr; scroll to bottom]My biggest fear buying this for the first time was that I’d spend $100 on a big bag of dog food and he doesn’t like it. So we decided to get the 4.5lb Red Meat Recipe. Despite the catharsis of the lowered cost, I’m still afraid that I’m buying a worthless bag of food because typically he’s a chicken addict and of course his meat is usually raw/undercooked non-processed meat. Will he really be willing to stoop down depths of a common barn animal and eat this “meal in a bag?” Is he just too posh a pup for such vile fake meat!? Did I spoil my dog?! (That’s rhetorical btw)What brought me here:Muh doggo [a 2 yo, 45lb, 1/2 Rough Collie, 1/2 Bernese Mountain Dog] was getting a bit grainy in the coat. That fur used to feel like silk (think a coat like Lassie). I was also noticing some early signs of inflammation and an itty bit of bad breath. Typically, he eats whatever I’m eating (but maybe 10-15% of the amount I eat). Apparently, humans are designed to eat more carbs than dogs (like a lot more). In fact, dogs don’t really need much in the way of carbs at all I learned. Upon educating myself on the level of fat and protein necessary for him to live as long as possible (my #1 goal on earth). I went looking for a dog food with ‘no carbs.’ This has vegetables, but you know what? He doesn’t like vegetables. So, that’s perfect.(Side Note: Before the food arrived I started buffing the fat in his diet as much as possible and in just a couple days his coat sheen came back.)The Results of the Taste Test?This dog, who only eats table food (and cat food if he’s feelin frisky), will not stop eating this ACANA food. As much as I give him, he’ll eat. I haven’t found the upper limit. So yea… I have to hide it so I can keep his portion size right or he’ll get fat as a house eating me out of house and home! I couldn’t be happier. He loves, loves, loves it and it’s got all the stuff in it I was neglecting to give him sufficient quantities of. Giving a sufficient amount of fat and protein to our doggie frenz is super critical for their health and happiness. Bonus points if you can’t get him to stop eating it. Thanks to the manufacturer for making it!Verdict: Expensive (Like all high quality things). But SO worth it.[Pro tip: The cost is mitigated via the portion control, serving size recommendations are on the bag]