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Customers say
Customers find the pet food has a good flavor and is affordable. They say it works well for their dogs and provides good value for money. Many customers are satisfied with the quality and skin clarity. However, some have issues with sturdiness and have mixed opinions on diarrhea and allergens.
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VETERINARIAN FORMULATED SOLUTIONS (VFS) is a NEW PREMIUM OPTION to existing veterinary formulations. BETTER INGREDIENTS, BETTER SOLUTION BASED NUTRITION at a better value. VFS Skin & Digestive Support is a hydrolyzed protein diet intended to support dogs with food sensitivities or skin, haircoat or GI concerns. Premium nutrition with NO prescription required. GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:Crude Protein 22.00% (min)Crude Fat .11.00% (min)Crude Fiber .3.50% (max)Moisture 10.00% (max)Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) +Docosahexanoic Acid (DHA) 0.05% (min)Calcium .0.60% (min)Phosphorus 0.50% (min)Zinc .110 mg/kg (min)Vitamin E .475 IU/kg (min)Omega 3 Fatty Acids 1.00% (min)Omega 6 Fatty Acids 2.50% (min)Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 500 mg/kg (min)Taurine .0.15% (min)CALORIE CONTENT (calculated):415 kcal ME/cupINGREDIENTS: Hydrolyzed Pork, Brown Rice, White Rice, Sunflower Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pork Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Natural Pork Flavor, Calcium Carbonate, Flaxseed Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid), DL-Methionine, Marine Microalgae, Salt, Nutritional Yeast, Dandelion Greens, Taurine, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Dried Kelp, L-Carnitine, Minerals (Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Selenium Yeast), Rosemary Extract.FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS:Recommended feeding guidelines for adult dogs per day:2 to 10lbs ¼ to ¾ cups10 to 15lbs ¾ to 1 cups15 to 20lbs 1 to 1-1/4 cups20 to 30lbs 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 cups30 to 40lbs 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups40 to 50lbs 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups50 to 60lbs 2-3/4 to 3 cups60 to 70lbs 3 to 3-1/4 cups70 to 80lbs 3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups80 to 90lbs 3-3/4 to 4 cups90 to 100lbs . 4 to 4-1/2 cupsSquarePet VFS Skin & Digestive Support food for dogs is formulated to meet the nutritional profiles established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance. Because we think you and your dog will be completely satisfied with this product we offer a satisfaction guarantee.
Product Dimensions : 15.25 x 24.5 x 5.25 inches; 22 Pounds
Item model number : 30813
Date First Available : May 21, 2020
Manufacturer : SquarePet
ASIN : B0891FW98S
A NEW PREMIUM alternative to hydrolyzed protein veterinary diets at a GREAT VALUE with NO prescription needed.
VETERINARIAN FORMULATED for dogs with food sensitivities and other skin/haircoat or digestive concerns.
Features HYDROLYZED PROTEIN which can help limit skin & GI reactions found with other common proteins ingredients.
A LIMITED INGREDIENT DIET made with high-quality protein & one primary carbohydrate source.
CRUCIAL OMEGA 3 & 6 FATTY ACIDS INCLUDING DHA & EPA support healthy skin and a shiny coat, immune system health and brain function.
ALL NATURAL NUTRITION. No Chemical Preservatives, No Fillers, No Kidding. MADE IN THE USA. No ingredients from China.
Busygirl –
Good hydrolyzed dog food 4.4 stars
I tried a few prescription hydrolyzed dog foods before trying this one.I have a Labrador. My last Labrador lived in z/d due to her chronic ear infections. My new Lab seems to have stomach issues and doesn’t tolerate non-hydrolyzed diets.Compared to z/d (pea and chicken), royal canin (soy based), and Purina EL (soy based)… I give this food 4.4 stars because it’s the ONLY dog food where the FIRST INGREDIENT is a hydrolyzed MEAT. I felt awful giving my dog soy based food – dogs need meat in my opinion.For a nonprescription dog food – THIS IS AMAZING! She doesn’t have stomach issues on this one. I wish it would make her excrement a bit more firm but she holds it well for her afternoon walk and never goes in her crate overnight like she does on non-hydrolyzed diets. Clean up with this one is less fun than with the soy based foods (those constipate her more). Perhaps my dog doesn’t tolerate meat well?If you don’t have a vet RX and you need a hydrolyzed dog food – definitely give this one a try! It’s priced well and I’d rather give a small company a try and hope they have better quality control than the large dog companies which realize all too late (a year later) that they have unsafe doses of d3 in dog food.HERE IS AN IDEA FOR THIS DOG FOOD COMPANY: CAN YOU PLEASE MAKE A DOG FOOD WITHOUT ANY D3? I will buy people grade FDA approved D3 and dose my dog myself. My poor dog has so many issues because larger dog food companies have overdosed her with D3. I’m happy to do it myself because I would have more control and you would have less risk for recall for that issue.I’m so tired of voluntary and non voluntary recalls of dog food from Royal Canin and Purina. My dog was really sick from D3 overdose from one of the major brands. They notified me a YEAR later that her food had been too high in D3… refunded my money but she has issues now. She couldn’t hold her bladder and drank buckets and buckets of water every day. She may have kidney damage from the D3 overdose – need to get her blood work done.Anyway, love your company mission statement. Please put good QC in place – I’m trusting you with my very expensive and beloved animal.Thank you for making hydrolyzed meat the number 1 ingredient in this formula!
Ellen R. –
She likes it!
I like that I do not need to wait for permission from my vet to make this purchase like some other brands require. There is less delay and my pup actually likes the food. If you have a finicky dog with food allergies it’s definitely worth trying.
Ann K –
Vet Recommended
I have a little 15 year old Dachshund with stomach issues. A couple of years ago, my vet recommended SquarePet because of it hydrolyzed protein. We have been using it steadily since then with all three of my dogs (a dachshund A Maltese, and a beagle). My dog’s stomach is way better now, but you can also see the improvement in all my dogs’ coats and general health. Sometimes, we buy our food from the local pet store because my husband likes to by local, but it is really convenient that they sell SquarePet on Amazon. It’s a great product.
Diane Brough –
Zero guarantee
Unfortunately, this increased my dogs skin allergy severely. Not leaving the bad review because of that though. I know it’s going to be trial and error for a while.Amazon won’t let me return. The manufacturer won’t allow return not purchased through their website or stores.Be aware.
Krystal –
Really liked the velcro seal
I can’t keep using this food because it didn’t resolve the issue my dogs were having (we needed to stick to a prescribed kibble at the end of the day) but the dogs really enjoyed the flavor and gobbled it up each time. The quality seemed there and after reading more about the company and the founders I think it’s a sound kibble to feed pets that don’t have particular sensitivities or needs. The velcro closure for the bag is really cool, I’ve never seen that before and it makes sealing a bag up and opening it sooo much easier.
Always Vigilant –
2nd UPDATE – Finding the right food can be ruff, BUT OVER $9/LB.?
Our dog has been suffering with skin issues for over 2 years. A vet FINALLY suggested hydrolized protein dog food. After about 3 months on this diet, his skin is 98% clear. Because every animal is different your results may vary. But we’ve tried many different things after we stopped doing (not very effective but expensive) prescriptions. This worked for our dog :-). UPDATE: (November/22) TIME TO REORDER AND THIS PRODUCT’S PRICE INCREASED BY 1/3! I staggered to the internet and found a pet-centric site that goes by Han Solo’s Wookie sidekick’s nickname at the price I’m used to. Whew…..Here’s the 2nd update. After 7 months on this food (his skin condition was stabilized but not perfect), we had to put Royal ((13 year old poodle) down due to dimentia. We do not know if the food had anything to do with it, but found it a very strange situation, and it came on quickly (about three months since we first noticed). I am publishing the second update, so the situation is documented. If there is a trend, maybe somebody can figure out what’s going on…
SG Tho –
She is ok with the food and has no problem with it but just not helping her much
Esther Ang –
Not sure why, as pork is not a protein that causes allergy in my dog. But he gets the itches so maybe there’s some other product in it that makes him itchy. Would prefer to invest in other kibbles.