Find out what Mumsnetters thought of the Pedigree® Dog Food Range. £300 voucher prize draw for testers’ feedback. NOW CLOSED

[ZaneMumsnet]

This is the feedback thread for the Mumsnetters who tested the Pedigree dog food range.

Pedigree say "Our philosophy is to provide leading-edge nutrition that's affordable for everyone, and with over 80 years of experience making dog food, we're proud of our products. Currently, we’re on a mission to encourage owners to feed their dogs a combination dry food, wet food, a regular dental care regime and a responsible amount of treats. Why? Because research by the WALTHAM™ Centre for Pet Nutrition, the leading global authority on pet care and nutrition, shows that this mixed diet provides the widest range of health benefits to your dog".

Testers, please complete the feedback questions below but please feel free to add any other comments you may have. Please state which range of products you were testing, along with the size and age of your dog. You will also need to complete a short survey in order to be entered into the £300 Amazon voucher prize draw where one tester will win! The survey link has been emailed out now.

Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?
Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.
Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?
Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?
Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?

Thanks, MNHQ

[DramaInPyjamas]

I have already left a first set of feedback about a week into the trial - is there more to complete. Not sure if I have missed a MNHQ request to update feedback

[JinRamen]

Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?
Yes, dentistix.

Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.
I think they are good, the dog certainly liked them! He usually only gets dry food so this was a bit of a treat with the pouches.

Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?
Yes I would use the pouches again. The portioned amount make sit easy and the kids have started feeding the dog as they can use them so that's a bonus!

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes I would, for the ease of use.

Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?
I didn't have room on y phone for it

Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
from the feedback here I would suggest it to someone who wasn't confident in how much to feed their dog.

[Jade1989]

I have been on holiday, so have been feeding my 5 year old Lakeland x this for a few weeks now.

Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?
Yes, we have used the pouches before. We have also used the Dentastix on and off.

Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.

Really like the dry dog food and the pouches, our dog seems to be enjoying these too! Dentastix seem to be a very good way to maintain oral hygiene. The treats seem OK, I usually buy a different brand of training treats which are a bit bigger so out of the two I would probably use them as I found the pedigree a bit too small.

Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?

I'm sure to stick with the pouches as I like our dog to have a mixture of wet and dry food. Our dog seems to be enjoying the dry food and it appears to agree with him so will be sticking with this one as well now, I usually go with dry dog food with no bright colours or anything artificial looking so this one does appeal to me on that basis. However, the dry food I usually use emphasises how it has no artificial colours or flavours, this is the reason I have been buying it.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would recommend the dog food range.

Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?

Really like the idea of this and the feeding guideline is a handy tool, especially as you can adjust it to what suits your needs with the amount of pouches, treats etc. Not too sure about the exercise aspect, it would be good if you could manually programme in how far you have walked your dog as I find I always forget to start and end this, I would rather programme it all in at the end of the day. Also, I find the check up part of the app a bit gimmicky and not very useful.

Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?

For the feeding guideline I would recommend. If you could manually programme in the exercise time then this would also be a feature I would also recommend.

[Takemymeditation]

Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?
A. Yes, I had purchased the dry food before

Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.
A. My (well Matilda's) overall impression was sadly not great.
She appears to like the dry food, however, she simply will not eat the wet food from the pouches.

Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?
I would consider buying the dry food when it was available on special offer. There are other dry foods that she seems to prefer.
I would definitely buy the Dentastix again, as she loved those.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, to recommending the Dentastix, simply because they were so popular.

Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?
Have to admit.......I didn't install it.

Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
I'm unable to recommends something that I've not tested personally.

[NomenOmen]

Thank you Pedigree & Mumsnet for selecting us for this trial.

Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?

Yes: it's a famous brand. No.

Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.

Overall, my impressions are mixed.

My dog (9 month old mini-Schnauzer - we've been sent the puppy Vital dry food, pouches, and Denta Tubos) changed over to the diet without any complaints, and happily eats the wet and dry food (though I mix the wet with the dry so that he doesn't get used to the wet on its own, as I intend to go back to the Symply kibble only after the trial). He eats the Denta Tubos although he's clearly not that enthusiastic about them, as he drops it when given one and only chews it when he realises he's not being offered something else!

His temperament, activity levels, and general demeanour are the same as before (that is, he's playful in the morning and evening; well-behaved, lively, and happy on his walks; lovely, cuddly, and chilled out the rest of the time; an all-round good-natured and affectionate little guy). His coat (fluffy and soft) and breath (not unpleasant) are as they were too.

However, his stools have gone from quite small, dark-brown, and firm, to larger, orangey-brown, and very soft (and even occasionally extremely runny, like diarrhea). They are not particularly unpleasant smelling, but they are very unpleasant and difficult to pick up, which is a bore. He doesn't seem to be in discomfort at all with this, so I think this is just the type of poo it gives him, rather than that it upsets his stomach.

In short, my puppy seems happy on this diet, but his poos are not very nice to clear up.

Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?

Unlikely, because the state of his stools confirms to me that this is not the best diet for him. I suspect that he is pooing like that because of the low meat, high cereal (or similar) content of the food, and even though he seems happy and healthy, his poos are the only indicator I have daily of his inner health, and I'd rather not take the chance that this food is not really that great for him. His previous kibble (Symply) had a much higher meat and protein content (the Pedigree Puppy Vital has only 14% animal derivatives - whatever they are!). In short, I don't think the ingredients of this food are of a satisfactory quality, and I'd prefer to feed my dog a food with a clearer and better ingredients list.

I may buy him the Denta Tubos and then graduate him onto the adult dog version, if I'm convinced that they scraping action is good for his dental health.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?

No, but I tend not to recommend things to other people explicitly, as I think most people can arrive at their own conclusions based on their own circumstances. If really pressed, I would say that I prefer to feed my dog another diet for its higher meat/protein content.

Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?

It's quite sweet. It's easy to install and use, although rather basic in functionality.

Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?

Not really (see above). I might suggest that children would enjoy it (my 8yr old daughter likes using it). I suppose it might show someone who was wildly under- or over-exercising their dog where they were going wrong. But judging by comments above, it's not super-reliable on how much to feed (although, I must admit that it seems to have calculated my dog's amount well: he's maintaining his weight and energy levels nicely) and since most weight issues in dogs come from over-feeding or over-treating, it's probably unlikely to have effect in that respect.

[fingersandthumbs]

Now that we have been using the Pedigree dog food for over 6 weeks, thought I would update my previous feedback. Anything in bold is feedback after 6 weeks, the other feedback is my original.


Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?

Yes, its a brand that my parents fed to their dogs although I have not fed the wet or dry food to my dogs before. We fed dentastix daily before the trial and reduced to 3 a week whilst on the trial as advised by the app.

Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.

Wonky legged rescue dog loved the addition of pouched wet food to his usual dry dog food and was noticeably more interested in heading to his food bowl after his morning walk, whereas before the wet food addition he was very much an eat when hungry dog. He wasn't so keen on the dry food on its own but we discovered that its just the right size to fit in his Kong so used it that way.
However, the app recommended feeding 4 pouches of wet food a day together with the dry food. This was far too much for him. In 3 weeks he had put on 3lbs, 1.5kg. Doesn't sound like much, but when you weigh 20kg putting on over 5% of your body weight in 3 weeks is significant, particularly as he has carpal valgus and we try to keep his weight and exercise constant. We hadn't reduced his exercise, only difference was the food. We cut down to one pouch morning and evening with an also reduced dry food amount and this seems to be better. Reducing the wet food to one pouch morning and evening and reducing the amount of dry food has ensured that no further weight has been put on. Nothing lost though either.

Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?
No, not the full diet but the occasional pouch of wet food as a treat and we will continue with the dentastix which we were already using. Will not feed the full diet but an occasional wet pouch as a treat.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
Probably not due to our concerns with weight gain but dentastix, yes. and the treats are useful training aids

Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?
Poor, for our breed the apps exercise recommendations were completely out - springer spaniel one hour off lead exercise 100% daily exercise. He would be going absolutely potty with pent up energy if he only had an hour exercise a day!
I couldn't find a way to go in and add exercise details for dates that had already passed on the app. We were without internet for a few days so couldn't keep up to date with exercise log and now have several days where apparently he had no exercise. Still applies after 6 weeks

Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
See above. For a new owner this would be a really useful starting point, or for someone looking to monitor their dogs diet and exercise re reducing weight, but it doesn't seem to take into account overall breed energy levels. still applies after 6 weeks

[MyChildrenHaveHorns]

Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?

Yes, I was aware of Pedigree dog food and have purchased it before.

Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.

My dog enjoyed the food and prefers the dry food to our previous brand, seemed to enjoy wet pouches too.
He enjoyed the cheesy treats more that the pockets treats but wouldn't touch the dentastix, so these were given to his 'friends' who enjoyed them.

Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?

I probably wouldn't keep purchasing the complete diet, probably the dry food and cheesy treats

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would recommend, but prefer the brand I use regularly.

Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?

I didn't use the app

Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not

I couldn't recommend this as I didn't use it.

[fingersandthumbs]

and to add to Q6 feeding guideline is way out for my breed of dog as shown by considerable weight gain when feeding recommended amounts

[Leeanne111]

Thank you Pedigree & Mumsnet for selecting us for this trial.

We have enjoyed the trial and would recommend the food to anyone

[Ananke99]

Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?

I was aware of it yes, it's definitely a household name but I hadn't purchased the food before.

Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.

Sadly it wasn't really suitable for my puppy. He didn't take to the dry food, I think he struggled with the size of it (he's only a chihuahua puppy!) The wet food he was more positive with at the start, but then lost interest in it. He liked the treats & the dentastix.

Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?

I won't be using the dry or wet food for reasons detailed above, but the treats & dentastix I will probably buy.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?

Not for owners of toy breed dogs, as I think they would have the same issues we did.

Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?

I didn't really like it.

Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?

No as I didn't really find it that helpful.

[LyndaNotLinda]

Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?
Yes and yes - tried dog on puppy pouches in the past but stopped because they were difficult to find

Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.
Dog liked the wet food at first but only ate the dry food in extremis. Now has gone off wet food too. The cat likes both wet and dry though. Dog likes the Dentastix. We didn't get any other treats to try.

Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?
Not the food because he doesn't really like it and it's given him a dry coat and a tiny bit of diarrhoea. I would buy the dentastix again - fussy dog doesn't generally like them but he does like these ones. I do buy Pedigree treats anyway.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
Not really because of the reasons above. But then my dog is extremely fussy and has never liked any dry food and goes off most wet ones too. So you were on a losing wicket there anyway.

Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?
It was okay although the feeding guide seemed a bit wrong and didn't tie in with what it said on the packet either. So I just made it up. I forgot to look at it after a while to be honest.

Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, it's quite fun to track your dog's exercise if you're the sort of person who remembers to do things like that!

[Keepthechangeyoufilthyanimal]

Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?
Yes was aware of the brand and have purchased wet food and various treats before, but never used the dry food.
Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products. Very pleased with the dry food, it seemed to satisfy my very greedy dog for longer than his usual brand. He loved the wet food pouches too but we don't usually give him wet food as it tends to give him a dodgy tummy if he has it a lot, a little bit mixed with dry food he is fine with though. Plus, he has a white beard and he has a habit of wiping his mouth all over the sofa when his beard is wet! Very happy with the dentastix as he loved them and would behave nicely if he thought he was within a chance of getting one. They kept him occupied for a few minutes too.
Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why? Probably not the wet food for the reasons I mentioned above, but the dry food and treats, certainly.
Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not? Yes I would
Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app? It was ok, user friendly and straightforward to understand.
Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not? I wouldn't tell someone not to use it as such as I had no real issues with it, but I just felt it was a bit unnecessary, as we already know our dog and how much he needs to eat and exercise. Though I can see how it would be very useful if your dog was on a weight loss programme.

[Peoniepink]

We have a mixed breed medium sized 2 yr old
Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?
yes aware and yes purchased before (food for previous dog and dentastix for all dogs)
Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.

Overall oknot too impressed, very smelly wind and coat become 'dandruffy'. We usually only feed dry food and tried this with the complete dry and she turned her nose up at it (mixed in a pouch and seemed ok) not overly excited when food time.
Also had a few sicky incidents which never really had before and maybe co-incidentaly/maybe not looser stools and even diahorrea in the house.
Treats prob a bit small for medium dog but i don't mind this being of the 'little and often' thought but oh like to give her bigger treats.

Dentastix are the product i've always bought and think they are the best on the market for actually making a difference to teeth and breath, i can tell when she doesn;t have one in the morning.
Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?
As above not likley with dry diet, possibly pouches although for this sized dog 4 pouches would be too expensive.
Still use dentastix
Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
Probably not due to the reactions (dry skin/lack of interest in food etc) plus i think all dogs are different and you just need to find food that works for your dog. Although i would with the dentastix if someone mentioned dog breath.
Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?
Very interesting, it was good to show oh how many treats he gives her (honestly!!) and how this affects how much she should be fed. She'd never stop eating if we let her so i think its a good reminder.
I remember seeing an advert for the tracker and was quite dissapointed as i thought the advert suggested the dog would have an actual tracker(gps style) so there would be no inputting of data and kind of guessing.
Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes if they were concerned about weight/exercise ratio.

[Dianec67]

1. Yes I was aware of pedigree but have only used the dentastix before
   
2. My dog already has dried complete dog food. Due to a skin problem I was worried about changing food so did it gradually. She enjoys the pedigree food, especially the wet pouches.
   
3. I would use the treats again and the pouches. I wonder if pedigree have wheat/gluten free dog food for dogs with problem skin
   
4. I would recommend pedigree as my dog liked it, it is a well known brand and the diet didn't seem to cause my dog any problems.
   
5. I didn't use the apps

[SandpitDreams]

Have already answered the questions above, but wanted to add a couple of comments now the trial is finished.

The pouches are probably too expensive to use on a daily basis for the size of the dog, however they have been absolutely brilliant for putting in her kong and freezing. I pouch just fits into the red kong and when frozen lasts ages.

[AnneEyhtMeyer]

Have already given feedback but just wanted to say I still have heaps of the food left - I'm amazed at how much was sent!

[pinkspideruk]

Forgot to say on my feedback post that Jac is a Jack Russell x Shihtzu and he is 2 years old - he is also the ideal weight according to the vets weighing just under 8kgs

[ginauk84]

Q1. Yes I was aware of Pedigree and have bought some of their treats and Dentastix before. Also had a Dentaflex trial in the past.

Q2. The complete diet was great and my dog enjoyed having some meat as well as dry food. I personally am a bit funny about feeding the meat as I don't like the smell of it particularly so prefer the dry side of things. Though I was surprised at how nice this wet actually did look.

Q3. If anything I would probably feed just dry because I am not keen on wet, it's just a personal thing, I don't like the smell and don't like the pouches in the bin when I have finished with them.

Q4. I would recommend it as their is a lot of negativity around Pedigree from people who relate it back to years and years ago. Having attended the nutrition day it has put a lot of rumours to bed and I would communicate that with people. Pedigree pack their food full of good things.

Q5. Loved the tracks app, you could easily see how much food to feed and could increase the amount of wet or decrease it to make sure the dog was still getting a balanced diet.

Q6. Yes I would recommend tracks because of the above.

[ImBrian]

Mine still has nearly two bags of the dried and 12 boxes of the pouches left! He's had to go on a diet though as the vet said he was getting a bit chunky.
He's also decided he hates the dentastix so they've gone off to the local rescue.

[shutzpa]

Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?
Yes i was aware, and yes i have purchased in the past
Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.
Very pleased with everything
Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?
My dogs prefer wet food, the dry food was mainly left so i would only consider getting the pouches
Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes, cheap and cheerful 😊 And my dogs seemed to enjoy it.
Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?
Very useful
Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes for all the reasons stated above

[mymummysworld]

Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?
Yes, we have used some of the Pedigree range before taking part in the trial although not regularly and a while ago.
Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.
We found the Complete Feeding Diet worked really well, all of the products complimented each other well and the feeding plan was perfect.
Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?
I would consider using the entire range in which we were sent but the treats possibly not as regular as our dog wasn't overly keen on those.
Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
Definately, I think the overall plan gives an insight into somethings in which you may not realise and it works really well.
Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?
I always download apps and hardly use them, so I didn't use it too much so find it hard to comment although the initial look was it was simple to use.
Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
I think it would be particularly useful for new dog owners

[winkywinkola]

My dogs are 4 and 27kgs and 2 and 29kgs.

Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?

Yes, I was aware of Pedigree dog food before taking part in the trial. I had never purchased it before because I am snobby about pet foods that you buy in supermarkets.

Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.

My dogs (I fed two of them) absolutely loved it. I was surprised. I have never seen them wolf down food like that before and they are greedy labradors. One of them is actually a bit fussy and often leaves her more expensive food in her bowl. Not with this food. I was really amazed. And felt a bit silly for being snooty!

However, they didn't really like the dentastix. I gave them the stix and they would just drop them and look at them. Maybe an hour later, they would pick them up and eat them.

Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?

We have already bought the dry food again to replenish stocks. I've not investigate the price of the pouches yet as we were sent so many and we've not ploughed through them all yet. But if I think the price is good and because they seem to adore it, I will continue to use it.

Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would if it came up in conversation. I wouldn't recommend the dentastix though as I prefer my lot to have chews that take a lot longer to demolish. And my dogs didn't really like them. I'm not sure why as they certainly relished the other foods.

Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?

Very easy to use but unless you were putting a dog on a diet for medical reasons, I'm not sure why anyone would really need to use it. Perhaps for dog owners who are a lot more loving and attentive than I am to my hounds! I also run with my dogs so I use my own exercise app to see how far I've gone.

Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would recommend it to those dog owners who are particularly doting on their dogs or if their dogs were ill or overweight and their weight, calorific intake and exercise levels needed to be monitored closely.

[emmamaw]

Q1. Were you aware of Pedigree® dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before?
Yes I was aware and may have purchased in emergencies from corner shop but not consciously.

Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products.
I thought it was great. The dogs absolutely loved each item - even the cat seemed atracted to it! Usually the dry food or mixer gets ignored in preference for meat or wet food but everything was wolfed down. Some treats obviously arent that appealing as my dogs can turn their noses up but these were enjoyed.

Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why?
I would love to be able to afford to feed this whole diet to my dogs all the time but it is too expensive compared to supermarket own brands of dog food.


Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
Yes for taste and nutritional value, no for price.

Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app?
Not aware.

Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
Not aware.

[Littleprancer5]

Archie is a 2 year old pug, he is used to eating a lot of chicken and other meats as his main meals and enjoys very short walks!
Q1 were you aware of pedigree dog food before taking part in this product test? If so, have you ever purchased it before? Yes and no.
Q2. What are your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Complete Feeding diet your dog tested? We’d love your thoughts on the complete diet as well as the individual products. With my dog I find it difficult to follow a diet, sometimes he prefers dry food but some days he likes pouches or meat.
Q3. In future, how likely are you to consider regularly feeding the full Pedigree® diet that your dog tested to your dog? If not the full diet, which particular products would you consider and why? I will definitely continue using dentastix as Archie loves them and they're good for his teeth, also the pouches. Possibly a little dry food also.
Q4. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not? I would definitely recommend dentastix and wet food pouches and maybe dry food too.
Q5. What were your overall impressions of the Pedigree® Tracks app? I was not keen on the app, our dog indicates to us when and if he wants something and how long he needs to be outdoors. He is the boss and there is not much routine to it so an app is not helpful.
Q6. If it came up in conversation, would you recommend Pedigree® Tracks to other dog owners? If so, why? If not, why not?
I would recommend it to some dog owners depending on the family and breed of dog.