Comments on: Open Farm Dog Food Review

By: David D'Angelo

David D'Angelo — Tue, 24 Sep 2026 09:24:17 +0000

In reply to Dan.

Hi Dan, given the severity these symptoms I strongly urge you to log a report on the APOG website – https://www.apog.com.au/recall-issue-log/open-farm/

I would also recommend you contact Open Farm and report the issues, and I wouldn’t recommend donating the other bags – can you return them and stipulate how sick your dogs have been? I hope your dogs have now fully recovered?

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 24 Sep 2026 08:07:44 +0000

I’ve tried both the “OPEN FARM Grain Free Pasture Raised Lamb Dry Dog Food” and “OPEN FARM Grain Free Farmers Table Pork Root Vegetable Dry Dog Food” with my 2 Rottweilers. Both caused illness in both dogs – lethargy, vomiting and bloody diarrhea – similar to the effects Ivory Coat has which you (thankfully) no longer recommend.

I’ll be dumping/donating the other 2 bags and going back to something more reliable.

By: Sue

Sue — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:18:35 +0000

You’re a nut if you believe in marketing BS

By: Debra

Debra — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:13:34 +0000

Did I miss where the ingredients come from? United States based or any ingredients from China?

By: Pet Food Judge (America)

Pet Food Judge (America) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:52:27 +0000

In reply to Ann Webster. I don't see why not!

By: Pet Food Judge (America)

Pet Food Judge (America) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:52:08 +0000

In reply to Ann Webster. Hi Ann, I find vets also say "chicken allergy" by default, but it's well worth finding out the true cause. There's some information on the hypoallergenic dog food page which may help. I find it's best to add as much variety as possible rather than settling for a fish formula, although part of the diet is great.

By: Ann Webster

Ann Webster — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:23:06 +0000

Further to my previous question, Open Farm has wet food available. Would that be a good choice?
Cheers Ann

By: Ann Webster

Ann Webster — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:20:49 +0000

Thank you so very much for the information you provide. Such a lot of work. I have a 15 month old Cavoodle. He is a really lovely dog. I have been feeding him Ziwi peak wet chicken and Meals for Mutts dry food. He had a couple of times when he vomited bile in the mornings and the vet said he may have an allergy to chicken. I now have him on Prime100 Salmon roll and Orijen fish dry food. Unfortunately Ziwi peak only have lamb, beef or chicken in the wet food. I wondered if fish would be better for him if he has a sensitive stomach. I could be totally wrong on that though. I tried the lyka food but he didn’t like it. I’m just not sure what to do. I’d really appreciate your thoughts. Thank you again so much for all your information. If you get this message twice I apologise as my iPad has been playing funny things lately. Cheers Ann

By: Anurag

Anurag — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 22:31:13 +0000

Thank you for the great article, ethically sourced meat really is the deal breaker for me, planning to raise my german shepherd with Open farm & Orijen. Hoping for the best results.

By: Mj Gapps

Mj Gapps — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 14:16:03 +0000

We have bought this 4 times via Pet circle (chicken and turkey grain free and the ancient grain versions of chicken and also Lamb ) for our German shorthaired pointer,not one issue with digestibility ,stools were consistent and his coat has remained glossy and soft as it was when we fed him Taste of the wild as we rotate these two for him . You’re paying a price with premium kibbles but we have been lucky enough to grab them most times when 10% off ,we mix with beef or kangaroo mince most meals. We purchase the 10kg bags but they’re aren’t resealable, not a deal breaker as the kibble is super fresh smelling,never broken ,no dust and worth every penny!