Comments on: Vets All Natural Complete Mix Dog Food Review

By: Pet Food Judge (America)

Pet Food Judge (America) — Tue, 09 Apr 2026 10:03:51 +0000

In reply to Susie.

Hi Susie, many years ago I read an original study on garlic. The conclusion was garlic can harm dogs, but when fed significant amounts. I can’t remember exactly, but around 70 cloves of garlic?

Needless to say, you won’t find that much garlic in a dog food, and I expect we wouldn’t feel too great either consuming that amount of it.

Unfortunately the nature of the Internet and “viral” information can make “facts” such as this very widespread, misleading, and somewhat false. I can recall one person getting in touch with me a few years ago who’s dog did have an issue and her vet had concluded it was garlic in the pet food. Perhaps it was, or perhaps it was many other possible causes.

By: Susie

Susie — Fri, 29 Mar 2026 03:29:59 +0000

I am extremely concerned about this product having GARLIC in it. Everywhere you research it say no garlic or onions for dogs. This has dried garlic in it???? How is this safe!!! Please can someone assist with my concern as garlic is supposed to be toxic to dogs so why is this vet recommended????

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:28:12 +0000

I have two samoyed x golden retrievers who are now 11 years old. They have been on VAN Weightloss and VAN Complete Mix for the last 6 or 7 years. We love the ease of it and love the health benefits. I used mainly kangaroo as the protein (when they need to shift a kilo or two) but also use PMR "Wild canines hunt and consume small prey animals in addition to large prey animals. Common small prey that wolves, coyotes, and fox hunt ranges from wild beaver, rabbit, to small rodents. These small prey animals are considered as a complete meal and provide the guideline for PMR ratios. In PMR the concept is to feed the entire animal, head to tail, leaving no waste. Whole prey is the entire animal with fur or feathers, organs, glands, blood, and intestinal tract intact. Wild whole prey is an ideal source of food for PMR diets. However, domesticated prey animals can be fed as well." Love it!

By: Elle

Elle — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 05:08:23 +0000

Back again! I wanted to add some more rationale as to why I think Vets All Natural Muesli is good based on my experience. Please refer to the other comments above. I wanted to add that my dog has (on this diet) never passed wind, never! Her stools are firm and consistently (uniform & not unpleasant – that sounds strange but I’m sure the majority of pet owners would understand the nuance of my language). I think she does get stuck into various scat on walks mostly roo & grasses plus other tid bits that occasion less consistency. As mentioned previously her teeth are lovely (no plaque) and her breath is sweet and pleasant. Her skin is good. She did develop a reaction (skin itch and scale) to preservatives in fresh meat from well known commercial packs from the supermarket. I know this because once I changed to preservative free fresh meat the skin complaint stopped. This took me a while to cotton on to (try sourcing preservative free if you are having any problems – this could solve your pets problem too – process of elimination). Additionally these commercial packs from well known supermarkets were not pleasant the meat was bad or bad a day after opening three times, bad enough that it made her vomit, really concerning. This is quite apart from the unregulated preservative levels in the meat. I have bought for the past two years from a local fresh pet meat supplier and the preservative free meat has never been unpleasant – it lasts opened at least three days without smelling, so it is fresh. This experience contrasts with my last dog another Kelpie I had from a pup. Years ago when as a poor, ignorant student fed her PAL (yuk yuk yuk) and cheap dog biscuits of all things (and food scraps – stuff she shouldn’t have eaten) and she continuously passed wind & had terribly smelly & loose stools, her teeth had increased plaque overtime (but no gum disease) and her breath smelt all the time. I also recall she had skin issues & was a bit skin smelly. She looked good though, fit and ‘healthy’ as she was very active. What was I thinking re the food – how ignorant were was I! I didn’t put two and two together. However she lived a long life to 14, had arthritis at the end (lots of hard running & possibly contributed to by her poor diet), but importantly a less comfortable one. Thank you for this site and for your measured and informed voice. I have recently also purchased some Stay Loyal Dog Food based on comparisons (price, ingredients and American made/owned) on this site. This will be good for camping, leaving her with friends more conveniently and just mixing up her diet on occasion (recognising what you have written on this site that dogs like variety too). However Vets All Natural Muesli will remain her main diet – as it is a great product.

By: Elle

Elle — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 04:14:25 +0000

Great product! I have been using the Vets All Natural Muesli for 4 years. First using the puppy mix, then the adult seniors and I’ve just ordered the sensitive (to try it out). I mix with preservative free roo, chook, beef, rabbit, turkey and meaty bones. She eats it plain without meat mixed in (on the days she gets bones). When I’ve forgotten to pre mix it and use hot water, she doesn’t mind the more watery consistency. To save time & to remember to pre mix the night before – I have small containers (5 or so at a time) with lids prefilled with the muesli in advance & add water the night before. I have found this the best way to remember and you can shake rather than stir. She looks great and has lovely teeth for a 4 year old which I attribute to a good diet and no human treats (apart from some cut up fruit and veg – cooked and uncooked) at human meal times.