Dr. Harvey's Canine Health The Miracle Dog Food Pre-Mix

I purchased a sample bag off this product for our 12 year old border collie. Did not use it until she was 13. I had made her homemade dog food for a couple years - she loved it. Then one day, she had an episode where she vomited a few times in one day and was very lethargic. Took her to the vet and ruled out many things, but still never sure what caused it. After that, she didn't seem as interested in her homemade dog food (that I would mix with some senior kibble). We noticed her teeth were getting pretty worn down too, so we stopped the hard kibble and purchased a few different brands of canned dog foods (high end to med end brands). She seemed to like one for a day, then wouldn't eat I purchased a sample bag off this product for our 12 year old border collie. Did not use it until she was 13. I had made her homemade dog food for a couple years - she loved it. Then one day, she had an episode where she vomited a few times in one day and was very lethargic. Took her to the vet and ruled out many things, but still never sure what caused it. After that, she didn't seem as interested in her homemade dog food (that I would mix with some senior kibble). We noticed her teeth were getting pretty worn down too, so we stopped the hard kibble and purchased a few different brands of canned dog foods (high end to med end brands). She seemed to like one for a day, then wouldn't eat it the next. Her health seemed to be slipping again. Out of desperation, I grabbed my sample bag of Dr. Harvey's Miracle Mix. When you open it up, you think, "really??" - because it looks like oatmeal. But I had read all the positive reviews and new I had nothing left to try for her. I followed the prep instructions and added cooked chicken. She gobbled it up. And she continued to gobble it up every time I fed it to her. She's gone through 2 - 5lb bags and we just ordered the 10 lb bag. Our border collie is a happy girl! She's moving better, looking better, is happier and healthier. She definitely has got some spunk back too! I highly recommend this food - it truly is a miracle. My only negative, which is a small one, is that you have to be very careful with your water ratio because it can get sticky and sometimes, I have to use s spoon to scrape up the last 2 tbsp. left in the bowl because it's stuck to the sides. But really, that is no big deal for all the benefits our dog is receiving. … more

I have been using this product for 12 years. My dog loves it and has never tired of it. Boil a little water, stir to a oatmeal consistency, let cool for 10 minutes, add a heaping of plain Greek yogurt or a raw egg, refrigerate and serve for breakfast. Ingredients are wonderful and a healthy choice for your dog.

My min pin started having trouble with elevated pancreatic enzymes when she was a puppy...her poops were consistently squishy with mucous and spots of blood. After MONTHS of trying various "healthy" diets to alleviate her issue, we came upon Dr. Harvey's Canine Health, using fat free cottage cheese and broiled white fish or salmon for the protein. Within a matter of a couple of days, her poops firmed up and there were no signs of mucous or blood. Her occasional bouts of vomiting up bile also ended. She's been on this food for more than 10 years, and, at almost 13 years old, she still looks and acts like a puppy, and her annual bloodwork is great! HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

So I bought this for my dog with Chronic Kidney Disease. He looks at it like it is the most revolting thing ever. I spoke with one of the customer service reps that recommended adding just a pinch to his usual food, and I have thrown out more food in the last week as my dog will not eat anything that even has the smallest amount of this food mixed into it. After researching Dr. Harvey, it turns out he is a chiropractor, so maybe he is not the best person to listen to for nutritional advice for your dog. Also, this is very pricey food when you bear in mind you have to add your own protein and oil.

My dog has only been on this for 2 weeks and I have seen great improvements in his health. I have a rescued Jack Russell Terrier between 15-17 yrs old. I got him when he was between 2-4 years old. He has a few health issues- dry eyes, mild kidney disease, arthritis and hypoparathyroidism. He is on a med for this but it causes his calcium level to tip from low to high with no rhyme or reason. Usually this requires a frequent blood draw to check calcium level but I have gotten to instinctively know about where his serum calcium level is at by his signs/symptoms and behaviors. The vet trusts me to contact her if I feel the need to check level now. He easily can get diarrhea which progresses quickly My dog has only been on this for 2 weeks and I have seen great improvements in his health. I have a rescued Jack Russell Terrier between 15-17 yrs old. I got him when he was between 2-4 years old. He has a few health issues- dry eyes, mild kidney disease, arthritis and hypoparathyroidism. He is on a med for this but it causes his calcium level to tip from low to high with no rhyme or reason. Usually this requires a frequent blood draw to check calcium level but I have gotten to instinctively know about where his serum calcium level is at by his signs/symptoms and behaviors. The vet trusts me to contact her if I feel the need to check level now. He easily can get diarrhea which progresses quickly to colitis when his calcium is low or vomiting with very stiff muscles and great difficulty to walk. Or his has high calcium which makes him weak, staggered gait and no appetite. I do administer subcutaneous fluids to get him over rough patches( he has been this way for 3 years and vet considers his care palliative at this point) and usually peps back up to a tail wagging JRT for days to a week or so. He rarely ate the same meal 2 days in a row. I have been buying dozens of different quality canned, dry, dehydrated, stews, broths, you name it only to see he turns away by second day. Since Canine Health diet he eagerly awaits his meal and gobbles it up (which is rare for past 3 years). He has not had one upset tummy or abnormal stool since that day. By the third day on Canine Health he pepped up to a frisky little happy go lucky guy and runs the first block of his daily walks. That's rare the past 3 years as well. I have not contacted Dr. Harvey for further recommendations but tempted to. Who knows how much health I can resurrect in him? I am so thankful for this recipe. Thank you Dr. Harvey! I got my little guy back! Chewy.com is great! I ordered it and 2 days later had the food.The price was good too. Amazing customer service and delivery. Love it! … more

Over the years, We always made homemade food for our dogs…My 14 year old toy poodle, Peaches, had developed a cough…the vet started to overdose her for enlarged heart…she stopped eating altogether…and developed other issues as a result…now I have her stabilized…the cardiologist says she has some minor things with her heart but doesn’t require medication…to bring her appetite back, I started on this food in her diet…she goggles it up and wants more…the other dogs want her food as well…I can’t say enough how great this food is…healthy food…I am glad that Chewy carries it as it is hard to find in the stores…

Went on-line to order my Dr. Harvey's, which I had originally gotten for my senior dog to boost his nutrition. I had some left over when he passed, so I decided to add it to my younger dogs' food. They love it! So much to my delight, Chewy had a sale coupon and I stocked up. Delivery was prompt and we will continue the addition for our dogs lives!

This product looked and smelled so good, I would eat it myself! Unfortunately we have a large pack of dogs and less than half tolerated initiating it in small amounts. Most developed mushy messy stools and didn't adapt. Those who did are so few that it's too much to bother with for only 3 dogs. I didn't see a return policy so I had a bag and a half on hand to get rid of.

My dog Bailey was recently diagnosed with kidney disease. After some research decided to try Dr Harveys. She is very finicky but she loves this food! I mix in a little rice, ground turkey and scrambled egg and egg white mixture. So far so good!!

This is a great product for picking eaters. My dog loves this. Just takes time to make sure you have protein to add to it.