Purina ONE True Instinct Dry Dog Food, Real Turkey & Venison, 15 lb Bag

Purina one true instinct is my go to brand for my Dobermans. 🐾 so many nutrients, helps my dogs joints considering her breed, age and weight (Doberman, 4 y/o, 83lbs), healthy gums, skin and coat. This one in particular is one of my dogs favorite considering the venison flavor. I like to make white rice and boil chicken to sprinkle on top of her dog food or just simply adding 1-2 eggs. This bag is worth your money! So much food. The dog food of course stinks to me but my dog loves it 😆

I have purchased probably a dozen different brands of dry dog food for my two dogs (one 57 pounds, the other 105 pounds) trying some of the most expensive, nutritionally perfect, supposedly highly recommended dog foods, and spent a lot of money searching. My dogs liked none of them. I tried the Costco Kirkland brand that they would eat until last year when the maker of this dog food started using chickens from China (so I was informed) and my dogs as well as the dogs of a good friend all stopped eating the Kirkland food, one dog suffered extensive rashes from it (according to the vet). So for the past year I have been searching for a food that these two very spoiled dogs would like and eat. Again, I have tried numerous premium brands, none of which my dogs liked and would readily eat. They would only eat these foods after getting so hungry that there was nothing else in their bowls, these expensive foods being there for two days. I have avoided Purina products for a long time, ever since Nestle bought Purina and started cheapening and making the dog and cat foods pure junk (all for greater profits --- Nestle is good at this, doing this very thing with most of the people foods that they have taken over from other companies too --- I had one dog who lived over 12 years on Purina Pro Plan and loved it, well that is until Nestle bought Purina and changed the food, then suddenly he would not eat it). So, I avoid anything with the Nestle name on it. But early last week at the supermarket, this particular Purina One Smartblend True Instinct Turkey and Venison food was being put on the shelves for the first time there. The employee shelving the food told me that it goes off the shelves as fast as he can put it up there, that apparently dogs like it and lots of owners are buying it. I read the nutrition on the package, looked at the ingredients and both looked nearly as good as some of the very costly premium foods (read some of my other reviews here on Amazon) that I had tried for my dogs and they refused. The only two things that I did not like about this food was first, it is Nestle, and secondly, the second ingredient is corn. However the first ingredient is Turkey, which is supposed to make up at least 50% of the food. The protein and fat counts were good as any of the foods I have tried. So I bought a 15 pound bag. I brought it home and put it in my two dogs bowls and they instantly went for it, emptying their bowls clean. I have not seen them eat dog food in this manner for a long time, and they both are 3 years old. I was surprised, but happy, and decided that I would buy more for them, and if they continue to eat it, well, it will become their food. I will keep the vet checks up just to make sure that they are getting good nutrition and watch their coats, their eyes, and observe if their levels of activities remain high. A couple months of this food will tell me all that. If it is good, and if Nestle does not decide to cheapen and adulterate this food --- my dogs I am sure will stop eating it if this happens --- then perhaps we three can live a very happy life together. As of today, I love this food, and I truly hope that my search has ended. Should something different result from this food, I will come back and amend this review with that information. Today it gets 5 stars. Since writing this review, my order of one 27.5 bag and one 7.5 bag (two bags to get $35 free shipping from Amazon) arrived today UPS. We will see how long my dogs will eat this food, hopefully they will eat it the same as the first bag that prompted this review. While I dislike the fact that Nestle is making this food, it still remains that this is the only dry food I have found in over a year that both dogs eat till none is left in their bowls. I do hope that they do not get sick from it, and I will be watching them very close, because I still do not trust Nestle for anything food, people or pet food.

My dog is a very picky eater, so finding a food he actually loves is a challenge. He absolutely LOVES this Purina ONE True Instinct! He gets excited when it’s time to eat and actually finishes his food instead of picking at it. The turkey and venison flavor seems to be a big hit with him. I’m definitely happy to have finally found a food that my picky eater enjoys!

I have had some not so great experiences with Purina in the recent past, but my 2 fur-boys food wasn’t making it in time and needed something same day to cover for 2 days while their normal food shipped. (Yes I know this can cause tummy upset; I’m very very aware thank you). Anyway the small bag arrived and I realized it was the turkey and venison and was like cool thanks for same day shipping. Yes my 2 boys enjoy it but here’s the thing. I have a VERY PICKY female Dane. She wouldn’t eat and gain weight until I bought a certain brand of food (not purina-meant for Danes). When I poured the boys bowls, she actually tried to take some! She doesn’t normally like their food at all or any food besides hers! So while still waiting today, I decided to do a small sprinkle of this Turkey and Venison on top of her special food and she didn’t leave her bowl for almost ten minutes. She’s a slow eater and usually grazes or nibbles here and there but she was focused and absolutely loved it being a topper for her! She’s 2 so we spent a long time finding a food for her picky self with the appropriate protein and nutrients for her growth. This is so shocking that I had to give Purina props on this food specifically. Seeing my dog have interest in another food is amazing to me and makes me hopeful for my wallet in the future 🤣🫶🏼

This dog food is a solid option if you’re looking for something high in protein with real meat as the first ingredient. It uses real turkey and venison and delivers around 30% protein, which helps support muscle and overall health. My dog seemed to enjoy the taste, and the mix of crunchy kibble and meaty pieces makes it more appealing than basic dry food. It’s also widely available and reasonably priced compared to premium brands. On the downside, while it markets itself as natural, the ingredient list still includes fillers like grains and some processed ingredients, so it’s not as “clean” as higher-end options. Overall: A good mid-range dog food that balances nutrition and cost well—great for everyday feeding, but not top-tier if you’re looking for premium ingredients.

My English Bulldog gives this food two dew claws up! He’s tried a few different flavors and loves them all. Since he was a puppy he’s been a very picky eater. We tried raw, Purina Pro Plan dry, wet and everything in between but he just wouldn’t eat the recommended amount daily. Since he stared eating Purina One True Instinct he’s a card carrying member of the clean bowl club! I rotate flavors with each bag and he loves the variety. He’s gained weight, he has more energy and he seems much happier. He HIGHLY recommends this food!

My dog loves his food! He looks forward to it every meal. I like that there is turkey & venison as the first ingredient. He has allergies in the past with other foods but this hasn’t upset his stomach since he has been eating it.

I have two dogs with very different needs, and this food has been a win for both of them. My German Shepherd/Great Pyrenees mix used to sort through his bowl and pick out the pieces he actually wanted leaving half his food behind depending on the brand. With Purina ONE True Instinct, he eats every single bite. No sorting, no leftovers. That alone sold me. My older Pitbull is the other reason I keep coming back to this food. She had some noticeable joint stiffness for a while and I wasn't sure how much longer she'd be her active self. Since switching, she's been moving around like she's got a new lease on life. I can't say enough about the difference it's made for her. The 36 lb. bag is great value for multi-dog households. Highly recommend, especially if you've got a picky eater or a senior dog who needs a little extra support.

I think it's great but I have to figure out a way to stop the dog from eating it off my plate!

Tengo dos perros, uno de 10 años (pastor australiano y otro de 1 año (border collie) y a ambos les encanta, se emocionan mucho cuando les voy a dar su comida, les raciono dos veces al día y si solo comen croquetas sus heces son escasas a comparación de otros alimentos secos para mascotas

Prix exagéré 66$ pour deux sacs de 3,4 lbs. Je commande en ligne pour ne pas lever de sac lourd avec des hernies discales, je pensais avois 3,4 kg. Ça a pris 2 semaines à avoir ma commande et n'a pas été livré chez-moi, même après 2 appels.

Too expensive crazy it’s a steel