“Is this not the cutest little dog?” my daughter exclaimed when she saw Rio at the animal shelter. “Let’s get him!” The rest of us were not as convinced. He was small and looked like he would be extra yappy. We took him home and it was one of the best decisions we have made. Not only was he house trained and obedient, he fit in with our family from the start. He’s happy to play fetch whenever given a chance, loves his family and other people, and rarely barks. One thing that concerned us when we adopted him was his lack of interest in eating. He had been in the pen with some larger dog that chased him away from the food for several days before he was moved to another pen. We spent a lot of time trying to find a dog food that he enjoyed and that met the nutritional needs of an adult dog. We finally settled on Purina One because the first ingredient is meat and the products are designed to promote whole body health. Naturally, when I was contacted by Purina to review their new formula, Purina One True Instinct, I knew Rio would be one happy taste tester. Purina One True Instinct contains Turkey as the first ingredient, an antioxidant formula, supports healthy joints and is highly digestible.
Here’s how Purina One keeps Rio’s entire body healthy:
- Bones —Calcium and phosphorous help maintain strong bones.
- Digestion–High-quality ingredients like wholesome grains and real meat provide a highly digestible formula.
- Skin & Coat—Omega fatty acids and vitamin E help to maintain your pet’s shiny coat.
- Eyes–Vitamin A to help keep your pet’s vision sharp.
- Immune System–A blend of antioxidants and Omega fatty acids help support your pet’s immune system.
Not only did Purina send us a package of Purina One True Instinct, they sent Rio a stick toy to play fetch, a mind stimulating feeder and coupons so he could enjoy his True Instinct in the future. Unfortunately for Rio, Okie the Cat managed to open the bag before I could rescue it and sampled some of the food himself. He was one angry cat when I put the bag where he couldn’t have more than the few pieces he was able to devour before the dramatic rescue.
Rio is fairly picky so I wasn’t sure how he would react to a new flavor of food, but he enjoyed it and hasn’t shown any sign of trying to bury it, which he does to food he doesn’t like. Besides providing good nutrition for pets, Purina provides the food for 20 shelters around the country and works tirelessly to change negative impressions of shelter pets around the country. That’s a cause I wholeheartedly support since we have adopted several animals from local shelters over the years.
Have you tried the new Purina One True Instinct yet for your dog?
… very cute dog. My dog has tried Purina One SmartBlend and Loves It, and she is a very picky eater. Thanks for the review.
Aww, your dog is so cute. Our Onyx is also a rescue dog and we are so happy that we could provide him with a good home. The food you feed them shows how much you love them and that you want them to have a healthy diet.
Our dog has a very sensitive stomach so we have to feed her a specific (outrageously expensive) brand. She loves toys though so I will have to look for the ones you’ve shown here. She would love that feeder toy!
You lucked out to get such a good dog! I would like to find a house trained dog to adopt.
Cute dog! Im always looking for new food to feed mine-thanks!
Very pretty dog! Looks like he liked his treat 🙂
What a cute little dog–I want to pick him up and cuddle him–however my cat would definitely not approve. I buy my cat Purina One Dry Cat Food I think it is–she loves it!
Thank you for sharing, sounds like a great food for our furry ones. Your dog is adorable, I saw the little video you posted of her on Instagram!
Thanks for the info. We may get a dog depending on my son’s last test scores and i did work for a competitor, it is interesting to see the comparison!
thanks,
Mitch
We have a little guy that we rescued so that our other 80 lb girl could have a companion after our other two dogs passed away. My husband wanted him and we had only had big dogs so I wasn’t really into adopting him. I was looking for a larger dog. Oh my, was I wrong. We adopted him and I am just so glad. He has become my dog. By my side all the time. And he is the best and easy to care for. Quite a character too.
My dogs do enjoy Purina dog food and it is one of our go to brands.
What a cute pup!
I’ve always wondered about a game like this for my pup I might just have to invest in one 🙂 x
What a cute dog you have! We will adopt a dog very soon (4 weeks) and I will try this one for sure!
Sorry no havent tried since we dont have a dog but going to recommend it to a friend who does have one.
I have two dogs, one big and one small. I normally buy a different brand but thinking of switching to a different brand for my little guy. I might have to try Purina One for him.
Such a cute dog! Glad to see he gets fed only the best. 🙂