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Dave's Pet Food Bland Diet Dog Food (Chicken & Rice), Sensitive Stomach, Easy to Digest Pate, Gluten-Free, Digestive Care, Low Fat (6%) Limited Ingredients, Complete & Balanced, 13.2 oz (Case of 12) Review

4.6 (646) Amazon rating$39.991,000+ bought last month

Our verdict

Dave's Pet Food Bland Diet in Chicken & Rice is a low fat, gluten free pate built for dogs with a sensitive stomach, and its 4.6 star rating across 646 reviews suggests owners lean on it during digestive flare ups and as a gentle everyday option.

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Best for

Dogs with a sensitive stomach or a history of digestive upset, and owners who want a simple, single protein bland diet to fall back on.

Skip if

You need a grain free formula, since this recipe is built around chicken and rice rather than being grain free, or your dog doesn't have any digestive sensitivity.

  • Form Pate
  • Flavor Bland Chicken & Rice
  • Benefits Complete & Balanced For Daily Use Or During Flare-Ups, Help Dogs Experiencing Diarrhea, Vomiting, Gas And Digestive Upsets, Highly Palatable - Even For Picky Dogs, Ideal For Senior Dogs, Small Breeds, Recovering Dogs, And Adult Dogs With Dental Sensitivity., Recovery & Transition Friendly
  • Best for Appetite Stimulation, Sensitive Stomach
  • Breed size All
  • Weight 11.25 Pounds
  • Priced 44% above the category median ($27.84 across 97 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.6/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.6/5

    4.6 average across 646 owner ratings

  • Popularity1.3/5

    646 owner reviews, fewer than most models here

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

["This Dave's Pet Food Bland Diet is a pate style, single protein chicken and rice recipe built to be gentle and easy to digest, formulated as a complete and balanced meal rather than a short term supplement. It's labeled gluten free and low fat, with no added sugar.", "The label describes it as suited to dogs experiencing digestive upset, senior dogs, small breeds, or dogs recovering from a procedure, and it's positioned as usable for daily feeding or specifically during flare ups. This isn't a substitute for veterinary care, and any ongoing digestive issue should still be checked out by a vet.", 'At $39.99 for a case of twelve 13.2 oz cans, it costs more than a typical everyday can, which lines up with its role as a targeted sensitive stomach formula. With 646 reviews averaging 4.6 stars and around 1,000 cases bought in the past month, it has a smaller but strongly positive following.']

Pros

  • Low fat, gluten free chicken and rice recipe designed to be easy to digest
  • Complete and balanced, so it can be a full meal rather than just a topper
  • No added sugar or artificial colors and flavors
  • Suited to senior dogs, small breeds, and dogs recovering from a procedure
  • Strong 4.6 star rating across 646 reviews

Cons

  • Not a grain free option, since it's built around rice
  • Single chicken protein, not ideal for dogs with a poultry sensitivity
  • Priced above standard everyday canned foods

Specifications

Form
Pate
Flavor
Bland Chicken & Rice
Benefits
Complete & Balanced For Daily Use Or During Flare-Ups, Help Dogs Experiencing Diarrhea, Vomiting, Gas And Digestive Upsets, Highly Palatable - Even For Picky Dogs, Ideal For Senior Dogs, Small Breeds, Recovering Dogs, And Adult Dogs With Dental Sensitivity., Recovery & Transition Friendly
Best for
Appetite Stimulation, Sensitive Stomach
Breed size
All
Weight
11.25 Pounds

Performance notes

The single protein, low fat chicken and rice pate is formulated to be gentle and easy to digest, which is why Dave's positions it for dogs during digestive flare ups or recovery periods, though it should complement rather than replace a vet's guidance for ongoing digestive problems.

What buyers say

A 4.6 star average across 646 reviews and about 1,000 cases bought in the past month suggests a smaller but loyal group of owners who rely on this formula specifically for dogs with sensitive stomachs.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this food grain free?

No, it's built around chicken and rice, so it isn't a grain free formula, but it is gluten free.

Can this be used as a dog's only food?

Yes, it's labeled complete and balanced, so it can serve as a full meal rather than just an occasional topper.

Is this a good option for a dog with an upset stomach?

Dave's positions this as a bland, easy to digest recipe suited to digestive upset, but persistent stomach issues should still be evaluated by a vet.

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