Hill's Ideal Balance: Keeping My Boys Healthy and Active

Disclosure: I am a BzzAgent. As a BzzAgent, I have the opportunity to receive product samples in exchange for my honest opinions on the various products that I'm asked to try. I'm not a salesman; in fact, if I don't like a product, I'm encouraged to provide my honest opinion on that product. At no time will I attempt to sell you anything. I'm just here to provide you with my honest opinion. That being said...

I love my boys. They're my constant companions. So of course, I want to provide them with the best possible nutrition so that they can enjoy long, happy lives with me. When I was asked to participate in a Bzz campaign for Hill's Ideal Balance dog food, I was excited; I love being able to include "the boys" in my Bzz activities. I was a little worried, however; the boys can be very picky, and I was worried that they would turn up their noses when they saw a new type of food in their dishes.

It was silly of me to worry; I had barely removed the free sample from its packaging before the boys were investigating the bag. They seemed to know that this was just for them. Although they had both eaten recently, they couldn't resist the temptation to try some of the new food once I had filled their dishes. I could tell by their body language that they loved it. On subsequent days, they enjoyed their meals with gusto.

At first, I was concerned that switching the boys' food would cause some digestive problems. Hill's Ideal Balance is specially formulated for easy digestion. The boys were just fine, and they seemed to be more active as a result of the switch. The product also claimed to improve pets' skin and coats; admittedly, I have noticed that the boys' coats have a newfound sheen. They're also shedding a little bit less, which could be related to having a healthier coat.

The only thing I don't love about this product is the price tag. It's a bit more expensive than the boys' usual brand of dog food. However, Hill's Ideal Balance does not contain corn, artificial flavors, or preservatives. It DOES contain fresh chicken as well as various fruits and veggies. As far as the health benefits are concerned, I would definitely be willing to pay a little extra in order to keep my boys healthy and active. However, I feel that the higher price tag might discourage a lot of pet parents from purchasing the product.

I would give this product a 4/5 stars- I'm docking one star just because of the price tag. Healthy products should be more affordable to all.

I highly recommend giving this product a try. Cat lovers, don't worry- they have an Ideal Balance just for our feline friends.

If you've tried the product, what do you think about it?

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