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WholeHearted Plus Beef & Brown Rice Recipe with Whole Grains Plus Dry Dog Food, 45 lbs.

WholeHearted Plus Beef & Brown Rice Recipe with Whole Grains Plus Dry Dog Food, 45 lbs.


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The WholeHearted With Whole Grains Plus Beef & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food has what it takes to go head-to-head with your dog's appetite for the richer things in life. We've added wholesome rice, a highly digestible energy source, to the delicious food they know and love and then swirled it with tender high-protein shreds to blur the lines between meal and reward. After all, every good boy and girl deserves to have their cravings satisfied with the indulgent meal of their dreams.

  • - Whole Grains Plus Beef & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food from WholeHearted
  • - Real beef is the #1 ingredient
  • - Delicious, high-protein shreds mixed in with kibble
  • - Manufactured in a facility that processes corn, wheat, and soy
  • - Wholesome rice is a highly digestible energy source
  • - Guaranteed probiotics help maintain digestive health
  • - Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids to help support healthy skin and coat; Glucosamine and Chondroitin to help support joint health; Vitamins and minerals for balanced nutrition

Specifications

SKU3692250
LifestageAdult
Primary FlavorBeef
Primary BrandWholeHearted
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day
Weight45 LBS
Grain FreeNo
Personalized Item flagNo
Primary FlavorBeef
LifestageAdult
Breed SizesMost Sizes

Beef, beef meal (source of glucosamine), brown rice, oatmeal, dried yeast, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), rice bran, pea protein, pork, tapioca, grain sorghum, natural flavor, egg product, glycerin, fish meal, flaxseed, chicken meal, salt, liquid molasses, menhaden fish oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), potassium chloride, pea starch, potatoes, cultured dextrose, salt, dicalcium phosphate, lecithin, taurine, potassium chloride, vitamin E supplement, choline chloride, zinc sulfate, ascorbic acid (source of vitamin C), mixed tocopherols (preservative), ferrous sulfate, L-carnitine, niacin, citric acid (preservative), copper sulfate, vitamin A supplement, sodium selenite, thiamine mononitrate, D-calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, rosemary extract, dried bacillus coagulans fermentation product, vitamin B12 supplement, calcium iodate, folic acid, biotin, vitamin D3 supplement.

Crude Protein (min) 26%, Crude Fat (min) 16%, Crude Fiber (max) 3%, Moisture (max) 12%, Linoleic Acid (min) 1.4%, Calcium (Min) 0.9%, Phosphorus (min) 0.7%, Zinc (Min) 180 mg/kg, Selenium (Min) 0.30%, Vitamin A (min) 8000 IU/kg, Vitamin E (min) 125 IU/kg, L-Carnitine* (min) 100 mg/kg, Omega 6 Fatty Acids* (min) 3.00%, Omega 3 Fatty Acids* (min) 0.60%, Glucosamine* (Min) 300 ppm Total Microbes (Bacillus Coagulans)* 50000000 CFU/lb. *Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.

We cannot guarantee the absence of trace impurities from soil, water, air or the ingredient supply chain in any product.

Description

We cannot guarantee the absence of trace impurities from soil, water, air or the ingredient supply chain in any product.

The WholeHearted With Whole Grains Plus Beef & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food has what it takes to go head-to-head with your dog's appetite for the richer things in life. We've added wholesome rice, a highly digestible energy source, to the delicious food they know and love and then swirled it with tender high-protein shreds to blur the lines between meal and reward. After all, every good boy and girl deserves to have their cravings satisfied with the indulgent meal of their dreams.

  • - Whole Grains Plus Beef & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food from WholeHearted
  • - Real beef is the #1 ingredient
  • - Delicious, high-protein shreds mixed in with kibble
  • - Manufactured in a facility that processes corn, wheat, and soy
  • - Wholesome rice is a highly digestible energy source
  • - Guaranteed probiotics help maintain digestive health
  • - Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids to help support healthy skin and coat; Glucosamine and Chondroitin to help support joint health; Vitamins and minerals for balanced nutrition

Specifications

SKU3692250
LifestageAdult
Primary FlavorBeef
Primary BrandWholeHearted
Days to ShipShips Next Business Day
Weight45 LBS

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4.2
23 out of 33 (70%) reviewers recommend this product

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Customers overwhelmingly praise this dog food for satisfying picky eaters and improving coat health and digestion. Most highlight dogs' unmistakable excitement at mealtime, with protein shreds cited as a key factor in boosting palatability. Reviewers note significant improvements including shinier coats, reduced itching, and healthy stools. Many commend the clean ingredients and affordability compared to premium brands. A few report texture issues with protein shreds turning to dust or clumping, and isolated cases mention digestive upset. Overall, most customers consider it a worthwhile, cost-effective choice.

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Even better with the meaty shreds!

Bluflower

5 years ago

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4 years ago

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45 Ratings-Only Reviews

Hardly Any Shreds Anymore

cwc0004

11 days ago
First, this one of the only reviews I have written in my life. I have been buying this food for awhile. The last few bags barely have any shreds in it. I mean really very few. I guess they are trying to save on costs, but now the price difference between this and the regular version is definitely not worth it. Look at the picutes I included. One is of it in the container and the other is an actual scoop of the food...I didn't adjust anything, that is exactly how it turned out.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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10 days ago
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We regret that your experience did not meet expectations. We want pet parents to feel confident they're getting consistent quality with every purchase. Kindly reach out to us at petco.com/contact-us, so we can assist you further.

No Protein Shreds

Michele

2 months ago
I opened a new bag of dog food that was supposed to Whole Hearted Plus but did not have any protein shreds in it at all.

No, I do not recommend this product.

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2 months ago
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Hi Michele. We regret that this did not work as hoped. Please get in touch with us at petco.com/contact-us so we can help resolve this.

Buyer beware. Beef & Rice now has chicken!

Wolfepack96

2 years ago
Somehow the ingredients now contain chicken yet they don't show that on the website. My fuss have been itching like crazy. Thought it was the flea meds. Turns out the food now contains chicken according to the bag. Very upset they changed recipe!

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Dog Threw Up

karathemalinois

3 years ago
I bought this food and it did not sit well in my dogs stomach. She threw it all up in a matter of hours and my dog does not have a sensitive stomach. Luckily Petco was super helpful with the return. My dog enjoys other formulas of whole hearted but this one did not sit well with her!

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Roux and Josie

3 years ago
I have been using the WholeHearted dog food for about 6 months. My dogs, Roux and Josie love the dog food. I make it a point to switch the recipes around and I bought this recipe about 2 weeks ago. The dogs are eating the beef and brown rice recipe but do not like it as well as your Beef and Pea and Chicken recipes.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Stay away from this food!!

Doglover009

3 years ago
We decided to try this dog food and two days in a row he ate it and threw it up and after looking at the food closely the dehydrated clusters don't look right and it's molded! Petco needs to discontinue this line

No, I do not recommend this product.

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Okay

fcdmyg

3 years ago
My dogs enjoyed it; however, I switched to the chicken and brown rice option. The protein "shreds" turn into dust and leave a mess!! My dog has a mustache, so he always had crumbs on his face.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Whole Hearted Plus chicken/beef dog food

Brett Stock

3 years ago
The food is fine. So my 3 star rating is not for the food, it's a rating of Petco. I had to stop trying to order the chicken flavor because you either don't have any chicken in stock, or you have 1 or 2 when I try to order 3 of the 45 pound bags of Whole hearted plus. I have a 165 pound dog and a 100 pound dog so I go through a lot of food. But it appears that switching to beef flavor may not be the answer either. I guess time will tell but I may have to switch to a different brand from a different vendor. This time I ordered 3 of the 45 pound beef flavor for same day delivery because you didn't have any chicken. And my order had to come in 2 different deliveries because apparently you didn't have 3 bags of beef at the same location either. It seems like you are putting a half-hearted effort into your store brand of dog food. If I have to switch brands and vendors it will not be because there is anything wrong with the food. It will be because Petco can't or won't keep this in stock at my local store.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Questions

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Do all wholehearted dry dog food contain pork?

  1. No, not all WholeHearted dry dog foods contain pork. While specific protein-blend formulas explicitly list pork or pork fat on their label, the vast majority of flavor variations rely entirely on alternative proteins. For example, the standalone WholeHearted Plus Beef & Brown Rice Recipe (SKU 3692250) targets a beef-first profile.



The title of the food mentions nothing about chicken. The title of the food is WholeHearted Plus Beef & Brown Rice Recipe with Whole Grains Plus Dry Dog Food. Please explain to me why chicken is an ingredient in this dogfood?

  1. It lists chicken fat.   Not chicken meal or meat.  Allergies are caused by proteins in meat.  My dog has chicken allergy but eats this food with no issues.  Chicken or chicken meal bad, chicken fat almost always (never say never) OK. Hope that hrlps



How big are the bites? I have a Saint Brenard and because I do not know the size of the kibble. I don’t want it being too small where it could be easily gulped down. That is my only problem with trying this food for my babes.

  1. To me, the little bites are quite small. However, I have giant dogs, weighing 150 pounds and 200 pounds. I always soak their dry 1st in water or broth. That way it can't cause any problems if they eat fast. Most all canines eat fast.



why do is cane molasses and glycerin part of the ingredients ? This is my only hesitation in purchasing this food.

  1. Hi Jaz8, The molasses and glycerin both act as humectants that work to keep the shred piece tender, moist and shelf stable.The molasses also acts a binder to hold the shred pieces together and is a source of carbohydrates. The glycerin is 100% plant based (palm oil / palm kernel). Thanks



What exactly are the 'shreds'?

  1. Hi ravzie, The shreds are a meat-free mix of high-protein ingredients like eggs. Thanks,



Is this recipe the same as the ‘Wholehearted beef and brown rice all stages of life’ food? Just with the added pieces to it?

  1. Hi Lulu111, They are not exactly the same and have slight recipe differences but are very similar. The WholeHearted Plus Beef & Brown Rice Recipe with Whole Grains Plus Dry Dog Food Beef, Beef Meal (Source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Pea Protein, Pork Fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Grain Sorghum, Natural Flavor, Flaxseed, Rice Bran, Egg Product, Fish Meal, Cane Molasses, Glycerin, Pea Starch, Dried Egg Whites, Salt, Dry Yeast, Menhaden Fish Oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), Taurine, Cultured Dextrose, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, Ascorbic Acid (Source of Vitamin C), Ferrous Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Niacin, L-carnitine, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Citric Acid (preservative), Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Dried Bacillus Coagulans Fermentation Product, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Rosemary Extract, Calcium Iodate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement NP01. WholeHearted All Life Stages Beef and Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food Beef, beef meal, brown rice, peas, millet, rice bran, pea protein, canola oil (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried beet pulp, flaxseed, natural flavor, salmon oil, salt, choline chloride, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate (source of vitamin B1), manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid (preservative), vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (source of vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid. Thanks,



Is this product small breed food?

  1. Yes, it has small-sized kibble for smaller dogs. Each piece is about 3/8 inch.



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