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  • Value for Money
    1.8 (13)
  • Pet's Life StageAdult (16) · Senior (4)
  • Side Effects Yes (16) · No (4)
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LABRADOR GOT REALLY SICK

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Causes nothing but Vomiting and Diarrhoea. My Dog is very unwell now, Decided to try Optimum because it's available everywhere and looks like a good brand, Wont ever buy this product again.

Purchased at Coles.

Pet's Life StageAdult
Side Effects Yes
Charlie

CharlieSouth East Queensland, QLD

German Shepherd had severe diarrhea.

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I fed this to my German Shepherd and she had bad, bad diarrhea for a couple of days. While she didn't mind the taste of it and actually liked eating it, it just made her so sick! It took me a while to realise, but as soon as I did, I stopped feeding it to her, and her runs stopped.

Purchased in April 2021 at Coles.

Value for Money
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Pet's Life StageAdult
Side Effects Yes
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Never again

Never again

  • 2 reviews

Dog sick after 2 meals

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Our dog has had vomiting and diarrhea after only having 2 meals of the wet food. Glad we picked up on it early, cannot believe this can still be on the market with so many dogs having such adverse side effects.



Purchased in January 2021 at Woolworths for A$3.00.

Pet's Life StageAdult
Side Effects Yes
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JagC

JagCGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Causes allergies for dogs

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Pet's Life StageAdult
Side Effects Yes
r martin

r martin

  • 3 reviews

Instant stomach, digestive issues

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Sorry to add to the negative creamy same expert. As soon as my 8 yr old pug had this he had vile gas, noisy stomach rumbles, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation. Worst of all, blood in stool. Stopped it today after checking reviews and feeding steamed chicken and rice. He's fine. Please withdraw this product!

Purchased in December 2021 at Coles for A$12.00.

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Pet's Life StageAdult
Side Effects Yes
Maze007

Maze007Central Highlands and Goldfields, VIC

Very sick German shepherd

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Bought this as we were in between shipments of Blackhawk but $4,000 later, very much regret it. My big beautiful GSD is still at the vet hospital and has been there since Wednesday (its now Saturday). He was vomiting, listless, fatigued, had breathing issues, drinking heaps of water, not eating and couldnt poo so we went straight to vet. After many xrays, surgery (thinking he had an obstruction) due to intestines full of gas, hes now a lot better. Antibiotics have been amazing however his respiratory rate is still high. Hopefully pick him up tomorrow (Sunday) as we miss him terribly. Do not buy this dog food!

Purchased in October 2021 at Coles.

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Pet's Life StageAdult
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Elizabeth B.

Elizabeth B.Sydney, NSW

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Optimum dry dog food lite

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I fed this dry dog food to my cattle dog and she was howling, pacing and then vomiting each time. After three days of this I realised that it was this disgusting dog food that was causing the problem. Dont buy Optimum for your dogs.

Purchased in September 2021 at Woolworths Physical store.

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Pet's Life StageSenior
Side Effects Yes
Unhappy customer

Unhappy customer

  • 2 reviews
  • 1 like

Not worth the worry

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Tried twice even smallest amount she ended up with shocking diarrhoea, sorry the penny didn't click earlier, not good food for my girl..cannot believe Dr.Chris Brown has put his name to it.

Purchased in September 2021 at Woolworths Physical store.

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Pet's Life StageAdult
Side Effects Yes
Nat

Nat

  • 2 reviews
  • 2 likes

Dog vomitted and had diarrhea

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My dog consistently vomits and has diarrhea after eating food from Optimum. I'm sorry to my dog that it took me so long to connect the dots, but after trial and error we have decided definitely that his stomach upsets are caused by Optimum food. After reading the reviews, I cannot believe this product is still on the shelves. Please do not buy this for your dogs.

Value for Money
Pet's Life StageSenior
Side Effects Yes
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Sheila

Sheila

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

shocked to read the reviews, curious as to why my dog suddenly has itchy red skin and paws

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I switched from Supercoat to Optimum as I thought it was better quality and my dog far prefers the taste.
My eight year old staff cross with a cast iron stomach and never ill started licking her belly a couple of weeks after the switch. It's very red and now her paws are itchy too.
No other apparent cause. After reading the reviews I will throw it out and switch back as it's getting worse by the week.
Will be interested to see if it goes away.

Purchased in July 2021.

Pet's Life StageAdult
Side Effects Yes
Rufus

RufusMurray Mallee, SA

Not the right formula for our dog.

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Our dog has sensitive skin and also suffers from severe reflux. This brand of dog food has not abated her reflux, so we have stopped buying it. Wont buy again.

Purchased in August 2021 at Woolworths for A$30.00.

Pet's Life StageAdult
Side Effects Yes
Mark F.

Mark F.Mid North Coast, NSW

Dog started vomiting after first meal

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Bought the Adult all breed beef, veg and rice. Found vomit down stairs. Thought it was for other reasons. Two days later, found vomit piles all around garden. Why is this product still on shelves in Coles after sooo many poor ratings? Shame on the promoter.

Purchased in August 2021 at Coles Supermarkets for A$29.00.

Value for Money
Pet's Life StageAdult
Side Effects Yes
J and T Smith

J and T SmithSouth West, WA

  • 6 reviews

Our dog loves his food

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Our 4 year old black lab cross border collie has been on Optimum biscuits since we got him at 10 weeks old. We cook up chicken mince with lots of veggies and put biscuits with it at night time and he loves it. Even without the chicken mince and veggies he still eat it. He always has a great amount of energy, coat looks shiny and he hasn't had any issues with digestion or anything. We love how the biscuits come in different flavours so he doesn't get the same thing all of the time. We purchase the large 15kg bags which last up to 12 weeks!

Purchased in May 2021.

Value for Money
Pet's Life StageAdult
Side Effects No

Just rubbish

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Fed this food to my two kelpies both ended up very sick! Vomiting, distrested, breathing problems, swollen eyes. Will not be buying this product again. It took a long time for my dogs to recover

Purchased in March 2021.

Jetta

JettaGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 4 reviews
  • 9 likes

DON'T LET YOUR DOG SUFFER

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Changed to Optimum tonight. Within two hours was at the vet with a very sick dog. Lethargic, drooling, swollen eyes, breathing problems, wind, distressed. $350 later Throwing the rest out !! Never again.

Purchased in July 2021 at Coles for A$3.75.

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Pet's Life StageAdult
Side Effects Yes
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bucket

bucketMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 2 reviews
  • 8 likes

This brand is rubbish

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Purchased in June 2021 at Munno Para Foodland for A$27.00.

Value for Money
Pet's Life StageSenior
Side Effects Yes

Very disappointing

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My 3 little mini foxy’s couldn’t stomach this product it gave my dogs a very bad upset stomach, my oldest he’d be stretching or (pray position) every second and very bad diarrhoea also vomiting and hour after ingesting it. For one dog to get sick, Ok Rare but all three!

Purchased in May 2021 at Woolworths for A$14.00.

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Pet's Life StageAdult
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boofzz

boofzzSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 9 reviews
  • 3 likes

My dog not happy Jan.

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Started feeding my border collies this food, unfortunately it gave one of my dogs the runs. Cooked up pumpkin & white rice to settle his stomach down. away. I did start my dog on this food again after a break but my dog had a upset stomach again The food has a odd odour so I`ll throw the remainder away. Not recommended.

Purchased in March 2021 at Coles Supermarkets for A$28.00.

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Emma

EmmaCentral West, NSW

  • 23 reviews
  • 1 like

Optimum 100gm Adult Trays

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My dogs absolutely hate these trays! We have tried every variety and not one variety is accepted! Such a shame as this is apparently one of the better tray varieties you can buy at a supermarket. I like that the ingredients are fairly transparent (eg. Chicken, Salmon;) rather then ambiguous listings like: 'meats including chicken,beef and/or mutton and/or pork' (who knows what mixture of meats you are getting! Horse meat? Meats from decaying carcasses brought to rendering plants? ) like other brands out there so that was a selling point for me. Anyways its probably better for my dogs if I just home cook a nice fresh meaty human grade topper type meal for topping on my dogs dry foods, they like this better then any trays out there.

Purchased in March 2021 at Woolworths for A$14.00.

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Pet's Life StageAdult
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Matt S

Matt SGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

Good for supermarket brand

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I've fed my Golden Retriever Optimum dry food (and Advance) for the last 12 years - always a healthy weight, no health problems or any food generated issues (eating/chewing/passing wind/constipation) While my dog is getting on in age, she still has a beautiful coat, is constantly referred to as looking like a puppy, and during checkups confirmed as a very healthy dog.

NOTE: This isn't' the best dog food in terms of ingredients etc, but has been fine for me in a pinch ducking to supermarket.

Purchased in January 2021 at Coles Supermarkets for A$24.00.

Value for Money
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Pet's Life StageSenior
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Questions & Answers

Emma Byrne

Emma Byrneasked

I feed my dogs Optimum (Small Terrier & Puppy). Nothing has happened yet but should I be worried? I thought it was good quality but reading these reviews it doesn't look like it. Does anyone have any recommendations about what food I should switch to or should I keep using Optimum?

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Maze007
Maze007

Hi, Blackhawk is fantastic as well as Science Diet. Any pet store will be able to help you as well as your vet.

Dana Rogers

Dana Rogersasked

We just bought a bag of chicken and veg rice Optium.After reading the reviews I'm worried sick.Shes actually eating around the Optimum.My stupid dick of a ex husband says she'll be fine,those people on website are stupid.Thats what I have to put up with.I am cooking casserole tommorrow night and adding a little crushed something to his dinner.No I better not,but feel like MEN???

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Paul R.

Paul R.asked

Why not just put a big scull and crossbones on the packaging. What is this poison you call dog food. Shame on you Optimum.I have had the worst week,all over dry dog food. I am going to tell anyone who will listen about your very dangerous brand of food.

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