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Amy

AmyGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Something's changed, used to be good

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They used to be good, my dog loved them and I could buy a week's worth at a time but a few months ago their appearance changed, I didn't think much of it but in the last few weeks they have all smelled bad when I open the bag even when well in date, sometimes they have a really salty smell like off ham. I also discovered white mould earlier in the year as others have mentioned.
The bags used to be vacuum sealed, they don't seem to be anymore which likely has something to do with it.
After reading other reviews and seeing others are finding the same I now know it's not just me, I am choosing to cook my own dog food now.



Purchased in May 2021 at Woolworths for A$4.25.

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Boo boo

Boo booMid North Coast, NSW

Garbage

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14percent meat,times that by 7 works out 45.00kg fillet steak doesn't cost that,even the meat ants won't touch it and neither will my dog anymore has the recipe changed, won't buy again

Purchased in April 2021 at IGA for A$5.25.

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JGLS

JGLSGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 65 reviews

If my dogs eat it it must be ok!

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Bought this For the first time only three weeks ago, I need his last of my two small dogs entire week. Given we also have a number of cats it will get you to almost any of the food stuff, the dogs must like it, because they never leave it for the other for animals get hold of it. They would never not eating it, but they will balk at my dog and other processes tinned foods. I have just tried them on the lamb as well and they are very happy.

Purchased in April 2021 at Coles for A$4.98.

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Melissa Bailey

Melissa BaileySydney

  • 2 reviews

This is perfect

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My dog is very fussy and has a sensitive stomach she loves it. For all those people saying it goes off it says in packet must be stored in fridge and eaten within three days.

Purchased in January 2021 at IGA.

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Big D

Big DPerth

  • 76 reviews

Our dogs seem to thrive on it.

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Purchased in January 2021 at Woolworths for A$4.25.

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Denise

DeniseSouth East Queensland, QLD

This food goes off very quickly.

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This product made my Malshi very sick with tummy grumbles and not eating for over 24 hours. The product goes smelly and sticky after a few days and well before it's use by date. Should I be freezing it in small portions?

Purchased in March 2021 at Woolworths for A$4.58.

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Denise
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Thanks for the additional details Denise. If you need further support regarding this, please don't hesitate to contact us directly.

Adam C.

Adam C.

  • 2 reviews

Brilliant

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absolutely awesome my 4 dogs love them excellent nutrition for them, never had any issues but please for the love of god after opening divvy up into portions and freeze as it doesn't last long in fridge at all 3 days tops before they go off or start to grow mold

Purchased in March 2021 at Woolworths Physical store for A$4.75.

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Hi Adam, Thanks so much for your feedback on our Chunkers! We're glad to hear all your dogs enjoy this product.

NeverAgain1

NeverAgain1Hobart, TAS

  • 2 reviews

Mouldy Chunkers

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Opened a new packet of lamb chunkers today 13 Feb 20, well before expiry date which were riddled with white mould. This is not the first time this has happened. After this experience we will not purchase again.

Purchased in February 2021 at Woolworths.

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Rosette U.

Rosette U.Sydney, NSW

The product was off straight from the supermarket on many occasions

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Purchased in January 2021 at Coles for A$4.25.

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Rosette U.
Rosette U.

Hi
Thank you for your response.
I have attempted to call on the 1800 option1 and the line simply dialled out with no answer.
On clicking on the above link I am getting an error, unable to proceed.

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Michelle

MichellePerth, WA

Not ideal

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Opened a bag and fed to my shitzu ( a week before due date ) .. next day she had tummy grumbles and wouldn't eat .. checked the bag of chicken chunkers and there is a white mould throughout the whole bag, and all over the chunks .. Lucky my dog is okay, or you would have a lawsuit on your hands gggrrrr :(

Purchased in January 2021 at Woolworths for A$5.00.

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Kerrie LR

Kerrie LRSouth-East, TAS

My Beagle wont eat this.

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Small vomit after first handful of lamb chunkers.
Wouldnt eat it when next offered.
Tried the chicken chunkers - dog turned away - very unusual for our beagle who is a chicken-a-holic and very good oreiented usually inhales all offered.
Had a weird unnatural smell when opening both packets.
very disappointed.

Purchased in December 2021 at Coles.

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Dogs love it - Use it quickly though

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My two small dogs love this food, and I have got it repeatedly as it is very affordable and I add it to their dry food for dinner.

But I have had numerous defective bags where the ziplock has come away from one side of the bag. Even with non-defective bags, properly sealed and in the fridge I have found the product does become smelly about three days after opening and probably off by the fourth day. This has meant that over time I've had to throw out 1/4 or 1/3 of a bag here and there. Your experience may vary as my dogs are small and wouldn't get through all that in four days.

Purchased in November 2021 at Woolworths for A$5.00.

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Mark P.

Mark P.Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 5 reviews

My fussy eater loves these

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My Rotski is a real fussy eater and its very hard to get here to eat anything new, but she took to both flavours of these immediately and hasn't looked back, no ill effects at all.

Purchased in October 2021 at Woolworths for A$4.25.

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Pet's Life StageSenior
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Hi Mark, Thanks for the great review. Great to hear your fussy girl enjoys both flavours!

Karen Fraser

Karen FraserPerth, WA

Chunkers Chicken

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My 11 month old staffy x loves them he gobbles them down and looks for more. The bags always stay fresh and the product is always moist I highly recommended them thankyou

Purchased in September 2021 at Coles Supermarkets for A$495.00.

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Pet's Life StagePuppy/Kitten
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Hi Karen, Thanks so much for taking the time to review our VIP Chunkers. We're thrilled to hear your lovely boy enjoys this product and that it has also met your own expectations for freshness!

Jess H.

Jess H.Central Queensland, QLD

Happy Dogs !

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My 2 Adult American Staffies love both flavours, they have never been sick and I've never brought bags that where off.
I mix with there dry food every night.
Will continue to buy this product !

Purchased in July 2021 at Woolworths for A$4.99.

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Kate Weaver

Kate WeaverAU

  • 2 reviews

My 10 yr old malteze shihtzu scratches all day now!!

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Had been feeding him Royal Canin for a while, but couldnt afford it last week so husband got the chunkers lamb for him to have. He eats it and seems to like it, but after the first day he started scratching like crazy and by day 3, today, ive realised its this dog food. Fur literally everywhere! He seems to get like this with anything from the supermarkets though. Just my luck to fall for a pooch who can only eat a high end product! Just because one likes the taste of something, doesnt necessarily mean one should eat it..sigh, off to royal canin i go.... will def not be buying cheap food for him ever again.

Purchased in July 2021 at Coles Supermarkets.

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Kate Weaver
Kate Weaver

thanks, i didn't really notice any ingredient that jumped out at me as bad, i do wonder what the preservative is though.

Janine

JanineNorth-West & West coast, TAS

Chunkers lamb and chicken

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My dog loves these, he is a Maltese, and loves both flavours, I put them in the freezer and pull out what I need, it is always fresh then. I put in the microwave to give it too him warm, or crunch a little in the oven.

Purchased in June 2021 at Coles.

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Pet's Life StageAdult
Side Effects No

Fantastic product

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My 2 dogs love these treats, unfortunately I can’t find a supermarket that stocks them anymore.
I need to feed my dogs’ addictions, where in NSW can I get them?
They also love the lamb and chicken chunkers, which I can still get.
Great products, love that they’re Aussie made and produced.

Purchased in February 2021 at Coles Supermarkets for A$4.40.

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Pet's Life StageAdult
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Tania

TaniaHobart

  • 2 reviews

Dogs love them

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Every bag I’ve had have been fresh, my 3 dogs, (1 adult & 2x almost adult), all love this product & have them for breakfast every morning.
Must be kept chilled & helps to stay fresh if the zip on the bag is closed properly.
I’ve never had a bad bag or had a bag go off half used - I always use the full bag right to the bottom.

Julie

Julie

  • 3 reviews

Perfect they never go off when closed properly

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It’s the only thing I can get my pug to eat and they are always the right colour and they do not make dogs sick they are probably already sick and quick to blame this product.
If the bag is closed properly with the zip lock it cannot go bad and I roll it over as well. Some of the reviews are a bit over the top and I would only listen to the good reviews as some people like to mess around with reviews.

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Gary J

Gary Jasked

Chunkers

I’ve just got a puppy. 5 weeks old . He’s already on solid foods . Have started him on Chunkers. I’m just wondering if he’s too young.

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Hi Gary, Our VIP Chunkers are formulated for adult dogs, however are not harmful if offered to puppies occasionally.
We would recommend feeding Puppy formulated foods to ensure your pups nutritional needs are met during their growth stage. You are welcome to learn more on our puppy range on our website http://naturesgoodnesspetfood.com.au/nutrition
We hope this helps!

Paulene B.

Paulene B.asked

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Can u freeze this product strIght after you buy from the shops

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Hi Pauline, Yes our Chunkers can be stored frozen and we recommend to divide them up into individually bagged meal sized portions, thaw each portion as needed in the fridge and after thawing do not re-freeze.
We hope this helps

Anna S.

Anna S.asked

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Do I need to cook the chicken chunkers before feeding them to my 4m old puppy? Also, can I freeze them as she eats small portions. Thanks

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Hi Anna, Our Chunkers are a cooked product, so there is no need to cook them before feeding them to your dog. They can be frozen into individually bagged/sealed meal sized portions and thawed in the fridge as needed. Once thawed we do not recommend to refreeze, and to use the contents before the use by date on the pack.

Our Chunkers are also formulated for adult dogs, so we would recommend basing the majority of your puppies diet on a puppy or growth food, and include our Chunkers occasionally.
We hope this helps!

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