Three months of digestive problems
Before switching to Ultimate Pet Foods, Mia had been struggling with digestive issues for around three months.
Her owner was dealing with loose stools on a regular basis, occasional vomiting, and times where Mia would swing between runny stools and constipation.
At the time, Mia was eating:
Her owner had also tried adding probiotic pellets on top of her food, but sadly this did not solve the problem.
"Her stools were very runny all the time and she was throwing up on the odd occasion."
Following veterinary advice
After speaking with the vet, Mia's owner was advised to look for a hydrolysed dog food.
"The vet's advice was to get hydrolysed food. She either had runny stools or was constipated."
This led Mia's owner to start searching specifically for hydrolysed dog food, where she discovered Ultimate Pet Foods.
Ongoing symptoms that weren't settling
For three months, Mia's owner was managing a pattern of digestive symptoms that kept returning, no matter what she tried.
Reviews, samples, and a safer way to try
Mia can be fussy, so committing to a large bag straight away felt like a risk. One of the reasons her owner chose Ultimate Pet Foods was because of our reviews and the option to try a sample first.
"Reviews and the offer of a sample."
The samples and discounted trial bag gave Mia's owner confidence before making a bigger commitment.
"Very much so. Mia can be very fussy and the thought of spending a lot of money for something she hated was quite daunting."
What is hydrolysed dog food?
Hydrolysed dog food uses proteins that have been broken down into extremely small pieces called peptides.
This process makes the proteins less likely to trigger unwanted food reactions and can help support dogs with digestive sensitivities, suspected intolerances, or ongoing stomach issues.
Our Hydrolysed Digestive Care recipe combines hydrolysed proteins with carefully selected ingredients and digestive support to help dogs feel more comfortable while still enjoying their food. View our full hydrolysed range.
Gradual transition, quick signs of improvement
Hydrolysed Digestive Care
Hydrolysed turkey protein, carefully selected ingredients, and added digestive support — made without grain, gluten, or common allergens. We also use sweet potato as a gentle, digestible carbohydrate source.
From the very beginning, Mia's owner was pleased with the quality and, most importantly, Mia's reaction to the food.
"Looked good quality and the way she woofed it down made me very happy."
Mia was transitioned gradually over a couple of weeks, following veterinary advice. She still has some wet food, but not as much as before. Although the transition was done slowly, her owner noticed improvements very quickly — within around two days.
Mia still had the occasional loose stool for a couple of weeks while she was fully transitioning, but once the changeover was complete, her digestion settled.
"Now she's completely 'normal'."
The difference, side by side
Feeling better, brighter and more settled
Since switching to Ultimate Pet Foods, Mia's owner has noticed a clear improvement in her digestion, energy and overall wellbeing. Mia now enjoys her food, her stools have settled, and her coat is looking shiny.
Mia today — happy, settled, and doing well
"Her overall wellbeing is much improved."
For Mia's owner, the biggest surprise was how much difference the right food made.
"The fact that it was something so simple that cured her."
"The change in her is very noticeable. More energy, shiny coat and, best of all, no runny stools or constipation!"
"Loves it!!"
Sensitive digestion can be stressful — but finding the right food can make a real difference
Mia's story shows how frustrating digestive issues can be for both dogs and owners. For three months, her owner was trying to manage runny stools, occasional vomiting and constipation. After veterinary advice led them to hydrolysed dog food, Ultimate Pet Foods gave Mia a food she enjoyed and her owner a way to test it first without committing to a full bag.
Today, Mia's digestion is settled, her coat is shiny, her energy is up, and she is doing well.
If your dog is struggling with digestive discomfort, inconsistent stools, or ongoing stomach issues, you are not alone. Many owners begin with a small trial before finding the right long-term solution for their dog.
