Dave's Pet Food Bland Diet Dog Food
- Canned Food
- Can
- Limited Ingredient
- Dog
A single-protein chicken and rice pate built specifically for sensitive stomachs, usable either as a full diet or a topper during flare-ups. Worth stocking for dogs prone to digestive upset rather than as an everyday food for a dog with no issues.
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How it ranks among the 97 canned food we track
4.6★ across 646 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
646 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Dave's Pet Food Bland Diet is a chicken and rice pate canned for dogs with sensitive stomachs, sold as a case of twelve 13.2 ounce cans. It is formulated as a single-protein, limited-ingredient diet that is gluten free and low in fat, meant to be complete and balanced enough for daily feeding or short-term use during a digestive flare-up.
The listing frames this less as a treat food and more as a bland-diet tool, the kind recommended after vomiting, diarrhea or a bout of gas. Dave's markets it as needing no prescription, which sets it apart from veterinary GI diets while still targeting the same use case. It ranks 111th among canned dog foods, a mid-pack position for a formula this specialized.
- 12 x 13.2 oz cans
- 6% fat, low fat formula
- Gluten free, no artificial colors or flavors
- Complete and balanced pate
Who it's for
Dogs recovering from digestive upset, post-surgery low-fat needs, seniors, small breeds or dogs with dental sensitivity who need an easy-to-chew pate. Not a novel-protein option for dogs with a chicken allergy, since chicken is the primary protein.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Single protein, limited ingredient formula
- Low fat at 6 percent
- Gluten free with no artificial colors or flavors
- Usable as a full meal or a topper
- Not suitable for dogs with a chicken allergy
- Not a substitute for a vet-prescribed GI diet in severe cases
Performance notes
The formula leans on a short ingredient list built around chicken and rice, which lowers the number of proteins a sensitive gut has to process at once. At 6 percent fat, it sits well below many standard canned foods, which is the mechanism behind its use for post-surgical or flare-up low-fat feeding.
Specifications
| Brand | Dave's |
|---|---|
| Model | 6-85038-11809-7 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 11.25 pounds |
| Package Size Name | 13.2 Ounce (Pack of 12) |
| Dog Breed Size | All |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 9.9 pounds |
| Included Components | Can of Pet Food |
| Other details | |
| Container Type | Can |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Limited Ingredient |
| Pet Type | Dog |
| Number Of Items | 12 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,999 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #111 in Canned Dog Food |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Daily use or during flare-ups, Digestive Upset, Food sensitivities, Low fat diet required especially post-surgery |
| Additional Features | Gentle & easy-to-digest, No prescription needed, Vet recommended, No wheat, gluten, artificial flavors, or artificial colors., Simple Chicken & Rice Bland Diet for Sensitive Stomachs (Single Protein), Use as a complete meal (complete & balanced) or as a tasty topper |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | Low Fat, No Added Sugar |
| Flavor | Bland Chicken & Rice |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '646', 'stars': '4.6'} |
| Item Form | Pate |
| Manufacturer | Dave's Pet Food, Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 6-85038-11809-7 |
| Model Number | 6-85038-11809-7 |
| Product Benefits | Complete & balanced for daily use or during flare-ups, Help dogs experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, gas and digestive upsets, Highly Palatable - Even for Picky Dogs, Ideal for senior dogs, small breeds, recovering dogs, and adult dogs with dental sensitivity., Recovery & transition friendly |
| Allergen Information | Gluten Free |
| Special Ingredients | Chicken |
| Upc | 685038118097 |
| Item Type Name | Restricted Bland Diet |
| Specific Uses For Product | Appetite Stimulation, Sensitive Stomach |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors |
| Asin | B07VD3T9MB |
| Target Species | Dog |
How it compares
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| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave's Pet Food Bland Diet Dog FoodThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 646 | 4.3 / 5 |
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| Purina Beneful Freshly Prepared Blends Wet Dog Food Variety Pack with BeefPurina | 4.7 / 5 | 11,900 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner Wet Dog Food Filet Mignon & Beef Variety PackPedigree | 4.7 / 5 | 11,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Dave's 6-85038-11809-7
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is Dave's Bland Diet a prescription food?
No, it is formulated as a bland diet for sensitive stomachs but does not require a veterinary prescription to purchase.
Can it be used as an everyday food, not just during flare-ups?
Yes, it is labeled complete and balanced, so it can be fed daily or used specifically during digestive upset.
What protein is in this recipe?
Chicken is the single animal protein, paired with rice, so it is not appropriate for dogs with a chicken allergy.