Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Wet Dog Food

Dad

I saw this one online. Thought it looked good. Your first reaction?

Boldo

It smells like chicken and actual vegetables, which is more than I can say for the last brand you tried. Not offensive. Not exciting either. It's brown and chunky. That's neutral.

Dad

Okay, you've been staring at it for ten minutes. What's the verdict on smell?

Boldo

The smell gets better the longer it's open. There's sweet potato underneath. The chicken is real — not that powdered garbage. I can tell you spent more money on this one. Also, is that salmon oil? Why did you not lead with that.

Dad

Now that you've actually used it — what do you think?

Boldo

The texture is good. Actual chunks instead of paste. I can chew it. It doesn't stick to the roof of my mouth. Wait, did you hear that noise? I think the neighbor's dog is outside. No? Anyway. The food is solid. Not trying to be difficult. It's just solid.

Dad

The cat hasn't touched it. Does that mean something?

Boldo

The cat won't eat anything that doesn't smell like death, so that's not a vote of confidence. But she also tried to eat my food once and threw up for three hours, so her opinion is worthless. I'm saying the food is fine. For a cat to ignore it means nothing.

Dad

Rate it. One to five. You know what the ones are.

Boldo

It's a four. Don't make me explain it. The smell is honest, the texture works, and I finish my bowl. It's not life-changing, but you didn't waste money this time. Can we get treats now? I'm thirsty from the sodium.