Purina Pro Plan Adult Dry Dog Food

Dad

Okay. New thing. What do you think?

Boldo

It's food. It exists. Why are you asking me before I've eaten it?

Dad

I'm going to need more than that. How does it smell?

Boldo

Fine. There's actual meat in there—chicken, mostly. Underneath that is fish meal, which is stronger than I'd like. Not offensive, but it's aggressive. The whole bag smells like a dock at low tide had a baby with a poultry farm. Is that the cat eating something in the other room?

Dad

You seemed reluctant to try it. What happened when you did?

Boldo

I wasn't reluctant. I was suspicious. There's a difference. But yeah, I ate it. The kibble is dense—takes real effort to chew, which is fine. Doesn't dissolve into mush like some brands. Texture is actually decent. Tastes better than it smells, which is saying something.

Dad

Anything about this that actually impressed you? Be honest.

Boldo

My coat looks better. Shinier. I've only been on it three weeks but my skin isn't itchy like it was with that other stuff. And my digestion is solid. No surprises. You probably don't want to hear about that, but it matters. Also the kibble size is reasonable—not too big, not insulting.

Dad

Final verdict. Don't hold back.

Boldo

It's good food. I didn't expect much from a bag with a dog's face on it, but this actually works. You're not overpaying for a name. Your vet will probably approve. That's as close to enthusiasm as you're getting from me.