Evanger's Pet Foods Reviews

I purchased a purebred bengal kitten from a reputable show breeder who feeds Evangers at his cattery. He recommended the rabbit and buffalo formulas to me when I picked my baby up. He even sent a few cans home with me. I have to admit... I was impressed with the minimal ingredients, and the overall quality of the food. Most canned foods smell sooo bad... But Evangers has very little smell. To me, it simply smells like meat. Ive been feeding the rabbit formula 3x per day, with Blue Buffalo Indoor Freedom dry kitten food available to her 24/7. She LOVES her wet food, and is very vocal when its time to eat. She is the absolute picture of health! Soft, shiny coat, good weight, just a gorgeous kitty.

When I moved to Portland the first thing on my list was find a store that had Bridgette's favorite Evanger's canned Hunk Of Beef. Nothing else would do! Like a pot roast in a can. Savory beef slow roasted in the can in its own juices...

We have been feeding Evanger's Canned and Dry foods for many years. I would like to contribute our pets long lives to a mix of this food, canned and dry. We feed the Meat Lovers dry and a complete mix of canned foods for our dogs. The cat eats the Grain Free kibble, but at age 19, much prefers canned to kibble. Thank you for helping take care of our family of fur-kids!

My 9 year-old St. Bernard loves Evanger's canned pet foods. He has been eating it for over 8 years. Favorites are: Hunk of Beef, Salmon, Catch of the Day (Sardines), Duck and Sweet Potato, Chicken Thighs and Pork. He will not eat anything else, nor would I trust any brand other than Evanger's. His cinnamon coat is beautiful and he is exceptionally healthy for his age - I believe because he only eats Evanger's. Thank you for a high-quality pet food product!

We spare no expense when it comes to giving our furry kids the best in nutrition. With one of our dogs having serious allergies, Evanger's grain free has help tremendously in variety while eliminating the itchiness. Bear is happy again!

I feed my two Labrador Retrievers (age 11 & 15) Evanger's canned food twice daily. They love the chunky chicken casserole and the hunk of beef varieties. My 15 year old dog's bloodworm and overall health is remarkable for a dog of his age. I have three cats, one of which is overweight. I feed them Evanger's pheasant kibble and different varieties of the against the grain cat food in both the tubs and the cans. My big guy has lost some weight and all three cats yell at me if I forget to give them their canned food before I feed the dogs in the evening. I'm grateful to have a pet food company that I can trust with the health of my animals and the proof is really in how much all five of them live and are thru I got on Evanger's foods. Great company. Wish there were more like them out there.

I've been using Evanger's Sweet Potato as a supplement with for my dogs' dinners. It has helped with digestion and trimmed a couple pounds off of both dogs. They love the taste and I love that the only ingredient is sweet potato. I tried finding a standard grocery store brand of sweet potato at first, thinking it would be cheaper, but grocery store sweet potato has tons of added sugar and other gross additives. As far as I know, Evanger's is the only brand who makes something like this. A household staple.

I took my lab into the vet because he was having dizziness spells. They diagnosed him with equilibrium vestibular issues. I was very scared because he wasn't eating at the vet so they thought it was something much more serious. They gave him a few different foods and he would not eat any of them. Eventually they brought out Evangers canned food and Porsche went NUTS for it. He gobbled it down, I was so happy! The vets told me that is their "secret food" they use when dogs refuse to eat. The photos attached were actually taken at the vet clinic when they gave him Evangers. I am so grateful to have found this food as it potentially saved my dog's life. I'm a big believer in the food now! And Porsche is home with me now and doing well.

Once realized my dogs skin and digestive problems were due foods made with any types of grains. I turned to a well recommend brand of dry food. But once a week we like to give him some wet food as a treat. I found EVANGER'S all natural beef to be just that. But now again for the 3rd time after feeding him this he began to vomit 3-x's within 2 hrs.

My dog and cat have both loved Evanger's food. My cat Binx likes to have different flavors of canned food so it's great that Evanger's has different protein options. My dog Kodi is a big fan of the Hunk of Beef! Both my dog and cat eat the Evanger's dry and canned foods and they have done great on them. I am happy to feed them a food they love that's a great quality food!

We tried Evanger's dog food and our little 8 lb dog started having seizures. We switched to another brand and the seizures stopped. We tried a different can of Evanger's again thinking maybe it was not the food, the vomiting and seizures started again. We are contacting the FDA to file a report.

We have a 13 year old Golden Retriever we have been feeding Evanger's Dry and wet can food for over 10 years now and we attribute his long, healthy life to the quality food products we have been buying from Evanger's. The average age for Golden's is 10-11 years, so we believe the Evanger's formulas have been instrumental in his longevity and have given him least digestive problems while also allowing for energy levels over and above most dogs his age!! WE highly recommend Evanger's for any breed of dog.

Evangers Hunk of Beef - I bought a can and opened it...pew! Smelled like road kill. Best buy date June 2013! What, now I have to read expiration dates on my dog's food! Will not buy this again. I have ordered Evanger's and it was great, but this is the second time I threw a can away that I bought at Pet Pals Santa Cruz!

Meester kitty loves the rabbit variety and so does my roommate's cat. My roommate's cat deals with obesity so this is good that we have found a grain-free food that she enjoys and won't make her sick.

After waiting several weeks for coupons that never showed up, I contacted Evangers and the following day I received a case of the food. It was much appreciated!

Second generation fed Evanger's kibble, canned & treats. Beautiful Newfoundlands. I see some negative but have only experienced positive results.

Both dogs had individual cans of food. Both vomited profusely. We then looked at the expiration date: October 2012. Yikes. Will bring back to the store but I hope Evanger's is NOT doing what they did a few years ago and sell old cans of products to the pet stores again.

I was feeding my cat, Missy, food packed by Evangers under the label Wild Calling for a couple months. Then last month she developed a horrific reaction to her food, kicking huge bald patches around her neck and shoulders with bumps all over and ulcerated skin. She is constantly looking outright panicked from seeming burning skin. I'm giving up on canned food switching to homemade food using quality sourced meat.

I found a piece of long very narrow plastic in a can of food. I sent photos of the item, they advised they will check it out with quality control. I received 4 coupons for discount on future purchases. I am very happy with this variety of their can dog foods, I have also bought the rabbit. My dog, a Maltese, is very allergic to many foods: Fish mix, pork, sweet potatoes, eggs, flax, kelp, beef, chicken, berries. It is very hard to find a food, wet or dry without those foods. I have been using this food for about nine months. My dog lost about 40% of her hair from being on ID products. Once I changed to Evanger's, her fur is now back to normal, the way it was before she had a pancreas attack back in 2012.

This food made my 2 German Shepherds very sick last night. They both lost function in their hind legs, very scary, an obvious neurological food poisoning. They ate late, about 10pm and had about 3 cans each, by 2am they were falling down and couldn't walk. This food is not cheap and the factory conditions that I've read about are absolutely disgusting. They have already been fined $168K, but they are still producing this poisonous crap. Don't feed this to your dogs!

I have recently purchased the dog dry food by Evangers. I never knew they even had dry dog food, I was so impressed with the added probiotics and the glucosamine and chondroitin. I bought the Grain Free Chicken and Sweet Potato because it is for all dogs (old and young) and my dogs love sweet potato! After reading the ingredients and seeing my pets gobble it up, I am convinced that they will be known for more than their canned dog food very soon. It's just harder to find the dry food. My dog simply loves Hunk of Beef.

When my shih-tzu rescue dog developed a sensitive stomach I used to go to the veterinarian's office to purchase their medical grade dog food. I became tired of the time involved as well as the expense, so one day I purchased Evanger's lamb and rice dog food dinner. Much to my surprise, my dog loved it and it worked as well as the vet's food to alleviate her stomach woes. I thought that other dog owners would like to know that they don't have to rush to see their vets, but should try Evanger's lamb and rice when their dogs have sensitive stomachs.

Last night my 5-month old puppy ate Evanger's canned food with his dinner, and shortly after couldn't stand up. I brought him to the ER and they said he had some kind of poisoning. They asked if he had gotten into anything. He hadn't left our property that entire day and we could find nothing that he got into. They said the exposure would have been shortly before becoming sick. The only thing we can figure is that it is related to the dog food. I had the vet collect blood samples and I have saved the remainder of the food in the can. $600 vet bill. Any recommendations about where to send the samples? Also, has anyone seen this story about the fraud case against Evanger's?

I have 2 dogs with extremely sensitive stomachs. I've tried several brands of high quality dog food, including Acana, Merrick, Honest Kitchen, etc. and nothing seemed to settle well with them. I got a tip from a friend to try Evanger's. I emailed the company to see if I could get some advice on what foods to choose. I got some great advice from them on choosing the Pheasant and Sweet Potato dry kibble mixed with Evanger's canned Sweet Potato. They explained to me exactly how to transition them to the new food. After almost a year, I can confidently say that my dogs are thriving on this food! Absolutely love it.

I feed my dog Orijen and usually mix in a little Merrick's wet food. I recently picked up a few cans of Evanger’s hunk of beef and have been mixing a little with the dry food. This evening I opened a can of Evanger’s hunk of beef and started to mix a bit into the dry.. and I smelled an awful smell.. The can of food was rancid so glad I did not feed that to my beautiful boxer. I threw it out and will let the store that I purchased it from, know. I told my husband and he found the reviews so I am posting mine.

I purchased Evangers Organic chicken for my two rescue poms. It was recommended at the pet store. I buy my dog food and reading the label, there were so few ingredients that I bought some, happy at the price. At first I thought they had some kind of flu as they both were sick. My gal had diarrhea and my male kept spitting up his food hours after eating. After a week it occurred to me that it might be the food and stopped and went back to Weruva... their symptoms went away.

Evanger's really has never worked for my dogs - from dry to canned; however they really like the Hi Bio semi moist this co. makes. Well, I bought a sm sized bag of the Hi Bio this past month, and as I was going to serve my dogs, I saw something shiny in the food, so I put it back on my table to examine what exactly it was. First of all, it was in the food - inside the actual piece of food - not around it, not mixed in the bag, no - it was actually processed inside the food (the piece of semi moist kibble). I began picking at the piece and I broke a li'l corner off on the food - I pulled out this unidentified object, which turned out to be a piece of a thin plastic bag like material - which was INSIDE THE ACTUAL PIECE OF FOOD!! This piece of thin plastic bag like material could have gone into my dogs stomach!!

I have a Pomeranian that I switched his food over to origin with Evanger's canned dog food. Less than a week he stopped eating it and was vomiting three to four times a day. Horrible product!!!!! Beware to consumers...

First, I ordered a case of the 22 oz. Chicken canned food directly from their online store. After two weeks, I emailed them to check the status of my order. I received a confirmation of their receipt of my inquiry, but the response never arrived. I called and left a voice message for Bret ** and he failed to return my call. Three weeks - I called and emailed to cancel my order and failed to receive a response. Ten days later, my card is charged and I call immediately to ask why, if I cancelled my order, did they process it. No response. Receive the food.

I was in the ER last night because my dog was vomiting, drooling, and didn't want to get up. Thankfully he is okay, $400 later, and it seems he ate something that made him sick. I originally thought it was something he picked up from his walk, but now I am convinced it was from the Nothing But Natural Pheasant Jerky Treats. I actually threw out the half of the jerky bag we had been using and just opened a brand new one I bought the other day. THE WHOLE BAG IS MOLDY. Perhaps there is an issue with these treats?

Evanger grain free jerky treats - opened sealed bag last night. Gave shin tau one treat. This morning when my husband went to give another one, it was moldy. Will make treats at home from now on. Will be watching my dog for illness.

I have 2 JRTs, both known for seizures. We've never had an issue with any of their canned foods. But I mix canned food with dry kibble. A lot of times changing their food around too much messes up their tummies. Love the simplicity of the ingredients!

I regularly purchase 2 brands of cat food that are manufactured by Evangers, Addiction Pet Food and Wild Calling. Evangers makes private label foods for those who are not aware. This last month, the rabbit flavors of both these brands was disgusting with odd consistencies, pieces of cartilage and a ton of FUR or other fibers throughout. They smell foul and my cats won't go near them. This is a shady facility and obviously with minimal quality control standards. These concerns have been reported and are being investigated by the FDA. Do not feed your pet Evangers or any brand packed by Evangers including Wild Calling, Addiction and Party Animal!

I first found out about this company after my dog suffered renal failure, which I believe to be caused from Purina foods. While suddenly changing to this food my dog had diarrhea but then after a few days continuing on the food, the stools began to become normal and now he seems to be overall better on the food. He now waits by the bowl when it's feeding time but I only feed him a tablespoon with his dry.

After numerous job searches ran across Evanger's. Decided to stop by and fill out an application. As I was approaching their building in 8 Fahrenheit Chicago weather, noticed a foul odor coming from the building. Accidentally went in through the wrong door and ran into their production plant. Was absolutely disgusted to see the working conditions that they put their workers with minimum wage through. It was a cold frigid shack. The place with filthy equipment was rusty, old and dirty. The place has a big bandied all over it. The employees were all working with their jackets, scarfs and hats on since it was freezing in there.

A week ago, I bought a can or two of Evanger's chicken rice dog food. After the second (evening) serving of same from first can, My six year old very active very healthy puggle started getting stomach cramps. By 9 pm, the dog was shivering uncontrollably. At 3am, I had to get out of bed and take him outside where he just stood with his face in the breeze for an hour. Finally, still shivering in 75 degree temps., I got him to go back inside where he lay down and restlessly went back to sleep. At around 10 am, the symptoms eased off and gradually stopped. Threw the remainder of the can away.

I decided to try the canned Evanger's chicken lickin' dinner cat food because the ingredients looked good. Our cats won't eat it. Even our least picky cat (he eats dog drool, brussel sprouts from a boiling pan, lettuce) left food in the bowl. I tried giving a couple cans (I had a case) to my coworker to try. Her cats hated it too. I don't know how they can continue to sell this stuff if cats won't eat it.

We purchased a bag of Pheasant Dry Dog Food by Evanger's. I poured the bag into an airtight container, and at the bottom of the bag, there was a large chunk of mold (probably 2 inches x 2 inches x 1/2 inch or so). I tried emailing the company, but the email address on their website bounced back. So, I wrote on their Facebook wall, explaining what had happened and asking for proper contact info. I did this 3 times, because each time, Evanger's wrote back, and then deleted my comment before I was able to check Facebook and snag the email address.

Soon after eating half a can of Evanger's Chicken and Rice Dinner for Dogs, my beagle had a seizure. I rushed her to the emergency vet and was eventually able to take her back home. After having this exact scenario happen several times, and working closely with my vet, I am concluding that the food is the problem.

This is a complaint regarding Evangers Drummets canned dog food, code 2001e 02007 (best buy 2015). I gave my ten pound dog about a tablespoon of it, and four and half hours later my dog bolted up on my lap ataxic, breathing fast and with unresponsive eyes. It lasted about two minutes. Then, in a daze for about ten minutes I checked the food in the fridge, and I saw a gas bubble had formed on the plastic top. I am a registered nurse, and I believe she may have developed botulism poisoning. I checked the Internet, and I saw there has been problems (I kept can).

Under a class action law suit settlement - united states district court for the northern Illinois district of Illinois case no. 09 C 227 (Evangers) has been found guilty of not paying their employees overtime wages that they worked and deserved by Illinois state law in the sum of some $400,000.00 dollars. You can verify this settlement claim with the Werman law office, 77 West Washington Street suite #1402 Chicago, Illinois.

After learning that Evanger's has no interest in testing the can of food that Joel their Vice President requested I return to them specifically for testing, and being accused of many things that are not true, I told them I would be sending back the canned food I have at home that has not been used or opened.

I had a problem last year with Evangers dog food making 1 of my dogs very ill & 4 others less so. After trying to get answers from them for 3 months,I gave up & had the food tested myself. These results are online. Recently the co had a different problem with the FDA & an employee was on a forum I belong to. He encouraged me to contact them again. I did so & the phone call was very unpleasant & rude. They did however send me a refund for my food order.

Anyway, my opinion is that he didn't care enough after telling me to send in the can to him to actually have the tests done and now he is blaming me for not doing it. I won't be buying Evanger's again and I have 13 more cans at home. I have messaged the office manager to let her know I am returning them for reimbursement. We'll see how long it takes for a response!

I have posted below. I spoke at great length to Joel, the Vice President. He assures me there is nothing wrong with the Canned Chicken. However, he did agree to have my specific food tested. I have sent the food and I know it has been received because I have the acknowledgement from the postal service. I messaged the Office Manager, Cynthia the day the food was received but have had no reply....yet again I know she got my message because I did a return receipt on it. I'm just waiting to see if I ever hear from them again as since the phone call I don't get any replies. I think it's horrible that there is no response from a what is considered a reputable company. We as consumers are concerned about out pets.... guess they aren't!

I wrote in reference to your posting of FDA listing a needed permit for Evangers dog food to continue to sell. I notified you that my dog had died and I used to feed that food. It is NECESSARY that I notify that the Necropsy on my dog with the diagnosis has been received and reads as follows: Diagnosis: This animal has a disseminated round cell neoplasm. This finding is the most significant and the likely cause of the animal's death. There is also severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage that is probably secondary to the neoplastic change.

Your statement on your web site is false and misleading. I suggest you find out the true story by going to our web site or calling Evanger's. We are making food and shipping food. If we were cleaning up our act the FDA would not allow us to make food!

dog food. Siezures, nonreactive pupils,diarrhea changing to bloody diarrhea. extreme PHOTO-sensitive.Stomach pain/ hard. Thought food might have caused a problem , threw out old bag of Ev. and opened new bag. Two other dogs in house one appeared sick and started getting slightly better but not normal yet.

The FDA release that this article has copied is highly innacurate. Evangers is not under emergency permit and continues to manufacture its high quality produucts and distribute them worldwide with FDA approval.No products have been alleged to be unsafe. There are no requests for recalls of any of its products.THANK YOU. V.P. EVANGERS

I feed my 3 Miniature Pinschers a few teaspoons of canned Evenagers each day along with Nutro Natural Choice Dry food for Sensitive Stomach. All my dogs were really sick and so we took the off the Nutro thinking that is the problem. Their food is currently in for testing. Now I read about Evangers! What is happening here? I had already made another vet appt for my Raven and she goes in tonight. I am so upset about all this.

On 2-20-08 I e-mailed Evanger's Dog Food with a request to clarify what I was finding in their cans of Cooked Chicken food for dogs. I purchase the 13oz. cans of cooked chicken in the flats of 24 cans per flat. We started finding large chunks of something in the cans which, at times, took up at least half the can. Those time we pitched the cans of food. After this happened several times I saved out some of the chunks of 'whatever', refrigerated them noting the lot number of that particular can. We took photos of the foreign matter alongside of a tape measure and wrote an e-mail to Evanger's Dog Food at the above e-mail address, including the pictures of the foreign matter. About this same time we also encountered chunks of gristle in the cans. When we manipulated the gristle we were able to break those pieces apart until they disintegrated. The other material we could not break apart. I asked them what these chunks were but to date we have not had a response from them. I would like to know what is going on with this product. I can supply you with copies of the e-mails and also copies of the photo sent to Evanger's.