Six months ago, my dog’s ongoing digestive issues had me at the end of my rope. Now, he’s basically pooping sunshine and rainbows. How did we get from here to there? The power of fresh dog food. 

Doggy tummy troubles, meet fresh food

Let’s rewind. My lovely pup, Max, a rescue with a heart of gold and the energy of a coffee-fuelled toddler, was having some serious digestive problems. Think unpredictable, messy, and tough to watch him suffer through. One day his poop would be normal, the next day he’d produce something that defied easy cleanup and almost pushed the bounds of public decency. Something had to change. 

We tried everything: switching kibble brands, grain-free options, limited ingredient diets. Nothing really helped. Poop remained an unfortunate problem. Sometimes I could tell his belly was causing him discomfort, and his energy was unpredictable. He needed help!

Then, during a late-night scroll session, I stumbled across Ollie, a brand of fresh dog food I hadn’t heard of before. They were talking about real-life digestive benefits thanks to the fiber-balanced ingredients they use. I signed Max up right away (the onboarding process was flawless, incidentally) and the first box of his brand new food arrived a few days later. 

Cue our introduction to Ollie’s balanced, fiber-informed approach to digestion, backed by actual canine nutrition science. After uploading a photo of Max's poop, an expert from the Ollie health team will assess for any issues and recommend the best next steps. Finally I felt like someone understood what Max and I were going through.

Fiber’s the magic, balance-bringing Ollie ingredient

Ollie’s approach to doggy digestive support starts from the ground up. Unlike other dog food brands, which often rely on fiber-based fillers such as beet pulp or powdered cellulose, they don’t treat digestion support like an afterthought. 

Ollie built their fresh food recipes around ingredients that support gut health naturally, especially fiber sourced from fresh fruits and vegetables. We’re talking pumpkin, peas, carrots, spinach, oats, the kind of foods you yourself eat when you’re focusing on your health. These are the natural ingredients that supply both soluble and insoluble fiber that help your dog to stay regular, have more consistent, solid poops, support their gut microbiome with the good bacteria that help with digestion, and avoid gas and post-meal discomfort. 

Max’s favorite Ollie meal is their fresh beef with sweet potatoes recipe. In this doggy dish, the sweet potatoes act as a slow‑burning carbohydrate and fiber source. Peas and chickpeas add protein, fiber, and vitamins. Carrots bring some insoluble fiber (which helps add bulk to stool and keeps the digestive tract moving). And Ollie’s fresh chicken and rice recipe is a great option for more sensitive stomachs (Max’s is a thing of the past now, thanks to Ollie!). Rice is ultra-digestible, while carrots, peas, spinach, and even cranberries are there to help with fiber, hydration, and texture. 

Max’s poop after switching his diet to Ollie? Within two weeks, his digestive habits had changed completely to firm and compact stools that resembled little sausages. My mind was blown. 

Ollie changed my dog’s life (and improved mine, too)

Ollie gave Max and I better poops, a better belly, and a better mood. And according to Ollie’s stats, he’s not the only dog who’s benefitted. Within the first 7-10 days of starting to feed Ollie, 81% of dogs attain healthier stool. 

It’s not an exaggeration to say that switching Max’s diet to Ollie overhauled his entire existence. He’s happier, more playful, he has more energy. He’s keen for longer walks, and his coat has never been shinier. And his unreliable bathroom schedule? It chilled way out. No more poop anxiety, straining, or discomfort. It’s clear Ollie is enabling him to thrive. 

As for me, my stress levels have decreased each time Max goes to the bathroom without any problems. I’m not constantly worrying about his digestion, and poop cleanup went from potential hazard to easy-breezy. Ollie’s brought me invaluable peace of mind. 

Ollie isn’t just feeding dogs, they’re taking poop and digestive issues seriously, so you can focus on loving your pup. So if your dog’s poop isn’t what it should be, maybe it’s time to rethink what’s in their food bowl. Ollie’s changed things for us. It could do the same for you.