Dry Food Review
There are so many conflicting advice, dry dog food options and shady marketing , so it can be overwhelming to try to find the best dog food brands. And in the end it is your dog that decides what it wants to eat. But your responsibility is to make sure it's food is as healthy as possible. The quality of the dog food does matter.
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What are the main ingredients?
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Regardless what breed you have the good dog food has as first ingredient on the label a quality protein source. That tells that protein is the most prominent ingredient.
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What life stage is your dog in?
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Different dogs have different needs, puppies, adults, pregnant, lactating dogs and seniors. Choose food for their needs. For example puppy food is higher in calories and is not always suitable seniors, who might gain weight easily and are not so active as puppies and don't require so much calories.
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Does your pet have any special conditions?
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What you need to consider is digestive problems, skin issues or allergies. If your dog has a special condition there could be need for food that is created to help with that specific condition.
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We combined some dog owner recommendations with pet food designers, nutritionists and veterinarians and made short list of the best 2023 dog foods on the market today.
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There are many factors to consider when buying dog’s food. The dog's age, size, breed, possible allergies, the food’s ingredient quality, and the dog’s personal tastes. Beside that there are variety of meat types, for example beef, pork, poultry and salmon.
Consider buying your dog food according to these criteria's to find best possible choice:
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Food is made by a responsible company.
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Food is quality tested.
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There is approval label from the food control officials.
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There are no false health claims.
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Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small Adult Formula Dog Dry Food
Royal Canin has diverse dog food options for different sizes, breeds and dietary restrictions, plus food for sensitivities and gastrointestinal issues. Some dog prefers this brand over others, and leave others half-eaten.
Royal Canin has dry food formula for small, medium and large breeds, as well as a puppy formula.
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Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small Bites Dry Dog Food
Hill’s Science Diet’s dog food for puppies is for dogs up to one year. The kibbles are easy to digest and contain natural DHA from fish oil that supports healthy brain and eye development. Vitamin E and C helps with healthy immune system. Brand has also a canned puppy formula which can be mixed into kibbles.
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Purina Pro Plan Adult Large Dry Dog Food
Veterinary nutritionists have helped to create healthy formulations and ingredients for the brand’s highly rated Pro Plan dog food. They are targeted for different sizes and ages. The Purina Pro Plan formula contains natural prebiotic fiber for healthy digestion, omega-6 fatty acids and vitamin A for healthy skin and fur. There is also weight-management dry kibble that has optimized protein-to-fat ratio for older dogs that are not very active.
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Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Dry Dog Food
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Merrick Grain Free Real Salmon & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food
If your dog cannot tolerate other kind of proteins (beef, pork) this formula has salmon and sweet potato kibbles. Dogs with sensitive tummy should avoid chicken and turkey. One option for them is salmon. Sweet potato is good for dogs digestion.
Beef and chicken are the most reported causes of dog allergies. If your dog is itching or vomiting there might be need to try dry food for sensitive dogs. Most dogs don’t experience allergies, so there is no need to avoid chicken and turkey unless your dog has an allergy or intolerance for them.
Wet Food Review
Royal Canin Adult Gastrointestinal Canned Dog Food
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If you prefer canned food for your dog’s meals, Royal Canin offers the most diversity of wet food options. It is a bit pricier, but low-fat option is good for dogs with gastrointestinal issues or digestive sensitivities. The formula contains prebiotics to provide good bacteria in the gut, dietary fibers for healthy digestion and omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil to help GI tract.
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Nom Nom Fresh Dog Food
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Nom Nom Pork Potluck has meat protein from fresh ground pork. This wet food contains 28% protein, 20% fat and 44% carbs. Fat to protein ratio of about 71%. If you want to feed your dog a fresh, home-cooked meal, this is your choice.
At Nom Nom’s website there are questions about dog’s age, weight, breed and allergies. Nom Nom will create a customized, single protein diet to keep dog at optimal weight according to answers.
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The Farmer’s Dog Fresh Dog Food
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The Farmer’s Dog Turkey Recipe's protein comes mostly from fresh turkey. The food contains 33% protein, 19% fat and 40% carbs. Fat to protein ratio is about 56%. There are several flavor options.
The products are designed by veterinary nutritionist and is made with human-grade ingredients.
All formulas are complete, balanced and meet nutrient standards for all age of dogs. Great option for those can afford the premium price.
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We Feed Raw Turkey Patty
The We Feed Raw Turkey Patty has it's protein from turkey. The recipe contains 49% protein, 25% fat and 18% carbs, Fat to protein ratio is about 52%. Ingredients are high quality. People who have bought this brand for years are happy customer. They say that their dogs coats are shining, and the dogs have been active & healthy.
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Ollie Fresh Dog Food
Ollie Turkey has most of it's protein from turkey and organ meat. The recipe contains 39% protein, 25% fat and 28% carbs. Fat to protein ratio is about 64%.
The tailored feeding plan is based on your dog’s weight, age, breed type, activity level and allergies. The dog has recommend portion size, according to the number of calories needed to keep ideal weight.
Delivery in on flexible schedule. You can store the food in the freezer. Grain-free option is not cheap, but it is ideal and to close to homemade, but without putting much effort cooking it.
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Instinct Original Wet Dog Food
This dog food has its meat protein from fresh beef. The recipe contains 52% protein, 34% fat and 6% carbs. Fat to protein ratio is about 65%. This dog food is nutritionally well balanced. There has been positive feedback also from diabetic dog owners as this not effect on their dog's blood sugar.
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Eukanuba Canned Dog Food
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Eukanuba Adult Beef and Vegetable Stew has it's animal protein from chicken and beef. The recipe contains 44% protein, 22% fat and 25% carbs. Fat to protein ratio is about 50%. This is great formula for adult dogs. If your dog does not drink enough water, you can mix this wet food with dry one. Its smell is nice and it is good for dogs tummy and shiny coat.