Selecting the ideal limited ingredient dog food is an important decision for pet parents. These diets typically feature one protein source and avoid potential allergens such as grains, dairy and eggs that might otherwise trigger reactions in some pets.
Formulated for all life stages, this grain-free limited ingredient food features real deboned lamb as its only animal source and is free from gluten, wheat and soy as well as artificial additives.
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Blue Buffalo Basics
BLUE Basics dog food line is an excellent solution for canines with food sensitivities. Comprised of 21 dry and 36 wet high-protein food options aimed at skin and stomach care, this collection does not include chicken, beef, wheat, corn, soy, dairy or eggs for easy digestion; additionally it also contains Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids to support healthy skin and coat. There are even Blue Basics treats called True Chew Morsels made with soft meat-based chews! Additionally, Blue Basics produces smaller meal-sized recipes intended to aid with weight loss!
This BLUE Basics recipe starts with lamb as its first ingredient and is grain-free, providing relief to dogs with sensitive stomachs. However, this food does contain pea protein, which provides less nutritional value than meat sources; sodium selenite should also be avoided by pets with sensitivities to selenium; instead it does include chelated minerals which can more readily be absorbed by pets.
K9 Natural Freeze Dried Dog Food
Made in New Zealand, this dog food offers raw nutrition without refrigeration. Each recipe is inspired by domestic dogs’ closest wild relative: the wolf. Each recipe boasts high proportions of raw meat, bone, blood and organs – ideal for domesticated pups!
This food features grass-fed lamb as the first ingredient, followed by vegetables and fruit as well as chelated minerals that have been chemically attached to proteins for easy absorption. Finally, sunflower oil and selenium yeast provide natural sources of selenium; both supplements often preferred over their more conventional inorganic forms found elsewhere.
Each freeze-dried bag holds 1.1 pounds, which rehydrated with water can become 2 kilograms of food. Since it requires no refrigeration or special storage needs, hiking and camping trips with your pet are an ideal opportunity to feed this tasty snack – the food can serve both as an individual meal as well as topping to help rehydrate other dry food sources.
Wellness CORE Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Wellness CORE dog food offers a selection of natural, high-protein formulas developed based on the belief that dogs thrive best with diets rich in meat.
First up in this food is chicken, an excellent source of proteins and fats for your dog. Turkey meal contains over 300% more protein than fresh turkey; and finally peas are an excellent source of carbohydrates with natural fiber content.
This dog food also includes tomato pomace, which has long been the subject of contention among pet parents and consumers alike. While some see its inclusion as nutritious filler material, others view it as waste byproduct from processing tomatoes into juice, soup or ketchup products.
Wellpet LLC of Tewksbury, Massachusetts produces the food with pre and probiotics to aid in digestion, glucosamine and chondroitin to promote joint health, as well as antioxidants that support cell health. Adult, puppy, small breed and healthy weight versions are available.
Nutrish Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Rachael Ray offers this food from their Rachael Ray line as an exceptional, high-quality pet food designed to meet the dietary needs of dogs with food sensitivities or limited diets. Lamb meal is used as its first ingredient; cooked to reduce its water content before being used in this recipe that’s free from corn, wheat, soy as well as artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.
The second ingredient is chicken meal, a meat concentrate made of whole cooked chicken that provides almost 300% more protein than fresh poultry. In addition, this recipe includes alfalfa nutrient concentrate which provides plant-based vitamins and minerals commonly found in dog foods.
Beet pulp can be controversial among some pet owners; others find that it helps maintain intestinal health and enhance digestion. Additionally, this recipe features tapioca and chicken fat as well as antioxidant-rich cranberries for additional nutrition sourced within the United States and meeting strict safety standards.
