Costco pedigree dog food recipes are designed to help support your pup’s natural defenses, promote healthy skin and coat, as well as give him or her the energy he or she needs for optimal growth and wellbeing.
These foods contain high amounts of digestible protein from easily digestible meat meal sources, as well as complex carbs like brown rice and barley to help balance blood glucose levels. Brewer’s yeast may provide additional immune support unless your dog is allergic.
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Grain-free
Grain-free Costco Pedigree dog food is a high-protein blend with carbohydrates from whole grain brown rice, packed full of essential omega-3 fatty acids and prebiotic fiber for digestive health, plus joint supplements like chondroitin and glucosamine for joint support. Other ingredients in the blend include brewer’s yeast which provides essential minerals and nutrients; although some people claim this could increase bloat risks; this has yet to be scientifically verified.
Egg product comes in various grades. Higher grade varieties come from commercial hatcheries while lower quality options may come from eggs that failed to hatch. Beet pulp, an abundantly fiberous byproduct of sugar beet processing, is another ingredient commonly included as it promotes intestinal health and blood sugar balance. Some pet owners may shy away from beet pulp due to its complex digestive properties while others believe it helps support good intestinal health and blood sugar balance.
Final ingredient of chicken fat is an excellent source of high-quality protein. To produce taurine, the liver requires sulfur-based amino acids found in animal proteins; if an inadequate diet contains these essential components, a dog could become deficient in taurine production and potentially become taurine-deficient.
Grain-inclusive
Costco Pet Food features a low-calorie blend with plenty of protein and fiber for healthy weight management, Omega fatty acids and glucosamine/chondroitin for joint health as well as smaller kibble for easier chewing from small dogs. Made with premium ingredients such as lamb meal, whole grains fruits & veggies; making this food suitable for sensitive stomachs & allergies as well as sensitive stomachs!
However, unlike its Kirkland counterparts, this blend is only sold at Costco and requires membership to access. Furthermore, some believe brewer’s yeast increases risk of bloat; however, this should not be an issue for most dogs.
Low-calorie
Kirkland Signature from Pedigree Dog Food offers low-cal puppy formulas. This blend features meats and fruits with vegetables to maintain healthy weight in your pet, along with glucosamine/chondroitin supplementation as well as Omega 6/Omega 3 fatty acids to strengthen their immune systems and keep their weight within normal boundaries.
First among its ingredients is ground whole grain corn, chicken by-product meal and animal fat. Soybean meal – an economical source of plant protein which can substantially boost reported total protein levels on labels – is also included as fifth ingredient; last but not least is beet pulp as eighth component, an unlikely high fiber byproduct from sugar beet processing.
Fish meal, another protein-rich meat concentrate, should not be considered an issue since its species remains unknown and quality can differ widely from batch to batch. Finally, salt is necessary for optimal dog health but shouldn’t be an area of major concern as its amount is likely negligible.
High-protein
Pedigree offers 13 dry dog food formulas designed for all life stages, featuring high levels of protein (20% or greater). Some contain chicken as the main animal source while others utilize fish proteins instead; several also include plant-based proteins; plus these formulas provide various sources of fat like canola oil and chicken liver for additional sustenance.
Some recipes feature turkey or lamb as the main protein source, along with rice and barley as sources of carbohydrates, vegetables and fruits for antioxidants and fiber, prebiotics/probiotics for healthy digestion as well as other supplements like Active9 probiotics or Brewer’s yeast to provide immune support.
