When looking for the ideal dog food brand, look for one with a nutritional-adequacy statement on its packaging – this shows that the food meets AAFCO standards according to a veterinarian at Hodes Veterinary Group.
Pet owners appreciate Fromm for its clean formulas that don’t contain fillers and its family-run operation, although unfortunately not available at every store and can be more costly than its alternatives.
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Hill’s Science Diet
Hill’s Science Diet is an outstanding pet food, providing essential nutrition in an easily digestible form. All-natural ingredients and production at a hypoallergenic plant make for a superior food product designed to fuel adult dogs’ energy levels while supporting their energy requirements throughout life. Furthermore, Brewer’s Rice offers additional carbohydrates.
Small Bites formulas from this brand offer solutions tailored to small breed puppies, adult dogs and seniors as well as dogs with mobility issues, sensitive stomachs or weight management needs. Each formula contains bite-sized kibble for convenient feeding.
These formulas contain only minimal named meats, earning them our three-star rating. However, we advise avoiding this brand if your pet suffers from food allergies or sensitivities.
Blue Buffalo
Blue Buffalo is an impressive brand offering products for dogs and cats alike. Their formulas are developed based on advice from veterinarians and nutritionists, while using only high-grade ingredients without animal byproducts – including their exclusive LifeSource Bits which offer additional vitamins and minerals!
This food features natural ingredients like deboned chicken, nutritious fruits and vegetables, sweet potatoes, as well as an ample supply of L-Carnitine for muscle development. Furthermore, this food provides flavor with small amounts of chicken fat for additional flavoring, omega-6 fatty acids to support cardiovascular wellness and peas and pumpkin for digestive wellness – perfect for dogs with sensitive stomachs!
Iams
Iams is an excellent dog food brand that utilizes plenty of grains in its recipes – typically whole grains like corn and sorghum that provide important canines with essential nutrition. Some pet parents prefer grain-free diets for their pups.
Paul Iams was one of the pioneers who introduced animal-derived proteins into dry pet food decades ago, replacing table scraps as standard diet for canines with animal proteins for improved pet health.
Unfortunately, in 1973 the company nearly collapsed due to rising ingredient costs during the Arab oil embargo. Unfortunately national wage and price controls prevented them from passing these increases onto consumers; hence they continued using high-quality ingredients at a loss.
Fromm
Fromm offers both dry and wet formulas of dog food made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives for easy digestion. Their food also accommodates pets with food allergies by using multi-ingredient approaches that combine proteins, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables into each formula.
Fromm produces its own pet food at facilities located in Mequon, Columbus and Eden Wisconsin. This allows them to control all aspects of the process: ingredients sourcing and formulation as well as processing. Plus they have traceability down to individual components. Furthermore, Fromm offers various flavors to prevent your pet becoming bored when feeding time comes around!
Kirkland
Kirkland’s grain free formulas are specifically tailored for dogs with sensitive stomachs and provide protein rich food to support optimal growth. Plus, these dog food varieties include omega fatty acids and vegetables to maintain a healthy digestive system – all free from common allergens like wheat, corn or soy!
This super premium food is produced in the US and undergoes standard safety testing. It also holds an AAFCO statement of nutritional adequacy across life stages and comes complete with an expiration date on its packaging for optimal use.
Lamb meal, an ideal source of protein for dogs, serves as the centerpiece of this food, supplemented by complex carbs such as brown rice and barley for easy digestibility and helping dogs with diabetes to regulate their blood sugar levels.
Pedigree
Pedigree is a reputable dog food brand with several products for all life stages of dogs, such as those high in water content that help ensure dogs remain properly hydrated during warm spells and protect them against heat stress.
Waltham Petcare Science Institute research based recipes are used as the foundation for their pet food products, which address four universal pet needs such as skin and coat care, oral health needs, digestion issues and immunity issues.
Pedigree’s PRO line of dog food is ideal for energetic large breed dogs and working, sporting and gestating pups with higher energy demands. Its quality ingredients and proteins strengthen muscles while prebiotics promote digestive health – and don’t worry: no artificial flavors or added sugar here either – plus no glutens to worry about!
