Pet owners understand their dogs are loyal companions, and are committed to finding nutritious foods for them. Unfortunately, deciphering tiny type and multisyllabic words on food bags can be daunting and time consuming.
We surveyed hundreds of veterinarians, veterinary nutritionists and dog owners and asked them about their favorite brands – here are their selections:
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1. Hill’s Science Diet
Hill’s Science Diet offers scientific-led nutrition designed to meet your pet’s ever-evolving nutritional needs, from weight management formulas and sensitive stomach solutions, to weight reduction supplements.
Chicken meal, an economical meat concentrate that provides high levels of protein for dogs. Brewer’s rice provides modest energy benefits.
Flaxseed provides plant-based omega-6 fatty acids while L-carnitine helps promote heart health.
2. Iams
This low-fat wet food provides your dog with a high-quality source of protein while simultaneously being low calorie to help control weight gain.
This food is designed for dogs with dental issues that make chewing hard. Furthermore, it helps them remain hydrated by providing 75 to 85% moisture content.
Veterinarians recommend this brand due to its use of human-grade ingredients that meet AAFCO nutrient standards, along with recipes designed by veterinary nutritionists.
3. Purina One
Purina One has long been recommended by veterinarians due to its use of high-quality ingredients in combination with no fillers for naturally smart nutrition. Crafted at Purina-owned facilities, its innovative formulas support whole body health.
This recipe uses natural sources of glucosamine to help maintain healthy joints. Kibble shapes and real chicken make mealtimes more exciting while the dual-defense antioxidant blend with vitamins E & A promotes strong immunity.
4. Ollie
Ollie offers fresh, vet-approved meals directly to your door (in the contiguous United States). Their turkey, chicken, lamb and beef recipes all include organ meats for essential nutrition.
Pet parents of pets suffering from food allergies will appreciate the single-protein recipes and limited ingredient lists of this subscription-based food; however, be wary as its price point is more expensive than similar brands and requires weekly delivery schedule.
5. Pedigree
Pedigree Wet Dog Food Chicken Chunks in Gravy helps puppies remain properly hydrated with its high water content, especially important during hotter weather to help avoid heat stress and promote urinary tract health.
This product provides glucosamine and omega fatty acids to maintain healthy joints and features an optimized Ca:P ratio to help promote bone development. Waltham experts developed this product.
6. Purina ONE Sensitive Stomach & Skin Formula
Give your pup special nutrition that supports his sensitive skin and stomach with this dry food recipe featuring real salmon as the main ingredient, along with easy-to-digest grains like rice and oatmeal and no artificial colors or preservatives.
It also contains antioxidant sources to support immune health, omega-6 fatty acids to maintain skin and coat health, and natural sources of glucosamine for joint comfort.
7. Purina ONE Chicken & Rice Formula
Feed your dog with all the nutrition they require with this high protein dry food! Real chicken provides strong muscles and healthy hearts while glucosamine supports hip and joint health. Plus, Omega-6 fatty acids promote skin and coat health for added Omega-6 love! With everything they need in one convenient package – 100 percent complete and balanced nutrition is provided here.
8. Purina ONE Chicken & Brown Rice Formula
Inspired by nature, this 100% complete and balanced dog food offers whole body nutrition. Real chicken is the number one ingredient, while antioxidant sources offer immune support and natural sources of glucosamine promote healthy joints.
This canned dog food features real chicken, brown rice and oatmeal as its main ingredients, with two times more antioxidants (zinc selenium vitamins A&E).
9. Purina ONE Sensitive Stomach & Skin Formula Small Breed
This dry food for small breeds has been specifically designed to meet their digestive health needs, featuring salmon as its star ingredient, along with easily digestible rice and natural prebiotic fiber to nourish specific intestinal bacteria for improved digestive health.
Many pet owners appreciate this brand because it uses high quality ingredients without fillers and is family-run and produced in the United States. Furthermore, there is a selection of sizes and protein levels, including grain-free.
10. Purina ONE Sensitive Stomach & Skin Formula Adult
Costco-exclusive brand of high-quality dog food at a great price is popular among survey respondents who love its taste for their pup and find that it helps maintain healthy weight management.
Purina ONE adult formulas come recommended by veterinarians and provide 100% nutrition with real meat as the first ingredient, no fillers! Choose between salmon, turkey or lamb as your pet’s first ingredient – plus lifestage and breed size-specific formulations!
