With so many dog food brands out there we took it upon ourselves to compile a sweet list to keep it simple and help you narrow down the options for your best friend! Since each option is so unique and it’s all about which one works best for your pooch, these are in no particular order
Canidae Grain-Free Pure Dry Dog Food
Coming in at number one, this Canidae Grain-Free product cultivates the majority of its protein from fresh salmon, as well as salmon and menhaden fish meals. A dry matter lavel analysis reveals that the recipe contains a 56% protein-to-fat ratio; broken down to 36% protein, 20% fat and 36% estimated carbs. An exceptional, dry recipe, free of corn, wheat or soy which is definitely a top choice in our book.
First 5 ingredients: Salmon, salmon meal, menhaden fish meal, sweet potatoes, peas
Type: Grain-free
Other recipes: Puppy, senior, bison, lamb, duck, small breed, large breed, limited ingredient and more
Purina Pro Plan Focus Dog Food
Landing the number two spot, Focus Large Breed Adult derives the majority of its animal protein from fresh chicken. A dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 30% protein, 14% fat and 49% estimated carbs… creating a fat-to-protein ratio of about 46%.
Pro Plan is one of the most highly recommended dog food brands by veterinary professionals with each recipe being expertly formulated by a team of board certified veterinary nutritionists. As a bonus, the entire Pro Plan product line is designed and manufactured according to rigorous guidelines recommended by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association. As a high quality and budget friendly brand, Purina Pro Plan is definitely on other lists too!
First 5 ingredients: Chicken, brewers rice, whole grain wheat, corn gluten meal, whole grain corn
Type: Grain-inclusive (rice, wheat, corn, barley)
Other recipes: Puppy, small breed, sensitive skin and stomach, senior, weight management and beyond
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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Dry
Lucky number three is the Blue Buffalo Life Protection Dry formula; deriving most of its animal protein from chicken and chicken meal. The dry matter label analysis reveals a fat-to-protein ratio of about 58% which breaks the recipe down to a 27% protein, 16% fat and 50% estimated carbs.This is highly recommended for its grain-inclusive kibble grain-inclusive kibble.
First 5 ingredients: Deboned chicken, chicken meal, brown rice, barley, oatmeal
Type: Grain-inclusive (brown rice, barley, oatmeal)
Other recipes: Puppy, large breed, small breed, senior, lamb, fish and more
Taste of the Wild Dry Dog Food
High Prairie arrives at number four and derives the majority of its meat protein from fresh buffalo (which is unique!) as well as both chicken and lamb meals. The dry matter label analysis reveals a fat-to-protein ratio of about 56% breaking down to 36% protein, 20% fat and 36% estimated carbs. This is one of the most nutrient-balanced formulas at a very affordable price...music to our ears!
First 5 ingredients: Buffalo, lamb meal, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, peas
Type: Grain-free
Other recipes: Puppy, small breed, salmon, venison and more
Nature’s Logic Dry Dog Food
Our number five pick goes to this Nature’s Logic recipe that derives the bulk of its meat protein from chicken meal. The dry matter label analysis reveals a fat-to-protein ratio of about 42% which breaks down to 40% protein, 17% fat and 36% estimated carbs. One of the coolest things about Nature’s Logic is that it is one of the few dry brands meeting AAFCO nutrient standards by using live feeding trials - as in they do feeding surveys with pups! C’mon people...it can’t get much more real!
First 5 ingredients: Chicken meal, millet, chicken fat, pumpkin seed, yeast culture
Type: Grain-inclusive (millet)
Other recipes: Venison, beef, pork, rabbit, sardine, turkey, lamb, duck and more
Wellness Complete Health Dry Dog Food
This Wellness Complete Health formula at number six on our list derives the bulk of its meat protein from chicken and chicken meal. A dry matter label analysis reveals a fat-to-protein ratio of about 50% which breaks down to the product containing 27% protein, 13% fat and 52% estimated carbs; one of the best grain-inclusive kibbles on the market.
First 5 ingredients: Deboned chicken, chicken meal, oatmeal, ground barley, peas
Type: Grain-inclusive (oatmeal, barley, brown rice)
Other recipes: Senior, puppy, large breed, small breed, whitefish and sweet potato, lamb and barley, turkey and oatmeal and more
Instinct Original Grain-Free Dry
The seventh pick is this Instinct formula that derives the majority of its animal protein from beef and chicken meal. A dry matter label analysis reveals a fat-to-protein ratio of about 57% breaking the recipe down to 40% protein, 23% fat and 29% estimated carbs. With multiple “flavor” options, Instinct makes an ideal choice for feeding picky eaters and frustrated feeders; get at it if that may be you!
First 5 ingredients: Beef, chicken meal, white fish meal, peas, chicken fat
Type: Grain-free
Other recipes: Small breed, chicken, duck, rabbit, salmon and more
Holistic Select Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Coming in at the finish line is this Holistic Select formula which derives most of its meat protein from fresh salmon, as well as anchovy and sardine meal (oooh that’s different!). A dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe has a fat-to-protein ratio of about 48% which breaks down to a 32% protein, 16% fat and 44% estimated carbs. With a ton of flavor options, diverse menu of recipes and an exceptional grain-free dog food offering this one is a definite winner in our book!
First 5 ingredients: Salmon, anchovy and sardine meal, potatoes, peas, menhaden fish meal
Type: Grain-free
Other recipes: Puppy, small breed, large breed, senior, salmon, turkey, lamb and more
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