Dog Food: Reviews

Updated August 2010

December 22nd:
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*Est. $40 per 15.4 lb. bag Compare Prices

Orijen is recognized by experts as a very high-grade dry dog food. It contains no grains, relying instead on potatoes for carbohydrates. Experts note that potatoes are also a good source of B vitamins and minerals.… Deboned chicken, chicken meal and turkey meal are the top three ingredients. Other meats, namely lake whitefish, turkey and salmon meal also can be found on the ingredient list. In addition, all other ingredients are of very high quality and include whole fruits such as apples, vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes, whole eggs and more. There's also a good assortment of herbs, botanicals and probiotic microorganisms. Users are as enthusiastic as experts, despite the fact that Orijen is expensive.

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DogFoodAnalysis.com: Dog foods here are evaluated according to contents listed on the label and rated from 1 to 6 stars. Orijen earns the site's ...

PetFoodRatings.net: This site also does a good job in evaluating dog food ingredients. Although not as many foods are covered as at ...

DogFoodAdvisor.com: Though Mike Sagman specifically evaluates a different variety (Orijen Six Fish), he says his comments apply to other ...

PetsumerReport.com: PetsumerReport.com puts dog foods like Orijen Adult Dog Food under the microscope, discussing the ingredient line up, the ...

Whole Dog Journal: Whole Dog Journal clearly outlines criteria for what it considers to be superior dog food and publishes annually updated lists ...

RateItAll.com: More than 300 owner reviews give Orijen a high average score. Though most posters are pleased, some warn that the high protein ...

ZooToo.com: There aren't a huge number of reviews at Zootoo.com for Orijen Adult dog food, but of the more than 25 posted, the ...

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Dry dog food

Natural Balance Ultra Premium

*Est. $30 per 15 lb. bag Compare Prices

Natural Balance dry dog food is less expensive than premium brands, but it has top-quality ingredients. Meats and meat meals, including chicken, lamb and salmon, are joined by brown rice, oatmeal and barley as the top… ingredients. Minerals are chlelated, which leads to better absorption. Only natural preservatives are used. The company has also instituted a testing program and posts the results of each batch test online for consumers to read.

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DogFoodAdvisor.com: Though it only earns DogFoodAdvisor.com's second highest grade of 4 stars, Mike Sagman finds enough to like to highly ...

PetsumerReport.com: PetsumerReport.com evaluates Natural Balance Ultra Premium, considering the quality of the ingredients used and whether it ...

PetFoodRatings.net: Christopher Eng gives Natural Balance Ultra Premium this site's second highest rating, adding that it is a very good choice ...

DogAware.com: Natural Balance earns a spot on Mary Straus' list of recommended dry foods. Positives include the quality of the ingredients ...

DogFoodScoop.com: DogFoodScoop.com comments on Natural Balance foods. Ingredients are discussed and are evaluated, though the analysis is not ...

Petco.com: Natural Balance Ultra Premium dog food gets feedback from more than 100 dog owners here. The vast majority give the food good ...

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Newman's Own Organics Organic Beef & Liver

*Est. $2.50 per 13 oz. can Learn More

Reviews say a dog's diet should include both wet and dry food, and generally, reviews say canned food is of better quality, with fewer fillers, grains and preservatives. Newman's Own Organics Organic Beef & Liver takes… that a step further; it contains no grains or fillers, with a nutrient profile that replicates what a dog would eat in the wild. Though a bit pricey, organic certification can help reassure pet owners concerned about unhealthy additives, preservatives or other ingredients.

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DogFoodAdvisor.com: Newman's Own Organics Grain-Free dog foods earn the highest rating here (5 stars) and an enthusiastic recommendation. Mike ...

PetsumerReport.com: PetsumerReport.com doesn't specifically address Newman's Own Organics grain-free varieties, but it does provide some general ...

DogAware.com: Newman's Own Organics makes this list of better canned dog foods. Though discussion is nearly nonexistent, Mary Straus makes ...

Canned dog food

Canidae Chicken, Lamb and Fish All Life Stages

*Est. $1.55 per 13.2 oz. can Compare Prices

Canidae is a little more expensive than most supermarket and chain pet store brands, but the ingredient lineup is more impressive. The Chicken, Lamb and Fish All Life Stages variety lists chicken, chicken broth, lamb,… chicken liver, ocean whitefish, brown rice and eggs, at the top. Although it's not grain-free, no corn, wheat or soy is used, and there are no byproducts or fillers. Meats are free of hormones and chemical preservatives. The biggest negative is that Canidae can be hard to find in stores.

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DogFoodAdvisor.com: Mike Sagman awards Canidae dog foods a 4 star (out of 5) rating, but his evaluation is based on a different formulation. He ...

PetsumerReport.com: PetsumerReport.com rates Canidae Pet Foods All Life Stages Dog Food Canned. Susan Thixton's analysis touches upon the quality ...

DogFoodAnalysis.com: Dog foods aren't tested, but they are evaluated according to contents listed on the label and rated from 1 to 6 stars. ...

DogAware.com: Mary Straus says she has attended seminars and studied on her own to learn about dog diets, and her comments are balanced and ...

Only Natural Pet Store: About a dozen owners weigh-in on Canidae All Life Stages Chicken, Lamb and Fish formula, and nearly all are completely ...

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Blue Buffalo Wilderness Duck Recipe *Est. $30 per 11 lb. bag

6 picks by top review sites.

Innova Evo Turkey and Chicken Formula *Est. $30 per 13.2 lb. bag

6 picks including: DogAware.com, Dogma…

Solid Gold Barking at the Moon *Est. $35 per 15 lb. bag

4 picks by top review sites.

Wellness Core *Est. $30 per 12 lb. bag

4 picks by top review sites.

Innova Evo 95% Chicken & Turkey *Est. $1.90 per 13.2 oz. can

4 picks including: DogAware.com, Ask Susan Peters…

Taste of the Wild High Prairie *Est. $40 for a 15- -lb bag

4 picks by top review sites.

Evangers 100% Beef with Chicken *Est. $1.15 per 13.2 oz. can

4 picks by top review sites.

Artemis Maximal (*Est. $35 per 15 lb.bag)

4 picks by top review sites.

Wysong Beef Au Jus *Est. $2.85 per 14 oz. can

2 picks by top review sites.

Wellness 95 Percent Chicken *Est. $2.60 per 13.2 oz. can

2 picks by top review sites.

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