
Dry dog food
- Plenty of meat
- Good-quality ingredients
- Cheaper than the premium dry food
- Contains more grains than some premium foods
- Harder to find than some other brands
February 2009. While other dog foods, such as Orijen Dry Dog Food (*est. $35 per 15.4-pound bag), are higher in protein, reports say Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul dog food doesn't do too badly in that regard. More significantly, it's free of low-quality fillers and by-products, and the majority of its carbohydrates come from better-quality sources, such as potatoes and whole grains. While more expensive than the very cheapest dog foods, it is price competitive with better foods sold in supermarkets and large pet food chains, such as Iams Healthy Naturals (*est. $24 per 17.5-pound bag), but rates considerably higher than most in terms of nutrition. It is a little harder to find, however.
The best reviewers evaluate dog foods based on ingredients. DogFoodAnalysis.com covers the most products, and offers detailed reviews on some of them. PetFoodRatings.com does the same thing, but covers fewer foods. Ask Susan Peters (a blog) is more controversial, and few dog foods escape unscathed, though Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul does better than most. Whole Dog Journal's list of "approved" foods is based on clearly defined criteria, but the article is only available for subscribers. You can find user opinions at Zootoo.com.
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Dog foods aren't tested but are evaluated according to contents listed on the label and rated from one to six stars. Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul dog food gets four stars, not bad for a less expensive product. An initial concern about the use of the preservative ethoxyquin has been addressed to the site's satisfaction.
Review: Diamond Pet Foods Chicken Soup For The Dog Lover's Soul, Editors of DogFoodAnalysis.com
This site isn't as comprehensive as DogFoodAnalysis.com, but does nearly as good a job. Christopher Eng is impressed by the diverse ingredient line up and lack of cheap fillers. Pricing is also complimented.
Review: Dog Food Reviews, Christopher Eng
3. Whole Dog JournalDetails/Subscribe
Whole Dog Journal publishes an annual list of the best dog foods, based on a set of well-defined standards. Unfortunately, the article is only available to subscribers, though the list has been reproduced on a large number of user forums and other dog-centric websites.
Review: Whole Dog Journal's 2009 Dry Dog Food Review/, Nancy Kerns, Feb. 2009
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