Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Dog Food

*Est. $23 for an 18 lb. bag

Reviewed

February 2009

Pros

Plenty of meat
Good-quality ingredients
Cheaper than the premium dry food

Cons

Contains more grains than some premium foods
Harder to find than some other brands

Where to Buy

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While other dog foods, such as Orijen Dry Dog Food (*Est. $40 per 15.4 lb. 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. $25 per 17.5 lb. 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. Blogger Ask Susan Peters 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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Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul Dry Dog Food for Adult Dog, Chicken Flavor, 18 Pound Bag

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1. DogFoodAnalysis.com

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

2. PetFoodRatings.net

This site isn't as comprehensive as DogFoodAnalysis.com, but it 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, February 2009

4. Ask Susan Peters

Susan Peters rates a wide scope of dog foods and cat foods by evaluating the labels, though her interpretation of some ingredients has drawn controversy. Few foods escape here unscathed, but Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul dog food gets good grades and compliments.

Review: Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Dog Food Review, "AskSusanPeters"

5. ZooToo.com

Nearly 85 dog owners have contributed opinions about Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul dog food at this active pet lover's community. Ratings and comments indicate that the majority of owners are pleased with the food.

Review: Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Breed Adult Dog Formula, Contributors to Zootoo.com

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