- Very high protein content
- High-quality carb sources
- No low-value fillers
- Too rich for some dogs, especially puppies
- Expensive
Experts say Innova EVO is among the better dry food choices. Innova EVO has a high meat content and draws its carbohydrate content from high-quality sources like potatoes. While the food includes fruits and vegetables, the first four ingredients are meat or meat meals, and some reviewers say the protein content is too rich for certain dogs and is not recommended for puppies. Among competing foods, Orijen Dry Dog Food (*est. $35 per 15.4-pound bag) draws even more kudos, with several reviewers calling it unsurpassed among dry foods. Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Dog Food (*est. $23 per 18-pound bag) has a lower meat content, but is less expensive and widely praised for using top quality ingredients.
Among reviewers, DogFoodAnalysis.com covers the most products, and offers detailed reviews on some of them. Six Innova EVO dry foods get the maximum six stars. DogAware.com is just as credible but less encyclopedic. Ask Susan Peters also rates Innova EVO, but the site is highly critical, and ratings are sometimes contradictory, leading to confusion. Owner reviews can be found at RateItAll.com and OnlyNaturalPetStore.com.
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Our Sources
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. Reviews often explain why certain ingredients are better than others. Six Innova EVO dry foods are rated the maximum six stars, but the author cautions that the food is suitable for adult dogs only.
Review: 6 Star Premium Dry Food Reviews, Editors of DogFoodAnalysis.com
2. DogAware.com
Mary Straus says she has attended seminars and studied on her own to learn about dog diets, and her comments are informed and reasonable, based on label analysis. She says Innova EVO has excellent quality, but like any dog food, should be part of a diet rotation, not a daily staple.
Review: Dog Feeding Info, Mary Straus
3. RateItAll.com
More than 330 owner reviews give Innova EVO a middling average score. Some posters warn that the high protein content may be too rich for some dogs and may cause diarrhea.
Review: Innova EVO Dog Food Reviews, Contributors to RateItAll.com
4. Only Natural Pet Store
About 55 owner reviews give Innova EVO a high average score, with only two negative reviews. One calls it powdery and smelly; the other said it was too rich.
Review: Innova EVO Dry Dog Food Reviews, Contributors to Only Natural Pet Store
5. Dogma
This California pet store website doesn't rate dog foods, but it does offer good general buying advice. It lists foods to avoid since they contain by-products, corn meal and added animal fat. Innova EVO is not included in that list.
Review: Choosing a Healthy Dog or Cat Food, Editors of Dogma.com
6. Ask Susan Peters
This blogger rates a wide scope of dog foods and cat foods by evaluating the labels. She gives generally high scores to Innova EVO products. She uses sometimes contradictory rating scales that alternately praise and condemn some foods and manufacturers, leading to reader confusion.
Review: Dog Food Review "I" Ratings, Susan Peters
7. National Academy of Sciences
This site offers a free 16-page PDF based on a 600-page report on dog and cat nutrition (available to purchase for $265). There are no ratings, but good specific information about evaluating your dog's diet.
Review: Nutrient Requirements for Cats and Dogs, Donald C. Beitz, Ph.D., et al., 2006
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