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Innova Evo Turkey and Chicken Formula
- Very high protein content
- High-quality carb sources
- No low-value fillers
- Too rich for some dogs, especially puppies
- Expensive
Editor's note: Natura Pet Foods, makers of Innova Evo, was sold earlier this year to Procter & Gamble.
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. Although 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. $40 per 15.4 lb. bag) draws more kudos, with several reviewers calling it unsurpassed among dry foods. Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul Dog Food (*Est. $23 for an 18 lb. bag) has a lower meat content, but it 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 6 stars. DogAware.com is as credible but less encyclopedic. Blogger 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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Dog foods aren't tested but are evaluated according to contents listed on the label and rated from 1 to 6 stars. Reviews often explain why certain ingredients are better than others. Six Innova Evo dry foods are rated the maximum 6 stars, but the author cautions that the food is suitable for adult dogs only.
Review: 6 Star Premium Dry Food, 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: Dry Dog Foods (Kibble and Dehydrated), Mary Straus
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, Contributors to RateItAll.com
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 because they contain byproducts, 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
Susan Peters 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, which can lead to reader confusion.
Review: Dog Food Review 'I" Listings, 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 there's good specific information about evaluating your dog's diet.
Review: Nutrient Requirements for Cats and Dogs, Donald C. Beitz, et al., 2006
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