Here are my top recommended dog foods, which are healthy, natural, organic and chemical free. This is not to say they are the only foods you should consider feeding your dogs. I’m just trying to be an advocate for better choices for our pets.:
Lady and Lola relaxing in the shade.
- Top Rated ORGANIC dog food. – Click here, and here.
- Food for Dogs with ALLERGIES – Click Here.
- Recommended NATURAL Kibble and Canned – Click Here.
- FREE HOMEMADE recipes – Click Here.
- DEHYDRATED PRE-MIXES (the same as homemade) – Click Here.
- The Best SENIOR DOG FOOD – Click Here.
- Top 10 best ORGANIC Dog Treats here.
Below are all my animals and what I consider family members.
They are treated with respect, kindness and given the best that I am able to provide.
Choosing what to feed your dog has recently become more difficult due to the increase in more companies producing healthier, more organic and chemical free foods for your pet. This is good news for all who want the best for their animals.
At least now we do have a variety of choices available, not just a few sparse brands as was available years ago.
You can take this rating test here and see approximately what quality of food you are presently feeding your pet, and you can then decide if you need to change your dog’s diet in the interest of increasing their health and longevity.
I realize not everyone wants to make healthy homemade food for their animals, or don’t have the time or inclination.
Homemade is my favorite high quality meal which I use, and have seen a dramatic difference in my two “girls”, Lady and Lola.
I also switch from homemade to “semi homemade” on days when time is short.
These are DEHYDRATED PRE-MIXES that are available and ready to be mixed with your own meat. All the veggies, grains, minerals, vitamins etc. are in the premix. It makes the perfect homemade meal for your dog, as you are not guessing on the extras such as how much calcium or minerals to add.
There are also alternatives, such as high grade premium natural dog food, which is also highly recommended because “premium, natural dog food” is made to stricter standards than the cheaper grocery store foods that usually contain junk like this.
The most expensive choices are the better rated organic dog foods now available. The expense balances out over time as you will definitely see reduced visits to your vet. Dogs fed an organic diet are healthier, just as we are. I’ve also used the canned organic dog food, which is much more palatable than the cheap commercial dog food brands, and actually doesn’t smell so bad either.
What is Organic?
Organic refers to environment-friendly farming methods using no artificial pesticides, fertilizers or chemicals to produce the purest and most natural foods possible.
Organic, earth-friendly farming practices promote the sustainable value of our natural resources and produce beneficial nourishing foods for our families and companion pets.
There are also excellent organic kibble, that are highly rated and completley free of chemicals, additives, cheap fillers, pesticides, and harmful preservatives. I believe this is the absolute best alternative to homemade food for your dog.
Sub specialties are always available also, such as food for dogs with allergies, puppy food, overweight or obese dogs, and and our special seniors.
These are also once again available from the cheap unhealthy varieties to the better natural foods, and also in the premium organics.
Making homemade also has special recipes and different needs for different sizes, ages and special needs and must be researched and understood completely before switching your dog to this type of food. Just throwing together meat and some leftovers is not what consists of a good homemade diet.
CLICK HERE TO SEE my basic every day homemade recipe that I use for Lady and Lola.
Below are some of my pictures of “the family” :
- We Love Homemade Dog Food
- Lady and Lola, my two beautiful girls
Here are my two best girls in the whole world. Lady the Black Lab is the oldest in the pet family, and Lola the Golden Girl is still a mischeivious little girl. Lola keeps the whole house active and laughing.
- Buddy, my tough guy, at Christmas
Buddy, the tough guy I saved from freezing to death in Feb. 07. He has the good life now!
Buddy is the only male animal member in this household (so far) , but he is really cool to hang out with. Everybody comments on how laid back he is.
- I’m Zena and I am stuck up (as it should be!)
Zena – another cat I rescued the same year we got Lola – they grew up together.
- Me with our newest addition – Jinx
This is a little girl named Jinx, who showed up last summer (2008), and I swear she was not long for this world. I really have never seen anything so emaciated and am still amazed that she was still able to walk.
She’s been fixed, and now is getting fat. She wants to eat all the time, and I believe she remembers her starving days. She has adjusted well to the house and loves sleeping with me and gets lots of attention.
- My never forgotten Susie, with love.
Last but never forgotten, my sweet, sweet little beagle girl, Sue. She was 10 years old when she died, and had multiple diseases.
CANCER is what ultimately killed her, but she also had a thyroid that didn’t work, and was on thyroid pills her whole life. She also had mild epilepsy and seizures.
I saved her from a horrible puppy mill, at the age of six months, and she was the most heartbreaking picture of neglect I have to this day ever seen.
She had a good life with me here, and was treated like a little princess.
Because of Susie’s multiple diseases and illnesses and her untimely death, and the pet food contamination and recall all happening within the same year, I began reading and ultimately advocating feeding healthy natural homemade or organic dog food.
I truly believe Susie would have lived to her full potential of an additional 5 to 8 years if I hadn’t fed her the crappy, low grade commercial dog food that I thought was good for her.
I didn’t have the knowledge yet of what I was really serving to Susie, and as with most others believed that I was making the best choice available.
SO NOW I MOVE FORWARD AND TRY AND SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT HEALTHY NATURAL HOMEMADE OR ORGANIC DOG FOOD. I ABSOLUTELY BELIEVE THIS WILL INCREASE THE LIFESPAN AND HEALTH OF MY ANIMALS, ALONG WITH ALL OF YOU WHO SWITCH OVER TO A PROPER NUTRITIOUS CANINE DIET FOR YOUR COMPANION. R.I.P MY SWEET SWEET SUE. 
Check out a gallery of more Susie pictures : here.
WOW – you are an answer to my prayers! I have been searching the internet to find out how to make homemade dog food for my 20 month old yellow lab, Kaydee. She has allergies and seizures. Your website is so informative! This Thursday, Jan. 21 I have scheduled an appointment with my vet to discuss the best way to get Kaydee started. Now with this information I have found here I will be more informed to discuss this with my vet. This is a great weight off my shoulders! With the health issues she has and her sensitive stomach I have always had to add other foods to get her to eat. Maybe NOW my little girl will eat and I will not have to struggle so much to get her to eat. Thanks for being the light at the end of my tunnel. Bless you!
Hello Jane,
You probably one of the best reviewer out there, I love your review about top recommended dog foods. keep it up!
Thanks and I love your site: http://www.petdogsinfo.com. Lots of excellent information and advice.
Jane
A very good post indeed. You can visit my site http://www.petdogsinfo.com where I have put in a lot of information on our beloved pet dogs like their health, potty training, vaccination and home cooked food and a host of other things.
I can’t thank you enough for such an informative website! You’ve helped me and my beloved doggy so much!
Hi,
What a great website!!! I really enjoyed reading about the homemade foods. There is a ton of great information on here.
I’m the editor for Dog Fence DIY LLC, and was wondering if you’d like a guest post in exchange for a link to our site. I was not sure if you took guest posts but I thought I would ask? Here is my website for you to view. http://www.dogfencediy.com
Here are some topics that I thought would enjoy for your site:
Eating organic
Dealing with food allergies
Why do dogs eat poop
Ten steps to go green
Weight loss tips
Healthy snacking
Dog obesity
Bad breathe
Fussy eaters 101
I look forward to hearing from you. Have a great day!!!
Thank you,
Misty
DogFenceDIY.com
Hi John:
Love your site also, and linked you in here: http://www.recipes4gourmetdogs.com/link-directory/links-dog-supplies.htm
The path to this is by clicking LINKS on the main page, just under MY ANIMAL FAMILY MEMBERS. I put you in the catergory dog supplies, so just click on that and you are # 1.
Thanks
Jane
We enjoy your website and have placed a recipical link to your site at the following address:
http://for-the-love-of-dogs.net/index.cfm?id=1529&fuseaction=browse&pageid=62
Please place the following link on your website;
Name: For the love of dogs!
Description: IF YOU LOVE DOGS, you will love our website. We did the shopping for you and discovered a variety of products that will enhance your dog’s life (and your own).
URL: http://for-the-love-of-dogs.net
Let me know.
Thank you.
John Schmitt
Thanks and same to you. Natural pet care and health are so important and glad you are so dedicated
Jane
Great post! I love that you are taking the time to write about pet care. This is something near and dear to my heart. Take care.
Thanks and I really like your site – http://www.buydogbeds.org/ – it’s always nice to see others who provide for our special companions.
Great post. I am hoping you update regularly since I am subscribing to your RSS. Have to take my dogs out now LOL
Eaglepack looks like a good healthy food for your Mastiffs. Lucky them, having such a loving conscientious owner. This food is far and above any of the cheap grocery store brands. Thank you for visiting and also for investigating until finding a good dog food. As you know, eliminating chemicals, preservatives and uneccesary additives will give your dogs a healthier, longer life. I wouldn’t hesitate to feed this to my two girls, and I’m pretty fussy about what they eat. You have 2 lucky pups.
HERE AND HERE are my favourite top 10 organic dog foods.
Jane
I used the grading system you posted to try to determine where Eagle Pack Holistic Select Large & Giant Breed Adult Formula scores. We have 2 young English Mastiffs and did a lot of researching when deciding what we wanted to feed them. I’m not familiar with all the terminology, but it seems the this food scores pretty well using your scale.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
KL
Thank you – Love your eco – friendly site and organic products. We all must become more aware. Good for you.
Jane
They’re all cute and lovely. Wish them healty and happy life~
We all focus on what we’re eating and forget about our pets! Thanks for reminding me to remember them.
Thanks Marlene
Excellent post and very informative – it helps us all be aware
of our choices -
What a great blog and loved seeing your pictures of all your animals. You are a softy just like me. I like having this info about the organic food etc. And how to cook their food.
Loved your insight!! For once someone got everything correct!! Would you mind if I put a blogroll link back to your post?
This post has good and valuable information, Is nice to see some good articles like this one, thank you.
Thanks Sandy:
You have excellent products on your site also – Looks yummy and healthy for our fur babies
Jane
Nice post. I totally agree with you. Feel free to visit my site (www.nibblestreats.com) and also my blog (http://nibblestreats.blogspot.com – or link through site). I make all natural organic dog treats and make them available to those who do not have the time to make them themselves. Thanks, Sandy