Want to change or upgrade your dog food? Questions about what is the best dog food? START WITH THIS EASY TEST, to see how healthy your present dog food is.
This list is separated into sections. Each section has its own related and recommended links of interest pertaining to the type of dog food you are interested in finding out about.
- GO TO: HOMEMADE
- GO TO: COMMERCIAL DEHYDRATED
- GO TO: COMMERCIAL ORGANIC
- GO TO: NATURAL DOG FOOD
- GO TO: GROCERY STORE KIBBLE
- GO TO: TABLE SCRAPS
Did You Know? – Homemade dog food is Highly recommended for dogs with food allergies.
Dog Food Reviews and Recommendations throughout this site are based on whether the food contains these good dog food ingredients or these bad dog food ingredients.
Ultimately the use of common sense from all of us, the consumer is necessary. Learn about the company philosophies, policies and practices that produce the food for our pets. Questions you should ask yourself – Does the company use local food, are they a family owned company, is the food GMO free, antibiotic free, preservative free, additive free, corn and wheat free. Do they use chelated minerals, natural preservatives, human grade manufacturing facilities, use organic and free range farming etc.
HOMEMADE DOG FOOD (cooked or raw) IS ONE OF THE BEST CHOICES All the free homemade dog food recipes and related posts are listed under the RECIPES Category in the right sidebar Find relevant information here if you are looking to learn how and why to make homemade dog food, or are interested in upgrading to a better commercial dog food. Make homemade dog food using a nutritious, well balanced recipe. (Choose raw or cooked meat). This is a personal preference, although purists will promote and use raw meat over cooked. I give them equal billing as the most nutritious and healthiest way to feed your dog today. Use Certfied Organic ingredients when making your own dog food and you will have the healthiest homemade organic dog food. I have used Dr. Andrew Jones, a veterinarian, as my reference throughout this website. |
ORGANIC RAW/FREEZE DRIED DOG FOOD DIET IS ANOTHER EXCELLENT HEALTHY CHOICE Perfect choice for those who don’t have time to make their own dog food at home. All the benefits, but none of the work. There are several excellent choices of commercial raw, many of which use certified organic and local ingredients only. (Nothing from China) Perfect for dogs with allergies or fussy eaters. [RELATED AND RECOMMENDED LINKS:] |
COMMERCIAL ORGANIC DOG FOOD IS ANOTHER GOOD HEALTHY CHOICE Feeding an Certified Organic dog food diet is an excellent choice, if it is incorporated into a healthy rotation diet consisting of fresh food along with the processed organic food. [RELATED LINKS - ORGANIC RECOMMENDATIONS ] |
NATURAL DOG FOOD – CAUTION – “NATURAL DOES NOT ALWAYS = GOOD” Remember to read and check the labels of any food labelled “all natural” as this term is used in a lot of dog food products that still contain chemicals, preservatives and other artificial ingredients.: |
GROCERY STORE KIBBLE – NOT RECOMMENDED!!! Try to avoid if possible: Grocery Store kibble, no name kibble, and the cheaper brands of dog food contain fillers and preservative. Any dog food with corn on the ingredient list should be avoided: |
Finally, the worst of all would be plain old table scraps. Yes, I know a lot of people say this is how it was always done before the advent of commercial food, but scraps ARE NOT HEALTHY, and should be avoided. NOTE: ***Just throwing together meat and some leftovers is not a healthy or nutritious diet, and could actually be extremely harmful. There are many dog food recipe cookbooks available today with proper proportions, nutrients and feeding amounts for an extremely healthy dog food diet. *ALSO NOTE: →TOXIC food that could kill your dog |
FACT:
Did You Know a homemade dog food diet is the best dog food for dogs with allergies?
- Check your dog food label and make sure these bad dog food ingredients are NOT listed. These ingredients, which are allowed by the AAFCO, are know to cause allergies in dogs, as well as other diseases and illnesses.
- How to Reduce dog Allergies.
- Best Commercial Dog Food for Dogs With Food Allergies.
Read, Review and Be Aware of what dog food ingredients should and should not be present in today’s commercial dog foods, and making an educated choice is imperative to giving your companion the best chance for a longer, healthier life.
Following homemade dog food recipes, with the proper daily proportions and supplements, according to your dog’s weight, ensures a nutritious, healthy diet.
Don’t fall for what the big commercial companies have brainwashed us into believing – that your companion animal must eat the same dry chemical filled meal day in and day out for their entire lives – NOT TRUE, NOT NECESSARY AND NOT HEALTHY! Rotation and variety are best!
I am not a vet or animal nutritionist, so always check with your own authority with any questions or problems. This is just a general starting guide for anyone interested in upgrading their pet’s diet.
See my little Beagle Susie here, who passed away in 2005 from cancer, before the contamination and recall. Since then consumer’s awareness has been raised.
Susie’s premature death from Cancer, and the recall both happened the same year, and this motivated me start reading, reviewing and educating myself about the big corporations disregard for our pets.
This website is dedicated to SUSIE. Through my research, recommendations, reviews, recipes and comparisons, I have tried to clarify and navigate through the dog food puzzle.
Keep up to date with Pet Food Recalls: @ FDA PET FOOD RECALL LIST.
Hi – I have followed your recipe guidelines for the homemade dog food recipes. Would it be okay to feed roughly half of the homemade food mixed with one of the high quality dry dogfoods that you recommend?
Hi,I want to know abt homemade dog foods recipes what is the best? bec my dog is 4 yrs old that she is allergic and she has itching skins . thank u
There are many different posts on this topic. Check them all out if you are new to making your own dog food at home. Dogs with allergies do well on a homemade dog food diet, just make sure not to introduce many different foods at once. I would stick with the basic recipe of poached chicken, white rice and carrots to start.
[HOMEMADE DOG FOOD - RELATED AND RECOMMENDED LINKS:]
Recipes are given according to your dog’s weight. For dog’s with allergies there is also another section with links and recommendations.
Good luck and thanks for visiting.
Jane
Be Careful – per the FDA Natural Balance is on the current recall list. Their food is made in the Diamond Factory.
Hi Laura:
You are so right – We all must be careful and diligent when choosing a commercial dog food.
With all the problems regulating the pet food industry I still believe in making dog food yourself. Even so, there is then the problems of human food recalls etc.
Ultimately we all must learn, read the news, be aware and responsible for ourselves, our children, our families first, which then extends to our pets, livestock, environment and then of course the future we are making for our children.
Thanks for visiting,
Jane
My Golden Retrievers are my life. I also only want the best for them so I give them organic natural dog food like you mention in your article. We feed Natural Balance and it’s certified and non-GMO and reasonably priced. They’re a great company – been around for years and trusted – and with all the news about hormones and chicken treatment I feel better feeding them this. My babies love chicken so I wanted to give them the best there is.
Hi Judy:
I love hearing from other dog lovers.
Natural Balance is one of my favourtie companies also.
I feature it here in my Top 10 Best Picks and also here in my Top Certified Organic Picks.
Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Jane
My dog sally is an 18 year-old yorkie-poo who I love more than anything in the world. I’m mortified that I have been feeding her terrible food, I had absolutely no idea. Thank goodness I found this site! Do you have a recommendation for healthy treats for a girl her age?
Wow! Lucky Sally. Whatever you are doing, you should never be upset with yourself over how you have nurtured and loved your dog. Nutrition is just one of the many essential ingredients to giving your dog a long, healthy happy life.
An 18 year old dog in this day and age of fast food and chemical filled food is a wonder to behold.
As for treats there are many excellent choices that are healthy,
Jane