Recommended Grain Free Pet Foods www.sojos.com 1-888-867-6567 www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com #1 Budget Friendly 877.939.0006 http://orijen.ca www.wysong.net Ordering - 1-800-748-0188 Customer Service - 1-989-631-0009 (888) 519-7387 www.naturesvariety.com 1(888)428-7544 www.victorpetfood.com #2 BF Wellness Core www.earthbornholisticpetfood.com #2 BF (800)225-0904 www.wellnesspetfood.com/natural-dog-food/core (800) 532-7261 www.naturapet.com/brands/evo 800.664.7387 www.merrickpetcare.com #2 BF Remember when changing your pet to a grain free diet, do so gradually to prevent GI upset: ¼ new food mixed with ¾ old food for 5-7 days, ½ and ½ for 5-7 days, then finally ¾ new to ¼ old food. If GI upset occurs, slow the transition a few more days. Dogs are omnivores and do better with a variety of foods in their diet. Chose 2-3 brands of dog foods to rotate through change every 1-2 months. Always mix the mix the new food with the old for a few days on the changeover.
Recommended Raw Pet Food 1 (888) 519.7387 www.naturesvariety.com (801) 784-8dog (8364) www.stevesrealfood.com Dogs and cats are natural carnivores and require real raw meat and whole, natural, minimally processed foods. Their evolutionary diet was almost grain-free and contained thousands of enzymes, phytochemicals, and antioxidants that cannot exist in any heat processed foods. ~ Steve s Real Foods Raw food is the most natural form of nutrition for your dog - as evidenced by the astounding results our customers experience every day. Freedom from allergies, help with weight loss, and improved skin and coat are some of the amazing testimonials we receive. ~ Nature's Variety, AAFCO Protocol Feeding Trials Remember when changing your pet to a grain free diet, do so gradually to prevent GI upset: ¼ new food mixed with ¾ old food for 5-7 days, ½ and ½ for 5-7 days, then finally ¾ new to ¼ old food. If GI upset occurs, slow the transition a few more days. Dogs are omnivores and do better with a variety of foods in their diet. Chose 2-3 brands of dog foods to rotate through change every 1-2 months. Always mix the mix the new food with the old for a few days on the changeover.
Food should have: We highly recommend a product that contains: High in high-quality protein (muscle meat, not pieces and parts) Moderate levels of animal fat. Omega 3 6 are excellent for your dogs health. High levels of EPA/DHA High moisture content (prey is 70 percent water) A few fresh cut veggies and a bit of fruit (to mimic stomach contents of prey) No grains (carnivores don t have a biologic requirement for grain) No wads of potatoes or other starches to offset meat content
Worst Consumer Rated Dry Dog Food Brands For 2017 1. GRAVY TRAIN Corn, Soybean Meal, Meat and Bone Meal, Wheat Middlings, Animal Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols) are found in the top 5 ingredients of Gravy Train. Check out the ingredient list definitions below! INGREDIENTS: Corn, Soybean Meal, Meat and Bone Meal, Wheat Middlings, Animal Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Animal Digest, Salt, Calcium Carbonate,Cellulose Gum, Wheat Flour, Caramel Color, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Choline Chloride, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Natural and Artificial Beef Flavor, Red 40, BHA (preservative), Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 2, Rosemary Extract. INGREDIENT LIST DEFINITIONS: Animal Digest: Unspecified animals which are cooked to a goopy broth (rendered) and used as a spray-on or added directly to the food. This is unsuitable for human consumption. The grease that rises to the top is used as a source of fat and the rest of the mash is dried and used as meat meal. No quality control is used and this can be a variety mix of dead, diseased, disabled, or dying prior to slaughter, goats, pigs, horses, and rats. Artificial Coloring: Regulated by European Union but unregulated in the USA. Artificial coloring has been linked to cancer in may lab animals. Beef By-Product: A high-protein commodity made from grinding clean, rendered parts of cow carcasses.
Beet Pulp: Pure sugar filler, leads to weight gain, hyperactivity and feeds arthritis. BHA: Butylated hydroxyanisole also known as BHA is a highly controversial preservative that is used on many pet food products. BHA is linked to cancer causing agents in humans! Brewers Rice: Small milled fragments of rice kernels that have been separated from the larger kernels of milled rice. Brewers rice contains high carbohydrate counts. This ingredient, if found in the top 5 ingredient list is not recommended for dogs with weight management issues. Dried Brewer s Yeast: By-Product of brewing beer. Considered safe for dogs. Ground Yellow Corn: No nutritional value. This carbohydrate is used to simply make the product cheaper. High Fructose Corn Syrup: A sweetener made from corn starch that has been processed by glucose isomerase to convert some of its glucose into fructose. Meat and Bone Meal: Concentrate protein powder. The end result of animal rendering carcasses. Poultry By-Product: A high-protein commodity made from grinding clean, rendered parts of poultry carcasses. Propylene Glycol: Approved dog food additive used to sweeten kibble. Note: This additive is prohibited in cat food due to links of Heinz Body Anemia. Rice Flour: Cheap filler, can cause digestive issues and can lead to diabetes in dogs. Salt: Causes bloat in dogs if consumed in high doses. Also known to cause heart and kidney disease in dogs.
Soybean Meal: Plant based filler with limited proteins. Can cause allergic reaction in allergy sensitive dogs. Wheat Flour: Wheat is an allergenic in many dog breeds. Little nutritional value comes from wheat flour. 2. Ol Roy 3. KAL KAN 4. ALPO 5.Twin Pet 6. IAMS 7. Pro ActivePedigree Adult 8. Kibbles n Bits 9. PURINA DOG CHOW 10. Purina Beneful Original 11. Retriever Mini Chunk 12. DAD S Econ-O-Mets 13. Purina Moist & Meaty Burger 14. Big Red Dog Food 15. Retriever Hi Protein 16. ShowTime Dog Food 17. Hi Point Dog Food 18. Cesar 19. Ever Pet 20. Doggy Bag Dog Food 21. Grreat Choice 22. Pedigree 23. Royal Canin 24. Hills Science Diet Do not buy the above foods. These are the worst foods for your pet!