Dog Food Reviews 2024

Best Dog Food

Of course it's not that simple to compare and rate the myriad of dog food available. But if we were to call it out in terms of ingredients alone, these brands come out the strongest. Finding the best food for your dog, however, involves a little bit more. Now drumroll please...

Taste of the Wild Dog Food Review
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Taste of the Wild Dog Food uses a unique but common sense approach to dog food; that is using natural lean meats and vegetables that a dog would eat as if it were in the …

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Customer Reviews
5/3 by Alex Lopez

I was intrigued by Taste of the Wild products available at pet stores like Costco and Petcarerx, but I was hesitant due to the controversies I've heard. Glad to read...

7/11 by Empiricist2

My dog has not had any trouble that I can tell from the Bison formula in the last 3 years. (Beagle mix). We had another Beagle for awhile (rescue dog)...

Taste of the Wild Dog Food Review
Natural Balance Dog Food Review
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Natural Balance Dog Food is one of the rare dog foods that is loved by both pet owners and by the veterinarian. Both the dry and canned foods are primarily meat-based, meaning that neither product …

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Customer Reviews
10/23 by Sara Meyers

I would try Loyall life grain free beef. They use a patented opti-cook process that uses steam to make sure the food is cooked evenly and more importantly not over...

1/4 by The Deadly Secret The Dog Food

Can't really say I like it, but my dogs do. What I like is that the ingredients are limited so it makes me good feeding my dogs a food that...

Natural Balance Dog Food Review
Wellness Dog Food Review
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Wellness Dog Food is an incredibly well rated, albeit expensive, dog food. It uses top of the line ingredients and presents relatively few food allergy issues, creating a food that dogs will love and in …

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Customer Reviews
11/5 by Real Medicine

Salmon oil is mostly fine! It's used to heal the gut

6/22 by Raven Bassett

Wellness core grain free has no rice , but has salmon oil., is that also bad? I switched her to wellness core because big recall and bad reviews on blue...

Wellness Dog Food Review
Orijen Dog Food Review
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Orijen Dog Food receives the highest rating for ingredient quality and nutritional value, with a conspicuous lack of controversial or low nutrition ingredients. Its top five listed ingredients include all meats or meals, fish or …

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Customer Reviews
8/6 by Alexandra Smith

My 5 year old Havanese has been on Orijen Adult for the past 3 years. The most recent batch of food has caused him vomiting and diarrhea. He gets sick...

7/27 by Christopher Rankin

We have been feeding our 3 yr old german shepherd orijen and since they switched to the manufacturing facility in Kentucky she has had diarea, weight loss and low protein....

Orijen Dog Food Review
Blue Buffalo Dog Food Review
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Blue Buffalo Dog Food makes a quality dog food using natural ingredients in their food plus “Life Source Bits” – these are kibble bits that contain active nutrients and antioxidants that are “cold formed” to …

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Customer Reviews
5/19 by Starr Baum

My pitty is just under a year suddenly after switching her to the blue wilderness she has not had a solid poo and suddenly blisters pop out her lower belly...

4/5 by Blake Renner

I was thinking of ordering Blue Buffalo products from Petcarerx as an alternative to Kirkland, but I read a lot of bad opinions. Good thing I stumbled onto this post.

Blue Buffalo Dog Food Review
Kirkland Dog Food Review
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Kirkland is Costco’s signature brand of dog food. This is a shame because you cannot buy this excellent product anywhere else. Kirkland Dog Food receives a high grade for its quality ingredients at a price …

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Customer Reviews
7/13 by Paul Scarpelli

My last batch of Kirkland canned turkey and pea stew was very soupy. After a week, my 11 year old Golden was near death and no longer eating anything. I...

3/20 by Fabian Boone

I did...I switched them back to Beneful for a short period and then to President's Choice Lamb and Rice and all issues disappeared. They've been eating it now for two...

Kirkland Dog Food Review
Canidae Dog Food Review
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The formula for Canidae dog food overall is above average or good compared to similar brands. The three highest ingredients listed are all meat or poultry meals, a concentration with all water removed that contains …

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Customer Reviews
8/15 by April King

Just poured a new bag of Canidae into my dogs food container and scooped her a helping. That's when I noticed the maggots. I was hoping to switch from Blue...

8/7 by Jenny Mejia

I just switched my dog from Blue Buffalo Freedom Puppy formula to Canidae Fields Small Breed. I had heard the bad reviews with BB for the adult formulas so I...

Canidae Dog Food Review
Newman
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We highly recommend Newman’s Own Organic Dog Food. A quick look at the ingredients for both the dry and canned versions shows organic chicken meat, chicken meal and chicken fat for protein. The company only …

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Customer Reviews
4/15 by Susiecuez

Where is this food actually manufactured? Who owns the manufacturing company?

12/20 by Daisy

Does Newman's have a low sodium dog food. I have a King Charles with congestive heart failure.

Newman's Own Dog Food Review
Dr. Tims Dog Food Review
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We give Dr. Tim’s Dog Food a high rating for its high levels of protein, healthy fats, and nutritious supplements. Dr. Tim makes three different formulas: Momentum, Pursuit, and Kinesis. The Momentum and Pursuit formulas …

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Customer Reviews
12/21 by Marco Polo

looking for a lower protein small sized dry food for my 4 month old toy poodle with loose stools..any suggestions?

2/11 by Kimmerz

I feed Dr Tims all life stages to my toy poodles and chihuahuas. All under 6 lbs. Kibble pieces are small. Excellent food!

Dr. Tims Dog Food Review
EVO Dog Food Review
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Evo Dog Food is in our list of top dog food brands. Natura Pet Products produces EVO food, using high-quality ingredients like fresh meats, fish, vegetables, and fruits. Their philosophy is to mimic the diet …

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Customer Reviews
2/3 by Georgie Porgie

We do not buy any products made or owned by Procter & Gamble. They perform experiments on animals, so why would in the world I purchase a food product for...

12/24 by Nikki

My dogs loved the red meat formula for the past 7 years. After the recall, they have been vomiting and diarrhea. no longer purchasing this product. Not sure what happened...

EVO Dog Food Review

Popular Dog Food

Beneful Dog Food Review
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The company offers two products lines, which are kibble and canned. There are six selections in their dry food category and eight formulas in the wet food section. Out of the six kibbles, only four …

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Customer Reviews
5/9 by Skeptical Spectacle

Killed our Jack Russell after eating this Crap only three weeks. Our older, larger mixed breed dog regained energy when we stopped feeding her it, although she now hastumors are...

4/25 by Alli C

I would never recommend this product. If you are thinking of feeding this to your animal you are making a mistake! I have so much guilt that I fed this...

Beneful Dog Food Review
Diamond Dog Food Review
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Diamond Dog Food gets an average rating for its great canned food, but slightly below average dry food. The company prides itself on producing healthy dog food at reasonable prices, and this is definitely true …

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Customer Reviews
6/22 by Tom Mullen

No shit. Dogs dont throw up due to commerical dog food, no matter how bad. It obviously is/was something else in particular cancer or pancreas issues.

5/3 by Kyle Flyer

I have often ordered Diamond dog food from stores like Costco and Petcarerx. This review has been quite informative.

Diamond Dog Food Review
Merrick Dog Food Review
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In our opinion, Merrick Dog Food is a high quality food that provides dogs with above average levels of protein. The company uses a wide range of meats in their formulas including buffalo, venison, salmon …

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Customer Reviews
4/26 by June

Fed my young and old mixed bread small dogs Merrick starting two weeks ago. The older one developed an inflamed pancreas, refused to eat, profuse diarrhea, and vomiting. 200.00 later...

10/6 by Jake E

Fed my 8 pound Maltese/Chihuahua Merrick Lil' Plates Salmon + Sweet Potato Recipe. Approximately 20 minutes after eating the dog food, her stomach started making loud squealing sounds. For the...

Merrick Dog Food Review
Science Diet Dog Food Review
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While some owners have expressed satisfaction with Science Diet dog food, the brand has recently come under fire for exaggerated claims and questions about the quality of its ingredients. Hills Science Diet, the company that …

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Customer Reviews
5/3 by Alex Lopez

I was considering to order Science Diet from Costco or Petcarerx, since it is one of the safest (according to the FDA). Glad I read this review.

9/29 by Paul

That hit bit at the top says it has corn and by products. My Science Diet label has neither listed. Is the label wrong? Mine says chicken meal and rice....

Science Diet Dog Food Review
Iams Dog Food Review
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The IAMS pet food company was established in order to provide the finest quality pet foods. They are well-known for their marketing campaigns and in-store displays which feature trustworthy looking pet doctors. As far as …

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Customer Reviews
8/4 by Kyle Flyer

Very interesting and useful information. I have often ordered Iams products on online stores like Costco or Petcarerx. It is good to learn so much about their various products.

8/5 by Collie Guy

For sure; you don't what there eating in the yard. Had my collie on Iams since she was a pup, and added either boiled chicken, beef liver, fish, eggs and...

Iams Dog Food Review

Latest Dog Food Reviews

Acana Dog Food Review
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Acana Dog Food gets an extremely high rating from us for its fresh, natural ingredients that are sourced locally in Canada. The Government of Canada has certified this food as having met every single international …

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Customer Reviews
11/26 by Sara Meyers

I don't think there is such a thing as too rich. The more meat the better. I had the exact opposite problem. With all the protein boosting beans and legumes...

11/7 by Karen

hi we have a 9 year old collie, very sensitive tummy, acana has been the best food for her until this past 2 months, was on the chicken and would...

Acana Dog Food Review
Halo Dog Food Review
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For the truly natural dog, there really is no better choice than Halo Dog Food. For this reason, we have given Halo products our top rating. They offer a range of products that address your …

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Customer Reviews
5/16 by Greg O Sullivan

I have had a good experience with Halo - good runny poos!

12/28 by Sidney

I bought Halo cat and dog food for our 3 cats and 3 dogs. I was so happy when they immediately liked it. I integrated Halo with their current Hills...

Halo Dog Food Review
Innova Dog Food Review
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Innova Dog Food is one of the better products on the market in terms of variety and in terms of protein content. We have given Innova one of our very top ratings as a reflection …

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Customer Reviews
1/27 by Meagen

Did you switch it over correctly? Little by little adding to the old food. If not that's why they got sick

7/14 by Dog Owner

I switched both of my dogs to Innova a week ago and both ended up with bad diarrhea, one on Tuesday and one on Friday. I think the food is...

Innova Dog Food Review
4Health Dog Food Review
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This highly nutritious dog food receives an above average rating from us for its good quality, healthy dry and canned dog foods that meet the AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult dogs and puppies. The company …

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Customer Reviews
10/25 by Suki E Seagull

You don't switch suddenly but gradually -- over 2 weeks.

9/18 by Dan Johnston

Your comment doesn't make any sense

4Health Dog Food Review
Solid Gold Dog Food Review
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Solid Gold claims to make holistic and natural dog food, and after a good look at their ingredient lists we concur. The main ingredient in most of their blends is animal meat. Chicken meal, lamb, ...

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Customer Reviews
7/7 by Vanessa Irizarry

My three dogs are violently throwing up, lethargic and gasping as if having trouble breathing after a newly purchased bag of Solid Gold Barking at the Moon. I have never...

12/5 by Pearl

I had a similar experience after years of great experience with Solid Gold Small Breed dry. My shih tzu, Marly, 2 years ago suddenly got very ill on a new...

Solid Gold Dog Food Review

Business / Industry

Dog Food's Finest Hour

Dogs in the United States today are at their peak of being cared for, pampered, and well-fed.

In the bone-chilling predawn of a New England winter, they're there. Along the wind-swept plains of the Midwest, they're there. The fit and the flexible, the tanned and the trim can be seen with theirs, running along beaches and through lush mountainside parks in the West. Dogs seem to be everywhere these days, welcome in more and more places such as chic restaurants and destination hotels and resorts. Traditionally as welcome as fleas, dogs have become such a part of the family that vacations just aren't complete without the family pet - and businesses are cluing into this phenomenon.

...dogs have become such a part of the family that vacations just aren't complete without the family pet - and businesses are cluing into this phenomenon

In 2010 there were approximately 72.5 million dogs owned by over 42,000,000 households.1 Additionally, just a whisker under half of those households consider their dog or dogs to be a part of the family. With numbers like these it should come as no surprise that industry and aligned services have perked up their ears and realized that revenues are waiting to be tapped.

You can pamper your dog at salons, spas, and day-long vacations at various locations across the country. Dog walkers charge from $15 and up, and even the swankiest, toniest hotels in trendsetting spots up and down the coasts and around the world will make way for your dog, at often eyebrow-raising fees. Heading to South Beach? Bring your pal along, but it will cost between $50-150. Las Vegas can go up to $200, with Los Angeles and New York close behind. Most hotels have weight restrictions (from 50-75 pounds), but you can be sure your dog will be treated well while he's in residence.

... dry dog food shot up from $5.3 billion dollars in 2003, to $8 billion in 2010 - that's a 50% increase in seven years

Perhaps the most important thing you'll spend money on for your dog is his food. People are spending more these days, not just in the natural course or rising prices, but in the per package price they're willing to pay. According to the Euromonitor International,2 a leading strategic research company specializing in consumer markets, net sales of dry dog food shot up from $5.3 billion dollars in 2003, to $8 billion in 2010 - that's a 50% increase in seven years. The sale of wet dog food, often used as an additive or a special treat for dogs, rose by a comparatively modest $100 million in the same period. Dog treats, not incidentally, saw revenues pass the $2 billion mark in 2010, an enormous sum to pay to coo good girl.

Additionally, the market looks to be on the rise, with little to stop the increase in sales or to lessen demand. Euromonitor International sees the market for dry dog food increasing by 4% in 2011 alone (that's roughly another $80 million). This is fueled by a slight rebound in consumer confidence in 2010 that will see a subsequent increase in the number of dogs owned in the United States. What is interesting is the corollary between the increase in disposable income retained by the consumer as unemployment rates ease, and the willingness to spend that readily on higher quality pet food. Perhaps we will want to reward our dogs for standing by us when times were tough. Whatever the reason, we can feel confident that dogs in the United States today are at their peak of being cared for, pampered, and well-fed.

Joseph Logue, Contributor

References

1Households statistic: http://www.census.gov/prod/1/pop/p25-1129.pdf. Dogs-owned formula supplied by the American Veterinary Medical Association: http://www.avma.org/reference/marketstats/ownership.asp#formulas

2Euromonitor National - Dog Food in the US 2011 - http://www.euromonitor.com/dog-food-in-the-us/report

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