Were you aware that dogs don’t have a biological requirement for carbohydrates? The fact that this bit of trivia sounds so crazy is a testament to how thoroughly we all take carbohydrate-laden kibble for granted. But it’s true: Dogs require protein and fat, but they can live and thrive quite well without any carbs at all.
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Hello,
Thank you for all the hard work it took to create this information. With so many dog food companies out there it must feel like forever before you completed this article.
I do have a question though. I very recently started using Wysong dog food. I see that this company’s not on your approved list for both canned or dry dog food. Would you be comfortable explaining why?
Thanks in advance
Thanks for the information.
A good canned of food is good if has all the ingredients vegetables and minerals is good for you dog..
Sad that this is paid content only. It could really improve the lives of many dogs out there.
It’s not expensive. There’s been a lot of time and effort go into this list and it is the reason I happily paid $20 to sign up to the Whole Dog Journal. The person who took the time to compile this information deserves to be compensated for their time in my opinion.
I live in Arizona and noticed that I did not recognize any of the name brands of canned dog food that you mentioned.
I give my dog Ol’ Roy brand distributed by Walmart. Can you give us any comments about it as well as brands like Purina, and other locally sold brands?
Why is Organix not on your list anymore?
How to make my own dog food/ I give cooked fresh meats like chicken roast beef tuns and mix with dry or can of regular food is this right thing too do?/
How do I make my own dog food?? I give my dog fresh meats chicken, beef , tuna mixed with regular dog food that his body is use to having
Thank you. My dog is just recovering from radiation therapy for a pituitary gland tumor and has lost a lot of weight during her illness and treatment, so getting her to eat the right thing is important. While she grew up on, with canned food or raw meat added as an occasional treat, right now her appetite is primarily stimulated by canned food. I was wondering if there was a canned food that could provide her with total nutrition, so I’m glad to learn that it’s possible. Luckily, we’ve been feeding her Fromm, Merrick, and Koha, all of which are on your list (not because we knew anything but because they’re carried and recommended by our favorite local independent pet food store). Thanks for the research and work that went into this article: my “Whole Dog Journal” subscription just earned its keep!
P.S. to my above comment: It should have read “While she grew up on kibble . . .”
I’ve subscribed to this publication on and off for years. I don’t always agree with all of the content. The dog food list is some of the content I have a problem with. I’ve trusted dogfood advisor.com for many years and quite a few dogs. It doesn’t require a subscription to see how your dog food or potential dog food is rated there. The more options available can only be a good thing for our dogs.