What Is The Best Brand Of Premade Raw Dog Food?
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Jan 11th, 2010 |
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We have been feeding our dog Nature’s Variety raw but our local store also carries Stella & Chewy’s. They seem to be pretty comparable (in comparing the same protein source) but Nature’s Variety has slightly more crude protein, more carbohydrates and less crude fat. Is there a different brand all together we should be considering? I’ve seen Bravo mentioned occasionally in doing research as well but I’m not sure if any of the brands are actually superior to the others. Many thanks!
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They are pretty much the same but you have to find one right for your dogs system. Watch your dog and if he is having a bowel movement more that 2 times a day he is throwing the nutrients off and not absorbing them as he needs to for proper nutrition. Of course it may take a week or more for the dog to adjust to a new food, so after changing to a new food, observe your dog and keep track of how many times a day he is pooing.
It also depends on what kind of dog you have. If you have a dog like mine-a mastiff, large breed, you do not want a diet too high or too low in protein for proper bone development and growth. My mastiff was basically on the B.A.R.F. diet(bones and raw food) for the first 1 1/2 yrs or until he had most of his heigth growth.
So just do some research online for your type if breed and watch how the foods adapt to your dog.
Both brands are very good. On the Stella one you can go to their site check the lab testing for each batch of food they produce. Their food is mostly organic. Freshpet is another great one & Natural Balance has food rolls that many ppl use as healthy treats instead of meals. Honest Kitchen is another one that is made from human food in human food facilities with complete nutritional info available but their products are dehydrated which you add water with half of them being grain-free meals.
I think they are all good choices & you can switch around & see what your dog likes best or for variety.
Honestly I don’t think those are worth the price. Pre-made raw is only slightly better than kibble, really. It offers no mental or physical workout, does not help dental health, and has god knows what ratio of meat/bone/organ/vegetables. Vegetables are not an appropriate food for dogs and should, at most, be used as treats and not replace meat in the diet. Seriously, you should save your money and feed your dog more appropriate food.
Protein should be listed as at least 30 percent in any dog food brand. Keep in mind that dogs utilize fat well and some nutrition specialists think that at least 18 percent is ideal.
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I have always liked this one. It is a complete diet, so you do not have to add anything to it, especially if you are running late to work, or whatever. My dogs love it, and it has the vits, and mins added to it.