For adult dogs, they offer several traditional adult
dog formulas as well as three senior health formulas — there are also several options for large - breed and small - breed dogs.
Not exact matches
These
formulas use different animal protein sources than you'll see in typical
dog food, like poultry and beef, so they can be a great way to pamper your pooch
as well
as take care of various food intolerances your
dog may have.
Susan Garrett, owner of Say Yes
Dog Training, runs a number of successful online training courses, such
as the Five Minute
Formula to a Brilliant Recall, Puppy Peaks, and Say Yes to Contact Success.
The line has three
formulas: BE Calm, which helps relieve stress in anxious pets; BE Beautiful, which promotes a shiny, healthy coat and helps prevent dry hot spots and flaking; and BE Agile, which addresses the needs of show
dogs from agility to conformation,
as well
as optimal condition and health of all pets.
Prescription
dog food, such
as the
formula Sofie Jane was on, is often part of a maintenance program for
dogs with chronic kidney disease, Dr. Davied says.
Marketed
as targeted
formulas, life stage - appropriate recipes claim to supply the correct ratios of the needed nutrients for
dogs and cats during each stage of their life.
Kiddy combo
Dogs and children have always been a winning
formula,
as their innocence and spirited expressions are easily captured on camera.
As dog owners become more skeptical about products with long lists of ingredients, they are looking at limited - ingredient
formulas and adopting a less - is - more approach to feeding their pets.
When choosing food for your
dogs, whether it is treats or their regular food, it's always a good idea to check with your vet first for recommendations, Dr. Davied says, adding that owners should shop mindfully and be careful to pick the right
dog food or treat
formula based on their
dog's age, size and other factors, such
as allergies or stomach sensitivity.
Over the years, the Fromm Gold line has grown to include seven dry and two canned
formulas for
dogs, including small and large breed varieties for different lifestages,
as well
as three dry feline lifestage diets.
As a groomer and retailer, Susan Gregory, owner and creator of Zen
Dog Holistic Healing
Formulas, is familiar with customers asking for help in solving itching problems.
This is another
formula suitable for
dogs with grain allergies, which contains sweet potato and peas
as healthy alternatives to grains.
When you take a look at a number of Merrick
Dog Food
formulas, you can see that real meat is used
as the first ingredient.
Though not high in fiber, this
formula contains a little more compared to the other recipes, so if your
dog suffers from digestive problems such
as diarrhea or constipation, this food could be a good option.
This
formula does include oats / oatmeal, ground rice, and barley but these grains don't usually cause problems for
dogs, even if they have food sensitivities to other grains such
as corn or wheat.
The remaining six dry food
formulas are complete and balanced for
dogs in all life stages, made with quality proteins like roasted bison and roasted venison
as well
as gluten - free and grain - free carbohydrates like garbanzo beans, peas, and sweet potatoes.
It seems that customers, both humans and
dogs, love Merrick's
formula and products such
as grain - free
dog food.
Made with sweet potatoes and peas for digestible fiber, this
formula will not only meet your
dog's needs for nutrition, but it will help to improve and regulate his digestion
as well.
Chicken — The fact that a high - quality source of protein is listed
as the top ingredient in Artemis Fresh Mix for Adult
Dogs earns this commercial
formula points.
Animal - based fats provide your
dog with essential fatty acids — especially omega - 6 fatty acids — and it enhances the flavor of this
formula for your
dog as well.
They have a wide range of grain - free dry
dog food options,
as well
as formulas for different life stages.
This First Mate Grain - Friendly Classic
Formula Lamb Meal & Rice recipe is marketed as an All Life Stages formula which means that it is properly balanced for adult dogs as well as p
Formula Lamb Meal & Rice recipe is marketed
as an All Life Stages
formula which means that it is properly balanced for adult dogs as well as p
formula which means that it is properly balanced for adult
dogs as well
as puppies.
Most of the Purina One
dog food
formulas contain a protein source
as their first ingredient (such
as chicken, beef or salmon).
All of their
formulas are complete and balanced for
dogs in various life stages and they offer several size - specific
formulas as well.
Overall, this
formula contains 330 calories per cup and it seems to provide plenty of healthy, balanced nutrition for senior
dogs as well
as overweight
dogs.
As of right now, none of the Exclusive
dog food
formulas are involved in any pet food recalls, and there are no Exclusive
dog food
formulas listed on the FDA's pet food recall list.
As a result, many
dog food companies now include Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids for coat and skin health, provide special diets for large - breed puppies, or tout the addition of anti-oxidants and herbs in their
formulas.
This diabetic
dog food
formula features fresh chicken and chicken meal
as the top two ingreidnets which speaks to the high protein content of this
formula.
If you own aging or older
dog, then you can rely on this additive
as it provides the specific
formula to your pooch.
Natural Balance Vegetarian
Formula provides adult
dogs with the same essential nutrients found in diets with meat
as the protein source but uses only vegan ingredients.
As always, if your
dog can't eat one of these foods, the brands mentioned usually have other
formulas which are similarly made so you have other options, especially with meat proteins.
Calming supplements such
as Fortitude ® Stress Protection
Formula provide vitamins, minerals and food supplements that support the nervous system and a calm
dog.
The BLUE Life Protection
Formula dry
dog food for senior
dogs is especially formulated to provide your senior
dog with the best possible nutrient profile to support its vital functioning
as it grows older.
Made with bison meal and lamb meal, this
dog food
formula is rich in protein and
as well
as a variety of healthy vitamins and minerals.
Long and tedious trial and error of food testing, but we found this one doesn't give our
dog runny poops and a sensitive stomach
as it doesn't have a crazy high protein content compared to other brands or
formulas.
Large - breed
dogs like the Giant Schnauzer have an increased risk for bone and joint problems, especially
as they get older, so a
formula that is supplemented with joint - supporting minerals like glucosamine and chondroitin could be very beneficial.
Some of the Diamond
dog food
formulas have allergens such
as corn, wheat and soy
as their primary ingredients.
This
formula features deboned salmon, salmon meal, sweet potatoes, peas, and potatoes
as the top 5 ingredients which gives you the confidence to know that your
dog's protein needs are being met.
Made with bison meal and lamb meal, this
dog food
formula is rich in protein and
as...
The peas and pea fiber found in this
formula provide more protein but they are also used by
dog food companies
as a substitute for corn and other grains.
Many
dog owners like the fact that Dr. Tim has removed menadione from the
formulas,
as this is a controversial synthetic form of Vitamin K that is believed to cause kidney problems in
dogs.
This
dog food
formula also contains Vitamin E supplementation,
as well
as a number of other vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Natural
dog food means that the
formula does not contain chemically synthetic ingredients (such
as artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or additives)
as regulated by AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials).
«Organic»: the
dog food
formula must contain at least 95 % organic ingredients, not counting added water or salt, and must identify the organic ingredients
as «organic».
Formulas such
as chicken and rice, chicken and peas, roasted chicken dinner and chicken with fish are commonly seen in the
dog food aisle.
started carrying the premium
dog foods
as well
as several premium
formulas of the good old Purina and Pedigree we all grew up with.
As one can deduce from the list of major ingredients in Purina
dog food
formulas, all you get is a
dog food almost devoid of meat and a lot of grains which are of poor quality.
Premium brands such
as EUKANUBA ™ offer
formulas such
as EUKANUBA ™ Adult Weight Control that maintain an excellent ratio of protein, fat, and fiber while allowing your
dog to feel full.
Dr. Tim offers special
formulas for active
dogs and highly athletic
dogs as well
as a weight management recipe, a traditional adult
dog formula and two grain - free
dog food
formulas.
The Eagle Pack
dog food rations are protein - rich
formulas with fresh meat and meat meals
as the main sources of meat - based protein.