Some puppies have trouble digesting the wheat fillers
in conventional dog food since they aggravate existing food allergies and sensitivities.
«This kind of diet cuts out most, if not all, of the problematic ingredients found
in conventional dog food.
That's why ACANA features a diversity of free - run chicken, whole eggs and whole fish, all in richly nourishing WholePrey ™ ratios of meat, organs and cartilage that mimic the natural diet, eliminating the long lists of synthetic additives
in conventional dog foods.
Not exact matches
Dogs and cats can become addicted to harmful additives such as preservatives
in conventional pet
foods, setting up a cascade of fussiness, brand exclusivity and deteriorating health.
This is a far more natural
food concept and combined with a complete lack of any low quality or controversial ingredients is the reason this
food is placed
in a class above the more
conventional form dry
dog foods.
Compare to
conventional dog foods which are either typically low
in protein (and high
in carbohydrate) or use inappropriate plant protein concentrates to elevate their protein claims.
Inspired by a natural diet of whole prey animals, ORIJEN features unmatched and unique inclusions of fresh meats that mirror the evolutionary diet of
dogs and cats — excluding high - glycemic carbohydrates, vegetable proteins and the long lists of synthetic supplements found
in conventional foods.
Entirely free of the pea or potato protein concentrates common
in today's
conventional dog foods, ACANA derives its rich protein content from premium animal ingredients (not plants), supporting lean muscle mass and nourishing your
dog according to his evolutionary needs.
The reason for choosing such diets vary widely and may include fears due to pet
food recalls
in recent years, picky appetites of
dogs and cats refusing to eat
conventional commercially available diets, ethical beliefs, hot topics
in human nutrition and medical necessity.
As a 26 - year veteran of the natural pet
food business, Anthony Bennie, founder and chief nutrition officer at Clear Conscience Pet, admits that he has come to reject the
conventional wisdom that prevails
in the pet industry with regard to
food, treats and chews for older
dogs.
In fact, the
dog food industry is so loosely regulated that even
conventional and holistic veterinarians have a tough time figuring out what to feed their own pets...
Bryan Nieman, brand director for Fromm Family
Foods, a Mequon, Wis. - based artisan pet
food company that manufactures dry and canned
foods and treats for
dogs and cats, also stresses the importance of scrutinizing ingredients, especially
in light of the consumer perception that grain - free options are inherently better than more
conventional choices.