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Top 6 Healthiest Dog Food Brands on the Market

June 15, 2018 by Mary Telesz

woman feeding her dog food made by one of the healthiest dog food brandsThe hardest part of shopping for your dog is deciding what food to buy for them. Some dog food brands advertise that theirs is one of the healthiest dog food brands compared to the rest. Before you opt for the first “healthy” brand you see, it is important to consider what types of healthy ingredients your dog enjoys the most. Though dry food is the quickest and easiest food to serve your dog, it can sometimes contain many of those classic unhealthy additives and even artificial flavors. This is because brands don’t have to list their full ingredients on the front of the packaging, and can confuse shoppers into thinking that a healthy branded dog food is truly healthy, even when in reality it is a lie.That is why it’s crucial to read the actual list of ingredients before serving it to your dog. To help you decide which brand of dog food to purchase from, we’ve compiled a list of the 6 best and healthiest dog food brands on the market.

Blue Buffalo

With no wheat or by-products, Blue Buffalo’s Adult Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe contains the perfect balance of nutrition for your furry friend. This recipe contains a ton of protein as well as fiber, which are both essential for your dog’s functionality. Blue Buffalo’s product is also good for your dog’s bones, joints, muscles, and immune system, which promotes optimal growth to keep your dog strong and healthy. Most dog owners prefer Blue Buffalo due to its “Life Protection Formula,” which is a mix of real meat as well as healthy fruits and vegetables. Overall, this brand is one of the best because of its excellent health benefits that keep your dog active and energetic.

Pedigree

One of the most well-known and healthiest dog food brands on the market, Pedigree makes plenty of healthy options for your dog to enjoy. Their Choice Cuts in Gravy With Lamb & Vegetables boasts a healthy blend of protein as well as essential vitamins and minerals. This Pedigree favorite features lamb along with peas and carrots, the perfect blend of nutrition and flavor. It’s also a great choice because it is easily digestible and contains vital nutrients that are good for your dog’s skin and coat, as well as its bone and muscle health. Dog owners whose dogs prefer canned food over dry food love this Pedigree product because of the amazing nutrition that it contains.

Wellness Natural Pet Food

Organic dog food made by one of the healthiest brandsIf your dog prefers the taste of fish over meat, Wellness Natural Pet Food has a healthy option that is specifically tailored to them. Wellness’ CORE Grain-Free Ocean Whitefish, Herring & Salmon Recipe contains the right amount of vitamins and minerals that help your dog maintain a strong immune system and skin and coat. This specialty diet also features plenty of green vegetables such as spinach and kale that make for excellent probiotic support. The Wellness option is highly favored by dog owners because it provides a healthy and well-balanced alternative to other meat and contains many essential nutrients that support overall health for your dog. Your dog won’t even need to eat any other food in addition to this Wellness choice, which will keep them happy with great taste, great health, and keep your life simple with only one dog food brand to ever need. This is why Wellness is easily one of the healthiest dog food brands around.

Iams

If you have a puppy that is in need of better growth and nutrition, then Iams’ ProActive Health Smart Puppy Large Breed dry food is the perfect choice. With a combination of real chicken, rice, fruit, and vegetables, this Iams choice is catered to the dog under 2 years old who needs support for brain development and overall growth. This recipe features an optimal amount of omega-3 DHA so that your puppy can become smarter and more easily trainable. Most puppy owners who decide on this Iams favorite do so because it fuels growth and development without substituting any important ingredients that provide for the overall health and wellbeing of your dog. If you want to enjoy watching your puppy grow up big and strong, then this Iams brand is your best bet.

Castor & Pollux

A great organic and non-GMO option, Castor & Pollux offers their Organix Grain-Free Organic Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe for both dogs and puppies. They receive the health benefits of eating free-range chicken and organic sweet potatoes with this brand, making it one of the healthiest dog food brands around. It also boasts organic flaxseed, blueberries, and coconut oil with enough vitamins and minerals to let your dog’s strength and immune system soar. The best part, even with all these healthy, organic ingredients, taste is never sacrificed. If you’re a dog owner who believes in organic products, you will easily fall in love with this brand, and so will your dog.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Veterenarian holding golden retriever with stomach illnessHill’s Pet Nutrition is one of the best dog foods on the market you can buy if your dog suffers from digestive issues. Their Digestive Care with Turkey canned food is a great option if your dog has recently undergone a surgery or struggles with gastrointestinal problems. At the same time, it contains a great source of protein with chunks of turkey, and is loaded with crucial vitamins and minerals that are great for your dog’s immune system as well as all of its organs. It does require a veterinary prescription, though, so make sure to ask your vet if your dog is eligible for this item. You can also feel free to ask other dog owner’s who purchased this Hill’s dog food how impressed they were with how quickly their dog was able to regain proper digestive and overall health! If your dog is ever ill or needs food that won’t upset their digestive tract, consider asking a vet about Hill’s prescription diet.

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Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith
21:22 03 Oct 21
I never worry when Mary and team take care of my dog!
Michæl Silva
Michæl Silva
21:38 01 Jul 22
Mary at Paw Pals Pet Sitting is the greatest! She has helped me train my pooch Chico how play nice with other dogs and for that I am extremely grateful! A+A+A+A+A+A
Kwi Kim
Kwi Kim
22:37 17 Jun 22
I hired Paw Pals based on my sister’s referral. Meet & greet was very thorough and detailed. I was surprised that my finicky cat came to check the sitter out. Subsequently, a sitter watched my cat over several separate visits, and it was clear through the visit reports that my cat loved the sitter. All the visits were completed having followed my directions & with professionalism.I would highly recommend Paw Pals to anyone who’s looking for a dependable, personable, & professional sitter.
Joseph Walter
Joseph Walter
19:55 13 Jun 22
Paw Pals provided a large number of photos of our pets along with a personalized message on how our pets were doing with every single visit. I would highly recommend using Paw Pals, we'll be continuing to use them whenever we go on vacation.
Ashley Manning
Ashley Manning
09:50 11 Jun 22
Highly recommend as pet sitters!Initially, a sitter from the company will visit the house to meet the pets and learn where everything is. Tatiana took careful notes and we got her some spare keys.While we are away, Paw Pals sends sitters to come and look after our boys. They feed them, scoop litter, bring in mail and packages, and they will even manage trash, recycling, blinds and lights so that everything is comfortable for our kitties. Each time they check in, we receive an email message with updates and pictures, which is so comforting when we are on the road.Also, if you don’t let Paw Pals know when you are home, they assume something has happened and will continue to care for your babies. If something were to happen, I know they would be okay.Five stars for Paw Pals!
Brian Wood
Brian Wood
04:08 22 May 22
We have used Paw Pals for a number of years now and would highly recommend to anyone looking for help with their pets. Great communication from owner Mary and flexibility to make adjustments in schedule as life changes over time. Have had a consistent set of walkers who have gotten to know our pup and the various walking routes around our neighborhood quite well.
Lesley Bush
Lesley Bush
13:58 18 Mar 22
We can't rave enough about Paw Pals. They took care of our 18 year old Cat and 20 year old Chinchilla while we were away and when our flight got cancelled, they were so accommodating and available last minute for an extra day. We worked with Jen to coordinate visits from Miko and Danny. I loved the pictures and updates on how our Lil geriatric guys were doing. Thanks a million, Paw Pals!! Our special pets were so well cared for.
Sebastian Barnes
Sebastian Barnes
01:06 17 Jan 22
I have used Paw Pals for several trips over the last few months, and they have been phenomenal every time! Mary is extremely kind and responsive, and she makes sure that my cat and dog have the care that they need every time I am out of town. All of the pet sitters that I've had have been incredibly sweet to my pets, and they treat them like their own! Will gladly continue using Paw Pals every time I need a sitter.
Julie Shildt
Julie Shildt
17:45 14 Nov 21
It has been a pleasure doing business with paw pals. We have used this company for several trips we have taken over the past 6 months. They have been wonderful caretakers for our 2 cats. Anytime there is ever a question they don't hesitate to give us a call and they leave the best notes and pictures in the emailed report of each visit. We are so glad have found such a great company.
Andrea Hall
Andrea Hall
22:45 03 Oct 20
I wasn't sure about hiring a new doggie walker service... after all they are our kiddos... my babies were in great hands and I felt relaxed having them in their care. Thank you for everything!
Katie McCune
Katie McCune
19:19 15 Jul 21
I honestly cannot recommend Mary and her whole crew enough! We started using Mary originally about 7 years ago to stop by occasionally when our Aussie Lana was younger. Over the next couple years Lana stayed with Mary and her family for a couple weekends when we went on vacation. When we moved to our new house in Manassas, Lana stayed with Sam, who lives in Manassas, overnight for moving day, and did great. Right before the pandemic, we adopted our second Aussie, Goose, and Mary recommended a fantastic trainer for him.We now have weekly walks for the dogs, and they love all of their walkers! Trevor, Paul, Hazel, Sofie, and probably a couple others have helped Goose get used to more people, and have helped my husband and me when our schedules are crazy.Paw Pals is our go-to for any help with our dogs, so I highly recommend them!
Alexandra Hill
Alexandra Hill
22:43 23 May 21
I was a nervous mommy to leave my cats with a sitter service for the first time. Paw Pals went above and beyond to care for my cats and ease a nervous mommy. I already made a reservation to use them again!
Cindy Welgoss
Cindy Welgoss
13:12 27 Nov 20
We have been using Paw Pals for several years, and through a variety of pets that we have loved. Mary and her team have always been *exceptional* in every way. They are professional, courteous, and truly love our fur family! Mary herself is an organized and stellar administrator of her pet care business, keeping detailed records of our pet’s needs, scheduled pet visits, payments, and balance due easy to keep track of as the pet owner. The pet caretaking team is reliable and trustworthy. When our dogs see any of their Paw Pal friends, they get SO excited to see them! Follow up comments are left via text to keep the pet owner informed of the visit and how the pets are faring. Paw Pals has allowed our family the peace of mind to leave our pets at home, for work, weekend getaways and longer times away when necessary, where they are the most comfortable and familiar. We are grateful to Mary and her team for giving us the ability to enjoy pet ownership without feeling tied down. The responsibility of having pets comes with the need to keep them safe and comfortable at all times, and Mary and her team affords us this when our family has to be away.
Dr Tammy Cashion
Dr Tammy Cashion
21:11 12 Mar 19
We have used Paw pals pet sitting on multiple occasions for our bunnies while we are away. Many pet sitters are not interested in small pets however; Mary and her team, are amazing and we trust her implicitly! We are very happy with the outstanding service we have received from her team including texts and photos of our pets when we are out of town. They always go the extra mile and we highly recommend them!
Kristin Conrad
Kristin Conrad
16:00 16 Nov 19
We are so grateful we found Mary and her team at Paw Pals. They are exceptionally responsive, amazingly organized and detail-oriented.We have such peace of mind when we travel knowing our home and pets are so well cared for. Paw Pals is the best pet sitting service we’ve used, and we’re so happy we found them.
Katie Russell
Katie Russell
15:01 17 May 20
Paw Pals is fantastic! I have had a great experience with Mary! Compassionate, professional, responsive, and prompt! Thank you!
Phillip Evans
Phillip Evans
14:38 11 Jul 20
When we adopted our new dog in January, Paw Pals agreed to walk her and give her some outside time so she wasn't in the crate all day. She loved her dog walker and you could see her excitement every time the walker showed up. We moved out of the area but would recommend Paw Pals to anyone needing someone to care for their pets.
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