Best dog food on Reddit
221 reviews from r/DogFood, r/Chihuahua, r/Boxer and 29 more subreddits
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#1
Purina Pro Plan
4.6
(30)
"Purina Pro Plan has "Sensitive Skin and Stomach" formulas with both salmon and lamb options."
"This has been our only choice now for 3 boxers."
"A purina product has been the best for our boxers"
"Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach Salmon and Rice Formula."
"One more here for Purina Pro Plan!"
"Purina pro sensitive skin & stomach (lamb) works well for mine!"
"PPP Sensitive skin and stomach, salmon and rice formula."
"Purina Pro Plan wet mixed with dry."
"Mine loves Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials."
"We use Purina pro-plan sensitive stomach salmon flavor for our wolfdog."
#2
Royal Canin
4.5
(27)
"A science backed brand."
"Royal Canin soaked in water with smoked chicken breast on top."
"They like the small size kibble of the dry."
"We use Royal Canin Chihuahua Recipe for our boys!"
"The best dog food brands out there are Royal Canin, Hills Science Diet and Purina Pro Plan."
"I would recommend sticking with the brands that do the research."
"He is feeling good."
"Royal Canin is our vet prescribed meal for our rottie with a sensitive tummy. It's generally an accepted and well-reviewed brand for dogs."
"Royal Canin is an excellent food. It is formulated by Veterinary Nutritionists, tested, quality controlled, and recommended by Veterinarians."
"I feed mine Royal Canin."
#3
Purina
4.6
(11)
"I switched to Purina and never looked back. My dog does great on it!"
"A science backed brand."
"Eliminated ALL scratches."
"Both are great choices!"
"Purina Pro Plan is a great choice if you can afford it."
"We use the same Purina 1 cup twice a day, plus 3 tablespoons of Tucker frozen Salmon/Pumpkin."
"I use Purina Pro Plan for my dry kibble."
"A sensitive stomach line from science-backed brand. Hills, Royal Canin, Purina, Iams or Eukanuba."
"Purina lamb and rice 2/3 cup twice a day"
"Has primarily eaten Purina."
#4
Hill's
4.8
(10)
"I’d go with a sensitive stomach diet from a science backed brand: hills, Purina, Royal Canin."
"My dogs do their very best on Hills products."
"A science backed brand."
"Our vet recommended Hills for our mini schnoodle"
"Mine loves hill’s dry and tinned food."
"His poops are perfect."
"Been feeding our 14 year old girl Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Digestive Care."
"Hills is preferred to Royal Canin by most veterinarians in Australia."
"A sensitive stomach line from science-backed brand. Hills, Royal Canin, Purina, Iams or Eukanuba."
"Hills or First Choice might be the top of the line."
#5
Farmer's Dog
4.9
(7)
"Id go with something akin to "homemade food" like farmers dog."
"Farmers Dog."
"We love Farmer’s Dog! Only the best for your sweet golden girl."
"Farmers Dog, will never go back"
"Farmers Dog."
"Farmers Dog."
"The next best option would be to choose a pre-made cooked food like Farmer’s Dog."
#6
Hill's Science Diet
4.6
(7)
"I like Science Diet for my pups 🐶"
"We use hills science diet by recommendation from vet."
"Ours has been served really well by Hills Science Diet."
"Hills science diet has a lot of good variety in terms of allergy friendly."
"My go-to."
"Has good choice for elderly small breeds."
"We feed ours Science Diet, but would opt for Purina Pro Plan."
#7
Freshpet
4.6
(7)
"We have two Frenchies and feed them both Fresh Pet."
"Freshpet home cooked chicken! So much better than processed kibble and my schnoodle adores it."
"Fresh pet did wonders for my little guy. He had a soft shiny coat."
"Fresh Pet."
"FreshPet."
"My partner said I should stop feeding it to the dog bc it has carigeenan in it."
"I feed my boy freshpet."
#8
Purina One
4.3
(7)
"Purina One or Hills, my wife is an RVT."
"Purina One meets the guidelines and I *believe* they’re around the same price point."
"Iams healthy weight, Purina One healthy weight and Beneful healthy weight are all good science-backed options."
"Found that the Purina one wild venison worked well for him."
"Have the most affordable sensitive stomach/digestion foods."
"Purina One offers good quality at a reasonable price."
"Purina One is a better option if you want to save some money."
#9
Just Food For Dogs
5.0
(5)
"Helped reduce tear stains, her coat is refreshed and gorg."
"Just food for dogs had their recipes online."
"We feed our girl [just food for dogs]. it’s a little pricey but she’s small so it’s not that bad."
"With in a month he was a new dog."
"They have a helpful hotline for feeding tips."
#10
Iams
4.2
(6)
"He’s been on Iams since he was a pup and has always done well on it."
"Iams is a great brand that meets veterinary guidelines."
"Iams healthy weight, Purina One healthy weight and Beneful healthy weight are all good science-backed options."
"You can also try Anything from Purina as it's generally pretty good."
"I feed my girl a mix of Iam’s small breed kibble and FreshPet."
"Iams makes perfectly good basic adult foods at a great price."
#11
Fresh Pet
4.8
(5)
"I alternate different types of Fresh Pet along with Brutus bone broth."
"He's been on that since we got him and he's doing great!"
"My dog loves the fresh pet, she has it every day."
"She enjoys the Fresh Pet slice mixed with her dry food."
"My dogs love it and I get it for them as a special treat."
#12
Taste of the Wild
4.8
(5)
"We've had great experience with Taste of The Wild High Prairie for a grain free food."
"Both are excellent grain-free options."
"My girl gets bored easily, so I usually have 2 or 3 bags open."
"Taste of the Wild is a good choice."
"Taste of the wild"
#13
Honest Kitchen
4.4
(5)
"Honest kitchen or home cooked food."
"I have seen improvements on their gut health allergies and weight management."
"It’s freeze dried dog food. He loves it!"
"I've been feeding the honest kitchen."
"Been trying Honest Kitchen dehydrated food but she seems to get bored of it."
#14
Eukanuba
4.2
(5)
"He loves it."
"No runny poops but he is pretty gassy some days."
"Uekanuba is good for my guy."
"Her bloodwork was fine."
"Eukanuba provides a good balance of nutrition for dogs."
#15
Blue Buffalo
3.5
(6)
"She clearly prefers it."
"Blue Buffalo dry. When they get hungry they will eat it."
"I've always open, fed her blue buffalo puppy food."
"Switched him to Blue Buffalo Salmon and potato grain free."
"Blue Buffalo does not have a good reputation."
"I’m not sure on the Blue Buffalo if they are veterinarian recommended and if they have vets on their quality team."
#16
Simply Nourish
4.8
(4)
"The Duck Venison version of this: https://www.petsmart.com/dog/food/canned-food/simply-nourish-source-adult-wet-dog-food--10-oz-stew-52739.html"
"Simply Nourish is always my go to."
"With the discount Simply Nourish is great, especially with the amount of options."
"Simply Nourish is a good brand."
#17
Hill’s Science Diet
4.3
(4)
"This is about the 3rd or 4th one we tried and it works the best for our fella."
"She has the best teeth and skin of any chihuahua."
"Science Diet was recommended by my vet."
"She has decided she will eat Hill’s science diet small & mini."
#18
Inukshuk
4.0
(4)
"Inukshuk. Wish I found it sooner to be honest."
"Inukshuk supposed to be the best, but it’s expensive."
"Suggested for dogs that are losing weight."
"Inukshuk 32/32 is a high calorie food option."
#19
Open Farm
5.0
(3)
"We only feed Open Farm for our XL’s."
"Cannot recommend it enough!"
"I would say."
#20
Acana
4.7
(3)
"Acana or Orijen."
"Great nutrition and my dog enjoys the taste."
"Acana expensive but its good!"
#21
Diamond Naturals
4.7
(3)
"We switched to Diamond Naturals. Both dogs eat it with no fuss."
"I have mine on Diamond Naturals."
"I feed my bully, Diamond Naturals All Life Stages Chicken and Rice formula."
#22
Fromm
4.3
(3)
"I loved Fromm dog food. They are a great company, with no recalls on any of their food last time I checked."
"Not easy to find because they wont sell to the big chains."
"I read some consumer reports articles and wound up choosing Fromm."
#23
Nature's Protection
4.3
(3)
"I highly recommend this line of dog food."
"Nature's Protection Superior Care."
"Nature's Protection Superior Care."
#24
Orijen
5.0
(2)
"Origen or Victor Hero Canine."
"High-quality ingredients and my dog loves it."
#25
Dog Chow
3.3
(3)
"I buy dog chow chicken and rice."
"She transitioned her to Dog Chow little bites."
"I buy dog chow chicken and rice."
#26
Nutrisource
3.0
(3)
"I feed nutrisource, fromm, and whatever random bits I can."
"Nutrisource, but that shit is 9 USD per kilo"
"It's noticeably more expensive than Purina, my dogs would eat it but not as enthusiastically, they had TERRIBLE gas from it."
#27
The Farmer's Dog
4.5
(2)
"Been using The Farmers Dog for a year and it's helped my dog's IBD tremendously."
"Thefarmersdog.com."
#28
Viva Raw
4.5
(2)
"We feed viva beef since its a nice neutral and also the novel proteins they run on special."
"Viva raw does cost more but uses no synthetics."
#29
Canidae
4.5
(2)
"For food she gets Canidae Lamb and Rice."
"We just switched our guy to Canidae lamb and rice."
#30
Hills
4.5
(2)
"Our vet swears it's the best for her."
"Hills Science Diet is regarded as one of the best dog foods."
#31
Small Batch
4.0
(2)
"We really like Small Batch frozen raw."
"We alternate raw brands - Small Batch, Green Juju, K9 Kravings."
#32
Purina Pro Plan Bright Mind 7+
5.0
(1)
"For healthy seniors I suggest: Pro Plan Bright Mind 7+."
#33
Ollie's
5.0
(1)
"Mine loves Ollie."
#34
Purina Pro Plan Petite Bites
5.0
(1)
"Purina Pro Plan Petite Bites. Merrick 'Lil Plates at night."
#35
Nom Nom Now
5.0
(1)
"Nom Nom Now or Farmers Dog. Mixed with BilJac senior."
#36
Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Chicken
5.0
(1)
"I just got Purina Pro Plan small breed shredded chicken and that's been successful."
#37
Essence Limited Ingredient Ranch Recipe
5.0
(1)
"He gets 75% kibble (essence limited ingredient ranch recipe)."
#38
Royal Canin Ultamino
5.0
(1)
"Both are now on ultamino by RC which is prescription."
#39
Hill's Science Diet Small Breed
5.0
(1)
"Hills science diet dog food small breed."
#40
N&D Farmina
5.0
(1)
"We use N&D Farmina which is an Italian brand they have the strictest regulations and high quality."
#41
Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Sensitive Skin
5.0
(1)
"Kingston loves it and it has helped with his cousins' allergies."
#42
Purina Salmon and Rice
5.0
(1)
"They do well with it."
#43
Fromm Gold
5.0
(1)
"Did great on Fromm Gold."
#44
Acana Kibble
5.0
(1)
"It was literally life changing."
#45
Fromm Large Breed
5.0
(1)
"They're 6 and 4 and in great shape."
#46
Victor Nutra Pro
5.0
(1)
"This is the first food he’s gained weight on!"
#47
Taste of the Wild Pacific Salmon
5.0
(1)
"Now that she gets half of each, she is perfect in the stomach."
#48
Petco Whole Hearted
5.0
(1)
"My dogs have been on it for 3 years with no issues."
#49
Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Diet
5.0
(1)
"I feed both of my Shar Pei’s Royal Canin Gastrointestinal diet."
#50
Honest Kitchen Kibbles
5.0
(1)
"Beau Beau eats Honest Kitchen kibbles and beef/cheddar pate."
#51
Hill's Senior Dog Food
4.0
(1)
"Look at Youtube channel AnimalDocRea for reviews of dog foods. She did one today on Hills senior dog food."
#52
Hill's Prescription Diet
4.0
(1)
"The other has chronic pancreatitis and so he has been on Hills prescription ID."
#53
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet
4.0
(1)
"Needs prescription from the vet and is pricey but good for our allergy riddled boy."
#54
Pedigree
4.0
(1)
"He likes pedigree 'grilled steak and vegetable' best."
#55
Beneful
4.0
(1)
"Iams healthy weight, Purina One healthy weight and Beneful healthy weight are all good science-backed options."
#56
Alpha Spirit
4.0
(1)
"For the first time his poops are actually decent."
#57
Kirkland
4.0
(1)
"Kirkland lamb and rice worked for them."
#58
Pet One
4.0
(1)
"I'm feeding my dog Pet One for seniors."
#59
Royal Canin Adult Boxer
4.0
(1)
"She seems less gassy with this brand than a few others."
#60
Trader Joe's
4.0
(1)
"Great ingredients and so cheap compared to everything else."
#61
Stella and Chewy's Raw Coated Beef or Lamb
4.0
(1)
"My vet also recommended Costco Natures Domain."
#62
Purina One Lamb and Brown Rice
4.0
(1)
"They seem to do well on it."
#63
Hill's Dry Food for Small & Mini
4.0
(1)
"Nulo for the wet food."
#64
Diamond
2.0
(1)
"Diamond puts a lot of unnecessary fillers into their kibble."
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