Best for a Dog Dry or Raw Diet

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Your dog is a member of your family, and we know you only want the best for them. Quality toys, beds, and food are vital for your pup to live a long, happy life. Picking out a new treat for your canine is easy, but how do you pick the best dog food that's right for their individual needs?

With options like wet, dry, grain-free, breed-specific, and more, it's difficult to know what your dog will like and what will promote a healthy lifestyle. It's always best to ask your veterinarian before picking out a new type of dog food. But if you recognize natural ingredients, vitamins and nutrients, and protein on the package, then you're on the right track.

Courtesy of Whole Earth Farms

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Whole Earth Farms Pork, Beef & Lamb Flavor Dry Food

Whole Earth Farms is a great, affordable line of dry dog food from Merrick Pet Care. If your canine is sensitive to grains, Whole Earth Farms' recipe contains no poultry byproducts, no corn, no soy, and no wheat, so it shouldn't give your pup any tummy troubles.

Courtesy of Purina

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Purina Pro Plan BRIGHT MIND Turkey & Rice Formula Adult 7+ Dry Dog Food - 24 lb. Bag

According to Purina, your dog's brain begins to change when he is seven years old. So the company created a dry food to fuel his brain as he ages. This mixture also promotes joint health and mobility to keep older canines feeling like young pups.

Courtesy Taste of the WIld

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Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Roasted Bison & Venison Dry Dog Food, 28 lbs.

Listed as Petco's top grain-free food for dogs, Taste of the Wild takes inspiration from the same diet that your canine's ancestors ate years and years ago. You'll only find real meat (roasted bison), natural flavors, and extra vitamins packed into this recipe.

Courtesy of Orijen

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ORIJEN Original Dry Dog Food

ORIJEN's Original dry dog food is made up of 38% protein and 20% carbohydrates, so your pooch is about to have one hearty meal. Filled with turkey, chicken, fish,andeggs, this mix makes sure your dog has all its nutrients and more to live a long, healthy life.

Courtesy of Blue Buffalo

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Blue Buffalo Wilderness Chicken Recipe

Similar to Taste of the Wild, Blue Buffalo's Nature's Evolutionary Diet line of dog food mimics the omnivorous diet of wolves. Chicken, fish, peas, potatoes, and more are mixed into this recipe — and absolutely no grains.

Courtesy Merrick

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Merrick Lil' Plates Real Beef & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food

Rated as Petco's No. 1 dog food for small breeds, Merrick creates smaller morsels that are easy for tiny pups to chow down, plus the salmon and sweet potato in the mix promotes healthy skin and coat care.

Courtesy of Whole Hearted

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WholeHearted Chicken and Salmon Dinner Wet Dog Food

WholeHearted's wet formula combines chicken and salmon so your dog can not only get a hearty amount of protein into her diet, but gain the benefits of a strong immune system and shiny coat. Plus, your pup won't be able to resist the gravy flavor!

Courtesy of Blue Buffalo

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Blue Buffalo Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables & Brown Rice Wet Dog Food

Blue Buffalo is a US-based company that focuses on providing dogs with all-natural ingredients. They pride themselves on using foods that everyone can recognize into their products, so your dog will be eating things like carrots, sweet potatoes, blueberries, and cranberries for dinner, instead of chemicals and added flavors.

Courtesy of Canidae

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Canidae All Life Stages Dog Dry Food

Do you have multiple dogs at home that range in age and size? Keeping track of who's eating what can be tricky, so Canidae came up with a formula that provides all dogs, no matter their breed or age, with a healthy meal.

Courtesy of Hill's

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Hill's Bioactive Recipe Fit + Radiant Adult Dry Dog Food

If you have an active dog, Hill's Science Diet bioactive recipe was made specifically for him. Full of chicken, carrots, and coconut oil, this mix boosts your canine's metabolism and promotes an active, playful lifestyle.

Best for a Dog Dry or Raw Diet

Source: https://www.womansday.com/life/pet-care/g27519771/best-dog-food/

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