Topics we will discuss:
      - How to find a food that works best for you and your dog
      - Rotation/variety diets
      - How to tell whether or not your dog is doing well on a brand/formula
      - A list of brands we have had success with
      - Mix-ins, toppers, and supplements
      - Shopping: couponing, promo codes, and more

As the saying goes, your are what you eat. This same concept applies to dogs.

Intro:

Let's talk about dog food.

It is our job as pet owners to provide the best care possible to our animals. This will translate to different things to different owners and their circumstances. John may be able to afford top-tier filet mignon paté for his dog's every meal. Chanel's income might narrow her options to commercial kibble in the $2/lb range. Both are loving pet owners and feed their dogs the best they are able to afford.

The first step to finding brand(s) of dog food that will work best for your dog is to evaluate what you are able to provide. There are myriads of opinions as to what type/brand is superior to all other food, but it is meaningless to be coerced and guilt-tripped into feeding something that is unrealistic for your family-- whether financial or otherwise. Raw food is an excellent choice for many dogs, however, for someone who is immune compromised or whose lifestyle doesn't allow a raw diet (for whatever reason), kibble is often a preferred option.

Once you have narrowed down a type (raw, canned, kibble, all of the above, etc.) and a price range for your dog's diet, it's time to start looking at specific brands.  Here is an ongoing list of what we have used for our dogs (both past/present), with sound results ----->

      - Petcurean's Now Fresh
      - Petcurean's Go! (Carnivore)
      - Primal
      - The Honest Kitchen
      - Purina Pro Plan, Sport 30/20
      - Kirkland
      - Stella & Chewy's
      - Carnivora