Top Ten Natural Holistic Dog and Cat Foods

Posted on January 12, 2008 by holisticpetfood

For detailed comparisons, please see this chart.  For an update on the Top Selling Dog and Cat Foods in the United States, including both traditional and holistic pet foods, please see this post.  For the VERY BEST foods, those which are made in USDA APHIS certified plants, see Top Natural Dog Foods 2009.  Most of those companies also make cat food, by the way!

Of the many holistic pet foods I’ve used and reviewed, it’s hard to complete a list of ten. Remember that to be “holistic”, as per this blog, I’m not only looking for basic good nutrition but for supplements that promote health. As I find new foods that qualify, I’ll add them to this list.

In alphabetical order:

Blue Buffalo

Canidae / Felidae

Life’s Abundance dry and Instinctive Choice canned, by HealthyPetNet

Newman’s Own Organics Premium Pet Food

PetGuard

Solid Gold

Wellness

Teresa Holladay
http://holisticpetfood.wordpress.com

Filed under: Holistic Pet Food Tagged: | Holistic Pet Food, Pet Food

Cat & Dog Food Recalls: California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Innova Brands

CALIFORNIA NATURAL
DOG KANGAROO & RED LENTILS GRAIN FREE
4oz
7 51485 15987 4
2362A70004


CALIFORNIA NATURAL
DOG KANGAROO & RED LENTILS GRAIN FREE
30LB
7 51485 39940 9
2362A70001


CALIFORNIA NATURAL
DOG KANGAROO & RED LENTILS GRAIN FREE
15LB
7 51485 39941 6
2362A70002


CALIFORNIA NATURAL
DOG KANGAROO & RED LENTILS GRAIN FREE
5LB
7 51485 39942 3
2362A70003


CALIFORNIA NATURAL
DOG KANGAROO & RED LENTILS GRAIN FREE – BILINGUAL
30 LB
7 51485 12564 0
3015A70001


EVO
CAT & KITTEN TURKEY & CHICKEN FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15250 9
2355A70004,2366A70004


EVO
CAT & KITTEN TURKEY & CHICKEN FORMULA
15.4LB
7 51485 41400 3
2356A70002,2366A70002


EVO
CAT & KITTEN TURKEY & CHICKEN FORMULA
6.6LB
7 51485 41401 0
2355A70003,2356A70003,3001A70003,3002


EVO
CAT & KITTEN TURKEY & CHICKEN FORMULA
2.2LB
7 51485 41402 7
2355A70004,2356A70004,2366A70004


EVO
CAT HERRING & SALMON FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15251 6
2357A70004,2361A70004


EVO
CAT HERRING & SALMON FORMULA
15.4LB
7 51485 41410 2
2361A70002


EVO
CAT HERRING & SALMON FORMULA
6.6LB
7 51485 41411 9
2361A70003,2362A70003


EVO
CAT HERRING & SALMON FORMULA
2.2LB
7 51485 41412 6
2361A70004


EVO
DOG RED MEAT FORMULA LARGE BITE
28.6LB
7 51485 12675 3
2363A70001


EVO
DOG RED MEAT FORMULA LARGE BITE
13.2LB
7 51485 12676 0
2363A70002


EVO
DOG RED MEAT FORMULA LARGE BITE
6.6LB
7 51485 12677 7
2363A70003


EVO
DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15255 4
2356A70004


EVO
DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN SENIOR FORMULA
28.6LB
7 51485 12685 2
2356A70001


EVO
DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN SENIOR FORMULA
13.2LB
7 51485 12686 9
2356A70002


EVO
DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN SENIOR FORMULA
6.6LB
7 51485 12687 6
2356A70003


EVO
DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA
28.6LB
7 51485 12616 6
2366A70001


EVO
DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA
13.2LB
7 51485 12617 3
2364A70002


EVO
DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA
6.6LB
7 51485 12618 0
2366A70003


EVO
DOG TURKEY & CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15205 9
2366A70004


EVO
FERRET FOOD TURKEY & CHICKEN FORMULA
6.6LB
7 51485 42101 8
2355A70003,3002A70003


HEALTHWISE
DOG CHICKEN MEAL & OATMEAL WEIGHT CONTROL FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15442 8
2362A70004


HEALTHWISE
DOG CHICKEN MEAL & OATMEAL WEIGHT CONTROL FORMULA
35LB
7 51485 70720 4
2361A70001


HEALTHWISE
DOG CHICKEN MEAL & OATMEAL WEIGHT CONTROL FORMULA
17.5LB
7 51485 70721 1
2361A70002


HEALTHWISE
DOG CHICKEN MEAL & OATMEAL WEIGHT CONTROL FORMULA
5LB
7 51485 70722 8
2362A70003


HEALTHWISE
DOG LAMB MEAL & OATMEAL FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15444 2
2362A70004


HEALTHWISE
DOG LAMB MEAL & OATMEAL FORMULA
35LB
7 51485 70740 2
2361A70001,2362A70001


HEALTHWISE
DOG LAMB MEAL & OATMEAL FORMULA
17.5LB
7 51485 70741 9
2361A70002,2362A70002


HEALTHWISE
DOG LAMB MEAL & OATMEAL FORMULA
5LB
7 51485 70742 6
2362A70003


HEALTHWISE
PUPPY CHICKEN MEAL & BROWN RICE FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15443 5
2362A70004


HEALTHWISE
PUPPY CHICKEN MEAL & BROWN RICE FORMULA
35LB
7 51485 70730 3
2362A70001


HEALTHWISE
PUPPY CHICKEN MEAL & BROWN RICE FORMULA
17.5LB
7 51485 70731 0
2362A70002


HEALTHWISE
PUPPY CHICKEN MEAL & BROWN RICE FORMULA
5LB
7 51485 70732 7
2353A70003,2362A70003


INNOVA
CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15995 9
2363A70004


INNOVA
CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA
2.2LB
7 51485 41387 7
2363A70004


INNOVA
CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA
15LB
7 51485 41392 1
2362A70002,2363A70002


INNOVA
CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA
6LB
7 51485 41393 8
2362A70003,2363A70003


INNOVA
CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR 8 PLUS FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15998 0
2353A70004


INNOVA
CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR 8 PLUS FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15998 0
2353A70004


INNOVA
CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR 8 PLUS FORMULA
2.2LB
7 51485 41603 8
2353A70004


INNOVA
CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR 8 PLUS FORMULA
15LB
7 51485 41607 6
2353A70002


INNOVA
CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR 8 PLUS FORMULA
6LB
7 51485 41608 3
2353A70003


INNOVA
CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15988 1
2354A70004,2363A70004,2364A70004


INNOVA
CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA
15LB
7 51485 41389 1
2354A70002,2362A70001,2363A70001


INNOVA
CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA
6LB
7 51485 41390 7
2354A70003,2364A70003


INNOVA
CAT TURKEY AND CHICKEN WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA
2.2LB
7 51485 41391 4
2354A70004,2363A70004


INNOVA
DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE BEEF AND LAMB MEAL FORMULA
25LB
7 51485 12730 9
2361A70001


INNOVA
DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE BEEF AND LAMB MEAL FORMULA
12LB
7 51485 12731 6
2361A70001


INNOVA
DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE BEEF AND LAMB MEAL FORMULA
5LB
7 51485 12732 3
2361A70003


INNOVA
DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE HERRING AND SALMON FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 12365 3
2362A70004


INNOVA
DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE HERRING AND SALMON FORMULA
25LB
7 51485 12727 9
2366A70001,3001A70001,3038A70001


INNOVA
DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE HERRING AND SALMON FORMULA
12LB
7 51485 12728 6
2363A70002,2364A70002


INNOVA
DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE HERRING AND SALMON FORMULA
5LB
7 51485 12729 3
2363A70003,2364A70003


INNOVA
DOG PRIME GRAIN FREE HERRING AND SALMON FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15313 1
2364A70004


INNOVA
DOG SALMON AND HERRING FORMULA
25LB
7 51485 12362 2
2357A70001,2361A70001,2363A70002


INNOVA
DOG SALMON AND HERRING FORMULA
12LB
7 51485 12363 9
2361A70002


INNOVA
DOG SALMON AND HERRING FORMULA
5LB
7 51485 12364 6
2363A70003


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BITE FORMULA
30LB
7 51485 12320 2
2354A70002,2355A70001,2355A70002,2363A70001,2364A70001


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BITE FORMULA
15LB
7 51485 12321 9
2354A70002,2355A70002,2363A70002


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BITE FORMULA
6LB
7 51485 12322 6
2354A70003


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BITE FORMULA
2.2LB
7 51485 12376 9
2354A70004


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BITE FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15990 4
2354A70004


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BITE FORMULA-BILINGUAL
30 LB
7 51485 12552 7
3015A70001


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA
30LB
7 51485 12704 0
2353A70001,2354A70001


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA
15LB
7 51485 12705 7
2354A70002


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15300 1
2354A70004


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA-BILINGUAL
30 LB
7 51485 12554
3015A70001


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR PLUS 11 PLUS FORMULA
30LB
7 51485 12326 4
2352A70001,2353A70001


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR PLUS 11 PLUS FORMULA
15LB
7 51485 12327 1
2352A70002,2353A70002


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR PLUS 11 PLUS FORMULA
6LB
7 51485 12328 8
2353A70003


INNOVA
DOG TURKEY AND CHICKEN SENIOR PLUS 11 PLUS FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15310 0
2353A70004


INNOVA
PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA
30LB
7 51485 12332 5
2356A70001


INNOVA
PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA
15LB
7 51485 12333 2
2356A70002


INNOVA
PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA
6LB
7 51485 12334 9
2356A70003


INNOVA
PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15994 2
2356A70004


INNOVA
PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA
30LB
7 51485 12740 8
2356A70001


INNOVA
PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA
15LB
7 51485 12741 5
2356A70002


INNOVA
PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA
6LB
7 51485 12742 2
2356A70003


INNOVA
PUPPY TURKEY AND CHICKEN LARGE BREED FORMULA
4oz
7 51485 15302 5
2356A70004

Dog Food - Natural Dog Food and Organic Dog Food Available Online from Petco.com

The latest trend in natural dog food has sent heaps of dogs and their pet parents on a natural and organic dog food kick. In reality, it’s more than just a trend in dog food—it’s a new standard for healthy eating and a healthier well-being for your canine best buddy. As a responsible and caring pet parent, you want what’s best for your dog, but that doesn’t mean you have to become an expert on every type of dog food and product offered. It does help, however, to know which nutrients, vitamins and food sources will provide your dog with a nutritious and well-balanced diet. Another wise step to take is to learn about the benefits of natural dog food as well as how the premium ingredients in organic dog food can promote overall better health.

Essentially, natural dog food consists of natural food sources and ingredients that offer your dog a nutritious and delicious meal without preservatives, synthetic chemicals or artificial ingredients. Organic dog food is considered natural as it is comprised of the same types of natural food sources and does not contain any preservatives or synthetic materials. The difference is that the natural food source ingredients used in organic dog food follow USDA standards in being “organic” and have not been exposed to pesticides, growth hormones or antibiotics. This absence of artificial and synthetic ingredients leads to a dog food that is wholesome and easier for your dog to digest.

A variety of natural and organic dog food formulas are also equipped with nutrients and vitamins that promote hip and joint health, healthier skin and coat, as well as a stronger immune system. Out of the abundance of dog food choices available, the question still remains as to which type is best suited for your dog. With some pet parents, the decision stems from their dog’s breed and environment, while some focus on their dog’s age or activity level. While neither thought process is better than the other, it is wise to add your dog’s other health conditions into to the mix. By feeding your dog a type of natural dog food, you can rest assured that his diet will be wholesome and nutritious and that you are supporting his overall health and well-being.

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Dog Food Reviews

Top Natural Dog Foods 2009

Posted on January 26, 2009 by holisticpetfood

If you really want the very best, the very safest foods for your pet, look for dog food and cat food that comes from USDA APHIS-certified plants.  These are high-end foods!

USDA APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) Registered – APHIS registry certifies that the pet food company purchases all of their meats from USDA registered suppliers who follow all USDA regulations for safe meat handling. USDA is, of course, US-sourced. It can apply to both the meat and the grains used in the pet food.

Many of these foods are only available at natural grocers or specialty pet products stores.  If you don’t have one of these stores nearby, try HealthyPetNet as they are mail order. 

Natural pet products company whose pet food is USDA APHIS certified:

Artemis

==> Fresh Mix Adult Dog Food 30 lbs for $ 41.99 to $ 51.99 = $ 1.40 – 1.73 per lb

Eagle Pack

==> Holistic Select Chicken Meal and Rice 16.5 lbs for $ 28.99 + $ 18.25 S&H = $ 2.86 per lb.

HealthyPetNet 

==> Life’s Abundance Health Food for Dogs 20 lbs for $ 35.25 plus $ 7.75 S&H = $ 2.14 per pound (autoship for 20% discount, reduce S&H by shipping multiple bags)

Kumpi

==> 20 lbs for $ 36, free S&H = $ 1.80

Natura Pet
==> They make Innova, Evo, Mother Nature, California Natural, Healthwise, and Karma.

Precise Pet Products

==> 30 lbs for $ 38.99 + 18.25 S&H = $ 1.91

This list is incomplete, please notify me via the comments when you find a pet food that is USDA APHIS-certified.

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Posted on June 27, 2011 by NutriSource

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Animal Rights Awareness Week

Posted on June 20, 2011 by NutriSource

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Pet Memorial Day

Posted on June 13, 2011 by NutriSource

World Pet Memorial Day 2011 Each year in the second week of June, pet owners and advocates around the world take time to remember their furry, feathered and finned friends that have died. Losing a pet is a painful event. … Continue reading →

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Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month

Posted on June 6, 2011 by NutriSource

Top 10 Things To Do Before You Bring Your New Cat Home Congratulations, the cat’s out of the bag! You’ve just entered into a wonderful relationship that’s bound to be filled with fun and affection. By starting off on the … Continue reading →

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Best Natural Pet

Doggy Butter

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Doggy Butter is an all natural and organic oil elixir that adds a scientific balance of the essential Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega 9 fatty acids to your dog’s diet. These Omega fatty acids are proven to be extremely important in the overall health of your dog’s skin and coat, as well as other internal functions. These necessary components of your pet’s diet are not required or added by most pet food companies. This can result in an omega deficiency that can cause painful skin conditions like “Hot Spots”, dermatitis, dandruff, acute moist dermatitis, and seborrhea to name a few.

DOGGY BUTTER was created for one of our own family members after repeated visits to the veterinarian for “Hot Spots.” We tried everything from steroids to antihistamines and received little to no relief for his painful skin disorder. Since conventional medicine did not work, we decided to try an all natural approach. After years of trying numerous treatments, we were able to put together a formula of several different all natural and organic oils that have a precise balance of omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids, perfect for treating “Hot Spots.” After only a few weeks of use, we noticed that the dandruff, dry irritated skin, dark crusty scabs, and pungent odor were disappearing. After only a couple of months using DOGGY BUTTER, all signs of the “Hot Spots” were gone and his dull, patchy coat had become full, soft and shinny.

For those of you, like us, who have tried all of the commercial remedies, with no success, Best Natural Pet would like to invite you to try an all natural approach to help alleviate your pet’s skin and coat disorders. Please read below to see what our customers are saying about Doggy Butter or if you have a comment you would like to share email us at: customerservice@bestnaturalpet.com

Natural Dog Food Brands - Shocking Truth Exposed

Natural brands of dog food are all the rage these days.

The only problem with them is that they do not really know what you get when you buy one of these “healthy” pet foods.

Dog Food Brands

Brands of dog food natural tendency, in all shapes and sizes:

Canned -. “Wet food” which is the typical times is possible even in a “raw food” variety. Dry – Dry Dog Food Natural (sometimespieces called) is the most popular seller of all natural varieties of the brand. Especially because it is easier to feed.

Dehydrated – this is a new type of food on the market these days. To “prepare” for your dog, just add water. It ‘s like the food “backpacker” in this sense. A lot of people who pay a “pretty penny” to buy what they think is of premium quality dog food. But a lot of time, these foods are madejust like the foods that we think are inferior.

In fact, many people are shocked to discover that making a “natural brand” dog food at times by the same company, the “lower” prepared food. The dilemma that we as dog owners face is exactly what a healthy diet. This is a fairly controversial topic these days, but you only need a little ‘common sense when making decisions about whatfeed their “best friends”.

In 2007 the world was shocked to learn that many brands of dog food companies were putting a lot of bad things in their diet. Things like chemicals, and even the excrement of domestic animals were euthanized on the agenda! It ‘pretty sad that the food we think is best for your dog is really nothing more than rotten meat and chemicals.

It ‘really hard to know which foods “Safe and Sound” areDays. How can you really say?

Of course, you can ask the child behind the counter at the pet store … But will he really know? Heck, even the vets these days are paid by commercial dog food companies … it’s really hard to find a reliable source of information.

A lot of people are the best, easiest and safest way to feed the dog, they love it so much, is to make their food at home with ingredients bought at the supermarket. At least thisSo you always know what you are feeding your dog. The only thing you need to make sure it is, who is breast-feeding your dog a healthy and balanced diet.

Natural Dog Food Brands – Shocking Truth Exposed