Very few natural organic dog food brands consistently pass our Healthy Label Test with flying colors. As covered in our How to Read a Dog Food Label article, dog foods must have the following at a minimum in order to receive a 5 out of 5.
Main ingredient must be listed first on the ingredient list Complete, balanced and 100% nutritious ingredients Zero potentially harmful ingredients Natural or organic ingredients Contain no artificial colors, chemical preservatives or by-products Ingredients must not have been exposed to antibiotics, herbicides or pesticides.
Contain no "filler" foods (unhealthy food like sugar or corn syrup that takes the place of healthy food) Contain no Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) Here are some great choices from brands that consistently make the grade.
We continue to research the best foods on the market and will add to the list as we come across more "5 out of 5's". Dogs in Good Health - To learn more about the difference between natural organic dog food and regular dog food.Vegetarian Dogs - To learn more about a vegetarian diet for your dog.
Dogs with Dog Food Allergies - here to learn how to diagnose and treat a dog with food allergies.
Overweight Dogs - To learn about dog obesity and weight loss,. Dogs Needing a High Fiber Diet - here to determine whether a high fiber diet is right for your dog. For Puppies (on a different page)
Raw Dog Food (on a different page).