Top 3 Best Dog Kibble Brands For Your Dog's Health

by Naiwa Northey June 14, 2021

We know that nothing is more important to pet parents than the health and nutrition of their four-legged friend so we've taken the guess-work out of finding a dog kibble that meets the dietary requirements of your dog- and avoids ingredients that can be harmful to their health. Before we rave about our Top 3 Dog Kibble Brands, let's first take a moment to discuss what makes a dog food appropriate for your pup's diet and what ingredients should be avoided.

Why Does Your Dog's Food Matter?

Feeding your pup a nutritious and balanced diet is the best way to ensure your dog lives a long and happy life. One of the many benefits of proper nutrition is the health of your dog's skin and coat. This means shinier hair and fur and less itching and scratching! Ensuring your dog is receiving the vitamins and minerals he needs in his diet also ensures he will be better able to fight off disease and will also increase your dog's life expectancy. So, if you care for your dog's health, and we know that you do, it's time to stop buying the cheap bags of kibble you usually find at the grocery store that contain processed ingredients and harmful additives and fillers that can be detrimental to your dog's health. Instead, head down to your local pet food store and invest in a brand of dog food that you can trust- your dog's diet is no place to cut corners!

What Should I Look For In My Dog's Food?

According to The American Kennel Club, "A good dog food will contain meat, vegetables. grains, and fruit. The best dog foods contain high-quality versions of these ingredients that are appropriate for your dog's digestive system."

Reading The Label

What To Look For:

Meat that is identified by species such as "deboned salmon" instead of generalized ingredients such as "fish" or "poultry"
Meats that are listed as the first ingredients
Organic Ingredients

What To Avoid:

By-Products
Artificial flavors, sweeteners, and preservatives
Soy and Corn

Now that you have a good idea of what constitutes a good choice for your dog's next meal, check out our Top 3 dog kibble brands that we are sure you and your pup will love!

#1: ORIJEN

This is our favorite brand of food and we cannot recommend it enough! Voted 2021's best overall dog food by Insider Reviews, every bag of kibble is packed with quality animal ingredients that are fresh or raw like free-run chicken, wild-caught fish, and cage-free eggs. In addition to the wholesome and organic ingredients, Orijen has many options of food to choose from that are flavorful, as much as they are functional, like their Regional Red or Fit & Trim blend. Dante's favorite? Their new Small Breed blend that features easier to crunch kibbles, fresh turkey and chicken meat, raw quail, wild-caught fish, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

#2: INSTINCT

Instinct Dog Food

Our runner-up is Instinct's grain-free kibble recipes. Using pure and nutritious ingredients like high animal protein, vegetables and fruit, Instinct's many kibble blends are a great choice for pets with food sensitivities and anyone wanting to feed their pooch natural, whole-food ingredients. They also tumble their kibble with crushed, freeze-dried raw, maximizing the nutrition and taste for your four-legged friend.

#3: WELLNESS

With their emphasis on selecting authentic, nutritious ingredients in their foods and avoiding artificial flavors, preservatives, and chemicals, Wellness is another healthy choice of dog food you can feel good about giving to your best friend. With a variety of sub-brands and recipe types, you are bound to find something that meets your dog's needs at every stage of their life.