These are some of my favorite dog-food brands for thoughtfully sourced ingredients, transparency, and options made with recognizable whole foods. After losing my Labrador Reign to cancer, I became much more intentional about what I bring into my dogs’ lives—including what goes into their bowls.
I personally avoid recipes containing peas, lentils, chickpeas, and other legumes, especially when they appear high on the ingredient list. Certain diets containing high proportions of pulses have been investigated for a possible association with diet-related dilated cardiomyopathy, or DCM, although the exact cause is still being studied. Always read the specific recipe’s ingredient list and consult your veterinarian before changing your dog’s diet.
Some products may be gifted, and some links or codes are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Everything included is something I genuinely use, have tried, or would feel comfortable considering for my own dogs.
