10 Dog Food Brands to Avoid

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Here are 10 dog food brands to avoid for the sake of your dog’s health. Some foods are simply made differently, and it shows.

Ol’ Roy

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It’s not the desire to talk bad about any store, but dog food brands that use low-quality ingredients aren’t a good choice. Ol’ Roy has, unfortunately, been linked to many health issues with dogs that consume it.

Gravy Train

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There was a day when Gravy Train was touted as one of the best dog food brands around. Sadly, the less-than-adequate ingredients make it detrimental to many dogs.

Dog Chow

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It’s amazing to think that this brand has come under scrutiny for so long and not been taken off the shelves. The ingredients are substandard and add way too much filler.

Iams Dog Food

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It’s amazing to think that this might not be one of the best, yeah? A lot of people buy this brand, but it’s been recalled several times. Well, several varieties have.

Beneful

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I’ve fed my dog this food in the past, but discontinued it when she started shying away from it. It’s not just a dog being picky, they know when things aren’t right.

Pedigree Petfoods

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With a name like Pedigree, one would hope that this would be a great food. But too many digestive issues have arisen over the years have made this brand less than the best.

Great Choice

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It’s an ironic name to be certain. But when one looks closer and sees that this food uses less than adequate ingredients, it’s fair to say that you should avoid it.

Sportmix

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A lot of dog foods use fillers, but the quality of these fillers makes a difference. Unfortunately, Sportmix is not known for using high-quality ingredients.

Kal Kan Complete Adult

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There are just too many artificial colors, preservatives, and flavors to contend with. The fact that it’s been linked to kidney failure in dogs as well isn’t a great mark in the food’s favor.

Kibbles ‘N Bits

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This is a brand that makes it clear that marketing helps in a big way. Otherwise, a closer inspection of artificial ingredients and fillers would probably shock a lot of pet owners.