Del Monte Foods Buys Natural Balance Pet Foods

May 22, 2013 - Del Monte Foods has announced it has purchased Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Pet Foods in a recent merger agreement. Del Monte is one of the nation’s largest producers of pet food and pet treat products. The giant corporation generated net sales of about $3.7 billion last … [Read more...]

Zoe’s Premium Dog Food (Cooked Frozen)

[rating:3.5] Zoe's Premium Dog Food receives the Advisor's mid-tier rating of 3.5 stars. The Zoe's Premium product line includes three frozen cooked dog foods. However, since we're unable to locate AAFCO nutritional adequacy statements for these dog foods on the product's web page, it's … [Read more...]

Source Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:4] Source Dog Food receives the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4 stars. The Source Dog Food product line includes three kibbles, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this review. … [Read more...]

Castor and Pollux Natural Ultramix Indulgent Mix (Canned)

[rating:5] Castor and Pollux Natural Ultramix Indulgent Mix Dog Food receives the Advisor's top rating of 5 stars. The Castor and Pollux Natural Ultramix Indulgent Mix product line includes six canned dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance. The … [Read more...]

Great Life Withholds Specific Buffalo Recipe Dog Foods

April 30, 2013 - Great Life Performance Pet Products has notified its distributors to request they withhold certain products from sale to consumers. According to the company, the action is being taken because some packages are "not reaching full expiration date" as suggested by the presence of an … [Read more...]

Redmoon 1337 Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:4.5] Redmoon 1337 Dog Food receives the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4.5 stars. The Redmoon 1337 product line includes three dry dog foods. However, since we're unable to locate AAFCO nutritional adequacy statements for these dog foods on the company's website, it's … [Read more...]

Good Dog Complete (Dry)

[rating:2] Good Dog Complete Dog Food earns the Advisor's second-lowest tier rating of 2 stars. The Good Dog Complete product line lists three dry dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this … [Read more...]

Rachael Ray Nutrish Zero Grain (Dry)

[rating:4] Rachael Ray Nutrish Zero Grain Dog Food receives the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4 stars. The Rachael Ray Nutrish Zero Grain product line includes one dry dog food claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The first ingredient in this dog food … [Read more...]

Sportmix Wholesomes Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:3.5] Sportmix Wholesomes Dog Food receives the Advisor's mid-tier rating of 3.5 stars. The Sportmix Wholesomes product line includes three dry dog foods, two claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance and one recipe for all life stages (Chicken Meal and Rice). The … [Read more...]

Diamond Naturals Grain Free (Dry)

[rating:3.5] Diamond Naturals Grain Free dog food earns the Advisor's mid-tier rating of 3.5 stars. The Diamond Naturals Grain Free product line includes three dry dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is a list of recipes available at … [Read more...]

Fresh Is Best Dog Food (Freeze-Dried)

[rating:5] Fresh Is Best dog food receives the Advisor's top rating of 5 stars. The Fresh Is Best product line currently lists three freeze dried raw dog foods. However, since we're unable to locate AAFCO nutritional adequacy statements for these dog foods on the company's website, it's … [Read more...]

Natura Pet Widens Recall of California Natural, Innova, EVO and More

April 19, 2013 – Natura Pet Products has announced it is voluntarily expanding its March 29, 2013 recall of dry pet foods because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The expanded recall now includes all dry pet food products and treats with expiration dates prior to and including March … [Read more...]

Zach’s Quality Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:4.5] Zach's Quality Dog Food receives the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4.5 stars. The Zach's Qulaity Dog Food product line includes three dry dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is a list of recipes available at the … [Read more...]

Breeder’s Choice Recalls Active Care Healthy Joint Dog Treats

April 17. 2013 - Breeder's Choice Pet Food of Irwindale, California has has issued a voluntary recall for a single batch of Active Care Biscuits-Healthy Dog Treats due to the presence of mold. The recalled product includes the following information: Breeder's Choice Active Care Healthy … [Read more...]

Pet Botanics Grain Free Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:3.5] Pet Botanics Grain Free Dog Food earns the Advisor's mid-tier rating of 3.5 stars. The Pet Botanics Grain Free product line includes three dry kibbles. However, since we're unable to locate AAFCO nutritional adequacy statements for these dog foods on the company's website, … [Read more...]

Gravy Train Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:1] LATEST RESEARCH INCOMPLETE UNABLE TO LOCATE CURRENT PRODUCT DATA Gravy Train Dog Food gets the Advisor's lowest rating of 1 star. The Gravy Train product line includes three dry dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is … [Read more...]

Bravo! Raw Frozen Dog Food Recall

April 3, 2013 -- Bravo! of Manchester, Connecticut has announced it is voluntarily recalling three of its raw diet frozen foods for dogs and cats because they could potentially be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. According to the company... "...while these products tested negative for … [Read more...]

BARF World Dog Food Recall

April 1, 2013 - BARF World Inc. has today confirmed it is conducting a voluntary recall of three of its raw frozen dog food products due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria. The company is recalling the following three products: BARF Lamb Patties BARF Combo Patties BARF … [Read more...]

Natura Pet Expands Recall of California Natural, Innova, EVO and More

March 29, 2013 - Natura Pet has today announced it is expanding its recall of specific California Natural, Innova, EVO, Karma and Healthwise formulas as a "precautionary measure" due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria. According to the company, no other P&G Pet Care brands are … [Read more...]

Acana Singles (Dry)

[rating:4] Acana Singles dog food receives the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4 stars. The Acana Singles product line includes two dry dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this … [Read more...]

Bow-Wow Butler Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:4.5] Bow-Wow Butler dog food receives the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4.5 stars. The Bow-Wow Butler product line includes four dry dog foods. However, since we're unable to locate AAFCO nutritional adequacy statements for these dog foods on the company's website, it's … [Read more...]

Skippy Dog Food (Canned)

[rating:1] Skippy Dog Food receives the Advisor's lowest tier rating of 1 star. The Skippy product line includes eight canned dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this review. Skippy … [Read more...]

Nutram Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:4] Nutram dog food receives the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4 stars. The Nutram product line includes 12 dry dog foods. Although each formulation appears to be designed for a specific life stage, we found no AAFCO nutritional profile recommendations for these dog foods on … [Read more...]

Mr. Buck’s Genuinely Good Pet Food (Dry)

[rating:4] Mr. Buck's Genuinely Good dog food receives the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4 stars. The Mr. Buck's product line includes three dry dog foods. However, since we're unable to locate AAFCO nutritional adequacy statements for these dog foods on the company's website, … [Read more...]

Iams Withdraws Shakeables Brand Dog Treats

March 2013 - According to a news bulletin just discovered by our staff and published by PetSmart on its website some time earlier this month... "Proctor and Gamble has issued a voluntary market withdrawal of Iams Shakeables Turkey and Lamb Dog Treats with certain 'Impacted Lot Numbers' listed … [Read more...]

EVO, Innova, California Natural and HealthWise Dog Food Recall

March 18, 2013 - Natura Pet Products has announced it is recalling four of its most popular brands of dry dog, cat and ferret foods due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria. Click on the brands being recalled for complete information: EVO Innova California … [Read more...]

Warning Issued for Bravo! and Steve’s Real Raw Pet Foods

March 12, 2013 - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to avoid feeding or handling two brands of poultry-based raw pet food after the MDA laboratory discovered Salmonella bacteria in routine sample tests. Bravo! Raw Food Diet One of the affected products include … [Read more...]

Jones Natural Chews Recalls Woofers Beef Patties for Dogs

March 6, 2013 - Jones Natural Chews Company of Rockford, Illinois has announced it is recalling 245 boxes of Woofers (beef patties) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected treats were distributed … [Read more...]

Diggin’ Your Dog Withdraws Pet Treats Due to Salmonella

March 7, 2013 - Diggin' Your Dog announced today the brand is voluntarily withdrawing one lot of its Strippin' Chicks Pet Treats produced on August 30, 2012 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product sample was obtained in Colorado and the company has accounted … [Read more...]

Steve’s Real Food Recalled Due to Salmonella

March 7, 2013 - Steve’s Real Food of Murray, Utah has announced it is recalling its 5 pound bags of Turducken Canine Diet 8 ounce patties due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The recalled products were distributed from October 2012 through January 2013 in retail stores … [Read more...]

Earthborn Holistic Moist Dinners (Tubs)

[rating:5] Earthborn Holistic Moist Dinners dog food receives the Advisor's highest rating of 5 stars. The Earthborn Holistic Moist Dinners product line includes five grain-free dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is a list of recipes … [Read more...]

Grandma Mae’s Country Naturals Grain Free (Dry)

[rating:4.5] Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free dog food receives the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4.5 stars. The Grandma Mae's Country Naturals Grain Free product line includes one dry dog food, a product claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life … [Read more...]

Nutram Grain Free Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:5] Nutram Grain Free Dog Food receives the Advisor's highest rating of 5 stars. The Nutram Grain Free product line includes four dry dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this … [Read more...]

I and Love and You Nude Food (Dry)

[rating:5] I and Love and You Nude Food Dry Dog Food earns the Advisor's top rating of 5 stars. The I and Love and You Nude Food product line includes three dry dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is a list of recipes available at the … [Read more...]

Hunter’s Special Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:1.5] Hunter's Special Dog Food receives the Advisor's lowest-tier rating of 1.5 stars. The Hunter's Special product line includes four dry dog foods. However, since we're unable to locate AAFCO nutritional adequacy statements for these dog foods on the company's website, it's … [Read more...]

Bil-Jac Wet Dog Food (Tubs)

[rating:4] Bil-Jac Trays Dog Food receives the Advisor's second-highest tier rating of 4 stars. The Bil-Jac Trays product line includes four wet dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for adult maintenance. The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this … [Read more...]

Primal Freeze-Dried Formula (Freeze-Dried)

[rating:5] Primal Freeze-Dried Formula Dog Food receives the Advisor's top rating of 5 stars. The Primal Freeze Dried Formula product line lists five freeze dried raw dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is a list of recipes available at … [Read more...]

Hy-Vee Dog Food Recall

February 22, 2013 - Hy-Vee, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of certain packages of Hy-Vee dog food due to elevated levels of a toxic compound commonly found in contaminated corn. Routine random tests conducted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture indicated higher than normal levels of … [Read more...]

Kasel Dog Treats Recall Expands to Include More Products and Retailers

February 21, 2013 - The Food and Drug Administration has today announced that Kasel Associated Industries is expanding its recent recall to include other products and retail sales sources. Kasel has already issued previous recall notices for specific products manufactured between April 20 and … [Read more...]

Honest Kitchen Recalls Five Lots of Dog Food

February 21, 2013 – The Honest Kitchen has today announced it is voluntarily recalling five lots of its Verve, Zeal and Thrive dog foods because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The items were produced between August and November 2012 and sold nationwide in the US and Canada … [Read more...]

Nutri-Vet Recalls Chicken Jerky Dog Treats

February 20, 2013 - According to an FDA bulletin, Nutri-Vet, LLC. of Boise, Idaho, is voluntarily recalling its Nutri-Vet and NutriPet Chicken Jerky treats products because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can sicken animals that eat these products. Humans are at risk for … [Read more...]

Kasel Recalls Multiple Brands of Dog Treats Due to Salmonella

February 20, 2013 - According to an updated FDA news bulletin, Kasel Associated Industries is voluntarily recalling all products manufactured at its Denver, CO facility from April 20, 2012 through September 20, 2012 due to contamination with Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella can sicken animals … [Read more...]

Variety Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:3] Variety Dry Dog Food gets the Advisor's mid-tier rating of 3 stars. The Variety product line includes three dry dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this review. Variety … [Read more...]

Hill’s Science Diet High Energy (Dry)

[rating:3] Hill's Science Diet High Energy Dry Dog Food receives the Advisor's mid-tier rating of 3 stars. The Hill's Science Diet High Energy product line includes one dry dog food. However, since we're unable to locate AAFCO nutritional adequacy statements for these dog foods on the … [Read more...]

Pride Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:3] The Pride Dog Food earns the Advisor's mid-tier rating of 3 stars. The Pride product line includes nine dry dog foods, eight claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages and one for adult maintenance. The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this … [Read more...]

Nature’s Variety Announces Dog Food Recall

February 15, 2013 - Nature's Variety has announced a voluntary recall of one batch of Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula with a "Best if Used By" date of 10/04/13. This action is being taken because pieces of clear plastic may be present in some bags and could cause a potential choking risk to … [Read more...]

4Health Grain Free Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:3.5] 4Health Grain Free Dog Food receives the Advisor's mid-tier rating of 3.5 stars. The 4Health Grain Free product line includes three dry dog foods. Although each formulation appears to be designed for a specific life stage, we found no AAFCO nutritional profile recommendations … [Read more...]

Precise Holistic Complete Grain Free (Dry)

[rating:3.5] Precise Holistic Complete Grain Free Dog Food earns the Advisor's mid-tier rating of 3.5 stars. The Precise Holistic Grain Free product line includes two dry dog foods, each claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages. The following is a list of recipes … [Read more...]

Muenster Premium Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:1.5] Muenster Premium Dog Food earns the Advisor's lowest tier rating of 1.5 stars. The Muenster Premium product line includes four dry dog foods. However, since we're unable to locate AAFCO nutritional adequacy statements for these dog foods on the company's website, it's impossible … [Read more...]

Bruiser Dog Food (Dry)

[rating:1] Bruiser Dog Food receives the Advisor's lowest rating of 1 star. The Bruiser product line includes five dry dog foods, four claimed to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages and one for adult maintenance. The following is a list of recipes available at the time of this … [Read more...]