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The Healthiest Wet Dog Food Options – From The Prairie To The Wild

There are several great reasons why we buy our dogs wet food over kibble. You might prefer to use canned food as a topper or have an old dog that can no

There are several great reasons why we buy our dogs wet food over kibble. You might prefer to use canned food as a topper or have an old dog that can no longer enjoy kibble. Maybe your pooch has food restrictions and/or food sensitivities. Canned food is a great addition to your everyday kibble to help your pup put on weight. There are certainly wet foods out there that are not as great for your pup as others and can be full of a ton of unnecessary fillers and ingredients. These are cheap ways to make the food more tasty for your dog but ultimately do not benefit them. We’re going to look at our six healthiest wet dog food options for 2019 and why you’re going to want to be reaching for these over your supermarket brand.

1. Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Canned Dog Food

 

Taste of the Wild is fantastic if you’re looking for a top-quality, grain-free pet food that your dog is guaranteed to love. This particular canned food formula contains 100% real, high-quality beef as its first ingredient with other main ingredients like bison, roasted lamb, and roasted venison – certainly not protein sources you see in even the highest quality kibble! Not only does it contains three different types of fresh meat, but other main ingredients include peas, white potatoes, and sweet potatoes that are great for providing your pup with energy as well as high-quality fiber to support their overall digestive health. On top of that, this food includes natural antioxidants in the form of blueberries, raspberries, and tomatoes. You don’t need to worry about whether this wet food is a balanced meal. It contains added essential vitamins and nutrients on top of the delicious and nutritious fresh ingredients it already contains. This food is for all breeds of dogs and all ages and is offered in multiple types of grain-free formulas.

2. Whole Earth Farms Grain-Free Chicken & Turkey Recipe Canned Dog Food

 

Here’s another delicious, nutritious, grain-free recipe for pups of all breeds and all walks of life. Looking at this wet food’s ingredients, it’s hard to deny that this is a seriously high-quality wet food with chicken listed as its first ingredient. Not only is this food focused on nutrition, but it also cares about taste and includes rosemary, sage, and thyme for a tasty nutritious boost. Another pup favorite, blueberries, is a key ingredient in terms of antioxidants and added vitamins and minerals make this wet food a completely balanced meal. Plus, it’s completely grain-free and contains no corn, wheat, or soy.

3. Redbarn Naturals Ocean Fish Pate Healthy Weight Grain-Free Canned Dog Food

 

Some dogs have a sensitivity to beef and poultry which can make life difficult when searching for wet or dry dog food. This Ocean Fish Pate by Redbarn Naturals contains no meat products whatsoever and is meant to promote a healthy weight. Ocean fish is this wet food’s number one ingredient which includes fish such as mahi-mahi, sole, cod, and haddock. It also contains ingredients that you don’t always see in wet or dry dog food, including coconut oil, chicory root extract, and quinoa. It includes superfood ingredients as well as added vitamins and minerals to make this a completely balanced meal but contains no grains, glutens, corn, wheat, soy, carrageenan, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. This wet food is a fantastic pick if you’re looking for wet food for a dog with allergies, sensitivities, or weight control issues.

4. Merrick Grain-Free Cowboy Cookout Canned Dog Food

 

From personal experience, I can tell you that the Grain-Free Cowboy Cookout wet food by Merrick is a great option for pups who are sick of their run-of-the-mill beef stew. This is likely due to the addition of apples, sweet potatoes, and green beans that you don’t always see in other beef-based wet foods. The first ingredient in this wet food is fresh deboned beef which is covered in a savory beef broth, so no wonder it’s so delicious. It’s a completely balanced meal or can be used as a topper. Plus, it’s made in small batches with fresh, high-quality ingredients. It’s cooked and sourced in the USA using ingredients from trusted farmers so you can be sure your pup is receiving the best nutrition possible. It’s corn, soy, wheat and gluten-free.

5. Weruva Bed & Breakfast with Chicken, Egg, & Pumpkin in Gravy Grain-Free Canned Dog Food

 

This food seems like it’s for the seriously spoiled – I mean, Bed & Breakfast? Come on! Spoiled or not, this food is also incredibly good for your pup. Look at the first five ingredients: boneless, skinless white cage-free chicken breast, egg, pumpkin, sweet potato, and ham. Hungry yet? Not only is this meal completely balanced but all of the ingredients are great for pups with sensitive tummies and/or allergies. It’s grain, gluten, GMO, and pea-free. This is a good choice for all breeds and all ages and focuses on high-quality protein and minimal carbs. If you’re looking for a fully balanced meal that your dog will absolutely love that is also incredibly good for them, we’d definitely recommend trying out Bed & Breakfast by Weruva.

6. Crave Beef Pate Grain-Free Canned Dog Food

 

Is your pup more of a pate pup than a canned stew pup? Although this doesn’t often happen, some dogs do prefer pate over stew and it’s exceptionally good for dogs who have little to no teeth and/or are getting on in age. If this is what you’re looking for, you likely won’t find a higher quality option than this Beef Pate by Crave. This is a completely balanced meal with beef as its first ingredient. It’s also packed with additional vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This wet food contains 99% animal-sourced protein and is free of grains, corn, wheat, soy, and peas. It’s suitable for all breeds and all ages so feel free to give this yummy pate as a topper or as a fully balanced meal.

There are a ton of healthy wet food options out there for your pup’s diet, though you should talk to your vet before switching your pup to just wet food. Kibble is good for reducing tartar and keeping your pup’s teeth plaque-free but wet food can be used as an excellent topper to make sure that your furry friend is getting the best of both worlds!

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