Best wet dog foods?

[FlyingNimbus]

Hey guys, so I realized my dog prefers wet food over the kibble for a few reasons like having some teeth missing.

I have been reading this but do not know what to make of it:

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-...-foods-canned/


Can I just get a straight up answer as to what the best canned foods are that don't contain controversial items in it like carrageenan, or pea protein or other not so good? (pea protein basically can make it seem like the food is higher protein than it really is).

[FlyingNimbus]

are these okay to feed on a daily basis?

https://m.drsfostersmith.com/product...d=15666&r=2011

With little to no kibble?

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by FlyingNimbus

Hey guys, so I realized my dog prefers wet food over the kibble for a few reasons like having some teeth missing.

I have been reading this but do not know what to make of it:

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-...-foods-canned/


Can I just get a straight up answer as to what the best canned foods are that don't contain controversial items in it like carrageenan, or pea protein or other not so good? (pea protein basically can make it seem like the food is higher protein than it really is).

Dog food advisor is a human dentist! He solely rates dog food by ingredients and you just can’t do that. You have to look at whether vet nutritionists are on staff, quality control and feeding trials. He rates Blue Buffalo high even though they have TERRIBLE quality control, have been sued multiple times for lying about what is in their food and has massive complaints of terrible GI issues. In other words not a great source.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by FlyingNimbus

are these okay to feed on a daily basis?

https://m.drsfostersmith.com/product...d=15666&r=2011

With little to no kibble?

I know very little about their food.

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Dog food advisor is a human dentist! He solely rates dog food by ingredients and you just can’t do that. You have to look at whether vet nutritionists are on staff, quality control and feeding trials. He rates Blue Buffalo high even though they have TERRIBLE quality control, have been sued multiple times for lying about what is in their food and has massive complaints of terrible GI issues. In other words not a great source.

Well to put it bluntly, since can food is 3x much more expensive than kibble. Is there a canned food you can recommend that is a well balanced diet? Something that has anything it needs. Preferably if the food is pate. Also a bonus if it's more reasonably priced. Like they have some that are 40$ + for a pack of 12. So 3 packs a month.... lol...


I just want to find a reasonably pate food or something that's easy on her. A well balanced meal

[FlyingNimbus]

is carrageenan even really bad for dogs?

https://www.chewy.com/wellness-compl...nison/dp/34406


Like this has it. I don't even really know for sure if its bad or not... I am trying to find a complete diet.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by FlyingNimbus

Well to put it bluntly, since can food is 3x much more expensive than kibble. Is there a canned food you can recommend that is a well balanced diet? Something that has anything it needs. Preferably if the food is pate. Also a bonus if it's more reasonably priced. Like they have some that are 40$ + for a pack of 12. So 3 packs a month.... lol...


I just want to find a reasonably pate food or something that's easy on her. A well balanced meal

Wet dog food should be balanced no matter which one you choose. I can’t really help you much with that. My pupp is the only one eating wet food right now.

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Wet dog food should be balanced no matter which one you choose. I can’t really help you much with that. My pupp is the only one eating wet food right now.

What do you mean should? also is that other ingredient I mention bad?

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by FlyingNimbus

What do you mean should? also is that other ingredient I mention bad?

I’m just saying most because I haven’t looked at every single one in the world.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by FlyingNimbus

is carrageenan even really bad for dogs?

https://www.chewy.com/wellness-compl...nison/dp/34406


Like this has it. I don't even really know for sure if its bad or not... I am trying to find a complete diet.

It is used to thicken dog food and it come from seaweed. It’s in the puppy food I am feeding the puppy and we have not had any issues.

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

It is used to thicken dog food and it come from seaweed. It’s in the puppy food I am feeding the puppy and we have not had any issues.

Hmm I mean I trust you over food advisor since you seem more knowledgable.


also I found out maggie threw up a little bit earlier, so I guess for future reference sea weed is only good in small quantities.

I am thinking of weaning her into wet food but into 3 different wet foods so she gets some variety. Is there a way to get her body used to alternating? Like a bird pate one day, fish pate another and a type of animal like a cow or deer(venison) or lamb. Do you think lamb is better than cow? I keep seeing recalls of many foods with beef in it, because of hormones in the foods making the dogs sick.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by FlyingNimbus

Hmm I mean I trust you over food advisor since you seem more knowledgable.


also I found out maggie threw up a little bit earlier, so I guess for future reference sea weed is only good in small quantities.

I am thinking of weaning her into wet food but into 3 different wet foods so she gets some variety. Is there a way to get her body used to alternating? Like a bird pate one day, fish pate another and a type of animal like a cow or deer(venison) or lamb. Do you think lamb is better than cow? I keep seeing recalls of many foods with beef in it, because of hormones in the foods making the dogs sick.

You can try it. Some dogs stomachs won’t tolerate that well as others will. I don’t do any lamb because it does not agree with my oldest girls tummy. I think an even amount of meats get recalled the thing is to use a food that has good quality control so they are on top of it and don’t need to recall anything because they catch the issue or prevent any issues. I would stay away from dog food advisor. I mean should you ask your dentist for help with pet food?

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

You can try it. Some dogs stomachs won’t tolerate that well as others will. I don’t do any lamb because it does not agree with my oldest girls tummy. I think an even amount of meats get recalled the thing is to use a food that has good quality control so they are on top of it and don’t need to recall anything because they catch the issue or prevent any issues. I would stay away from dog food advisor. I mean should you ask your dentist for help with pet food?

True. What are well trusted brands with good quality control?

[pstinard]

There's only a tiny amount of carrageenan in the dog food you listed above, and it comes from seaweed, so it's harmless. But as I mentioned in the other thread you have about plaque reduction, for us, the best wet food is to simply take Bella's regular dry food and add SALT-FREE Swanson Beef Broth to it. It's much less expensive, Bella loves it, we don't have to change her food, and since you make up only a small quantity at a time, you don't have to worry about storing it. We just put a small amount of dry kibble in her food bowl, put on a small amount of salt-free broth, stir it around a little to make sure all the kibbles are coated with broth, and let her eat it right away. We don't let it sit around and get completely soggy, but she will eat it if it does get soggy--it's just messier to clean her bowl if she doesn't lick it completely clean (which she usually does anyway, since she loves the taste of the broth). Two different vets recommended this to us an option--one of them a professor of dentistry at the University of Illinois. We use Wellness Core Grain Free Small Breed kibble because the kibble size is small enough for her to swallow whole since she can't chew (she has stitches in her gums from a dental procedure). The broth helps it go down more easily, and like I said, she loves the taste of the broth.

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by pstinard

There's only a tiny amount of carrageenan in the dog food you listed above, and it comes from seaweed, so it's harmless. But as I mentioned in the other thread you have about plaque reduction, for us, the best wet food is to simply take Bella's regular dry food and add SALT-FREE Swanson Beef Broth to it. It's much less expensive, Bella loves it, we don't have to change her food, and since you make up only a small quantity at a time, you don't have to worry about storing it. We just put a small amount of dry kibble in her food bowl, put on a small amount of salt-free broth, stir it around a little to make sure all the kibbles are coated with broth, and let her eat it right away. We don't let it sit around and get completely soggy, but she will eat it if it does get soggy--it's just messier to clean her bowl if she doesn't lick it completely clean (which she usually does anyway, since she loves the taste of the broth). Two different vets recommended this to us an option--one of them a professor of dentistry at the University of Illinois. We use Wellness Core Grain Free Small Breed kibble because the kibble size is small enough for her to swallow whole since she can't chew (she has stitches in her gums from a dental procedure). The broth helps it go down more easily, and like I said, she loves the taste of the broth.

Sounds good, though the reason I wanted wet dog food was because she only has her front teeth and a few molars. I realize she doesnt like to crunch on food