The Best Dog Food in Canada

Orijen is known for being one of the best high quality pet foods available on the market. The Regional Red variety delivers red meat with whole animal ingredients, varied and rich in proteins and vitamins. 

38% protein and 20% carbohydrates makes this a perfect dry food for your furry companion, as the protein content is higher than most other dog foods available and they offer a rich diversity. 85% meat inclusions, 15% vegetables and fruits, and 0% grains, tapioca, or plant protein concentrates. The proteins are also Wholeprey – meaning that the ratios of fresh meat, organs, bones, or cartilage supply and help give your dog virtually every nutrient they need. 

Orijen is a pricier brand, but they are worth the cost for keeping your four-legged friend happy and healthy for years. 

With no artificial ingredients, colours, or preservatives and only natural ingredients – Beyond dry dog food is a great choice for any dog owner. 

Crude protein is at a minimum of 26%, with salmon as the starring main ingredient (in this flavour combination) The natural ingredients combined with vitamins and minerals to ensure that your dog gets the best for its skin, coat, and eyesight makes this a good food to try. 

No poultry by-products are included, and the kibble is nutrient dense. Recognizable ingredients you can trust and while Purina might have a questionable reputation from some pet owners – their Beyond ingredients and standards are all AAFCO qualified and have raving reviews from pet owners on Amazon and elsewhere online. 

Picky eaters seem to love this food according to reviews, so if you have a pooch that snubs their nose at certain flavours or types – give this salmon and sweet potato a try, if not, there are also other flavours available. 

If you want natural dry food for your dog, Nutro’s Natural Choice is a wonderful companion. 

Great for picky eaters and dogs that might have sensitive stomachs to other foods, including skin itching from allergies – Nutro might be worth a shot. Most reviews have stated that their dogs were looking better after a few weeks of switching to Nutro, including itchy skin and overly shedding. 

Chicken or lamb is the main ingredient, followed by whole grain brown rice, and chicken meal. All ingredients are natural and are all non-GMO. Real, recognizable ingredients are the star of the show. 

The price can fluctuate, but overall, it’s a decently priced dry dog food with ingredients that you can trust, even for picky eaters. The kibbles are a good size without being too large or small for any dog breed and you can rest assured knowing that they’re eating well. 

A great canned wet food made specifically for puppies is Hill’s Science canned wet food. They’re vet recommended and great for a growing furry friend. 

It provides DHA from fish oil for a healthy brain and eye development, and a shiny coat to match. A balanced set of minerals supports strong bones and teeth in young dogs while they’re developing. Every ingredient was chosen purposefully with easy to digest ingredients that most pups will love, even if they’re picky eaters. 

High quality proteins such as chicken, liver, and pork plasma are fantastic for dogs that need it, while the beet pulp, carrots, and spinach make for great carbohydrates to accompany what your dog needs. 

If you have an aging dog, you want to ensure that they’re getting what they need from food as well, even as their metabolism and energy levels slow down. 

IAMS Mature formula dry dog food is a great accompaniment for aging seniors. With chicken and chicken by-product as the main top ingredients and antioxidants to help provide for a strong and health immune system, the blend of carefully chosen ingredients makes maintenance of bone and joint health with key ingredients specifically for seniors. 

The price can’t be beat as it’s relatively cheap for dry dog food and is readily available in most places where pet food can be found. All ingredients are easy to understand and it’s a balanced and complete mix with zero fillers. 

For some dogs that may have allergies to other proteins such as poultry or beef, Purina ONE’s Lamb and Rice formula contains Lamb as their top ingredient, that can usually help with sensitive allergens. 

High-quality protein sources and Lamb being the #1 ingredient, this dry dog food is budget friendly and is complete and balanced for all sizes of dogs. Omega-6 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins help with supporting a healthy coat and skin. 

It meets AAFCO standards, and a dual-defense antioxidant blend supports a healthy immune system. Tender meat morsels are mixed into the kibble have a great taste and texture that your dogs will love. Large chunks of real meat are great, and zero fillers makes it a healthy choice. 

A balanced and specially formulated dry dog food for puppies is Blue Buffalo’s Puppy food with Life Protection formula. 

Real meat first – chicken and natural ingredients are blended to make a high protein staple for your new puppies health and livelihood. Specially formulated, the Blue life protection food contains DHA and ARA, which are important fatty acids found in their mother’s milk, that can support and help maintain and grow healthy cognitive function and retinal health. 

The lifesource bits are a blend of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins that support immune system health, oxidative balance, and life stage requirements that are more geared towards puppies that still have growing to do as opposed to older dogs. 

Blue contains no chicken or poultry byproducts and corn, wheat, and soy, or any other artificial flavours. 

Formulated for small dogs that need a balanced sourced protein, including chicken and poultry and eggs. 

The healthy grains quinoa, oats and barley are blended in with the high proteins, including fish oil, chia seeds, and flax seeds that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. No animal by-products, gluten meals, corn, wheat, soy, or artificial flavours and preservations. 

Recommended for small breeds of dogs.