The Top 6 Dog Kibbles to Buy in 2025

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  • @thebkpets
    @thebkpets  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    What food are you currently feeding?

    • @calvinnapier9977
      @calvinnapier9977 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@thebkpets Open Farm

    • @animallover4455
      @animallover4455 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Pedigree is my favorite and I use it.

    • @MrSylvia1983
      @MrSylvia1983 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im feeding Nutrience infusion I’m in Canada not sure if is the best or what but it was recommended by the breeder the other option was Royal Canin but after reading about it I’ve got Nutrience… any thoughts ?

    • @NoveltyK9
      @NoveltyK9 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      My dachshunds eat homemade raw (different by the day or week) I prepare my dogs food by the day just like prepping my family’s meals. My rescue is still struggling to switch and can’t even handle high quality kibble. But I did find he does well on beaver meat. I source all my meat from a raw co op

    • @calvinnapier9977
      @calvinnapier9977 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      @@animallover4455 If you new what you were really feeding your pup you would change your mind

  • @megantaylor7751
    @megantaylor7751 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    I have a pup who was the only survivor of the litter, including her mother died at birth.
    My vet didn't think she would survive and had trouble with horrible blood work. So many things wrong. Started feeding Stella and Chewy's red kibble and her blood work has been straight down the middle perfect! It was amazing.
    I have since started addingore fresh food to her diet but still feed her the kibble as part off her diet. She's 7 yrs old now!

    • @BARBELLS-AND-BUDS
      @BARBELLS-AND-BUDS 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I used to feed my dogs kibble or something for my can. Shane, I put a lot of thought into it and realized dogs and cats would never eat that in nature. They want to have meat and eggs and stuff. Bitter stuff is human food. All the processed stuff like corn, gluten greens, rice, vegetables and fruit. That's not in a dog's diet.
      I don't see any issue adding moderate amounts of fruits or vegetables to their meat-based diet though.
      I mean you don't have to buy them ribeyes you can buy them any kind of meat, crappy meat and grind it up.
      It's surprising because you won't see dogs with cancer and diabetes and skin issues if you feed him a proper food diet

  • @angelapenrod3587
    @angelapenrod3587 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    I feed Fromm’s both dry and wet. They’ve only had one recall in 100 yrs and that was due to a Vitamin issue. My dog loves it.

    • @skinnywater1
      @skinnywater1 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Fromm is the best!

    • @houndlander
      @houndlander 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s a great food!

    • @nicholegonzalez9728
      @nicholegonzalez9728 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This is what I have been using on my pup since the day we brought him home. Unless something drastically changes with the kibble, we will be sticking to this brand.

  • @andrewshefchik9873
    @andrewshefchik9873 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    We stopped conventional kibble a year ago, switched to Yummers for a few months, then UnKibble, now Carna4! Each step we have seen significant improvement in their health.

    • @Veganbutchershop
      @Veganbutchershop 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Just imagine if you fed them actual meat and bone, their ancestral diet how they would be doing

    • @andrewshefchik9873
      @andrewshefchik9873 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @ I completely agree, unfortunately a combination of budget concerns and sourcing near me is limited. And I never said this is all they get. Life, just like for us is all about balance.

    • @sarashepard7504
      @sarashepard7504 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Veganbutchershopyou have to also be careful feeding them only the fresh homemade food. If you cannot make the food they will refuse to eat anything else in an emergency. A balance is a good thing.

  • @Kam72-i3i
    @Kam72-i3i 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very good comparison! I have fed, conditioned, raised and shown dogs for 45 years. I have also been a devoted student of canine nutrition. Carna4 fell off my radar for a while, and I am so delighted to be reminded of this quality product. Feeding a high quality “base” kibble, with cleanly raised and processed meats is the best I have come up with in all these years.

  • @lauramerwin8597
    @lauramerwin8597 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I was so pleased to see your #1 kibble of 2025. This is what I feed my two babies... thank you for the reassurance!

    • @thebkpets
      @thebkpets  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great food!

  • @thejunglevet
    @thejunglevet 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    this is literally my entire top 5 that i recommend to my clients 👏 great video!

  • @faye391
    @faye391 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I’ve been feeding my pup zignature since day 1. For the price and for the nutritional value, i think it’s a steal! Shes very lean and the vet says she’s looking good!

  • @jacksonk6293
    @jacksonk6293 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +125

    me with no dog: interesting.

    • @thebkpets
      @thebkpets  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      lol

    • @curiousgeorge6921
      @curiousgeorge6921 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂😂

    • @julesss1458
      @julesss1458 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lmaooo

    • @rebekahhendrix6768
      @rebekahhendrix6768 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Best comment ever!

    • @apersonwhohasnothing
      @apersonwhohasnothing 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I want to feed my street dog 😅. If I am going to buy her food at least let me buy her at least a little better quality food.

  • @Tailsnpaws
    @Tailsnpaws 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What a great video! We share your enthusiasm for Carna4 because we have been feeding our dogs Carna4 for years and they are thriving beyond expectations. Not one food related health issue in any of our four dogs. Very happy to see our choice verified by The BK Pets. Thank you.

    • @thebkpets
      @thebkpets  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Love! ❤️

  • @kimharding2246
    @kimharding2246 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I’m curious about some of the newer dog food brands… at least new to me, like Sundays, Farmer’s Dog, Nom Nom, etc.

  • @FreyFantom
    @FreyFantom 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Carna4 has always been the best dog (and cat) food "kibble" for years now.
    I feed Raw with added Dr. Harvey's. But I got family and friends to jump on Carna4 and its been amazing tor them.
    I work at a vet clinic and recommended carna4 for a while until I got in trouble for not recommending the standard Purina, Science Diet, Royal Canin brands :/
    I still secretly sneak the Carna4 in there, though at the end of the appointments during checkout lolol.
    Amazing freeze dried food that is.

    • @JB-ux7ql
      @JB-ux7ql 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Vets always recommending crap foods

    • @marcelrodriguez2067
      @marcelrodriguez2067 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Yea but its so expensive for most people. $165 for a 22lb is jist criminal.

  • @Ella-c6o3e
    @Ella-c6o3e 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    Could you do a video about the best affordable kibble? All these options are kinda pricy, what about the middle ground kibbles like diamond naturals or purina?

    • @AbbyPet
      @AbbyPet 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      100% agree

    • @Lancers262
      @Lancers262 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Unfortunately the affordable kibble are really bad…like crazy bad….not worth it. The amount you save on affordable food, you’ll just end up spending it on your dog’s medical bills caused by poor quality food. I use open farm for my dog, to make it more affordable, I mix it with toppers such as sardines, frozen blueberries, etc from Aldi or wholesale stores like Sam’s club or Costco

    • @justcallmej.r3088
      @justcallmej.r3088 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Never Purina…

    • @Ella-c6o3e
      @Ella-c6o3e 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @justcallmej.r3088 yeah I'm currently feeding purina pro plan and looking to switch... but still need something at that price range or cheaper

    • @sydneywalker2966
      @sydneywalker2966 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Check out the website Dog Food Advisor. They rate many of the dog foods and explain why the ingredients are good or bad.

  • @JohnMalerba
    @JohnMalerba 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have a 4 year old lab. I had a hard time with good quality foods we had her on fromm for about a year she started getting sick. Vomiting and loose stools. Vet recommended switching food. We went to purina one she would not eat it .We did online research and discovered open farms raw mix a few years ago. What is great they have an option of four different flavors so you can rotate. She absolutely loves it. They also have large kibbles, which we use for treats. It is pricey but worth it. We highly recommend it.

  • @cathysamuel7224
    @cathysamuel7224 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    N&D by Farmina. Made in Italy. My young shepherd loves it! This was recommended by my vet.

    • @mostnvdyme
      @mostnvdyme 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      You don’t hear many videos on Farmina but I switched my girls from Hills “Prescription diet” to Farmina & it was the best decision

    • @marcelrodriguez2067
      @marcelrodriguez2067 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My golden retriever hates eatinf N&D had to go back to eukanuba.

    • @angelasmith6526
      @angelasmith6526 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      N&D Farmina saved my dogs life! I have my dogs and cats on it..

    • @daveperry5063
      @daveperry5063 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      N&D Farmina all the way. My dog loves it!

    • @LB-fc8pj
      @LB-fc8pj 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Farmina is the only kibble my Shih Tzu will eat and never get sick of.
      The other brands made him throw up.

  • @karengeers3338
    @karengeers3338 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This info is invaluable to me…. Thank you soooo much for this Information. God bless you. Merry Christmas

  • @erynscroggin7186
    @erynscroggin7186 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What would be your review of Ziwi Peak? They make air dried and freeze dried raw. It is excellent. And K9 Naturals is also out of New Zealand but it’s all freeze dried

  • @gabzmtheshiz
    @gabzmtheshiz หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    How do you feel about Fromm? The gold line with grains?

  • @LG-jb9zs
    @LG-jb9zs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I got turned off Acana when they changed the recipe for the 3rd time in a year but didn't advertise it anywhere. They've slowly been adding in more lentils and starches.
    whole green peas, whole red lentils, whole chickpeas, whole green lentils, whole pinto beans, whole yellow peas, lentil fibre, pea starch - the overall makeup of the food is still mostly fresh raw meat, which is great, but this list of legumes and extra starches is getting longer.

    • @anniedupuis5537
      @anniedupuis5537 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I knew it… my dog only stops eating the food when they change the recipe but I was not able to find or local it. THANK YOU. where did u find that information? I feel so bad now. Been putting toppers on it for her to eat it. 😢

    • @enz301
      @enz301 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      My dog stopped eating arcana and I’m thankful because that got me onto carna4

    • @nannettenannettek9545
      @nannettenannettek9545 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I feed Acana Wild Atlantic with some homemade and my dog absolutely LOVES the Acana!

  • @amyjeanette8171
    @amyjeanette8171 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    How about for our senior babies? I thought they shouldn't have such high protein in order to help the longevity of their kidneys.

    • @Jesschoe
      @Jesschoe หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They aren’t supposed too. I fed my dog unknowingly a high protein and it being grain free, he had kidney failure last days of his life 😢

    • @marianamariscal2714
      @marianamariscal2714 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I recommend you doc rea and the pet puzzle guy videos for information for your senior

  • @steffanrhoads1870
    @steffanrhoads1870 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    best food for dogs, cats, and humans is meat & fish!
    my cats get chicken liver, beef liver , and salmon, my dog gets chuck roast, pork belly, chicken liver, beef liver , and salmon.

    • @0116Lori
      @0116Lori 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Mine get about the same but I also throw whatever veggies that I am eating which is usually spinach, carrots or broccoli. They also get treats such as sliced apple, blueberries, and raw meat bones.

    • @giamoretti3053
      @giamoretti3053 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      YES!! my dogs also love cottage cheese!

  • @kellibriggs9852
    @kellibriggs9852 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have a 3yr cane corso who needs weight to thin what do u suggest please I never get strai&hr answer can't be all raw diet open for suggestions please

  • @anxsumflower8400
    @anxsumflower8400 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wish i could purchase some of these kibbles for my senior doggies... alas none of them are available where im from.

  • @rocknroy58
    @rocknroy58 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I feed my GSD Taste of the wild kibble. The protein content is high, it is made in the USA, and my GSD is thriving on it. His coat is shiny, no digestive issues, stools are firm, and he loves the kibble. I have tried most all of the options they offer and my GSD enjoys them all. I at times will add in a topper of either ground turkey, or beef, cut up chicken breasts, tuna, salmon, etc and he likes it all. On some days he gets no kibble at all as I mix things up and feed him chicken breasts and rice, maybe some pumpkin, sweet potatoes, green beans..... At his last vet check up I was told he was very healthy and his coat was shiny, so whatever I was feeding him, to keep doing what I was doing. The cost is just over $2.10 lb. so it is much more affordable than the brands mentioned here. I will never feed my GSD a low quality knock off brand of kibble. That would be akin to me eating only bologna and hot dogs. Dogs are only with us for a short while and they deserve a healthy diet.. I love my GSD more than I love most people.

  • @simonegingras7031
    @simonegingras7031 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’m a fan of Horizon Taiga Pork diet(either grain free or with grains, they make both options). No allergens in it for my dog(no sneaky chicken and egg). The ingredients seem decent to me and they say they bake it instead of extruding. I just wish they used a fish oil instead of canola oil.

  • @jean-n1t
    @jean-n1t 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I’ve been Carna4 for over 2yrs. I rotate between proteins every few months,with no problems. I also use various brands of freeze dried raw. I measure portions very carefully and check all foods for calorie content. I chop & steam fresh veggies for every meal and use sardines and mackerel alternating just as an added little topper. My dog is a mixed breed medium sized girl. Usually stays at around 38 lbs.. I weigh her every other month or so…and she seldom fluctuates. It’s all in how they’re fed….

    • @MrSylvia1983
      @MrSylvia1983 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      As a new mom dog … wondering what brand of freeze dried raw you feed your dog? What’s is that? I just know the kibbles and raw, I also make gently cooked meals for my pup thank you

  • @justinsnow3979
    @justinsnow3979 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What do you think of farmina? I’m thinking of doing farmina ancient grains lamb and blueberry for our golden retriever puppy.

  • @kellylowry3057
    @kellylowry3057 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I personally think you should have included Lotus dog food. I have a small, senior dog that I thought was going to need to be on a renal diet. Kidney ultrasound & kidney bloodwork values weren’t great. Thanks to Lotus senior dog food her bloodwork is now perfect.

  • @0116Lori
    @0116Lori 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I wonder how many people can afford to spend close to 300 dollars a month on dog food for two med. sized dogs.

    • @13salinaspride
      @13salinaspride 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're dogs are worth it...

  • @robfsociety4670
    @robfsociety4670 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Switched my 3 yorkies to open farm in July and havent looked back! They are 10, 9 and 5 ... They love it, get excited for their 2x a meal per day unlike other foods. We use to feed them Hills Science and they were very hit or miss with the food where we needed to usually top it off with other things.

  • @christine9467
    @christine9467 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I think all this kibble is more expensive than making the food myself 😮. But I’d like to have a bag of good dry food for when I run out of fresh. Not sure which one to buy.

  • @EastOrlandoFlorida
    @EastOrlandoFlorida 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    I'm so confused. I thought we were supposed to avoid peas (legumes) because they block taurine. Originally they blamed grainfree food for causing cardiac myopothy, but upon further studies, peas were the issue?

    • @tracystuder5910
      @tracystuder5910 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No one really knows anything. If things like this “cause” DCM, how do they explain the millions of dogs that eat it their whole lives and don’t have DCM?

    • @staciamj1
      @staciamj1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      They are looking at everything in total to help owners find the best kibble they can find on the market right now. He did state that none of them are perfect re: some of the ingredients. I’d like to also say Primal Kibble In the Raw also.

    • @thebkpets
      @thebkpets  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      The reality is they still don’t know what caused DCM. Experts in our life feel like it’s not one ingredient or another, and rather dogs eating a large amount of “species-inappropriate” foods. This is one of the main reasons we look for dog food with a large amount of meat with organ meat in it ❤️

    • @megantaylor7751
      @megantaylor7751 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We buy freeze dried chicken heart and give them as a treat outside of meals. Not with any other food that can interfere with absorbsion.

    • @marilynrichardson9185
      @marilynrichardson9185 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes my dog got DCM from gain free. Fortunately caught it quickly and was able to save her in 4 months with change in diet and heart meds.

  • @Sugar-o6r
    @Sugar-o6r 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the video ❤🐾

  • @Moho62
    @Moho62 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What is your opinion on Lucy Pet dog food? I've never seen anyone do a review on it. Tnx

  • @vanessabautista245
    @vanessabautista245 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Can you talk about puppy recommendations? Or if even. Puppy recommended foods are necessary

    • @yooms237
      @yooms237 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      i Second this! 😊

    • @vanessabautista245
      @vanessabautista245 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I currently feed my 5 month medium golden doodle carna4!

  • @13salinaspride
    @13salinaspride วันที่ผ่านมา

    I wonder if mars changed any of the ingredients in orijin yet after acquiring the company

  • @kevin.m213
    @kevin.m213 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love Carna4! I supplement with Rawbble to up the protein/meat content but use Carna4 as the base.

    • @thebkpets
      @thebkpets  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds like a great combo!

  • @rae.rae.rb1
    @rae.rae.rb1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Curious to know your thoughts on the new Open Farm air dried "kibble". Also I wish every Carna4 option didn't have eggs, my dog can't have chicken eggs, though hasn't had any issues with Quail eggs....

  • @GONAVYCHIEF
    @GONAVYCHIEF 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Our favorite is Annamaet dog foods from puppy through adulthood. Our dogs develop beautiful on this food.

  • @rosemarycatalano2914
    @rosemarycatalano2914 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have been using Carna4 for my dog. Great food!

  • @brigittebilodeau8579
    @brigittebilodeau8579 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for such a great review , I have been feeding Carna4 chicken to my dog for 3 years , 8 months ago he seemed a little bored so I added some Nature’s Logic Sardine kibbles to his feeding . He loved the mixe of both , 2 weeks ago he vomited as I ran out of Carna4 he had Nature’s Logic Sardine kibbles fed for 3 days , so now I am returning the sardine and I will only feed him the Carna4 I agree it is the best food on the market . I contacted the company and made a complaint about what happened , feeding your dog the best food you can afford is so important , I feel super guilty to have fed him some food that might have made him sick . I remember years ago I purchased open farm but my dog didn’t want to eat the food sometimes it’s tricky you want your dog to eat the best food possible and your dog might not even like it . Carna4 is expensive I don’t eat out and buy expensive Starbucks coffee so I can afford feeding my baby the best . If we could only taste what our dog eats we would not hesitate to feed them good food , I can only imagine how much crap is out there ! Thank you

  • @toddschultzandkaysar3530
    @toddschultzandkaysar3530 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    our dog is possibly allergic to protein, we just got him, but we think that he had diarrhea for months and was really thin, probably 25lbs underweight I have to feed him z/d from the vet, it's very expensive, but he is doing much better now and gaining weight, he couldn't even eat pro plan for sensitive stomachs which is our main dog food, people should ask a veterinarian before using a food ,there is a lot about it that is critical to a dogs health

  • @GlennJackson-d8e
    @GlennJackson-d8e หลายเดือนก่อน

    Earthbound Unrefined is what my daughter wanted her Aussie to use. I was disappointed in what I saw a year ago, but their packaging and content have improved over the last year. I'm open to changing brands, but we have had no health issues with our dog after 7 years.

  • @adm6785
    @adm6785 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I fed my German Shephards a raw food called B.A.R.F. mixed with Stella and Chewys, and a TBSP of beef tallow. For some reason their coats didn't look as good this year as in the past, so I'm going back to 100% BARF. Never heard of Carna4. Chewy's doesn't seem to carry it, but at that price point, I probably wouldn't be saving any money.

  • @drgosannastasia
    @drgosannastasia 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you! Excellent video!

    • @thebkpets
      @thebkpets  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! :)

  • @JoeyToronto
    @JoeyToronto 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My dogs was on Carna4 however it was giving issues to one of my dogs, who is one years old, he started to get crystals in his urine and was urinating everywhere. I've switched him to the regular Open Farm kibble to see if this will help.

  • @BrookleyBell
    @BrookleyBell 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    @The BK Pets, can you please review Ollie dog food kibble?

  • @MatoKrajniak
    @MatoKrajniak 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I tried the stella and chewys kibble but there was something in it that was causing my dog to have soft stool over a month :(

    • @thebkpets
      @thebkpets  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Sorry to hear that! Goes to show that there is no one right food for every dog ❤️

  • @marjoriejohnson6535
    @marjoriejohnson6535 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What about Badlands or Dr. M artys ???? Or have i been suckere.i use one for trauning treats and badlands for generous topper. I also give gently cooked egg, bone broth and a kibble that is perscription from Hills( there was allgery lroblem and this combo is working to keep my shelties hair growing beautifully))

  • @butacrafts
    @butacrafts หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a senior dog with low activity and working on losing weight. Is there any recommendations on what I should look out for in the ingredients or brands I should consider? Don’t think these high protein ones would work. Thank you!

  • @rosemariekimball5787
    @rosemariekimball5787 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I feed my frenchie Carna4 lamb. I supplement with pieces of lamb I gently cook. It's not easy to find Carna4. Only one pet place in Boise sells it. However, you can find it online.

  • @Grim_Dance
    @Grim_Dance 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I feed Victor Classic all stage life. I have raised, trained,and bred German Shepherds since 2010 and Dobermans since 2017. All dogs are healthy, good digestive, pass all health testing ( OFA hip/elbows,heart,eyes,thyroid) and pass embarks. Good weights! Coats are beautiful. And very cost efficient!

    • @WCrzNvz
      @WCrzNvz หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm feeding my pup Victor as well.

    • @sydneywalker2966
      @sydneywalker2966 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I feed Victor Classic as well. I have been feeding that for several years and the dogs are doing great on it. I did my research and thought Victor was a really good food...until I saw this video. These dog foods put it to shame, but their price tag is at least twice as high as Victor. I supplement (my older dog especially) with The Farmer's Dog food.

    • @WorkingKNeun
      @WorkingKNeun หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      What did you feed fall of 2023 when Victor had a massive recall of all their products? The original owner of Victor sold the company 3-4 years ago and started his own new company. The formulas he has are back to the original formulas he started the company with.

    • @sydneywalker2966
      @sydneywalker2966 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​ @WorkingKNeun I don't remember what I fed my dogs then. I think there were some flavors/formulas that weren't affected. Good dog foods always go to heck when they are purchased by larger companies. I've stopped feeding my dogs many dog foods because of that. The new owners say they haven't changed anything, but my dogs stop eating it so they tell me a different story. I trust my dogs A LOT more than any company.

    • @fernboy3
      @fernboy3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Víctor is trash food man

  • @janetknight6317
    @janetknight6317 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I changed from Stella and Chewy when the price went up $20 more for the larger bag. A friend introduced me to a Pure Balance Beef and Bison food that the first 6 ingredients are strong competition for the expensive brands. I add fresh veggies and Front of the Pack to supplement. My Corso's love it, digestion great, coats shiny, no allergies.

  • @drews8585
    @drews8585 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My boys have VERY sensitive stomachs and the one that works for us is acana wholesome grains sea to stream. I hope it is descent since it is almost $90 for a 22lb bag. Two 100 lb dogs lasts about 2 weeks.

  • @heatherbottomley9862
    @heatherbottomley9862 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    What do you think about the Natures Logic Brand? And Canidae Pure Grain Gree Line?

    • @Stubby1031
      @Stubby1031 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Id be curious too. My dogs were on nature’s logic but ever since they changed the ingredients recently, they’ve been having runnier and more frequent poo and the amount of poo was concerning so i switched to a different kibble. It’s too bad because i really liked NL..😢

  • @savannah2l181
    @savannah2l181 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    can you please talk about the impact mars has on quality?

    • @thebkpets
      @thebkpets  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Big companies often cut costs where they can but we don't believe this is always the case.

  • @Zdep93
    @Zdep93 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    No Froms? Havent they been the leader in kibble for awhile now?

    • @thebkpets
      @thebkpets  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not for us!

  • @3AmericanPie
    @3AmericanPie 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have had dogs all my my life and about 8 years ago.The grain free kibble was hype and got on board vecaues it was said it was the best way, now, my baby is 11 and he got a physical like every year, now he has a heart murmur. Not sure what level but it could be because of grain free food. I always felt it was the best now. I hear grain fee foods do cause heart problems. About a month or two, I got off the grain free dry food. (Dr orders) Now I am on board with Royal Canin. I know a lot of reviews have been said It's overprised, but I still have it been using it, and so far, my baby is doing good after a slow transition of foods. I'm a parent who does not look at my dog as a dog but as my child. He is 11 as of now.I've been taking care of them always. I was just wondering what people feel about grain free foods theses day's. My dog is proof that he has heart murmurs.And the doctor said it could be from using grain free foods all these years. I'm planning to get an echo ❤ check-up to see what level of heart murmur my baby has. Level 1-5, the lower the # the better. My babies Dr. Said, he might be a 2, but the eco check-up should tell more. 🎉

  • @SethSill
    @SethSill 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Would be interested to see a video on Primal Kibble in the Raw compared to others

  • @memestress4627
    @memestress4627 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Would adding some Carna4 to my dogs current kibble be beneficial? I can’t afford to feed it on its own but maybe if I added some to my dogs sensitive skin & stomach hills kibble?

  • @lgronewold1962
    @lgronewold1962 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What about Yum Woof dog, or Badlands Ranch dog food. Jack’s premium dog food they use synthetic pack though.

  • @aydiayel
    @aydiayel 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    in turkey we cannot find those and my dog has fish allergy so orijen is no option. can you please also do bozita - nd - arcane and brit. thank you

  • @stephanieh651
    @stephanieh651 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    What are your thoughts on Sundays dog food?

    • @barbspear1731
      @barbspear1731 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Interested on your comments on Sundays.

    • @trucker4life333
      @trucker4life333 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I thought sundays would have made the list for sure

  • @susansouthard
    @susansouthard หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The amount of protein in your dogs kibble depends upon activity. You have to think about how much activity your dog participates in. If you have a working border collie clearly 26% protein is not enough for that dog. However, if you have a Chihuahua that sleeps all day and just cuddles, 26% protein is gonna be fine for them. So think about the activity of your dog when looking at protein. I have a Papillion Pomeranian cross, I cook for my dog, and he gets a little bit of a fish based kibble about a handful every day, he is highly allergic to turkey and has a sensitivity to chicken. So he has special needs.

    • @LittlePieceOfHeaven.65
      @LittlePieceOfHeaven.65 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Exactly ! Same if you have a senior with no teeth or a dog with kidney problems ... It's not just black and white

  • @thephoenix1117
    @thephoenix1117 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We have a pure-bred Black Lab (5yo) and a Golden Retriever/Collie (2.5yo) mix. We started and fed the Lab on Orijen and she thrived on it. Then the "Gollie" entered the picture and over the first year raising the Gollie we used Orijen puppy food. Then Orijen started the jack the price of the food sky-high. It went from $59 for a 23lb bag to $103 a bag. So we did some research and found Stella and Chewy. We use the one referenced here at #5 - the Red Meat version. It has the most Protein and many dogs have allergies to Chicken. So, as far as kibble goes, so far, this is the best we've found for the $. It's $83 for a 23lb bag, and we are on the Petco food program and it nets us a savings of about $10 a bag over time. The more you buy, you earn coupons and free bags of food. We also buy Acana canned food and split a can between them each day for the dinner feeding. Having two larger breeds 55 and 65lb respectively, is not cheap, we've found the Stella&Chewy + Acana canned food mix works for our dogs exceptionally well. Incredibly shiny coats, both healthy and very active with no medical issues. We've been using the Stella and Acana blend for almost 2 years. IMHO #5 should be #1 or 2 just based on the protein content of the food. Dogs are protein machines.

  • @aliassmithandjones08
    @aliassmithandjones08 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Where does Badlands Ranch come in???

    • @MichaelChelen
      @MichaelChelen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I think that would be considered air dried, not kibble?

    • @KeithRN
      @KeithRN 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@aliassmithandjones08 they are really good. The only drawback is the synthetic vitamins and minerals.

    • @marjoriejohnson6535
      @marjoriejohnson6535 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you, hope so.​@@MichaelChelen

  • @RyanC-jm5te
    @RyanC-jm5te หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you please do a detailed review of Essence Kibble? I heard it’s one of the best value that is on par or above Open Farm and competing against Carna4.

  • @bharmon920
    @bharmon920 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I fed carna4 for a while but no more. 1 it’s expensive for 2 large breed dogs 2 my Lab started to refuse eating it. That was it for me…

  • @KeithRN
    @KeithRN 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I would love to know what you think about The Simple Food Project foods

    • @88smatthews
      @88smatthews 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I second this

  • @tracystuder5910
    @tracystuder5910 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Only 2 of the Carna4 formulas have rice. The others (Duck, Venison,goat and fish) don’t. (This is for viewers , as I’m sure you already know this. 😊)

    • @thebkpets
      @thebkpets  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes! All these kibbles come in different proteins with different carbohydrate sources ☺️

  • @PERRYDASILVA
    @PERRYDASILVA หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad to see Carna4 as the #1 in the list! My little boy gets Carna4 for training and Farmer's Dog for his actual food.

  • @jean-n1t
    @jean-n1t หลายเดือนก่อน

    My dog is fed Carna4 for approx 1 year. The protein source is Vemison. I switched her from Open Farm wild caught salmon. How often should I switch proteins and brands? I don’t mind keeping her on a portion of kibble. As long as I am comfortable with the ingredients. She is a 38-40lb dog. She also gets Dr Marty alternating recipes. Her food is well saturated with Open Farm bone broth. She gets sardines and mackeral on alternating. She also gets carrots,broccoli,sweet potato daily both meals,steamed. I believe you suggested alternating kibble brands and protein sources. Can you recommend a kibble brand for her and what is a good source of protein..she is sensitive to chicken possibly. She is fed twice a day and gets freeze dried chicken hearts for treats. Is Steve’s Real Food a better choice than Dr Marty;s. Both are freeze dried. Thank you ❤

  • @EL-em3mn
    @EL-em3mn 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Blue Buffalo life protection. It does use chicken meal i believe which is a knock but overall does it do alright???

  • @calvinnapier9977
    @calvinnapier9977 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I've been feeding our Lab Sadie Open Farm grain free and at the price they charge I don't get the meal meats they use. Carna4 is truly a food for the wealthy. I'm scared 🥺 of Orijen and Acana since Mars bought it.

    • @moniqueviau2702
      @moniqueviau2702 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Should I be scared ? My dog eat Orijen Small breed 😮 what is « Mars » ?

    • @Dmm-n9y
      @Dmm-n9y 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm trying acana for our puppy I am hesistant also but we'll see how it goes..

  • @nancyjohnson5810
    @nancyjohnson5810 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sunday's hands down the beef. My dog loves it. It's spendy but so good and worth every penny.

    • @Jfresh55
      @Jfresh55 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Is this kibble?

  • @Lily-s5q1l
    @Lily-s5q1l หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please share information on any kibble recommended for diabetic dogs. Most have too many carbs.

  • @MrSylvia1983
    @MrSylvia1983 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for this video! I’m in the process to switch pup to adult kibbles now I’m debating if to get carna4 or open farm… I see carna4 is only available on Amazon over here and open farm I can find it in one pet store

  • @aileenbernier4060
    @aileenbernier4060 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    My question with feeding kibble is: what dog really wants to eat the same dry food every day. Dogs need variety, just like people do. Have you seen how they make kibble? Yes some kibble maybe better than others, no doubt, my dog's health improved greatly when I stopped dry food and fed raw.

  • @tonimusgrave9530
    @tonimusgrave9530 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I used to use Sundays for dogs but it got to the last bag I ordered was $83 for 40 oz. That’s too much for me to pay. If you get the book forever dog by dr Karen Becker you will learn a lot about food for dogs. In the book it says ‘meal’ is any part of the meat that is all mixed together and mixed for consumption then added to the food but titled as the meat. Human grade is a good title but it can be disguising the ingredients. Dogs don’t need very much carbohydrates because it’s hard for the dogs to digest completely thereby effects the pets organs greatly. A lot of carbs over time can eventually cause pancreatitis. Rice and grain is not good for the dogs to digest either but it’s used as a filler also. Learned all this from the book forever dog…there’s a lot more as to where dog food originated also and on how we domesticated the dog.

    • @iamhis5580
      @iamhis5580 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What do you feed now?

    • @tonimusgrave9530
      @tonimusgrave9530 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ I feed a raw called vitals. They have turkey chicken and beef. I want to find an affordable healthy kibble to use as a topper with the vitals but so many of them are expensive and you have to get a subscription.

    • @iamhis5580
      @iamhis5580 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ I feel so confused and so overwhelmed with all of the research about role and about kibble it’s almost like you have no idea what to feed your dog. I have two fairly large rescue dogs. We are struggling financially. My husband thinks the dogs eat better than we do, but I’m trying to find a balance with some kibble and raw.

  • @CarolineODowd-q2c
    @CarolineODowd-q2c 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Curious, why Orijen Amazing Grains and not original Origen?

  • @Hbryry
    @Hbryry 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Where are these price per lbs coming from? 3.5lb open farm is $29 at my local store. ~ $8.29 per lb. Carna4 2lb bag almost $40. Also, for open farm any recommendation grain free version or ancient grains?

  • @ballparkfrank2978
    @ballparkfrank2978 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Any recommendations for a food that is budget friendly for 3 Shepherds?

  • @rogerhuggettjr.7675
    @rogerhuggettjr.7675 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've fed Gentle Giant for the last 4 years. Would like to hear a critique of it.

  • @shrutikar1
    @shrutikar1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you suggest appropriate options for brands available in Germany? Is Wolfsblut a contender?

  • @toddjenest3212
    @toddjenest3212 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So, "Kibble & Bits" is bad? 😜 How often should dogs eat kibble vs any type of add-ons such as rice and hamburger?

  • @robertathomas1339
    @robertathomas1339 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What about Farmina? It’s my favorite!

  • @deborahpender2347
    @deborahpender2347 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I also use Fromm and am very happy with it

  • @potterlinda02
    @potterlinda02 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am currently making my own homemade dog food...with much of the same ingredients as your number one kibble here....do you think dogs need kibble at all? Or am I ok with just the homemade food...

    • @thebkpets
      @thebkpets  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Dogs for sure don’t need kibble as long as you are giving them a fully balanced diet! How do you ensure your food is balanced?

  • @Drunkcilla
    @Drunkcilla 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How about the badland dog food ?

  • @RavenFirewind
    @RavenFirewind 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm not sure if you get these in the US, but here in Canada we have two lines in particular I'd love to hear your thoughts on: Horizon (Pulsar, Taiga, and one or two others I haven't used under the Horizon brand) and Boreal.
    Currently, our puppy is on Boreal, our older dog has been temporarioy switched to Forza10 (an Italian brand I was recommended for the older dog's gut health and allergy/skin issues), but beforehand was on the Horizon line (Pulsar at first, but Taiga was slightly cheaper with a larger bag).
    I'm curious what you'd think of them, and which one you'd say is more beneficial. The idea being that I want both dogs on the same food once the puppy comes of age, but I'm stuck between the pros and cons of both.
    I supplement with fruits, veggies, quail eggs, goat's milk, etc. too of course, since I want the best for both my fur kids (if I could afford to feed them raw, I would).

  • @nannettenannettek9545
    @nannettenannettek9545 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I feed Acana Wild Atlantic. It is 70% protein, 30% vegetables, fruit, botanicals and nutrients. It's about $4.20 per pound. I feed about half dry and half homemade. I lightly cook the ground turkey, beef liver and chicken hearts. I don't cook the eggs, green vegetables or carrots, but I add a little brown rice, sweet potato and pinto beans. The recipe also includes blueberries, pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, kelp, food grade bone meal, red bell peppers, turmeric and black pepper. Most is organic, except the meats/poultry, but it is human grade.

    • @sarashepard7504
      @sarashepard7504 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Pumpkin seeds are a great dewormer

    • @nannettenannettek9545
      @nannettenannettek9545 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@sarashepard7504 That is interesting. I didn't know that.

  • @DorothyZabriskie
    @DorothyZabriskie 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feed my 3 minature schnauzers Ziwi Peak kibble and canned. It is very expensive and I think it cost more than the carna4 and also great ingredients. I buy it from Chewy or it can be purchased directly from their site.

  • @stars_hollow
    @stars_hollow 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Can you do another video like this but more budget-friendly?

    • @sydneywalker2966
      @sydneywalker2966 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Check out the website Dog Food Advisor. They rate a bunch of different dog foods and they tell you WHY they are rated that way. It's a very handy site!

    • @rocknroy58
      @rocknroy58 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I feed my GSD Taste of the wild kibble. It comes in at just over $2.10 per pound. His coat is shiny, stools are firm, he is thriving on it. At his last vet check up, the vet said whatever I am feeding him, to keep doing it bc he is healthy with a shiny coat. I sometimes skip the kibble and feed him chicken breast with rice, maybe some pumpkin, sweet potatoes, green beans, things like that. The cost of kibble and treats has gone way up, so I also make treats myself and he enjoys them just as much if not more so than any of the store bought treats and of course the ones I make are all natural without preservatives.

    • @stars_hollow
      @stars_hollow 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @JonDarntDouchit-i8w thank you very much for your insight, just wondering i live somewhere with low resources so it would be difficult to find any good meats. Also how do you recommend i prepare the meat for my dog? 😊

  • @laurieclarkson9180
    @laurieclarkson9180 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are these okay for small breeds? Most bits of food are too big for my dog to chew.

  • @jennyroth6583
    @jennyroth6583 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Well I think I will try the Carna 4 because I’ve been buying the Primal Raw puppy food for $40 per lb and I seriously can’t afford it, she’s 8 months and she’s been on it for 5 months but sometimes I home cook and give her half and half but it’s not much cheaper because I feed her organic grass fed beef and wild caught salmon

  • @lindalou5653
    @lindalou5653 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What do you feel about Ketona?

  • @littlebeebs1
    @littlebeebs1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can ya do one for small breed puppies ? Thank you so much!

  • @fan590pepe99
    @fan590pepe99 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Though your video was informative, I'll stick with Farmina. Their quality is better than Open Farm as evident in their lower levels of Calcium and Phosphorus. Carna4 is the best, I do agree. I guess we have to pay for quality. I used Carna4 as a training treat.

  • @vickielusby1006
    @vickielusby1006 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would my dogs need a lot less food if I switched from 4Health large breed kibble? Right now, they go through a 40 lb bag a piece. It's killing my budget!
    I've wondered if I might save by money by switching to a more expensive dog food because they will need to eat less?
    I would love to make homemade but do to my health issues I can't do that right now.

    • @sarashepard7504
      @sarashepard7504 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes if it’s nutrient dense and not fillers in the kibble.

  • @janellsolinski6283
    @janellsolinski6283 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your videos I have learned so much, but I do have two questions. For one, my dog is allergic to all fish (I can confirm this because his father was also allergic to fish) so he is currently on Victor dog food which I know isn't good dog food but I have no clue what to do because he isn't getting any omega 3 and he also is a hunting dog so I don't know if that would effect his protein and carb percentage. My other question is what is your opinion on Sunday's dog food since you didn't mention it in the video.

    • @thebkpets
      @thebkpets  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love Sundays!