Affordable pet kibble from discount supermarkets outperforms pricier dog food labels
In a recent evaluation, the nutritional content of 24 different dry dog foods was examined, and the results suggest that the price of dog food does not always dictate its quality. Among the budget-friendly options, two supermarket brands stood out for their excellent nutritional quality.
One of these budget-friendly supermarket dog foods is the Nutro Natural Choice Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food. This kibble, which is much less expensive than many premium fresh or human-grade brands, boasts whole chicken as the first ingredient, added omega fatty acids, and whole grains for fiber and nutrients. It is recognized for having a strong nutritional profile [1].
Another recommended budget option is the Natural Balance Health Protection Chicken, Brown Rice, and Pumpkin Recipe. This dry dog food is noted for its balanced mix of animal and plant proteins, plus extras like salmon oil for health benefits. It meets AAFCO nutritional standards and offers good value [5].
While higher-priced or premium brands like The Farmer’s Dog offer tailored, fresh meals with high-quality ingredients, recent evaluations suggest that some supermarket budget dog foods with well-rounded ingredients can perform as well or better in nutritional tests compared to pricier mainstream brands, especially if they use quality animal proteins and added nutrients like omega fatty acids [1][5].
Edeka's Sunny Hills range also impressed testers. The budget-friendly supermarket dog food from Edeka's Sunny Hills range, "Premium Softbrocken", performed exceptionally well in the test. The price for a day's worth of "Premium Softbrocken" for a 15kg dog is 70 cents. Another notable find from Edeka was "Feine Mahlzeit mit Lamm, Huhn, Nudeln & Karotten", which scored top marks as the best wet food in the test [6].
Pet owners who opted for cheaper supermarket dog food can feel reassured about their choice. However, it's important to note that the article does not provide information about long-term effects of feeding the budget-friendly dog food to pets [3].
In the category of "sensitive" foods, none of the tested products scored higher than "satisfactory" [4]. Experts focused on vitamins, proteins, and minerals in each food during the test [2]. An ideal high-quality dog food consists of high-quality protein, healthy fats, fiber, vegetables, and carbohydrates [2].
In summary, Nutro Natural Choice and Natural Balance Health Protection are budget-friendly supermarket dog foods that have outperformed or matched some expensive brands in nutritional quality in recent assessments. They provide balanced protein sources, added fatty acids, and whole grains/fibers at a lower price point compared to premium, fresh, or human-grade dog foods [1][5]. Pet owners can identify a good food for their pet by looking for the amounts of crude fiber, crude protein, and crude fat on the packaging.
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