The right dog food provides complete nutrition and nutritional support, sure, but it also has to be a food that your dog likes.
“There are many factors to consider when evaluating a dog's diet,” explains Dr. Jennifer Fryon, DVM, owner of Lakeside Animal Hospital. "Factors to look at include the pet food's label, ingredients and guaranteed analysis, age of the pet and medical condition or conditions of the pet."
We reviewed a wide range of dog food brands, asked veterinarians for advice and researched nutritional certifications to gather the most reliable dog food brands available. You can learn more about evaluating dog food brands in the What to Look for in Choosing Dog Food section (below) or in the Spruce Pets Guide.
Here are the best dog food brands, according to veterinarians.