The Healthiest Dog Foods — and Some You Should Avoid

Buying cheap dog food is an easy trap to fall into when you first bring a dog into your home — dogs are expensive, and between the vet visits, chewable toys, and grooming care, it can be tempting to go for the most affordable option on the shelves. However, if there’s anywhere you should cut back...

Buying cheap dog food is an easy trap to fall into when you first bring a dog into your home — dogs are expensive, and between the vet visits, chewable toys, and grooming care, it can be tempting to go for the most affordable option on the shelves. However, if there’s anywhere you should cut back costs on caring for your pet, dog food should be last on your list.

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The ingredients and nutrition in your dog’s food can make a huge difference in your canine’s health (not to mention your experience with your new pet). A healthy dog is a happy dog, and anyone with a heart knows that our furry friends deserve the best!

When your dog doesn’t get the right nutrients, it can experience malnutrition, indigestion, and even some dangerous health conditions.

To make sure your dog is only getting fed the best, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best and the 10 worst dog foods.

To assist with these rankings, we used the trusted reviews from Dog Food Advisor and assessed many customer reviews of the most popular brands on the market (so that you don’t have to).

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