Comments on: American dog foods (and my best recommendations!)

By: David D'Angelo

David D'Angelo — Fri, 16 Aug 2026 08:38:20 +0000

In reply to Monica.

Hi Monica, it gets tricky with a dog who reacts to so many foods. Have you looked into pre and probiotics?

Usually a home made diet is the best option based on what you know works for your dog, and try and tackle dental health with some touch meat chews if raw meaty bones aren’t an option.

There’s some information here which may help on hypoallergenic diets – https://www.petfoodjudge.com/hypoallergenic-dog-foods/

And here’s some information on pro and prebiotics – https://www.petfoodjudge.com/probiotics-for-dogs/

By: Monica

Monica — Sun, 11 Aug 2026 04:49:59 +0000

Hi, I have a toy poodle that has a very sensitive stomach. Most of her life she has had trouble with most food we give her, we cannot feed her raw food at all. Over many years we have worked out that cooked chicken & lamb with oats/pumpkin is the best for her. She does get sick of the same food and as a back up we would like to have a bought alternative to give her, what would you recommend.

thanks Monica

By: David D'Angelo

David D'Angelo — Tue, 30 Jul 2026 15:41:15 +0000

In reply to Gypsy. Hi Gypsy, here's a review of Nature's Goodness but it's a couple of years old now. Could probably do with an update.

By: David D'Angelo

David D'Angelo — Tue, 30 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0000

In reply to Colleen. Here's a review of Scratch dog food.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 30 Jul 2026 09:47:58 +0000

Hi Just mentioning FYI that Balanced Life appears to be a discontinued product. Thanks for providing these reviews, by the way! Michelle

By: Gypsy

Gypsy — Sat, 27 Jul 2026 21:30:12 +0000

Thank you for your website, I’ve found it be a great resource. Also thank you for providing a list of more affordable alternatives.
I was wondering if you have any plans to review Nature’s Goodness Grainfree dog food in the future?
My mum swears by it for her dog.
Kind regards,
G Harvey

By: George

George — Fri, 16 Feb 2026 00:33:58 +0000

In reply to Pet Food Judge (America). My thoughts too. Thanks so much!

By: Pet Food Judge (America)

Pet Food Judge (America) — Tue, 13 Feb 2026 18:58:28 +0000

In reply to George.

Hi George, that’s interesting to hear as air-dried isn’t far off a freeze-dried raw food.

Lyka is a slightly cooked fresh food which would likely work, depending on budget. Eureka is an American air-dried raw food similar to Ziwi Peak.

By: George

George — Fri, 26 Jan 2026 10:32:33 +0000

Just stumbled across your website, which has been awesome to read after diving into the world of dog food many times before for our gorgeous Border Collie. Our boy seems to not tolerate raw food. We have recently tried to feed Frontier Pets (Somerford Raw before that) with no luck. However, he tolerated and LOVED Ziwi Peak as training treats… any thoughts on why the air dried would make a difference? Could simply be quantity…
I would love some more info to pop up around cooked/ gently cooked dog foods. We are currently feeding Scratch as I do like the transparency. Do you have any other brands that come to mind? I don’t feel good about feeding carb loaded Kibble. Thanks a bunch!

By: Pet Food Judge (America)

Pet Food Judge (America) — Thu, 11 Jan 2026 17:30:14 +0000

In reply to Jo. Hi Jo, SavourLife is currently in the #3 spot above ;o) That said I'm planning to revise this page shortly so that may change, but it will remain a recommendation.