Avoderm dog food
July 6, 2011
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AvoDerm Dog Food Review
Avoderm dog food formulas are known for incorporating an unconventional ingredient in dog food—California avocados. The dog food brand is formulated and produced by Breeder’s Choice Pet Foods. The company started out as a producer of frozen pet meals in 1947 which later expanded to include kibble and biscuits which have been oven-baked and packed with nutrients that exceeded the minimum nutritional requirement for pet foods. Today, Breeder’s Choice continues to produce their “all-natural oven-baked pet foods and treats” in their Irwindale facility.
In 1982, AvoDerm pet foods came into being as a result of an excess supply of avocados at a local farm. The company capitalized on the skin and coat-restoring properties of nutrients present in avocados to come up with their flagship product that has become one of their best-selling dog food line.
Avoderm dog food products have been tailored to meet specific AAFCO nutrient profiles for different life stages.
Not all AvoDerm dog food formulas have a meat-based protein source as its first ingredient. While some AvoDerm dog food formulas have chicken meal, there are those which have peas or ground whole rice as their first ingredient.
Chicken meal is a valuable source of meat-based protein. It is a meat concentrate which means it contains 300% more protein than fresh meat sources. However, chicken has been linked to cases of canine food allergies thus dog owners whose dogs are hypersensitive to chicken shy away from any AvoDerm formula that contains any form of chicken.
Another meat-based protein which is a common ingredient in AvoDerm dog food formulas is salmon meal. Although it does not follow chicken meal as the next major ingredient, salmon meal is usually included among the first five ingredients. Aside from being a good source of protein, salmon meal is also rich in omega-6 fatty acids which are essential components in important body processes and safeguard the integrity of body cells. Salmon meal is also considered a meat concentrate.
There is one AvoDerm formula with Peas as the first ingredient. Peas are good sources of plant-based proteins and fibers. Putting it as a first ingredient may not be a good idea since dogs are primarily meat eaters and compared to meat sources, protein from peas is relatively of inferior quality.
Whole rice is a complex carbohydrate which is a good source of energy. Brown rice is of better quality than white rice because the layer which contains the essential vitamins and minerals are still intact. With white rice, the outer layer has been removed thus stripping rice of valuable nutrients.
Oatmeal is a gluten-free whole grain cereal from ground oats. It is a natural source of B-vitamins and digestible fiber.
Rice bran is an inferior protein source that can, however, boost the protein level of a dog food formula. A by-product of the rice milling process, rice bran is also a rich source of natural vitamins and minerals.
Flaxseeds provide good sources of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids and digestible fiber particularly when they are ground into a meal.
Chicken fat is a rich source of linoleic acid, a type of omega-6 fatty acid which plays an important role in physiological processes of the body. It is a product of rendering.
There are several controversial ingredients in certain AvoDerm dog food formulas which have been consistently pointed out by concerned dog owners.
Avocado is not a common ingredient in dog food products. However, many AvoDerm dog food formulas incorporate California avocado because it possesses nutrients which are excellent for maintaining a dog’s shiny hair coat and healthy skin. But there are others who view the inclusion of avocado in a negative light because of concerns regarding the potential toxicity which, for the most part, lack sufficient evidence to be of much cause for apprehension.
Tomato pomace is another controversial ingredient because it is often viewed as an inexpensive filler of pet food products. It is a by-product when tomatoes are processed into catsup, soup, or juice.
Many dog owners are happy with the fact that using AvoDerm formulas on their dogs resulted in shinier hair coats and healthy skin. There are also fewer reports of hypersensitivity reactions with AvoDerm dog food products.
Please visit the links listed below for Avoderm dog food reviews by formula.
Have a comment or question about our Avoderm dog food review? Want to share your experiences with others? We welcome your comments!
Avoderm Dog Food Formulas:
- AvoDerm Natural Chicken Meal and Brown Rice Puppy Food
- AvoDerm Natural Chicken Meal and Brown Rice Adult Dog Food
- AvoDerm Natural Lamb Meal and Brown Rice Adult Dog Food
- AvoDerm Natural Vegetarian Adult Dog Food
- AvoDerm Natural Brown Rice, Oatmeal and Chicken Meal Formula Lite Dog Food
- AvoDerm Natural Chicken Meal, Brown Rice and Oatmeal Formula Senior Dog Food
- AvoDerm Natural Chicken Meal and Brown Rice Large Breed Adult Dog Food
- AvoDerm Natural Chicken Meal and Brown Rice Large Breed Puppy Food
Avoderm Dog Food Consumer Rating:
I have tried the avoderm lamb and rice along with 2 different types of the canned dog food and have found that my dogs do not like it at all and the canned dog food smells like fish and they stick their noses up to it. I was really dissapointed in it because I wanted something natural and good for them and cannot get them to eat it at all not even by tricking them,so now its time to goto Natures Recipe…sorry,at least we tried.
My dogs did not like the taste either.
I have two labs that love avoderm! One 10yo senior and a 10 week old puppy..
The 10 yo had a lot of skin problems when we got him at 9 from being kept in an outdoor kennel by his previous owners. (who lived in new england.. burr!)
He had dry skin issues and a LOT of ear build-up problems which has made him mostly deaf.
Since we put him on Avoderm, the build-up is close to gone and he can hear!!
I was very satisfied with it.. and as far as the product smelling like fish.. i think if the can says “Fish” thats what it should smell like! lol. its real food!
thanks!
-K
My dogs and cats really like Avoderm!
I switched my pit/boxer mix off of Science Diet. She smelled aweful and had rashes and hotshots all over her body. I figured it was a food issue, (unlike the vet.) Avoderm was the first brand that I randomly grabbed and it worked wonders. Her smell, rashes and hotspots disappeared before the small bag was empty.
Michael
We just bought a bag of Avoderm avocado weight reduction…easy digestible dry food for my mini schnauzer. She has been on predcription diet for 9 years due to pancreatitus, but thought she might like a change and since it was easy digestible, I am hoping it will help her, and maybe give her coat a gloss. But I have to say, I am a little worried that I did make the right choice. Time will tell I guess
Our pit bull has a very sensitive stomach, and Avoderm is the only brand of food that we’ve come across that actually works. His flatulence and diarehha are gone, and he always has good solid poops. TMI? Anyway, I have heard that avocados can be toxic for dogs, but I don’t believe it’s true because he’s been on this diet for about a year now. Oh, I guess the downside of it is the taste. I sometimes tempt him to eat it by mixing a tablespoon or two of Avoderm wet food.
i work at petco and i switched my albino doberman to avoderm cuz nothing else was working for him. he loves the food and his coat looks great. he doesnt have any stomach problems and he finally has a hard stool after having diarhia for 3 months straight. ever since i got it and had great results i recomend it to a lot of customers and they come back with great feedback. i have tried every flavor for my dog and he loves the just baked and the lamb and rice. i have seen a lot of long haired dogs come in to our store that have amazing coats and they were all on avoderm. keep up the great food!
to the people who are worried about feeding their dogs or cats the food because of the whole avocados are poisonous to them…its just the oils and nutrients from the avocados that they are using…i have talked to several vets and reprisentatives for avoderm and they had updated me on everything so i could assist my customers more…the food will not kill your dog or make him sick
I have a german sheperd and a rottie mix,used to feed them regular dog food that you can buy at the supermarket,then I found out that kind of food actually just has a bunch of corn and nothing else.My german shperd has never really liked it , so that was one more reason for me to change my dogs diet and I must say , since I’ve done that they’ re feeling much better,better coat,better stool and not too much either,no more scratching and they are actually happy when is dinner time!
Very satisfied so far with the product!
I am a Lab breeder and the Avoderm line is all I use for my dogs. This is the best food I have used..and I have tried them all.
MY BEAGLE SOPHIE LOOOVES AVODERM! WE GOT HER WHEN SHE WAS 6 MOS OLD SHE WAS SICK THE DAY AFTER AND FOR 3 MORE MOS SHE HAD CONSTANT DIARHHEA MUCUS BLOODY MUCUS STOO; PAINS IN HER STOMACH AFTER 3 MOS AND 3000$ LATER ON VETS BILLS FOR ALL DIFF MEDS XRAYS LAPASCOPE WE FIND OUT (ON OUR OWN BUT VET DIDNT BELIEVE ME WHEN I SAID MAYBE ITS ALLERGY) I FINALLY GOT HIM TO BELIEVE HE SOLD ME PLAIN VENUSIN AND POTATO WELL SHE GOT 100% BETTER (I TOLD THE VET IT WAS ALLERGIES GRRR) I WAS LIKE A KID WITH CANDY SEEING HER HAVE REG STOOLS!! NO MORE BLOODY MUCUS. THEN I HAD TO PUT POWDER FOOD IN IT FOR WORMS WELL SHE NEVER TOUCHED IT AGAIN!! SO I WAS ON THE HUNT FOR A DOG FOOD THATS ALL NATURAL. WE SAW AVODERM AND SAID LETS GIVE IT A SHOT I WAS CONCERNED WITH THE AVOCADOS THEYRE VERY FATTENING AND JUST NEVER HEARD OF IT WITH A DOG??? IT IS VERY PRICEY BUT SHES WORTH IT! SHE LOVES IT I DO HAVE TO MIX THE HARD FOOD WITH IT CUZ ITS VERY VERY PASTEY. HER STOOLS ARE PERFECT! SHE HAS REVERSED SNEEZING THAT A REAL LOT LESS AND I CANT BELIEVE IT BUT ITS HELPED HER FLUID THATS CONSTANTLY POURING OUT HER EYES!!!! HER EYES ARE BEAUTIFUL AND NOMORE STAINED FUR!! WISH I COULD GET COUPONS THOUGH CUZ LIKE I SAID IT IS PRICEY! HOPE THIS HAS HELPED SOMEONE I DEF RECOMMAND IT TO EVERYONE!
I’ve been giving my 2 Schnauzers Avoderm now for several months and they love it. Their coats are great and regular stools. It seems to work well for them. I read up on the Avocado issue and the part of the Avocado they are including in the Dog food is fine. They even have a review of the process and formula on their website. It seems to be good stuff. Better the a number of other brands.
I have 2 mini schnauzers and had been giving them avoderm most of their lives
(10 years old now). Then i started reading the horror stories regarding avacado’s and stopped giving it to them about a month ago. They both did develop heart problems, i don’t know if it is from the avoderm or not but, at their age it is more important to me that they enjoy their food.
I have not found any other that they enjoy, so will go back to the avoderm.
I have a collie mix named Sadie. She is 5 Years old and has had stomach issues for most of her life. I have taken her to the vet many times and even taken her to Ohio State Vet clinic.Nothing showed up in her blood work, therfore liver problems were ruled out. She throws up yellow bile. I started her 6 months ago on Avoderm. It seems to have helped her, but she burps a lot. It is almost like she has acid reflux. Prilosec (an acid reducer) was recommended. I just hate to give her medication. Has anyone had this problem with Avoderm?