Canidae Pure Sky Ingredient Analysis

1. Duck
2. Turkey meal
3. Sweet potatoes
4. Peas
5. Potato protein

Duck and Turkey meal are great meat for dogs. Duck is going to move down the ingredient list after processing.

Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamins A, E, B6, potassium and iron, They are low in sodium and are great for the digestive system.

Peas are full of nutrients and are very good for dogs.

Potato protein is the de-starched portion of the potato and contains higher protein levels than normal potatoes.

Canidae Pure Sky Ingredient List

Duck, turkey meal, sweet potatoes, peas, potato protein, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), tomato pomace, natural flavor, salt, choline chloride, natural mixed tocopherols, suncured alfalfa meal, inulin (from chicory root), lecithin, sage extract, cranberries, beta-carotene, rosemary extract, sunflower oil, yucca schidigera extract, dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, papaya, pineapple.

Canidae Pure Sky Guaranteed Analysis

Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.

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Canidae Pure Land Ingredient Analysis

1. Bison
2. Lamb meal
3. Sweet potatoes
4. Peas
5. Potatoes

Bison and lamb meal are great meat sources for dogs. Bison is going to move down the ingredient list after processing.

Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamins A, E, B6, potassium and iron, They are low in sodium and are great for the digestive system.

Peas are full of nutrients and are very good for dogs.

Potatoes are high in Vitamin C and potassium they also contain some vitamin B6.

Canidae Pure Land Ingredient List

Bison, lamb meal, sweet potatoes, peas, potatoes, canola oil, potato protein, tomato pomace, natural flavor, salt, choline chloride, natural mixed tocopherols, taurine, suncured alfalfa meal, inulin (from chicory root), lecithin, sage extract, cranberries, beta-carotene, rosemary extract, sunflower oil, yucca schidigera extract, dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, dried trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, papaya, pineapple.

Canidae Pure Land Guaranteed Analysis

Guaranteed Analysis describes the nutrient content required by AAFCO labeling standards to be identified on every product package. Since these are guarantees, pet food manufacturers work to formulate diets that meet or exceed the minimum requirements.

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Canidae Platinum dog food is made and manufactures by, CANIDAE Pet Foods. Canidae Platinum dog food comes in 5lb, 15lb, 35lb and 44lb bags.

Canidae Platinum dog food Review

We feel that Canidae Platinum dog food falls short of the quality of the other Canidae formulas. This formula only offers one source of meat in the first five ingredients and is relatively grain heavy.

Canidae Chicken and Rice dog food is made and manufactures by, CANIDAE Pet Foods. Canidae Chicken and Rice dog food comes in 5lb, 15lb, 35lb and 44lb bags.

Canidae Chicken and Rice dog food Review

We feel that Canidae Chicken and Rice dog food falls short of the quality of the other Canidae formulas. This formula only offers one source of meat in the first five ingredients and is relatively grain heavy.

Canidae Lamb and Rice dog food is made and manufactured by, CANIDAE Pet Foods. Canidae Lamb and Rice dog food comes in 5lb, 15lb, 35lb and 44lb bags.

Canidae Lamb and Rice dog food Review

We feel that Canidae Lamb and Rice dog food falls short of the quality of the other Canidae formulas. This formula only offers one source of meat in the first five ingredients and is relatively grain heavy.

Canidae Beef and Ocean Fish Meal dog food is made and manufactured by CANIDAE Pet Food. Canidae Beef and Ocean Fish Meal dog food comes in 5, 15 and 30lb bags.  Canidae Beef and Ocean Fish Meal dog food is an all around pretty good brand of food.

Canidae Beef and Ocean Fish Meal dog food review

Canidae Beef and Ocean Fish Meal dog food is good brand of dog food that isn’t to high in protein(%24). If your dog is fairly active this is a great brand. If you are looking for something with higher protein for more high active dogs check out:http://dogfoodchat.com/canidae-grain-free-salmon-meal/

Canidae Grain Free Salmon Meal dog food is made and manufactured by CANIDAE, Pet Foods. Canidae Grain Free Salmon Meal dog food comes in 5, 15 and 30lb bags. Canidae Grain Free Salmon Meal dog food is one of the newer Canidae formulas out on the market.

Canidae Grain Free Salmon Meal dog food review

Canidae Grain Free Salmon Meal dog food is a very high protein dog food. This is a very good brand of dog food for your active dogs. This includes competition dogs, hunting dogs and sporting dogs. If your dog is inactive this might not be the best choice of food for you due to the higher amounts of protein. For inactive dogs you might look at: http://dogfoodchat.com/canidae-all-life-stages/ Canidae Grain Free Salmon Meal’s protein comes from three main sources: Salmon Meal, Potatoes and Ocean Fish Meal.

Canidae All Life Stages dog food is made and manufactures by, CANIDAE Pet Foods. Canidae All Life Stages dry dog food comes in 5lb, 15lb, 35lb and 44lb bags.

Canidae All Life Stages dog food review.

Canidae All Life Stages dog food is a great food. This brand of Canidae has grains unlike the Grain Free formula. Some consumers actually prefer a small amount of grains with higher quality protein dog food.

Canidae Grain Free ALS dog food is one of 7 formulas under the Canidae brand. Canidae Grain Free ALS is the most popular of the 7 formulas.

Canidae Grain Free ALS Dog Food Review

The first thing I noticed when looking at Canidae Grain Free ALS dog food was the amount of protein. Canidae Grain Free ALS dog food has 34% protein. We consider anything over 30% high. The high amount of protein in Canidae Grain Free ALS dog food is great for working and higher active breeds. Canidae Grain Free ALS dog food is 80% Meat and 20% Fruits and Veggies.

Canidae dog food is considered to be a premium brand of dog food – being both highly rated and respected. While we do not have it ranked at the top of our recommended list, we have received many positive customer reviews of Canidae. It comes in 6 different formulas with five formulas certified suitable for all life stages and one (Canidae Platinum dog food) tailored as a weight loss formula and for senior and geriatric dogs. The makers of Canidae dog food claim their products to be “formulated for Puppies, Adults, Working Seniors (PAWS). Canidae comes in 6 different formulas that gives you a chance to mix it up. Canidae dog food is sold in 5lb,15lb, and 30lb bags.

Canidae is an all-natural dog food formula that uses only high quality meat meals from chicken, lamb, fish, and turkey. All of the meat meals have been processed in a human grade facility to ensure  nutrient-dense products which can sufficiently supply the animal protein requirements of any age or breed of dogs. Meat concentrates are said to contain almost 300% more protein compared to their fresh raw forms.

Among the six recipes, only two have grain-free formulas, while four incorporate whole grains and diversified carbohydrates for a ready energy source.  Viable sources of carbohydrates include brown rice, white rice, and rice bran. These are ready sources of energy for dogs.

Peas are also a good source of plant protein and natural fiber. Protein content of peas is often counted as part of the total protein content of the product.

Oatmeal and barley are sources of starchy carbohydrates and fiber. Oatmeal is a natural source of B-vitamins and is mostly gluten-free. Barley help provide stable blood sugar levels in dogs.

The company also claims the incorporation of essential vitamins and amino acids, chelated minerals, natural herbal preservative, viable microorganisms, and enzyme to help breakdown of cellulose.

Chicken fat provides the essential fatty acids which are needed for healthy cells.

The addition of tomato pomace is quite controversial in that although it has high fiber and nutrient content it is a cheap pet food filler that can be possibly include pesticides which can be found on the tomato’s skin before it underwent processing. Tomato pomace is a by-product when making tomato juice, soup, and catsup.

Ocean fish meal is another controversial ingredient. Although it’s a good source of protein, being a meat concentrate, it does not specify from what species of fish it has been obtained and from what specific parts of the fish. Most fish meals which are being used as feed ingredients are by-products of commercial fish processing.

Probiotics have also been added as coating for kibbles. These are beneficial microorganisms which can help boost the functions of a dog’s digestive and immune systems.

Chelated minerals boost the digestion and absorption of amino acids.

Looking at the over-all picture of its ingredients, it can be said that more than half of the formulation is made up of carbohydrates with only a below average amount of protein.

Customer Reviews

Satisfied users of Canidae dog food favor the use of the Platinum formula as it was effective in helping their pets lose weight in a healthy manner. Some dog owners also observed that the high grain formula worked well for dogs with sensitive stomachs. The lamb formula comes highly recommend for dogs which are experiencing diarrhea with the chicken formula.

Some negative feedbacks from dog owners whose dogs were given any of the Canidae feed formulas include elevated liver enzymes, diarrhea, itching, and hot-spots.  Vomiting of undigested food has also been a common problem particularly for new switchers suggesting the need for an adequate adjustment period to ensure that the dog’s digestive system gets used to the new ingredients. When switching to Canidae dog food it is suggested that you switch over gradually. Switching over to quickly can lead to digestive and stomach problems. A good plan is to mix Canidae dog food with your older dog food brand. Mix 80% old and 20% new and gradually increase the Canidae for a smooth transition.

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Canidae Dog Food Review

Canidae Dog Food Formulas:

• Canidae All Life Stages dog food
• Canidae Grain Free All Life Stages dog food
• Canidae Grain Free Salmon Meal dog food
• Canidae Beef and Ocean Fish Meal dog food
• Canidae Lamb and Rice dog food
• Canidae Chicken and Rice dog food
• Canidae Platinum dog food

Canidae Dog Food Consumer Rating

	Dog Food	Votes	Consumer Rating
1	Canidae Pure Land Dog Food	4
2	Canidae All Life Stages dog food	114
3	Canidae Grain Free Salmon Meal dog food	90
4	Canidae Grain Free ALS Dog Food	76
5	Canidae Lamb and Rice dog food	27
6	Canidae Puppy Food	24
7	Canidae Beef and Ocean Fish Meal dog food	25
8	Canidae Pure Sky Dog Food	10
9	Canidae Chicken and Rice dog food	29
10	Canidae Platinum dog food	30