Innova dog food
October 27, 2008
Filed under Dog Food Reviews, Innova
Innova dog food review
Innova claims to be the first holistic health food for pets. Innova dog food products are manufactured by Natura Pet Products which is a relatively young company having been founded in 1992 by John and Ann Rademakers and Peter Atkins.
The makers of Innova dog food formulas claims to use only the best quality natural ingredients in order to take advantage of the inherent essential nutrients of fresh wholesome ingredients to satisfy the individual requirements of the different life stages.
There are eleven dry dog food formulas each designed to meet the individual needs of dogs of any age, breed, or special diet requirement. Four of these dog food rations meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for all life stages, while two formulas are designed for puppies and five dog food rations are formulated for adult maintenance.
The Innova dog food formulas are tailored based on a food pyramid pattern similar to the ones used in humans. Thus the five pyramid groups –grain, vegetables, dairy, fruit, and meat—are well-represented to make up one complete diet.
The main sources of animal-based proteins include turkey, chicken, beef, chicken meal, and lamb meal. Raw meat contains about 80% water which is lost during the manufacturing process. When this happens, only a small amount of the meat is available as a protein source. Thus the manufacturers of Innova dog food incorporated meat meals which are considered meat concentrates that contain 300% more protein than fresh meat sources.
The grain component is provided by healthy whole grains such as barley, brown rice, and potato. Barley is a fiber-rich carbohydrate which is also a good source of healthy essential nutrients. It has a low glycemic index which can maintain the stability of a dog’s blood sugar levels. Brown rice is healthier than white rice and is much easier to digest. Potatoes are highly digestible sources of carbohydrates.
The vegetable component is made up of alfalfa sprouts, pumpkin, tomatoes and carrots.
Cottage cheese provides the dairy component while apples comprise the fruit component of the food pyramid.
Chicken fat, although not appealing, is rich in linoleic acid and omega-6 fatty acids which are both important nutrients for the many physiological processes of the body.
Flaxseed is a source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids and is also a rich source of soluble fiber. However flaxseed is almost indigestible for monogastric animals. Thus its incorporation as whole seeds in the Innova dog food formulas is often questioned.
Beneficial microorganisms have also been added to fortify the dog food rations and improve the digestive and immune functions of dogs given Innova rations.
Chelated minerals have also been added which ensures that they can easily be absorbed and assimilated and readily utilized in the body.
Customer Reviews
Although some dog owners may view Innova dog food with apprehensions because of the inclusion of grains, there has been no reports of allergies associated with any component of the Innova dog food formulas. Many owners report healthy coats and energetic dogs.
Innova has not been included in dog food recalls, but it received negative publicity when samples of Innova dog food tested positive for acetaminophen and cyanuric acid.
There are also dog owners who found that a gradual shift from one dog food brand to Innova is necessary to prevent digestive upsets.
Overall, Innova dog food formulas are of good quality and are generally recommended by our experts.
Innova dog food reviews
Innova dog food Formulas:
- Innova Adult Dry Dog Food – Large Bites
- Innova Adult Dry Dog Food – Small Bites
- Innova Adult Dry Dog Food – Red Meat – Large Bites
- Innova Adult Dry Dog Food – Red Meat – Small Bites
- Innova Low Fat Adult Dry Dog Food
- Innova Senior Dry Dog Food
- Innova Senior PLUS Dry Dog Food
- Innova Puppy Dry Puppy Food
- Innova Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food
- Innova Large Breed Senior Dry Dog Food
- Innova Large Breed Puppy Dry Puppy Food
Innova Dog Food Consumer Ratings
| Title | Votes | Rating | Review |
| Eukanuba dog food | 3 | 5.0 | -1.0 |
| Innova Adult Dry Dog Food - Red Meat - Small Bites | 37 | 7.4 | -1.0 |
| Innova Adult Dry Dog Food Red Meat Large Bites | 36 | 6.4 | -1.0 |
| Innova Adult Dry dog food - Large and Small Bites | 56 | 7.2 | -1.0 |
| Innova Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food | 74 | 6.2 | -1.0 |
| Innova Large Breed Puppy Dry Puppy Food | 112 | 6.6 | -1.0 |
| Innova Large Breed Senior Dry Dog Food | 20 | 6.3 | -1.0 |
| Innova Low Fat Adult Dry Dog Food | 37 | 6.3 | -1.0 |
| Innova Puppy Dry Puppy Food | 93 | 6.3 | -1.0 |
| Innova Senior Dry Dog Food | 33 | 5.9 | -1.0 |
| Innova Senior Plus Dry Dog Food | 26 | 7.3 | -1.0 |
| Innova dog food | 97 | 7.3 | -1.0 |
Have you ever reviewed Chicken Soup brand?
Not yet. It is on the list and should be completed this week. Is that would you feed your dogs?
What about the Innova EVO dog foods? Will you review them? Apparently they’re the same but minus the grains like barley and brown rice. I’ve only seen them reviewed on other sites though and cannot be sure if those ingredient lists were factual. Thanks.
You might want to review Honest Kitchen out of San Diego. It seems to be an excellent dehydrated human grade dog food but is very expensive. Our chessie LOVES it. Most vets don’t seem to know about it.
Innova is the original natural pet food with no recalls, high caloric density which is made by themselves in Nebraska not ghost made by someone else. People have to understand the difference between high caloric foods (innova) and low caloric foods(chicken soup) which seem to have the same ingredients.
I am looking for a good dog food for my 3 year ole Westie who has some skin allergies.
Life’s Abundance is a great dog food with no recalls and has been on the market for 10 years. The food is made every other day, USDA insp, no corn, wheat, or soy. It reduces shedding, stop allergies, reduces waste and odor. Also fruits, veggies, 150,000,000 probiotics and it’s delivered to your door. Once you try it won’t be interested in anyother food!!! All products are human grade and money back gaurentee!!!
Does anyone know why their website is not showing the ingredient lists on any of it’s products anymore? I sure hope they are not doing the corporate shuffle and getting ready to switch up their formulas and cheapen them up a little bit.
There is a class action suit against innova for false advertising.http://hubpages.com/hub/Innova-EVO-Red-Meat-Large-Bite-Dry-Healthy-Dog-Foods-Pet-Food-Danger-Gauge
There is a class action suit against Innova for false advertising.Sorry that last address was wrong!! http://hubpages.com/hub/Innova-Large-Breed-Puppy-Dry-Healthy-Dog-Foods-Pet-Food-Danger-Gauge
Kinda off subject but being a German Shepherd lover a vet (317 combat engineers 1970-1975) this brought tears to my eyes
http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/general-information/130136-war-dogs-remembered-decades-later.html
This ones faster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3dQSdR5LwA
Thanks for the info about the lawsuit Michelle, I’ll keep my eyes peeled on them now since this is one of the brands I currently switch into my dog’s rotation. I notice whomever posted the minus 1 for potatoes in dog food on that site kind of went along the lines of some of my posts about potato being no better than grains in dog food. But I’m not opening that can of worms up again, we are all entitled to our opinion about what’s best for our pets right. But thanks for that info about the law suit going against them.
Antonio, I saw that about the potato also.Dog need some carbs if you are feeding grain free!!Plus potato also adds some protein also,not as high quality as real meat,but I would rather have my dog eat a potato any day over some of these toxic ingredients!! The last time I checked potatoes are human grade food.
Jess, THANK YOU for your years of service!! I can only imagine how hard that was!! What terrible things you must have seen!! You are a true AMERICAN HERO!! The American people owe their lives and freedoms to our men and women who serve our country!! I watched that video,very touching!!Then someone commented that the dogs were left behind after the war was over!! Is that true??? If it is that is a SHAME!!!