Worst Options

I am called the “Dogfood Lady” for a reason… heck, the majority of my customers have me listed in their phone with that name.

There is a reason….because I LiVE & BREATH canine nutrition.

What’s the number one question I get?

“What is the worst dog food on the market?”’

I won’t even tackle the dog food brand Purina, that’s a separate post. Listed below are my worst 5 overall dog food brands.

1- Ole Roy Dogfood

2- Kibble ‘N Bits

3- Pedigree

4- Caesars

5- IAMS

The most common brand of these 5 being used is IAMS. Why?

Because IAMS spends millions on Marketing and their Breeder Alliance Program. IAMS is a popular brand among Americans, and it’s a name brand that’s widely recognized. But is it one of the worst dog food brands for your pup?

As you read the ingredients in your IAMS dog food, you’ll notice that meat, like chicken, is the first ingredient. However, a closer inspection will reveal that there’s a significant amount of cornmeal and sorghum in the food. These are cheap filler products that provide very little nutritional benefit to your dog.

Meat and meat by-products are listed in the ingredients of IAMS dog food but we’re not always certain where those “animal by-products” come from! Bones , organs, and leftovers from other animals in the slaughterhouse could be making their way into your pup’s food! Yuck

Finally, IAMS Dog Food features beet pulp as a key ingredient. Beet pulp is high in sugar content and could result in obesity. Put simply, there are many better options on the market than IAMS dog food.