Best canned dog food according to redditors

Hooman says Amazon has stuff called "Nummy Tum Tum Pure Pumpkin For Pets". It comes in can. Petsmart has stuff in supplemental section as well if you want to get today.

Jack's Pizza: $2.75 @ 1110 kcal = $4.95 per 2000 kcal
Alpo Beef: $0.85 @ 917 kcal = $1.85 per 2000 kcal

The winner: Dog Food.

My dog (40lbs, eats about 2 cups per day) has similar tummy issues - months of recurring diarrhea out of nowhere and all vet tests came back negative. Antibiotics cleared up the diarrhea, but a few days after he'd get off them, he'd be right back to liquid poops.

The vet prescribed the Royal Canin GI kibble. We did that for several months (the 28.8 lb bag lasted about a month). Once we knew that the low fat kibble was what cured him, we decided to try to cut down on the costs and find an alternative low fat brand.

The Royal Canin GI kibble has a max fat content of 8.5%, so our goal was to stay around that. Low fat kibble is usually labeled as "weight control". We found Avoderm which is about 1/2 the price of the Royal Canin and we've been mixing half and half ever since.

We also switched his treats to be as low fat as possible (we personally use Old Mother Hubbard's Low Fat Treats) and switched from using PB in his Kong to using the lowest fat wet food I could find - Purina ALPO Wet Food.

It's been about 6 months and he's been great on this diet. Of course, YMMV, but you should totally give it a try and see what works for you.

I know how frustrating a sensitive tummy can be, so I hope this helps :)

Before you have your dog go vegan/vegetarian check with your vet.

Some dogs, just like some people, will need extra attention after going meat free. Some dogs might also be grain intolerant!


I know natural balance(vet recommended brand) has a vegetarian canned dog food. I've got a chihuahua and she tends to go on hunger strike in the middle of a veg can more than any other variety. Each can usually lasts 4-5 days. Nothing bad happens to her in the short term on the veg food. If anything it's the least hard on her stomach judging from poop quality.


So I mean, you can feed them commercially available dog food that's just as balanced as normal dog food. You might have a dog with grain intolerance which mean these veggie formulas likely won't work out for you, but if you consult with your vet before switching over they can tell you what to look out for.

Edit: Here are some amazon links if you want to read up on this brand or the food.

Dry: https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Balance-Vegetarian-Formula-28-Pound/dp/B000634HD2?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Wet: https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Balance-Canned-Vegetarian-Recipe/dp/B004HFRMFA/ref=pd_bxgy_199_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=2PJRCKWEG5SJEYGJ6H18

I've seen my late dog aggressively devour tuna, and I've seen him devour raw tofu with the same zeal. Dogs are food driven but things other than meat taste good. We are, after all, talking about the same creatures who like to eat feces.


Also, most people who say that their dogs need meat are just feeding them whatever dry kibble they find. The "meat" part of that is not quality or prominent. We mostly feed my girlfriend's dogs this food and they love it.

Hey dude, you a fan of rotisserie chicken with bacon and cheese?

My wife worked at the animal shelter for years. generally a trip their will be a trip to its grave.

I am broke now (.38 cents in my account). however friday i will order three cans of this and try to two day it to you. pm me your address. perhaps reddit will adopt it

Not to be a pain but the 1lb single item costs $14 but it’s not prime and shipping is $10 . The multi pack is $65 which is more than I want to spend . I don’t have a dog so I don’t know the specific requirements - but searching for small dog soft food on amazon these are some of the ones I find which are prime . If you can find something similar ie for $15/20 that is prime( ps I found all of these on my phone so it is doable if more painful - I’m used to using my phone for everything so am more used to it)

https://www.amazon.com/Purina-Bella-Porterhouse-Flavors-Variety/dp/B0756V751H/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?keywords=small+dog+food&qid=1555799833&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Purina-Moist-Meaty-Steak-Flavor/dp/B0018CFNB0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=USII1VFHOFAF&keywords=small+dog+soft+food&qid=1555799944&s=gateway&sprefix=small+dog+soft+food&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Pedigree-Choice-Gravy-Variety-Pouches/dp/B078GMWG2S/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=USII1VFHOFAF&keywords=small+dog+soft+food&qid=1555800001&s=gateway&sprefix=small+dog+soft+food&sr=8-4

The vet recommended chicken and rice for my Aussie. After so long, her issues didn’t clear up. We switched her to a duck based wet food and her issues cleared up pretty quickly. We’ve since gotten her off of chicken, chicken meal, chicken broth, etc.

This did the trick for us. It’s a little pricey so we didn’t keep her on it long term but it was good for isolating chicken as the problem.

https://www.amazon.com/Instinct-Limited-Ingredient-Natural-Natures/dp/B06XZMM5LG

I feed my BTS dog food and veggies. I buy a single can of dog food and mix in whatever veggies are in my fridge (squash, greens, carrots, etc) and freeze it in ice cube trays. A single cube is one feeding and I feed both mine once a week as they are adults. My cresties eat Pangea which is just mix powder with water and feed. A can of dog food lasts me somewhere around 1 to 2 months but I'm feeding two BTS and a redfoot tortoise. I currently have 4 cresties and two golden geckos eating the astronaut food and I go through around 1lb in 2 or 3 months. I'm pretty sure the BTS food is cheaper because a can of dog food is ~$2 or $3 at most and veggies are inexpensive.

Edit to say the amazon link for the dog food is for a CASE, not a single can. You can get single cans at Petco/Petsmart.

Our little 17 pounder is pretty picky, but we find that she tears this food up:

http://www.amazon.com/EVANGERS-12-Pack-Hand-Packed-Supplement-13-Ounce/dp/B009LQL4GI/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417743435&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=Evengers+Hunk+of+beef

Thanks for reminding me! I've had so much on my mind that I forget simple stuff.

For anyone wondering, Amazon has Solid Gold green tripe for about $2.50 a can. I'll get it from town today since 2-day shipping would have it here on the 30th but if she likes it I think I'll get it from Amazon afterwards.

Not "official" but here's a cheaper version.

My boy is 18 months old and is prone to clogged pours/black heads on his hindquarters. What has been working best for us is a once a week bath with warm water and a luffa. I use this shampoo and it seems to be working great for us. Smells wonderful as well. Looking forward to seeing more pics of beautiful pup. :)


edit: also, ive found keeping the little bit of hair he does have on his hindquarters as short as possible helps with skincare.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B12PM2Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm actually confident I could find some dog food out there that I could make into a patty then fire on the grill then top off with buns, onions, tomato, maybe, ketchup, cheese lettuce whatever and it would still taste better than a mcdonalds burger.

fucking venison burger right here, hell that's a delicacy in some places
https://www.amazon.com/Purina-Smartblend-Instinct-Natural-Grain-Free/dp/B01EYB3PDY/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=dog+food+pate&qid=1556008307&s=gateway&sr=8-12

I have a dachshund that does this sometimes. I started mixing in a tablespoon of wet dog food with his kibble and now have no problems. I just keep the can in the fridge, takes us about 4-5 days per can. Got one of those can saver lid things to pop on the top.

Used to buy Nutro from PetSmart but now I now buy I&love&you brand from amazon, natural ingredients, smells like human food. Lol! Decently cost effective. Seems that he prefers purina salmon kibble with beef booyah stew the most... but then sometimes he’ll start refusing again and then I’ll switch up the wet food and he’s fine. Maybe he’s just bored with no variety? ¯_(ツ)_/¯ go figure.

I and love and you” Beef Booyah Stew Grain Free Canned Dog Food, 13 oz (Pack of 12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N26TKSM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_E3h3BbFG34KMG

Ethical 3-1/2-Inch Pet Food Can Covers, 3-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ARWTA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_L4h3BbF1VHFJH

http://www.amazon.com/Purina-ALPO-Dog-Food-13-2-Ounce/dp/B00HHII2SU

If you're having trouble shopping.

My 12 lb Chihuahua / Terrier mix is the same way; not very motivated for regular dog food, a little excited for "treats", and pretty excited for actual meat.

I feed him and our other 6lb Chihuahua at dinnertime, once a day only. They get Organix wet food mixed with taste of the wild dry (links below), some water added, and then microwaved for a few seconds.

Dog food goes bad just like our food. Think about what the dog food looks like right when you open it, and a week or two after that; it looks different because it is different, and they can smell it way before you or I can.

My other dog is food motivated, and his behavior when I would open a new bag of food is what tipped me off this might be it. He can smell it when I open a new bag of food and get really excited about it. Because of this, I get the smallest bag of food I can find, and sometimes toss it when it has been open a while and they both seem less than enthused about their dinner.

It's possible your dog is just really sensitive to the smell of the food after a couple of days and just doesn't like it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004DCVNV6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0097EP4NS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes, stock is like a brick of fat that people put in their soups to make them more rich. I'm no chef though, so I could be wrong.

They sell pumpkin specifically for dogs. I'm not talking about the pie filling, I'm just talking about canned pumpkin. This is a specifically dog-friendly canned pumpkin brand (that's a box of 12). You could try searching for something like this at dog stores where you live, or order some online.

Sweet potato is also a favorite of my dogs. You can purchase some sweet potatoes and boil them, and then mash them up really good and add a little bit to her kibble each day.

Thank you! We give him Wellness Chicken Recipe:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BORBHO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and sometime complement with Wellness canned stew:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VIWN1C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I haven't noticed any connection to the canned food and allergy. The treats were mainly Cadet's duck breast. He also had occasional Greenie and sometimes food from my husband's plate... I am yet to train this human how to behave with the dogs.

I tried and tried and tried (and started when she was a puppy), but I just could never get her to tolerate it. So I gave up and I give her dentabones and put drops in her water (which is nice because it's good for cats and dogs). So far so good... and her teeth at least look really clean (no brown plaque build up or anything).

Last year I found out that my pooch Finnley has ridiculous allergies, including being allergic to the cat! I'm also still trying to figure out how to settle his digestive issues. He's allergic to dry food and so I feed him a mixture of this canned food and chicken and veggies whenever I get a chance. As you can imagine it gets pricey having to buy him cans all the time (I usually feed him a can in the morning and one at night). I just had to get his yearly shots this month and of course they were all at once so that was a nice $300 bill. I love that guy to death and all I want for him is to be happy and comfortable. He's just been very expensive while I try to adjust his diet and allergies. It would be so nice to have a break on my pay check for one round! Also... his favorite ball bit the dust this morning so he is in need of a new one. He loves to herd it down the hallway and shake it about. It's the only one I can get him to play fetch with long enough to tire him out.

I think it is really great of you to do this! Thanks for hosting.

edit Bonus photo of Finn and his best friend that he is allergic to.