Best wet 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.

I try to use natural treats whenever possible - here is a list of items we use/are commonly used as high value treats

• hot dogs
  
• string cheese
  
• ham sticks
  
• carrots (depends on the dog, not all will find carrots strongly reinforcing)
  
• freeze dried liver
  
• fresh raw offal (usually liver - we keep it in a small Tupperware container and pinch of tiny pieces when working in extremely distractign environments)
  
  Actual dog treats that we have used:
  
  
• Zukes minis (wild rabbit and the salmon flavors are our personal favorites)
  
• Natural Balance 'logs' (look like summer sausage)
  
• Blue Buffalo Stix
  
• Plato Thinkers
  
  Treat preference will vary from dog to dog - if you find something that works USE IT - but be sure you ONLY use it for training. If we are working on something particularly difficult, we usually pick out one treat he very very rarely gets or is brand new and give him that treat ONLY when working on that particular skills. For example: when potty training he got the freeze dried liver when he peed outside and no other time; He only got ham stick hunks when working on ignoring other people and dogs on leash; etc
  
  The few things to keep in mind when picking out treats are:
  
  

• How it fits into your diet- if you are doing longer training sessions with these treats/giving more than 1-2 a day, you need to adjust their meals to compensate for the extra calories.
  
  
• Avoid low quality ingredients- treats high in sugar or that are mostly 'junk food' should be avoided if possible (things like pupperoni or beggin strips. If you have ever read the ingredients in those treats you would cringe)
  
  
• Avoid anything your dog may be allergic to- kind of a no brain-er, but many treats include corn or other fillers so read ingredients carefully.
  
  
• Avoid anything crunchy (if possible) or big - you want your dog to be able to slurp down the treat instantly, not have to sit and chew. Avoid things like milk bones or dog biscuits that take some time to eat (for training, anyway).
  
  
• Avoid anything TOXIC - grapes, onions and garlic are all on the list of foods toxic to dogs. If you are going to feed 'real' foods, be sure you know what you are feeding is safe for dogs (all meats should be safe unless your dog has allergies.)

We get dog food rolls for daily treats since they can be broken up tiny and per treat I don't think you can get cheaper. It's 8.29 for a 4lb roll and that lasts me about a month.

http://www.amazon.com/Redbarn-Pet-Products-Chicken-Liver/dp/B0006NLXL6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417222824&sr=8-2&keywords=red+barn+dog+food+roll

We also use chez balls for the super high value ones and string cheese.

Redbarn Food Rolls are cheap for the next 4 hours as part of Prime Day. $7.91 for chicken, $9.19 for lamb, $7.90 for beef. iirc the lowest they normally are is around $9.99.

Other deals now/coming up that stood out to me: Best Bully Stick stuff, wet and dry dog food (Natural Balance, Pro Plan), treats (Wellness, Blue Buffalo), Amazon's version of the Cooleroo elevated bed, Whistle GPS tracker.

Here's my list of "favorites" for my GSDs:

Chuck-It Balls. By far, the most durable balls I've found. They've got some "give", so they seem to enjoy chewing/chasing them more. Remember, once the ball can fit between their back teeth, it's time to upgrade to the larger size.


The Shark Vacuum is a beast. We've tried any number of vacuums over the years, this one falls into the "Not Stupidly Expensive and Totally Worth It" category. Getting a decent Undercoat Rake goes hand-in-hand with a good vacuum. Rake once a week (three times during shedding season), brush 1-3 times a week, you'll give your back a break no matter what vacuum you buy.

In terms of training treats, we really like the Red Barn Chicken and Liver Rolls. After a while, we use them exclusively for scent training, but it's an excellent (and not expensive!) treat for any kind of training. Cube small, you'll get a ton of mileage out of one roll.

Herm Sprenger Dog Collars make great training collars. Not everyone likes the idea of a pinch/prong collar, so if it's not your thing, look elsewhere. However, if you are planning on training with pinch, these are the best, bar none. We use the small size and just add links as our dog grows - it's almost impossible to injure them with the smaller prongs and they tend to respond better. Please learn how to use a pinch before using one of these extensively - they shouldn't be used for restraint and you should probably wait until 8+ months (a number of people I know even wait till 14+ months for any obedience aside from the "necessities") before doing a ton of training anyway.

I'll stay away from food recommendations as it seems to be such a controversial topic. I will say that there are a ton of good sites out there to research - first figuring out whether you're feeding raw, tube, or kibble and then what to do once you decide.

Last - look for a dog club in your area. I personally like the German Shepherd Dog Club of America - Working Dog Association, but there are a number of places like this. I can tell you irrefutably that my dogs' favorite day of the week is training day. Nothing like getting out there with other GSD lovers and doing some tracking/obedience/protection work.

Hope this helps! Good luck :)

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?

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.

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.

The Pet Botanics food roll is a good alternative.

Natural Balance dog food roll. Comes in lots of different flavors. Dog is 100% attentive with this stuff.

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

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.

https://www.amazon.com/Purina-Beyond-Natural-Apple-3-2-Ounce/dp/B00XKLCRAM

This. It comes in a few varieties. You can also dribble some milk over the food too, that’s generally good. If you’re in a real pickle a little Parmesan works well, too.

I like using baby food, especially the kind that comes in squeeze pouches. Purina also makes something that's kind of similar that I've used before, but my dog doesn't seem to like them as much as literal baby food haha. It's nice because I can just stick the tube in my dog's mouth and kind of lead her along until we pass her anxiety trigger (strange men). Like, she's still concerned about them, but the food is too delicious and also RIGHT THERE and she's too busy licking to bark :D

It's not as messy (like grease on the hands) as hotdogs or rotisserie chicken unless I accidentally oversqueeze and squirt it everywhere, but I like to think of those moments as jackpot treating lol :P

Plus another pro is that you can cap it and stick it in the fridge. Usually a pouch will last me a week.

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

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.

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