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What’s in a Can?
Pet Age Staff //February 19, 2019//
Listen to this articleUnderstanding how a dog approaches its food, whether by sight, taste or smell, is a great recipe for figuring out their dietary preferences. No matter what food consumers choose for their dogs based on their sensory preferences, they have to be provide nutritional value. Canned or wet dog foods offer dietary benefits that other types of dog foods may not have.
For dogs that don’t drink as much water as they should, wet foods are a good source of hydration. They can also enjoy larger portions of it without adding more calories to their diet. Additionally, wet or canned foods take certain health issues into consideration that make them practical choices.
Wet foods often are richer in scent and flavor, so they are good options for older canines who have lost some of their olfactory senses and thus are more inclined to eat a food that has these traits. They are also beneficial for dogs who are ill and cannot smell as well, assuring they get the proteins, vitamins and minerals necessary for their overall health. Wet foods are also good for dogs who have missing teeth, smaller mouths or other oral conditions.
Retailers should know all the benefits of wet and canned foods. By building a bond with consumers and learning about their pup’s specific needs or situations, retailers will know how and when to recommend wet and canned foods to a dog’s diet.
The following products offer high quality ingredients that are wholesome and organic, promoting health and wellness. And each product features delectable flavors that dogs love and beg for. Having a wide variety of products like these gives consumers multiple options to provide for their pups that suit their needs every day of the year.
Ziwi Wet Dog Food
Dogs preferring wet food will love our range of Ziwi Peak canned dog recipes. We start with 92 percent meat, organs and bone, including 3 percent green mussel for natural glucosamine and chondroitin, and 7 percent species-specific tripe, for added palatability and digestive benefits. Ziwi Peak’s reformulated dog canned recipes contain no grains, potatoes, corn, wheat, soy, sugars, glycerine, carrageenan, agar agar, guar gum, sodium tripolyphosphate or tetrasodium pyrophosphate.
Fromm Gold
Fromm Gold features a blend of select proteins and wholesome ingredients. For pet parents looking for grain-free weight management solutions, Fromm Gold Coast offers a grain-free ocean fish recipe as well.
Canine Caviar Canned Supplements
Stimulate your pet’s immune system with Canine Caviar’s 97 percent New Zealand sustainable canned meats. They are gourmet single protein supplements containing no grains, fillers, added sugar or salt, artificial colors or preservatives. The supplements are available in lamb, wild salmon, unagi, goat and brushtail.
Aloha Petites by Tiki Dog
The Tiki Dog Aloha Petites line include indulgent wet food made exclusively for small dogs. The Aloha Petites range maintains the original nutritional philosophy of a food made for all life stages, with all protein coming from animal sources. Hand-shredded fresh meat and fish are the first ingredients.
Against the Grain NOTHING ELSE One Ingredient Dog Food
As the first single-ingredient, 100-percent meat dog food on the market, Against the Grain uses the highest quality and freshly sourced meats. In the five options of 100-percent duck, 100-percent beef, 100-percent chicken, 100-percent salmon and 100-percent pork, there is no added water, and the food is gluten free, grain free and preservative free.
www.AgainstTheGrainPetFood.com
Canagan Puppy Feast
Canagan Puppy Feast is a complete and balanced food with organic vegetables, fresh meat and chelated minerals; making a wholesome, tasty and nutritious meal for puppies. The grain-free, high meat content recipe is also ideal for infant dogs intolerant to wheat, corn or any other grains and has no artificial colorings, preservatives, flavorings or sweeteners included.
www.canagan.us
Elevate Premium Pet Food
Elevate super premium dog food is made with real meat as the number one ingredient and an antioxidant blend of fruits, veggies and superfoods. It’s free of grain, soy, corn, wheat, potatoes and sweet potatoes to deliver a food that is more than just good—it’s Elevated.
www.elevatepet.com
My Little Wolf
My Little Wolf canned pet foods contain 96 percent real meat in addition to vitamins and minerals. These canned products are grain-, starch- and potato-free as well as made without carrageenan and xanthan gum. The canned recipes include My Little Wolf 96 Percent Chicken Recipe, My Little Wolf 96 Percent Duck Recipe and My Little Wolf 96 Percent Turkey and Salmon Recipe.
www.americanpetnutrition.com
Super Food Meal Toppers by Natura Petz Organics
These can help deliver balanced nutrition for dogs and cats of all life stages. Each flavored meal topper is uniquely formulated to help optimize health based on conditional needs and to help promote wellness for your beloved pet companion. With antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and more daily dietary needs, the topper is a great way to complete your pets’ meal.
www.naturapetz.com/
Fraser Valley Grub Pet Food
This diet for dogs and cats uses a combination of locally raised, eco-friendly insect meal in combination with wild caught boneless/skinless salmon to deliver complete and balanced nutrition. It contains no added hormones, antibiotics or steroids and is GMO-free. Insect protein is equal and in some cases higher in protein and fat than traditional sources and has a low environmental impact.
www.firstmate.com
Culinary Canned Recipes for Dogs
These recipes are crafted with real meat as the first ingredient, plus other health-boosting ingredients like turmeric and apple cider vinegar. Available in four captivating flavors—Italian Feast Venison, North Catch Salmon, New York Style Beef and Tuscan Style Quail—they contain no wheat, corn, soy, GMOs or artificial preservatives.
www.healthextension.com
Nulo Paté Recipes
A protein-rich diet with industry-leading meat levels and lower in carbs to promote lean body mass. Made without carrageenan, corn, wheat, soy or artificial preservatives, colors or flavors. Grain-free recipes for dogs available in 13 oz & 6 oz cans.
Halo Wet Dog Food
Dogs love the real WHOLE meat, poultry and fish aromas and smooth texture of Halo canned dog food. Halo uses real WHOLE protein and no “meat meal,” like “chicken meal” or “fish meal.” All cans are BPA free and have no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Farmina N&D Rawcan
Farmina Pet Food N&D rawcan is a one-step gently steamed GMO-free wet food incorporating the highest quality European ingredients. Every formula is complete and precisely filled into BPA-free cans using a proprietary six-stage fill system so every can is nutritionally identical. All recipes are free of guar, xanthan, cassia, carrageenan and all industrial gums and have no water added for processing.
