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Purina Pro Plan vs. Kirkland Dog Food Pros, Cons, and What to Choose

 Trying to choose the right dog food can be an overwhelming experience. Comparing ingredient lists, calories, nutrition tables, and flavors seems like a never-ending, confusing battle. You want to give your dog the best food possible, but it’s difficult to look past the advertising and find out what that truly is. When each food company promises different things, making this decision can be stressful. That’s why we took two popular dog food brands and compared them to help take the guesswork out of your decision. Purina Pro Plan and Kirkland Dog Food both offer your dog optimal nutrition at affordable prices. Each one can benefit your dog in various ways. The choice was difficult, but one has a slight edge over the other. Read on to find out what these two dog foods are all about. divider-food2 A Sneak Peek at the Winner: Purina Pro Plan Image Product Details Winner Purina Pro Plan Adult Shredded Blend Beef & Rice Dry Dog Food Purina Pro Plan Adult Shredded Ble...

Kirkland (Costco) Dog Food Review

 Just because you’re a private label brand doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a pushover especially in the highly competitive pet food market . This is exactly what Kirkland Dog Food aims to prove. While not exactly a newcomer in the business of commercial dog food , having been established in 1970 as a specialty canine diet formulated and manufactured by Schell and Kampeter’s Diamond Pet Foods, Inc., Kirkland signature dog foods have come a long way towards establishing itself as a major industry player in a world that is dominated by big-name brands. The company’s journey from being a limited-distribution company that catered to the needs of pet parents with a 100-mile radius of Meta, Missouri is now gaining worldwide recognition. Today, its nationwide reach is made possible through its partnership with CostCo, supplying the retail giant with its own signature brand of dog food. Diamond’s manufacturing expansion to the Pacific coast and the Eastern seaboard has also greatly helpe...

Kirkland Dog Food In-Depth Review & Buyer’s Guide Natural Puppies

 By Dana King Your dog’s health is directly related to their diet. If you hope to keep your furry friend happy and active during every stage of his life, you will want to choose high-quality, nutritious food. Unfortunately, purchasing premium dog food on a daily basis can cause a strain on family finances. Many people want to give their dog the best , but they simply can’t afford to buy expensive food month after month. The question, then, is this: “Are more affordable options available?” Absolutely, yes! Healthy dog food doesn’t have to bust your budget, and Kirkland Signature Dog Food is a great example. Let’s take a closer look at its pros and cons. Kirkland Signature Dog Food Variety (Chicken, Rice and Vegetable Dog... Kirkland Signature Dog Food Variety (Chicken, Rice and Vegetable Dog... Check Best Price Last update on 2023-03-26 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API Who Produces Kirkland Dog Food Kirkland dog food is a private label and is ma...

Kirkland Signature Dog Food Reviews

 Most Liked Positive Review   Great value, excellent nutrition My two dogs (a terrier mix and an australian shepherd) were eating Kirkland before I went on a natural kick earlier this year and switched them to a natural brand that cost nearly 3 times more and was based on an ancestral diet concept.  Both dogs blimped up and became much more lethargic.  After discussing it with my vet and reviewing the labels/nutrition information with him, we switched back to Kirkland.  The dogs are happier, thinner and continue to have beautiful coats and teeth.  As with nearly every Kirkland brand I've tried, this one is a winner -- a good value and a good product both.  Most Liked Negative Review   Cheap and Unappealing My dog Hates this food. She refuses to eat it unless she is absolutely starving. i mean we will give it to her in the morning and then at lunch time we go to give her lunch and its still there! She hadn't even touched it. My advice is Don't buy ...

Calorie Count in Kirkland Dog Food

 Kirkland brand dog food is available only through Costco Wholesale. Meat and meat meal are its first ingredients and vegetables and nutritional supplements are also included. The brand makes different varieties appealing to pet owners with dogs in different life stages, although each product is labeled as suitable for all life stages. Each recipe also varies in the amount of calories provided per 8-ounce cup. Basic Adult Foods Kirkland dry dog foods for adult dogs come in both lamb and chicken flavors. The adult dog lamb, rice and vegetable formula has 373 calories per 8-ounce cup. The chicken and rice formula has a few more calories at 393 calories per cupful. Both formulas list meat as the first ingredient and meat meal as the second. The extra calories in the chicken come from the recipe's fifth ingredient, chicken fat. Egg product and fish meal provide two more sources of protein. Food for the Little Guys Kirkland's puppy food contains chicken, fish and egg, supplying 31....

The Best Costco Dog Food, According to Experts

 Making Sense of Dog Food Labels Picking the right dog food can be a bewildering experience. Chicken, salmon, turkey, or beef? Brown rice or grain-free? Kirkland, Purina, or Blue Buffalo? We talked to veterinary nutrition experts, reached out to brands, and conducted our own research to answer those questions. To make your life easier, we also applied that knowledge to Costco’s selection of dog food to determine the highest-quality, bang-for-your-buck chow. What Makes a Good Dog Food?     Look for an AAFCO statement. Although the organization doesn’t directly test or regulate pet food , the nonprofit Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) establishes guidelines for animal feed. Beyond checking that a diet is AAFCO compliant (look underneath the nutrition facts), you should also ensure that the label mentions “feeding tests” or “feeding trials,” as this means the company has tested its food , according to the Nutrition Support Service at the University of...

Kirkland Signature Adult Dog

 Type of food Complete dry extruded Dog types Pet dogs Breed sizes Dog ages From 12 months to old age Pack sizes 12kg bags RRP 12kg bags = £29.98 Exclusive to Costco ADD TO COMPARE AADF rating 79% At a glance Price per day £0.46 Shop for this food Nutrition Composition Mixing bowl: Chicken (18%), Chicken Meal (18%), Brown Rice (16%), Barley, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Dried Beet Pulp*, Potatoes, Flaxseed, Fish Meal, Natural Flavour, Dried Yeast, Millet, Potassium Chloride, Salt, Choline Chloride, Carrots, Peas, Dried Kelp, Apples, Cranberries, Rosemary Extract, Parsley Flake, Dried Chicory Root. * Produced from Genetically Modified Dried Beet Pulp. As fed (BETA): MeatOtherOils/fats Carbs Label Value Meat 31.45 Carbs 38.92 Oils/fats 7.92 Fruit & veg 4.07 Other 17.65 Added water Nutritional additives (per kg) Vitamin E Supplement, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Iodide, Thia...