The Dogs Dinner: What Should I Feed My Pet?

‘What should I feed my dog?’

This is a question we often get asked, and it’s understandable because when it comes to dog diet, there is so much choice.

Do you go raw? Freeze Dried? Should you stick to a mostly wet or mostly dry diet? The options are seemingly endless, and of course all you want as an owner is to give your dog a tasty nutritious dinner.

To help you answer that above question, we are going to breakdown the different diet types, so you can see which food is best for fuelling your dog.

What is Freeze Dried?

You may recognise freeze dried fruit, or coffee, but may not be as familiar with freeze dried dog food.

Freeze Dried diets are raw foods which have had most of their moisture carefully removed over a long period. This is an extremely gentle and slow process which preserves all the natural goodness of the high-quality ingredients.

The wonderful thing about freeze dried is it doesn’t need to be stored in a freezer. This is a complete high meat raw diet with the simplicity and convenience of a dry diet. So, who will this diet suit?

• For owners that travel, ideal for when you can’t bring along frozen food!
• For use as an alternative to raw – if you prefer to not spend lots of time defrosting!
• For owners who want a hassle free ultra-digestible, nutritious and quality dinner option.

Does Freeze Dried sound like the right option for you? Explore the McAdams Freeze Dried Range.

What is Cold Pressing?

This is certainly an odd term, but this just might be the perfect diet type for your canine companion.

Cold Pressed foods are gently cooked at lower temperatures for shorter periods of time and pressed into kibble shapes. This helps the ingredients retain their natural goodness and it means this food breaks down gently and evenly in the gut. This slow release of nutrients allows for easy and healthy digestion. So, who will this diet suit?

• Ideal for dogs who struggle with bloating and undesirable stools.
• For sensitive dogs who need a gently cooked but high meat diet.
• For owners who want a diet that’s versatile, you can feed as is or add a little water for a delicious paste!

Do you think Cold Pressed is perfect for your canine companion?

Explore Tribals Cold Pressed range.

What is Air Dried?

Air dried food is cooked gently and slowly with warm air over 12 hours. This slow process locks in maximum flavour and creates a soft tender texture that dogs find irresistible. This cooking process allows for a much higher meat inclusion than other dry foods.

This delicate process also preserves more natural nutrition. So, you know your pooch is getting plenty of protein, fat and flavour in every bite. So, who will this diet suit?

• For fussy dogs who turn their nose up at regular kibble! The soft irresistible texture is perfect for picky pooches.
• For dogs who need a high level of joint care to keep them fit and healthy. McAdams Air Dried is made with 5000mg/kg of Glucosamine, Chondroitin & MSM!
• If you are after a convenient easy to use diet with the highest meat content.

What is Raw Food?

This diet type is the closest you can get to the natural diet of our wild wolves (dogs).

Raw diets are made with exceptionally high-quality cuts of muscle meat, organs and blended with oils, alongside vegetables and botanicals. Ultra digestible and delicious!

So, who will this diet suit?

• Ideal for dogs who have sensitivities and need help with their stools.
• For owners looking for a versatile diet, that can be used all the time or only on certain days.
• For fussy pets who turn their nose up at other diets, raw foods are sure to get their tail wagging again.

Is raw food the right fuel for your furry friend? Explore a bone free scientifically complete raw diet.

Want to learn more about raw? Discover our top tips in Our Guide to Raw Feeding Dogs.

What is Wet Food?

Wet foods have been a staple of our pet’s dinners for many many years.

Wet diets are high in meat and gently steam cooked to lock in flavour and nutrition. These diets don’t need to be frozen and can be stored easily in a cupboard, plus there are plenty of flavours to choose from.

So, who will this diet suit?

• For owners that want variety, wet foods can be used alone or mixed with other foods (dry kibble) to provide dogs with different flavours and textures.
• For owners who want an easy to serve meal for their dog. Wet diets don’t need to be stored in the freezer, so owners don’t need to worry about forgetting to defrost!
• For use in snack pads and interactive feeders, for owners wanting to enrich their dog’s dinner!

Is wet food the right choice for your dog? Explore our huge variety of natural high meat wet diets.

What is Dry Food?

Dry kibbles can be extruded or baked, and this diet type has come a long way since it was first invented. The range of complete foods now is vast, and we stock a huge variety of natural, high meat diets.

There are options for weight loss, dental support, novel protein diets for allergy prone pets and much more.

So, who might this diet suit?

• Owners looking for a convenient and easy to use diet, simply pour into their bowl.
• Owners who have dogs who need to lose weight or want a crunchy diet that offers dental support.
• For owners looking for the most cost-effective diet, with lots of options to choose from.

Is a dry diet the best choice for your dog? Explore our range of trusted natural high meat content diets.

We hope that you feel confident in choosing the best diet for your dog. For more help deciding between diets, visit Pet Food Expert.

This unbiased website compares ingredients in pet foods and helps you make an informed decision on what to feed your furry friend.