Canidae Dog Food

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Canidae dog food is an all natural formula made in the United States. The company has each one of their products analyzed, and guarantees customer satisfaction or your money back.

canidae dog food

Manufacturing

In these days of pets getting sick and frequent pet food recalls, it can be hard for consumers to decide which company to trust. Imported pet foods have become suspect, and many Americans are choosing to buy made in America products exclusively.

Canidae is manufactured in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved plants. Every ingredient that goes into their products must undergo testing to make sure that they are not tainted. This, according to the company, assures the safety of the animals that are being fed the Canidae brand.

Ingredients

The Canidae Company uses ingredients that are graded for human consumption. Some of the ingredients that are used in the dog food are:

  • Chicken, lamb and turkey that are hormone and antibiotic free.
  • Fish meal that is FDA tested.
  • Brown rice, white rice and rice bran that are guaranteed pesticide free.
  • Oatmeal, millet and barley that are USDA grade #1, the same as you would find on the grocery shelves.
  • Potatoes, peas and tomatoes that are all USDA grade #1.
  • Chicken fat, sunflower oil and canola oil are added for healthy coats and omega 6 and 3 fatty acids.
  • Eggs
  • Sage
  • Alfalfa
  • Rosemary
  • Cranberries
  • Apples
  • Amaranth
  • Kelp
  • Psyllium
  • Glucosamine
  • Chondroitin
  • Pre and Probiotics to keep your dog's digestive system healthy.
  • Digestive Enzymes

There are also vitamins and minerals added to the formula for complete nutrition. Canidae does not use any of the following ingredients:

  • Corn
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Grain fractions
  • Fillers
  • Preservatives

Canidae Formulas

There are four formulas of Canidae dog food. Each formula comes in both dry and canned varieties to fit the preferences of every dog owner.

  • All Life Stages is for every stage of your dog's life. From puppies to seniors, any dog will have its nutritional needs met by this food.
  • The Lamb and Rice formula is formulated for dogs that may have allergies or whose owners just prefer the protein of easily digestible lamb for their dogs.
  • Chicken and Rice is formulated for dogs with food sensitivities and allergies.
  • Canidae Platinum is formulated for overweight and senior dogs that may need decreased calories with high nutrition.

Complaints About Canidae Dog Food

Recently the Canidae Company changed the formula of their dog food with out letting customers know. There have been many complaints about the switch to the new formula.

The company added several new ingredients and removed other ingredients in the various formulas. Dog owners reported that within a short period of time, sometimes within hours, of feeding their dogs the new formulas, the dogs became very ill.

Some of the symptoms reported were:

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Bloody, loose stools
  • Vomiting blood
  • Bloating
  • Dehydration
  • Hives
  • Flaking skin
  • Lethargy

Other customers, some of them long time users of Canidae, reported that the representatives that they had talked to at customer service were difficult, uncaring or unhelpful. Many customers reported leaving messages that were never returned. Most of these angry consumers have changed to another brand of dog food.

For more information and to read the complaints that have been made against Canidae, read the Consumer Affairs website.

Always Speak to Your Vet

Before making any kind of change in your pet's diet, always speak to your vet. He can guide you to the best foods and formulas for your pet, and give you advice on how to make the change to the new food.

When changing your dog's food, always do so very gradually, introducing the new food a little at a time over the period of time suggested by your veterinarian, usually about ten to fourteen days.

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Comments

Hi Nancy, and thanks for sharing your opinion.

You're right. A lot of people who used to be happy with Canidae are now having problems with it. A list of those problems is provided as well as the fact that a lot of people who called Canidae were unhappy with the service. It really seems like the formula change could wind up spoiling what was once a good brand.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

There have been a number of incidents with this brand of dog food and another group is showing up on Consumer reports as having happened recently June & July 09 where dogs are becoming ill or dying from Canidae. Many of them have been on the brand for a long time and all the sudden falling ill. Diamond is currently producing for Canidae and Diamond has not had a stellar track record.

-- Contributed by: Nancy F

Hi Judy,

Honestly, I don't believe you should ever fully put your trust in any pet food company. The best you can do is familiarize your self with the label of a brand your dog does well on, and then read that ingredients list each time you purchase the next bag. It's not the perfect solution, but it does increase your chances of catching a switch in the formula that could cause your dog upset.

Some brands that tend to get favorable reviews include Solid Gold Hunden and Flocken, and Orijen. You might want to investigate these brands further.

And just be sure this isn't something more than a problem with your dog's diet, it might be a good idea to schedule an exam with your vet.

Thanks for your question. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly
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