What is Dog Food?
Dog food is food specifically formulated and intended for consumption by dogs and other related canines. Dogs are considered to be omnivores with a carnivorous bias.
Top Dog Food In South Africa
Below are some of the Top Dog Foods.
1. Montego
This dog food brand originated in South Africa, and it has been serving dog owners since 2000. They offer dog food according to the age of the dog, and they have well over 20 products, which are suited for each group. Moreover, they also have kibbles, moist food, and chewable which are always a favorite among dogs.
2. Royal Canin
A French brand that has been offering high-quality and tasty dog food since 1968, and its original creator, Dr. Jean Cathary was a veterinarian, so he knew exactly what to feed the dogs. Similar to the previous brand, they have a huge collection of products, and you can easily find what your dog loves.
3. Purina
Being a large American brand, it is heavily regulated and offers plenty of options. Purina puts great emphasis on protein content in its products, and all of it is derived from meat. Similar to Royal Canin, they use high-quality ingredients, but these are also filled with additives.
4. Vets Choice
While Vets Choice is a sub-brand of Royal Canin, it was specifically launched in South Africa by consulting local veterinarians. Unlike other brands, they only offer eight products in the form of kibbles.
5. Ken-L
This brand focuses on providing nutritious, but budget-friendly food to dogs. While other brands offer flavorful and balanced meals for dogs, they are greatly expensive, and most owners are unable to afford those, therefore, Ken-L with 20% protein is a great local alternative.
6. Hill’s
Similar to Royal Canin, Hill’s brand also provides both retail and prescription diets for dogs. Hill’s history is quite fascinating, as it all started when a blind man was traveling the country with his dog.
7. Bobtail
A brand that sounds like it’s from the line-up of Harley-Davidson motorcycles, is actually a local brand, which has been serving dogs in South Africa since 1985. Along with the usual animal and plant-based ingredients, Bobtail products come with added vitamins and minerals, essential for the development of dogs.
Which is the best puppy food in South Africa?
Royal Canin makes Vet’s Choice. It’s a premium blend, of large-breed puppy food made with only the best local and imported ingredients to create a highly digestible, nutritionally balanced, and palatable diet.
How to choose dog food in South Africa?
Take your time in checking the labels of all the dog food brands you think would be a good fit for your dog, and narrow down your selection based on the percentages of meat, vegetables, grains, corn, preservatives, etc. Take note of the added vitamins and minerals, as well as the serving sizes.
What is in ultra dog food South Africa?
Cereals (Min 4% Rice), Meat and Animal Derivatives (Min 20% Chicken Meal, Min 6% Fresh Chicken, Min 4% Turkey Meal), Derivatives of Vegetable Origin & Vegetable Protein Extract, Oils and Fats, Palatability Enhancer, Minerals and Vitamins, Mannan Oligosaccharides, Glucosamine & Chondroitin & Green-lipped Mussel Extract.