Dogs

Food

Our picks in food for dogs, and why each one earns its place.

Vet-recommended, salmon-first, and a common first try for itchy skin or loose stools.

Hill's

A big-three vet-formulated food backed by feeding trials. A safe, consistent everyday choice.

Royal Canin

Kibble shaped and balanced for specific sizes and breeds. Pricey, but genuinely researched.

Blue Buffalo

Real meat first and widely available, a popular step up from supermarket brands.

Purina

Puppy formula with DHA for development, from a vet-trusted line. Use the large-breed version for big pups.

Hill's

The puppy version of a feeding-trial-backed staple. Reliable for the first year.

Purina

A senior formula aimed at older dogs' energy and sharpness. Sensible past seven.

Wellness

Named-meat food with a solid reputation, widely stocked as a mid-premium pick.