Feb 12 2025 17 mins 3
116: In this episode, I dive into the Kibble Hierarchy—what separates a quality kibble from the bottom-of-the-barrel options. I break down ingredient labels, key red flags to watch for (like rendered meals and non-descript meats), and how to make better choices for your dog’s health.
This episode is especially for those who can’t feed raw or home-cooked meals exclusively. I also share some of my top kibble recommendations and tips for evaluating dog food brands.
Topics Discussed:
- Understanding the Kibble Hierarchy—what makes a kibble good or bad
- Ingredients to avoid, including rendered meals and vague meat sources
- How to read and analyze dog food labels
- The importance of sourcing and ethical considerations in pet food
- My top kibble recommendations for those who can’t feed raw or home-cooked meals
- The role of carbohydrates in kibble and what to look for
- Questions to ask pet food companies about their ingredients and sourcing
- Why less is more when it comes to kibble ingredients
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Produced By: Drake Peterson
