Organix Dog Food Review: A Good Choice For Your Pup?

Recently, many dog food companies have had to address increased scrutiny related to their products because owners have become aware that most major dog food companies are making foods that may not be the best choice for dogs.

Dogs are designed to be carnivorous and are not intended to be eating diets high in grains and fillers. Many kibble brands that have been fed by dog owners for years have been revealed in recent studies to be full of ingredients that are detrimental to dog health. 

Feeding pet foods that are high in grains can lead to allergies, skin conditions, diabetes, and many other health problems.

Dogs that have been fed low-quality foods that are high in fiber are often prone to arthritis, to being overweight and even to anxiety and nervousness.

Poor quality wet foods have been linked to contamination such as botulism and many canned food companies offer even less nutrition per serving than a low -quality kibble brand.

The trouble with knowing what to feed your dog is that many dog food companies know how to market their kibble and wet food by promising palatability and other motivating promises that simply aren’t possible given their lack of nutritional value.

Just like when you go to the store to buy food for you and your family, shopping for the right dog food requires that you learn about the proper balance of nutritional elements in good dog foods so that you can be certain that what you are feeding to your pet is going to be truly healthy for them.

Most dog foods that are available at the grocery store will be of the lowest quality possible but sometimes these brands are even available at pet stores!

If you have been wondering what the best organic dog food to feed to your dog, you are not alone.

There are many options on the market right now but it can be hard to decide between them since they are all cleverly marketed to sound like the best choice for your canine friend.

Knowing what to look for when picking organic dog food can be difficult, but there are some key items to consider when shopping for organic dog foods.

When choosing an organic dog food, these are the key things to consider:

• The product should not cause pollution, damage soil or water quality or hurt livestock habitats.
• It should be free of pesticides and growth hormones.
• Be aware that the food will only be 100% organic if it specifically says that it is 100% organic. There are many ways to indicate that a food is partially organic, all cleverly marketed to sound like 100% organic when they are not.
• Look for a USDA seal. Only 100% organic foods will have them.
• Check that it is free of allergens like wheat.
• Make sure the labeling says “grain-free”.
• Make sure the ingredient list is all recognizable items.

Now that we have discussed what makes food truly organic, we can move on to a review of one of our favorite organic dog food brands.

Organix Dog Food

Organix was released to market in 2003 and has only grown in popularity since.

It is currently the #1 organic pet food for good reason. They are one of the only dog food producers in the US that is USDA certified for being 100% organic.

The food is also non-GMO certified which is a huge boon to those seeking dog food that will not have allergen inducing grains or processed gluten in it.

The company takes pride in its thoroughly researched food blends and certifies all of its sources for each ingredient.

The simple packaging is easy to read and relates all of the information that is needed to asses what is in each can or bag of food.

Each item offers a superfood blend that includes organic fruits, flax, and coconut to encourage a healthy coat, healthy eyes and strong teeth.

The Organix dog food company offers a full line of both wet and dry foods, catered to specific canine needs and ages.

Since the array of foods is so complete, we took the time to review and rate some of our favorites.

The food that we reviewed is some of the top-rated foods offered by Organix dog food.

This list will help our readers to select the right food for their canine friend’s needs with authority.

Dry Food

Dry food is up first because it is the most commonly fed type of dog food due to its convenience and lack of smell.

It is additionally more portable than wet food and can be better for reducing plaque build-up on teeth.

Even if you intend to feed wet food to your dog, keeping a certain amount of dry food in their diet is often recommended in order to reduce plaque build-up on teeth and to keep your dog from eating too quickly.

Organix Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe

• Our rating: 5 Stars

This is one of the best Organix dog foods on the market that you can buy for all ages of dog and for any dietary profile.

The very first ingredient is grain-free chicken combined with sweet potato.

The blend includes a unique superfood additive that is designed to increase to palatability as well as the healthy content of the food. The superfood blend is made with flaxseed, organic blueberries, and coconut oil.

This is a great food to help encourage a good coat and healthy eyes and teeth.

This is a perfect food choice for fussy eaters and pets that don’t hold weight well.

The Organix dog food USDA and non-GMO certifications stand behind this food as with all their products.

This food promises 26% crude protein and 15% crude fat for a healthy hair coat and joints. An added benefit is 800 mg/kg chondroitin sulfate to support healthy joints.

• Cons:

The bags are smaller than other competitor’s bags so the cost per pound is higher than some brands.

Organix Organic Senior Recipe

• Our rating: 5 Stars

As with all their products, Organix’s Senior recipe is USDA and non-GMO certified. This is perfect dog food for older dogs because it offers both glucosamine and chondroitin to support healthy joints.

The blend is also made with 10% less fat than the Chicken & Sweet Potato recipe which is preferable for sensitive stomachs.100% grain free to remove allergens from your dog’s diet, the blend is made to keep your older dog happy and healthy for years to come.

The crude protein is 26% and the fat is at 13.5% which are an excellent balance for an older canine. Glucosamine and Chondroitin are both at 800 mg which is higher than many other competitor’s ratios.

As always Organix’s proprietary superfood blend is designed to create beautiful coats and healthy skin and teeth. This is one of the best organic dog foods on the market for senior canines.

• Cons:

As mentioned with the Chicken and Sweet Potato blend, the bags of food for the senior recipe could be a bit bigger to keep the cost per pound lower like some of the competitor’s senior dog foods.

As is common with senior dog foods, some picky eaters will not find it to be as palatable as wet food.

Organix Healthy Weight Recipe

• Our Rating: 5 Stars

Do you have a picky eater at home? Have you tried many different kinds of dog food and not been able to come up with anything that your pet will eat? If your pet losing weight?

If any of these apply to your pet, Organix Healthy Weight Recipe is for you! To increase palatability as well as nutritional value, the #1 ingredient in this food is free-range chicken.

The proprietary superfood blend is included and is offset by organic coconut oil to ease digestion and to calm sensitive stomachs.

Despite being designed to help your dog gain weight, there are no chemical additives or any grains in this food.

The fat content has been reduced by 20% to help with correct body condition and to be certain that sensitive stomachs will be happy with this food.

The kibble size was carefully designed to help smaller breeds consume the food as comfortably as large breeds.

USDA and non-GMO certified, this is one of the best foods you can buy for your dog who is a picky eater.

• Cons:

Cost is a bit high compared to competitors. 

Organix Butcher & Bushel Chopped Turkey & Chicken Dinner:

• Our Rating: 5 stars

Sometimes dry food simply doesn’t do enough. If you have a dog that is a very picky eater, or a senior canine with damaged teeth, dry food might not fit your pet’s needs.

Thankfully, Organix dog food offers a full line of canned wet foods to take care of the needs of these pets. The blends that are offered in the canned blends are nothing short of gourmet and offer the same USDA and non-GMO certification of the dry foods.

Designed for max palatability, this blend offers the benefits of turkey, chick, and liver, making it one of the best ways to feed a pet that struggles to hold weight or an older dog with a reduced sense of smell.

This is also a great food to add to your dry dog food regimen to keep your doggy companion happy and healthy.

The can is 12.7 oz, making it enough food for two medium-sized dogs or one large dog.

Protein is at 8% and fat at 4% with a moisture content of 81%.

This wet food also offers the benefits of organic pea protein and dried eggs to round out and balance the protein content.

• Cons:

Some reports of inconsistency in quality between cans.  Gravy is sometimes too light for the food to be palatable.

The price point is high.

Castor & Pollux Organix Organic Canned Dog Food, 12 count 12.7 oz

• Our Rating: 4 stars

This more basic canned wet food from Organix dog food offers the reliable flavor profile of chicken and rice that many dogs will eat happily daily. Certified non-GMO and USDA, this is available in the same 12.7 oz cans as the Butcher & Bushel lined of wet foods.

The Protein sits at 7% and fats are at 6% while the moisture content is lower than the Butcher and Bushel line. This is great basic food and will satisfy any dog. It can be fed by itself, or in conjunction with dry food.

The chicken and brown rice recipe offers a superfood blend of flaxseeds, organic blueberries, and coconut flour to aid in the creation of a healthy coat, eyes and teeth.

The basic flavor profile is a great fit for dogs with sensitive stomachs.

The can size is large enough to feed two medium-sized dogs or one large dog.

Can includes ratios to feed with added dry food which is convenient.

• Cons:

1. Reduced moisture can mean that cans are inconsistent quality-wise.
2. Flavor profile too limited for some picky eaters.
3. Less protein content than other wet foods.
4. Price point.

Some Things to Consider

Remember that feeding wet food is different than feeding dry food and that some pets struggle to eat properly from a basic dog bowl.

If your pet is having a hard time with choking, vomiting or with eating too fast, there are specialty bowls on the market that can be used to prevent these problems.

The bowl that you feed your dog in can be as important as the food that you are feeding.

Here is a great article about the best dog bowls to select for your pet’s unique needs.

Also remember that people food is rarely a good thing for your dog to be eating.

Even if you have a pet that is struggling with a lack of appetite, trying to trick them into eating by bribing them with human food often opens up the risk of further health issues along with the risk of making your pet sick.

Even the smallest amount of certain foods can upset the internal balance of your dog’s GI tract and make sensitive stomach issues or other health concerns worse.

Check out this list of the foods that you should never feed to your dog to make sure that you are not feeding them treats and snacks that might harm them.

Conclusion:

Always remember that a high-quality dog food can only do so much.

All dogs need exercise and attention to thrive and be happy. If you are a new dog owner, you might be feeling a little lost about the best way to set up a routine with your new pet.

This great article outlines the steps to raising a healthy dog.

Building a complete and healthy routine for your dog is only partially about the dog food you select.

Organic dog food is a great way to go if you are trying to ensure that your pet is eating properly but always be sure to do your research and look into each brand that you are considering.

There are many imposter brands on the market and you want to be sure that you are feeding your pet the very best, truly organic dog food.

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