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Just a few decades ago, there wasn't much selection for pet food, and the available options weren't exactly wholesome. Dog food containing mysterious “by-products,” corn and other questionable ingredients, was unavoidable. However, that isn't the case today. Pet owners have a lot more choice about what to feed their furry friends, as animal wellness has become a greater concern for many pet food manufacturers. 

Here to highlight just a few of the recent popular brands is Waipio Pet Clinic, Waipahu's local pet hospital. Each brand has been categorized according to its most prominent feature:

Special Dietary Needs:

  • Hill's: One of the leading dog food brands, Hill's branches off into dozens of different dog care formulas, each specifically designed for a particular age, purpose or health issue.
  • Addiction: Some of Addiction's dog formulas are hypoallergenic, as well as contain natural or free-range ingredients. Have your pet's special needs evaluated by a licensed veterinarian before changing his diet. Waipio Pet Clinic can test for allergies and other issues at your next appointment.

Sustainable Dog Food:

  • DogforDog: Many dog food companies give back to the community or contain locally sourced ingredients. For example, part of DogforDog's mission is to donate a bag of dog food to a shelter for every bag they sell.
  • Halo: Halo is another brand that supports local animal shelters, as well as takes a holistic approach to dog care, using only natural ingredients and absolutely no rendered meats or by-product meal.

Natural Ingredients:

  • Against The Grain: For dog owners wishing to feed raw diets to their canine pals, Against The Grain contains chunks of real meat and fish, with no grain or gluten.
  • Blackwood Dog Food: Blackwood offers a variety of natural slow-cooked recipes. Its unique cooking techniques contribute to higher starch conversion, which you can read about on their website.

For more dog and cat health tips, visit Waipio Pet Clinic on Facebook. To set up an appointment or to ask about their vet services, give them a call at (808) 676-2205.

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