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The company started due to concerns about unethical and unsustainable practices in the pet food industry, particularly with meat-based pet foods. Natural Balance customers appreciate its affordability, as opposed to the pricey Wild Earth dog food. But this budget-friendly product isn’t as rich in protein as Wild Earth, containing only 18%. Still, both companies are AAFCO-approved and offer 100% vegan recipes.

Believe it or not, fungi have similar levels of protein to meat and contain all the essential nutrients your dog needs, such as amino acids. The recipes are created by scientists and veterinarians to ensure that all Wild Earth dog foods are nutritionally complete. We checked the vegan dog food reviews for Halo, and many customers appreciate the high-quality organic formula.

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The truth is, dogs have evolved differently from wolves over the years. One difference is that their genome has changed and enabled them to digest plant-based starches. Also, they now thrive on foods like fruits, vegetables, herbs, grains, meat, and fish.

Most vegan dog food kibbles lack the amino acids and high protein content of meat-based brands. Wild Earth ended up making a deal with Shark Tank billionaire Mark Cuban, who offered $550,000 to invest in the brand. Fellow sharks critiqued his decision saying that vegan dog food was not solving an environmental problem, but exacerbating waste with bougie dog treats. This claim was easily put to rest with the research provided by UCLA, ‘meat-based dog and cat food account for one-third of carbon emissions produced by the meat industry2.

I hope as time goes on and more bags go in he’ll keep improving. Caroline Cochran is a former veterinary technician who is passionate about helping fellow dog lovers learn about canine nutrition. Her best friend is a rescued Great Pyrenees named Syrah, who is also very enthusiastic about dog food.

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In this review I’ll break down what Wild Earth is, what the ingredients are, what the science says about it, and whether it’s right for your canine family member. Amelia has been dealing with itchy paws and general itching. Since she started eating Wild Earth food for at least 2 years she has been gradually improving. There is something in the environment that she is allergic to. It’s still a little early to tell, but they seem to be clearing up while switching her to Wild Earth. Will add more/do another review later as I am able to tell where her progress is.

Yes, their food meets/exceeds the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Maintenance. This ensures you exceptional product quality and safety and properly balanced dog food as a consumer. They sell a veterinarian-developed, science-backed family of supplements to provide support in the areas your dog needs it most. Each jar comes with 60 delicious peanut butter flavored chews. At Pet Food Sherpa, our primary goal is to provide pet owners like you with accurate, relevant, and unbiased information about pet nutrition. As such, we do not accept gifts or incentives as motivation to include certain products in our reviews.