Dog Food Ratings
Our research on dog foods was done in April of 2010.
For even more information on dog food, visit our English Bulldog Nutrition Forum to see what food and health tips our members are using.
6 Stars = Best Foods
1 Star = Yuk.
Keep in mind, these gradings are based upon ALL dog breeds. English Bulldogs are more prone to allergies and more sensitive to foods and ingredients such as high levels of protein than other dog breeds. Therefore, this is to be used strictly as a GUIDELINE for you to find a great choice for your bulldog. It will be trial and error unitl you find the perfect food, and a 4 star food may work better for your English Bulldog than a 6 star food.
Remember to always take time while switching foods. Add more of the new food to the current food you are feeding for a minimum of four days until they have made a complete switch. We do not currently have any affiliation with any of these manufacturers listed.
Visit our forums for many dog food discussions from English Bulldog Owners!
Dog Food Rated on a Star Scale.
6 Stars is the best, 1 Star is the what you should never give your dog.
It would be similar to living off of McDonalds or TV Dinners for humans! (or worse!)
~Frequently Asked Dog Food Questions~
Q: I see the food I am feeding is rated only 4 stars.
Should I get a higher rated dog food?
Q: I cannot find my dog's food on this list. Why?
A: More commonly, you should look for a food that is grain & corn free, has plenty of enzymes and probiotics, and a good source of protein. Typically, unless you have a rare case of an active bulldog (a skateboarder for example), you want to feed less cups per day than what is recommended on the bag by half, and definately want to reduce the protein intake. Grain & corn free is best for most bulldogs. With much study and investigation, we have found what we think are the best dog foods on the market for bulldogs. Click the link below to view our Top 5 Foods, and more importantly, WHY we choose these foods.
Q: What should I be looking for in Dog Food
when it comes to the English Bulldog Breed?
A: Not necessarily. The rating above are basted upon all dog breeds. Bulldogs are different, so in some cases a 4 star food will do better with your bulldog than a 6 star food. But I would recommend that each dog owner at least TRY a higher rated food before you make that decision.
A: If your dog food is not listed then it was not graded prior to April of 2010.
We have created a new page at English Bulldog News to go with our "Then & Now" pages. It is called "Dog Food Then and Now". If you change your dogs food and would like to share your story of how it helped your dog, please e-mail us the following information to: webmaster@englishbulldognews.com
1.) Your dog's name
2.) One picture of your dog on the new food
3.) Two pictures of your dog prior to the change
4.) Tell us what issues you were having prior to the change
5.) What brand of foood you were using
6.) What brand you are using now
7.) Tell us how it changed your dog's life for the better.
Q: I still have half a bag of my old brand of dog food. Should I wait?
Q: Switching dog foods sounds expensive. I have seen the prices of those dog foods and they cost 3 times more than what I am feeding. How can I switch when I am on a tight budget?
A: You should spend a minimum of 4 days switching your dogs food over to the new brand anyway. Bullies have very sensitive tummys and you really must do it slowly. Even putting them on half and half for a week can be better. Start by slowly introducing the new food into their diet, a little more as each day passes, until you get them on the new food. If you switch directly from one food to another, your bully could experience any of the following: Severe Gas Pains, Diarrhea, Vomiting, or Lack of Appetite.
A: You probably will not believe this- but it really isn't very much more. If your dog is currently eating a 1 star food, it is full of fillers and does not have the nutrition or quality that the higher graded foods do. You probably give them 2-4c a day. When you switch, you will need to cut the intake of your dogs food by at LEAST half, 1/2c to 3/4c twice daily is all your bully will need to be healthy & fit. You can give them some carrot sticks, frozen green beans and healthy snacks.
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Q: I have never even heard of the 6 Star Dog Foods, why?
A: I added this question specifically because that was what I could not seem to get through to my brain. The dog foods you see at Petsmart, or the in the grocery store, or advertised on TV don't put much cost into making their foods. They are paying for advertising. Look at the #1 ingredient in Purina for example. Corn. #2 ingredient. Wheat. That means the two worst foods for a bulldog is what most of their diet contains.
Q: Where can I find these foods?
A: You can get it from your closest feed store. But we found the best place, and that is to order it online, delivered right to your door, at very competitive prices. I was actually paying about $8 more per bag at my feed store that was over 20 miles away!
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