How To Evaluate Frozen Dog Food Suppliers: A Guide For New Jersey Dog Owners

There are a growing number of people throughout the United States and around the world who are choosing to feed their dogs, and their cats, a raw diet. The original BARF (Bones and Raw Foods) diet was developed in Australia by Dr. Ian Billingshurst. It involved feeding 60% meaty bones and the rest of the diet offering a wide range of different types of fruits, vegetables and very small amounts of legumes and grains.

This was designed to create the same type of diet that wolves, the ancestors of the dogs, thrive on in the wild. Today, frozen dog food suppliers have created formulas using specific types of meat, including duck, rabbit, turkey, chicken and beef, and also combining fish, vegetables, fruits and ingredients such as ginger root, mushroom powders, and wheat germ oil to provide a highly balanced and nutritious diet.

As with all types of dog foods, it is important, as a pet owner, to be aware of the quality of the food and the experience and expertise of the company manufacturing the food.

What to Look For

When comparing frozen dog food suppliers, look for companies that specialize in manufacturing raw pet foods. While this may seem obvious, there are many companies in the New Jersey area that do not manufacturer their product, but simply work as a middleman and sell the food.

Read the company website and find out if they use non-GMO ingredients and if they source locally for fruits, vegetables and even the meat used in their food. This is always an important consideration if you want to know what is in the dog food you are feeding.

The best frozen dog food suppliers are run by experienced veterinarians and animal nutritionists. This information should be readily available on the website of the best manufacturers.