Pork Dog Foods

Pork isn't used in dog foods as commonly as other meats, like chicken or salmon. However, if your dog is a pork lover, there are still several commercial brands to choose from. There is no evidence that pork is any better or worse for dogs than other meats, but every dog reacts differently to dietary changes. Keep a close eye on your dog as you introduce your new dog food, looking for signs of allergic reactions or constipation.

  1. Fromm Family Foods: Fromm Pork &Applesauce (Dry)

    • Fromm's "Pork &Applesauce" is a high quality dog food, receiving four out of five stars from Dog Food Advisor. Pork and pork meal are the two main ingredients, followed by pearled barley, pea protein, brown and white rice, dried egg, salmon oil, chicken and a variety of fruits and vegetables. Other notable ingredients include probiotics and chelated minerals, both of which aid digestion.

    By Nature: Pork and Sweet Potato Flavor (Dry)

    • By Nature's "Pork and Sweet Potato" dog food received four out of five stars from Dog Food Advisor. Pork meal is the main ingredient, but vitamin supplements, fruits and vegetables are also present. Chicory root and chelated minerals are included to support digestion and protein absorption. Controversial ingredients include yeast, which may be linked to allergies.

    Cesar: Pork Tenderloin (Wet)

    • Cesar's "Pork Tenderloin" is one of many flavors produced by Cesar. A low quality food, it received two out of four stars from Pet Food Advisor. Water is listed as the primary ingredient, but adds only moisture. Also included are beef and poultry byproducts, which are made of slaughter house waste. Pork is listed only as "liquid pork tenderloin flavor." Also included are controversial artificial colorings, including sodium nitrites.

    Back to Basics: Honesty Pork Flavor (Dry)

    • Back to Basic's dry dog food, "Honesty Pork Flavor," receives mid-level marks from Dog Food Advisor. The main ingredient is pork meal, which contains concentrated amounts of protein. The food also receives marks for quality ingredients like barley, oatmeal, chicken fat, fish oil and dried whole eggs. Problematic ingredients include menadione, which has been linked to liver problems and allergies.