What Is Canidae Dog Food For?

Canidae is a U.S. manufacturer of premium canine and feline food products. Promising to use "only the highest quality" and "human grade" ingredients of U.S. origin, Canidae has a reputation for being suitable for dogs with health issues.

  1. Significance

    • Poisoned by contaminated ingredients from China, hundreds of American dogs died in 2007 and even more suffered debilitating effects. Massive pet food recalls of a wide variety of brands ensued. None of Canidae's products, which are all U.S. grown, were involved in the recall.

    Function

    • The "All Life Stages" varieties are suitable for any dog; the "Platinum" formula is especially designed for senior and overweight canines, according to the maker. Both formulas meet the requirements of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO), according to the manufacturer.

    Benefits

    • The Transportation Safety Administration lists Canidae as one of the top six brands fed to its security dogs, according to a July 2009 report by Paul Bedard.

      It can also be beneficial for dogs with allergies--the all-natural, antibiotic- and hormone-free formulations will not trigger most allergies and do not create drug interactions.

    Types

    • Both dry and canned versions of each of the seven formulations are available. The choices include: All Life Stages; Lamb &Rice; Chicken &Rice; Canidae Platinum®; Grain Free ALS; Grain Free Salmon and Beef &Fish.

    Sizes

    • Dry food comes in 5-, 15-, 35- and 44-pound sizes. Cans are sold in 13- and 5.5-ounce sizes as either individual cans or cases of 12 cans.

    Availability

    • You can use the store locator function on the canidae.com website (find a link in the References section) to find a nearby supplier.