Being a parent to a dog, it’s your responsibility to choose their food wisely. Dogs need nutritionally balanced food at various stages of their life. The choice comes down to the brand selection, and there are around 30 major dog food brands (International and local) in South Africa.
The large number of options can make your selection tricky. So, here, we bring you the 7 best dog food brands in South Africa.
1 Acana
Acana is among the most popular premium dog food brands in South Africa. Bringing top quality, nutrition, and a variety of flavours, Acana gives your canine a lot of options focused on health, wellness, and tasty treats. Among the most popular options are Acana Pacifica, freeze-dried dog treats, and adult large breed dry dog food, to name a few.
2 Royal Canin
Another premium dog food brand, Royal Canin, is known for its breed-specific and condition-focused formulas. At this brand, you’ll find science-backed veterinary diets for health conditions for puppies, adult dogs, and senior nutrition. Common ingredients include chicken by-product meal or chicken meal, brewers rice, corn, natural flavours, fish oils, vitamins and minerals.
3 Hill’s Science Plan
Hill’s Science Plan brings your furry friend great-tasting nutrition options that keep them feeling happy and healthy. You’ll get nutritionally balanced food for all life stages of your pet, from puppyhood and adult to mature adult, and beyond.
4 Montego Karoo
Are you looking for premium, locally made South African pet food? Montego Karoo is your best pick. This must-loved brand brings scientifically formulated, super-premium, limited ingredient recipes for dry and wet foods for your dog. Their products contain beneficial life-stage-specific ingredients for all breeds and their life stages.
5 Diamond Naturals
Are you looking for high-quality dog food on a budget? Diamond Naturals is here for you. Widely trusted by pet parents in South Africa, the brand brings you solid nutrition without fillers like corn, wheat, or soy. It’s affordable because the brand mostly uses grains (rice) rather than fancier and more expensive ingredients.
6 Orijen
Dog parents review Orijen as the “ancestral diet” of dog food. It’s highly regarded for biologically appropriate nutrition, ingredient quality, safety standards, WholePrey animal ingredients, WSAVA compliance, accessibility, and price. Their ingredients are fresh or raw and freeze-dried, coated to enhance nutrition and taste. Another highlight is that Orijen’s most dog foods are grain-free, which means products are focused on animal protein rather than fillers.
7 Jock
Proudly based in South Africa, Jock brings quality, highly palatable and balanced pet food, loaded with protein, essential minerals, and vitamins. You get options for puppies, juniors, adults, and mature adult dogs, ensuring the physical and mental health of your furry friend. All their raw materials and finished products are tested for mycotoxins monthly.
Wrapping Up
If you’re looking for premium options, you can choose between Acana, Royal Canin, or Hill’s Science Plan. If you’re strictly after South African-made, local dog food, Montego Karoo and Jock are our top recommendations. Diamond Naturals and Orijen are also good options for your pets. Choose your dog food the way you choose for yourself and your family. After all, your pet is also your family with fur and four legs.
