What dog food brands announce, and what we see change on the shelf: new recipes, recipe changes, discontinued foods and company news, each tied to the foods we review.
Carnivore Meat Company's Vital Essentials brand launched Diced Salmon Treats for dogs and cats, made from freeze-dried skin-on salmon fillets.
Distributor Pet Food Experts added Citizens Pet's Unconditional diets, kibble blends and toppers in all its regions as of October 1, 2026.
Joyride Dogs says its expanded line of US-sourced, US-made single-ingredient treats now covers six proteins plus natural chews, usable as treats or...
Thai pet food manufacturer i-Tail Corporation (ITC) completed its $160 million acquisition of Illinois/Wisconsin-based Phelps Industries (Phelps Pet Products), a US contract manufacturer of clean-label dog treats and specialty dog nutrition products, to expand its US manufacturing presence.
We compared every food we review against each brand's current range. These are the recipes that are gone, replaced or no longer listed. Each review stays online with three current alternatives.
Austin, Texas human-grade dog food brand Maev launched two new USDA-certified, single-ingredient freeze-dried chicken treats (chicken breast and chicken hearts), expanding its existing treat lineup sold via its website, Amazon, Chewy and TikTok Shop.
Distributor Pet Food Experts added Citizens Pet's Unconditional diets, kibble blends and toppers in all its regions as of October 1, 2026.
Carnivore Meat Company's Vital Essentials brand launched Diced Salmon Treats for dogs and cats, made from freeze-dried skin-on salmon fillets.
Joyride Dogs expanded its single-ingredient treat lineup with products suitable for both dogs and cats that can be fed as a treat or used as a meal topper.
Joyride Dogs says its expanded line of US-sourced, US-made single-ingredient treats now covers six proteins plus natural chews, usable as treats or toppers.
Los Angeles-based Joyride Dogs expanded its single-ingredient treat and topper line (branded Joyride's Kitchen) with freeze-dried meats and organs across chicken, beef, turkey, pork, lamb and fish, all sourced and made in the US.
Veterinary Service Inc. will now supply both brands to independent pet stores west of the Rockies, a network of more than 2,500 retailers.
INABA celebrated a decade of Churu at the Dolby Theatre and launched Churu Meal, complete and balanced meals for cats and dogs sold only at Walmart.
Ollie's seasonal Holiday Feast recipe is built on turkey and turkey liver and sold while supplies last. A crystal bowl sweepstakes runs through Nov. 3.
Annamaet added three freeze-dried raw recipes for dogs on October 1, 2026. Each is labeled complete and balanced for all life stages and comes in 3 oz or 16 oz bags.
Four recipes are no longer listed by Halo, while a newer small breed Chicken & Brown Rice food replaces a fifth.
Our September 28 check found six reviewed recipe names missing from the brand’s dry food range, though their discontinuation dates are unclear.
Five reviewed recipes are absent from Wellness's current range, while an older small breed food has a CORE+ successor.
Our range check found six reviewed recipes missing from Solid Gold's site, while an older Buck Wild listing points to a newer version.
Eight recipes we have reviewed are absent from Earthborn Holistic’s current US range, which the brand says became smaller.
The brand lists four Stella’s Essentials and two limited ingredient recipes as discontinued, while the status of three other reviewed foods is unclear.
Our September 28 check found four older recipes with named successors and six others no longer listed in Purina's current range.
Our check found 11 older recipes missing from the brand's range and two with newer versions listed.
Ten everyday foods. Safe, In Moderation or Never. No googling, no second guesses. Then share your score with your friends, however embarrassing it turns out to be.
115 foods in the deck. Grapes are in there. So is cheese.
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