But many dogs do have sensitive stomachs, sometimes as they age, other times for their entire lives. And small dogs are more likely to develop sensitive stomachs.
What Are The Signs Of Sensitive Stomach In Dogs
The most common signs that a dog has a sensitive stomach include:
Why Do Dogs Have Sensitive Stomachs
The most common causes of sensitive stomachs in dogs include:
What’s The Best Dog Food For Sensitive Stomachs
The best dog food for sensitive stomachs depends on the root causes of the digestive issues. In general, however, this is what you should look for in dog food, toppers, and treats:
Dog Food Toppers And Treats For Sensitive Stomachs
At Portland Pet Food Company, all of our 5 flavors of dog food toppers and 7 flavors of dog treats fit the criteria listed above for the best choice for dogs with sensitive stomachs. In addition, we primarily use locally sourced ingredients, and our toppers and treats are made in the USA at our headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
These flavors of dog food toppers are particularly good for dogs with sensitive stomachs:
Fresh Dog Food Toppers Subscription And Delivery Services
Save 25% on your first order when you sign up for our fresh dog food toppers delivery service, and 10% off all future orders. You can include dog food toppers and dog treats in your orders, and you can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our fresh dog food toppers, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
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Human Food For Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs
Break up your dog’s routine with a bit of delicious variety! At Portland Pet Food Company, we’ve created a number of dog toppers and dog treats variety packs that can help you “mix” it up for your dog! You can also use the variety packs to see which flavor your picky eater dog enjoys the most! One of our most popular packs, our dog food toppers variety pack contains all five flavors of our toppers: beef and rice, chicken and yams, pork and potato, turkey and yams, and salmon and rice.
This variety pack has toppers and treats in it – all five flavors of our dog food toppers, as well as our bacon flavored and pumpkin flavored dog treats (grain-free and gluten-free).
Dog Treats Variety Pack – Grain-Free and Gluten-Free
Thanks to garbanzo bean flour, this variety pack of dog treats is both grain-free and gluten-free. The variety pack includes three flavors of treats: bacon, gingerbread, and pumpkin. Hand-rolled and cut, then twice-baked in the oven, these dog treats have a light, crunchy texture that dogs love.
Dog Treats Variety Pack – Brew Biscuits
Made from spent grains harvested from breweries in the Portland area, this variety pack of dog treats contains three flavors of brew biscuits: bacon, beef broth, and pumpkin. The dog treats are easy-to-break, yet crunchy. And don’t worry – there’s no alcohol or hops in the treats.
Subscribe & Save 25% Off Your First Order
All of the flavors of our dog food toppers and dog treats are limited ingredient – made in the USA, from fresh, whole, human-grade foods. We never include additives, preservatives, synthetics, or byproducts in the foods we lovingly craft for dogs.
Dog Treats And Dog Food Toppers Subscription Service For Variety Packs
For your convenience, we offer a flexible subscription service for our dog treats and toppers variety packs. When you sign up for a subscription, you receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our dog treats and toppers variety packs, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
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If so, you’re not alone…that’s what led our founder Katie McCarron to start Portland Pet Food Company. In 2014, Katie was looking for a healthier dog food option for her senior dog, Rosie, in order to restore Rosie’s appetite and help her gain weight.
Human Foods Dogs Love
Limited ingredients. Fresh, whole, human-grade foods. No synthetics, preservatives, additives, byproducts, or rendered foods. That’s what Katie cooked at home and fed Rosie, and soon, Rosie became livelier, added back weight, and even had a shinier coat.
Today, we still make our dog food toppers and dog treats following the same principles and recipes Katie used in her own kitchen, which is why we call them Homestyle Meals! We just make a lot more of them, and we’re happy to save you the trouble of cooking your own human food for your dog!
Check out the human foods we use in our toppers that are great for dogs with sensitive stomachs:
Chicken And Yams Dog Food Toppers
Boiled chicken is one of the “go-to” human foods that people often feed their dogs with sensitive stomachs, and yams is a popular choice, too. Our chicken and yams dog food topper has chicken, yams, and rice as its top ingredients - three staples for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
Turkey And Yams Dog Food Toppers
Boiled turkey is also good for dogs with sensitive stomachs. Our turkey and yams dog food topper has turkey, green beans, and yams as its top ingredients.
Salmon And Rice Dog Food Toppers
Salmon is a great human food for dogs with sensitive stomachs, but the smell of cooking it and the cost of salmon are often drawbacks. Fortunately, our salmon and rice dog food topper not only has protein-rich salmon in it, but the topper also contains rice – another human food that’s often recommended for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
Beef And Rice Dog Food Toppers
Our beef and rice dog food topper stems from Katie’s original recipe for Rosie. Today, the top ingredients in this topper are beef, brown rice, peas, and carrots.
Pork And Potatoes Dog Food Toppers
Boiled potatoes often show up in lists of human foods for dogs with sensitive stomachs, and our pork and potatoes dog food topper contains just that with pork, potatoes, carrots, and green beans.
By gently cooking our dog food toppings inside meal pouches, we lock in the nutrients of the fresh, whole foods that we use. Lightweight and portable, the pouches have a shelf-stable life of two years and can be refrigerated for up to four days.
Fresh Dog Food Toppers Subscription And Delivery Services
Save 25% on your first order when you sign up for our fresh dog food toppers delivery service, and 10% off all future orders. You can include dog food toppers and dog treats in your orders, and you can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our fresh dog food toppers, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
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Cats With Sensitive Stomachs
We have cat food for cats with sensitive stomachs, too! Check out our chicken and pumpkin cat food and salmon and pumpkin cat food.
But if you have a picky eater dog with a sensitive stomach, the task becomes even more difficult, which is how Portland Pet Food Company was started in the first place!
In 2014, when founder Katie McCarron’s senior dog Rosie began to lose weight and experience declining health, Katie started cooking for her. Those nutritious meals, formulated and cooked in Katie’s home, continue to serve as the foundation for what we do today.
Why Do Dogs Become Picky Eaters
Some dogs are born picky eaters, while others become picky as they age, experience health problems, or lose their sense of taste and smell. Dogs can also become picky eaters if they experience change in their lives, have separation anxiety, or are fearful (of storms, fireworks, or other animals, for example). But often, dogs are picky eaters because they’ve become used to eating table scraps and prefer those tasty morsels over their dry kibble, or even wet dog food.
Why Do Dogs Have Sensitive Stomachs
Smaller dogs tend to have sensitive stomachs most frequently (because of their shorter digestive tracts), and dogs also commonly develop sensitive stomachs as they age and are unable to digest foods as effectively as they once did. Sensitive stomachs in dogs can also be caused by food sensitivities and food allergies.
Mealtimes Are Challenging For Picky Eater Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs
Whereas many dogs live for their next meal and come running at the first hint of food being served, mealtimes can be a chore if you have a picky eater dog with a sensitive stomach. First, you might have to coax or cajole your dog to eat (while keeping other household furry companions from stealing their food). Then, you have to hope that vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive gas doesn’t ensue.
The Best Dog Food Toppers For Picky Eaters With Sensitive Stomachs
Imagine, though, that mealtimes could be easy for your picky eater dog…and you! Try serving our tasty toppers to your dog, and you’ll see the difference that quality makes. By replacing a portion or all of your dog's current diet with Portland Pet Food Company, you are adding in delectable, simple nutrition into their diet - sure to appease picky dogs and their sensitive stomachs!
We only use fresh, human-grade, whole foods in our dog food toppers, and we never add synthetics, rendered foods, byproducts, additives, preservatives, or vitamin packs.
Made in the USA, all of our toppers are limited ingredient (no more than 11 ingredients in any of our toppers or our dog treats).
5 Flavors Of Dog Food Toppers
Our dog food toppers are available in five delicious flavors:
You can sample all of the toppers in our meal variety pack, and find out which one your picky eater dog loves the most!
Fresh Dog Food Toppers Subscription And Delivery Services
Save 25% on your first order when you sign up for our fresh dog food toppers delivery service, and 10% off all future orders. You can include dog food toppers and dog treats in your orders, and you can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our fresh dog food toppers, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
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Picky Eater Cats
We have cat food for picky eater cats, too! Check out our salmon and pumpkin cat food and our chicken and pumpkin cat food.
Whether the GI issue is temporary or ongoing, the key is to find foods that your dog with a sensitive stomach will like and be able to tolerate.
Food For Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs
Foods that are commonly fed to dogs with sensitive stomachs include:
Our Dog Food Toppers And Dog Treats Are Great For Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs
At Portland Pet Food Company, we make dog food toppers and dog treats that are great for dogs with sensitive stomachs, because they’re “clean” foods. They don’t have any vitamin packs, synthetics, additives, preservatives, rendered foods, or byproducts in them. Just fresh, whole, human-grade foods – the types of ingredients you’d feed yourself! But you can leave the cooking to us!
5 Flavors Of Dog Food Toppers
Made in the USA, with locally sourced ingredients, our dog food toppers are available in five flavors:
Fresh Dog Food Toppers Subscription And Delivery Services
Save 25% on your first order when you sign up for our fresh dog food toppers subscription delivery service, and 10% off all future orders. You can include dog food toppers and dog treats in your orders, and you can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our fresh dog food toppers, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
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Cats With Sensitive Stomachs
We have cat food for cats with sensitive stomachs, too! Check out our salmon and pumpkin cat food and our chicken and pumpkin cat food.
Fortunately, we hand-craft what we believe are the best dog treats for sensitive stomachs.
Here’s what makes them the best treats for dogs with upset stomachs, digestive issues, or sensitivities…
Limited Ingredient Dog Treats
When dogs have sensitive stomachs, its often difficult to tell what’s causing the digestive issues, because it’s hard to determine exactly what’s in most brands of dog treats. With our dog treats, however, you’ll know exactly what you’re giving your dog. All of our treats are limited ingredient, with no more than seven ingredients in any of them. Read the label on our dog treats, and you’ll recognize all of the ingredients, such as bacon, beef broth, barley, pumpkin, garbanzo bean flour, peanut butter, and other delicious, nutritious ingredients.
Healthy, Natural Dog Treats
We only use human-grade, whole foods in all of our dog treats and dog food toppers. These are the types of healthy, natural foods you would feed yourself. Most of our ingredients are locally-sourced, primarily from the Pacific Northwest, and our dog treats are made in the USA (in Portland, Oregon).
As importantly as what’s in our dog treats is what’s been left out. Our dog treats don’t include any additives, preservatives, synthetics, rendered foods, or byproducts.
Hand-Crafted Dog Treats
We hand-roll and cut our dog treats, then bake them twice in the oven. This gives the treats a crunchy texture, yet they’re easy to break into pieces for portion-control.
Flavors Of Dog Treats For Sensitive Stomachs
We make the tasty dog treats in seven flavors:
Dog Food Treats Subscription And Delivery Services
You can 25% on your first order when you sign up for our dog treats subscription delivery service, and 10% off all future orders. You can include treats and dog food toppers in your orders, and you can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our dog treats, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
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Cats With Sensitive Stomachs
We have cat food for cats with sensitive stomachs, too! Check out our salmon and pumpkin cat food and our chicken and pumpkin cat food.
Before you resort to cooking custom meals for your dog, give our dog food toppers a try – they could be just the solution you need!
The Portland Pet Food Company Difference In Dog Food Toppers
The reason most people start cooking human food for their dogs with sensitive stomachs is to narrow the list of ingredients and control the quality of food. At Portland Pet Food Company, we’ve already done that for you. With our dog food toppers and dog treats, we use locally-sourced ingredients, most of which come from the Pacific Northwest. All of our products are made in the USA, at our headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
We believe that we make the best dog food toppers for sensitive stomachs, and here’s why…
Human-Grade Ingredients vs Feed Grade Ingredients
If you’ve been giving your pooch commercial dog food, there’s a good chance that “feed-grade” ingredients are in the food. While considered safe for animal consumption, feed-grade products aren’t as highly-regulated as human-grade foods, and they often come from rendering plants (which process diseased, dying, dead, and disabled animals). At PPFC, we only use human-grade foods and ingredients that meet USDA standards and have been declared fit for human consumption.
Gently Cooked Food vs Processed Food
The high-pressure processing that many commercial dog food brands use strips the ingredients of their nutritional value. Our dog food toppers are gently cooked, not processed, which locks in the nutrients of the whole foods we use.
Limited Ingredients vs A Multitude Of Indecipherable Ingredients
Because many of the vitamins and nutrients are destroyed in commercial processing, other dog food brands have to add vitamin packs, minerals, additives, and preservatives. This makes it hard to determine exactly what’s in the food you’re feeding your dog and virtually impossible to tell what could be causing your dog to have a sensitive stomach. All of our dog food toppers and dog treats have limited ingredients – never more than 11 ingredients, all of which you’ll recognize and probably have in your own pantry!
Fresh, Whole Foods vs Cheaper Alternatives
We only use fresh, whole foods in our dog food toppers (such as peas, not pea starch). This allows dogs to get the full nutritional benefit of each ingredient, without the need to add synthetics.
Best Dog Food Toppers For Sensitive Stomachs
Our tasty dog food toppers come in five flavors:
Fresh Dog Food Toppers Subscription And Delivery Services
For your convenience, we offer a subscription service. You’ll save 25% on your first order when you sign up for our fresh dog food toppers delivery service, and 10% on all future orders. You can include dog food toppers and dog treats in your orders, and you can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our fresh dog food toppers, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
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Human Food For Dogs With Sensitive Stomachs
Cats With Sensitive Stomachs
We have cat food for cats with sensitive stomachs, too! Check out our salmon and pumpkin cat food and our chicken and pumpkin cat food.
At Portland Pet Food Company, not only do we make some of the best dog food toppers entirely sourced and made in the USA – but we also have one of the best dog food toppers subscriptions in the industry.
Dog Food Toppers Delivered To Your Doorstep, On Your Schedule
With our dog food toppers subscription service, you can have the products that you want delivered to your doorstep, on your schedule.
Save 25% Off On Your First Order Of Dog Food Toppers And 10% On Subsequent Orders
With the first order in your dog food toppers subscription, you’ll save 25%, and you’ll save 10% off on all subsequent orders.
Change Your Dog Food Toppers Subscription At Any Time
You can change your dog food toppers subscription at any time. Cancel an order if you’re getting too much food or will be on vacation. Try new flavors. Alter your delivery schedule. Or even cancel your subscription. Our dog food toppers subscription delivery service is flexible and easy to use.
Dog Food Toppers Made In The USA – With Locally-Sourced Ingredients
When the dog food toppers are delivered to your door, you and your pooch will notice the difference. All of our toppers are made with fresh, healthy, natural ingredients. The whole, human-grade foods that go into our dog food toppers are the types of foods you’d feed yourself, including USDA-certified meats. From start to finish, our dog food toppers are made in the USA, and many of our ingredients are locally sourced from the Pacific Northwest.
Why Buy Dog Food Toppers Made In The USA
While many other dog food brands are made in the USA, they often include ingredients (namely vitamin pre-mixes) that are made overseas, which has led to recalls of the food. Also, other dog food brands are struggling with supply chain issues that are exacerbated by importing products from overseas. We aren’t experiencing such supply issues because our suppliers are nearby, and we have longstanding relationships with them.
What’s NOT In Our Dog Food Toppers
Read the label on our dog food toppers, and you’ll know exactly what you’re feeding your dog. All of our dog food toppers and dog treats are limited ingredient. None contain more than eleven ingredients, and some have just five ingredients.
Here’s what you WON’T find in our dog food toppers: vitamin pre-mixes, synthetics, additives, preservatives, byproducts, or rendered foods.
This makes our dog food toppers particularly appealing to senior dogs, picky eater dogs, and dogs with sensitive stomachs.
5 Tasty Flavors Of Dog Food Toppers – Made In The USA
Our tasty dog food toppers are available in five flavors:
We also have a dog food toppers variety pack, so you can see which flavor your dog likes best and/or liven up your dog’s mealtime routine.
7 Tasty Flavors Of Dog Treats – Made In The USA
You can also add dog treats to your subscription order. Our light, crunchy dog treats are available in seven tasty flavors:
You can set up your subscription from any of our product pages, or if you have any questions about how to subscribe, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
Cat Food Toppers Made In The USA
Our cat food toppers, are made in the USA, too! Check out our chicken and pumpkin cat food and our salmon and pumpkin cat food.
Fresh. Made in the USA. In stock.
Portland Pet Food – Made In The USA
Since we started Portland Pet Food Company in 2014, our fresh dog food toppers have been made in the USA. And all of our ingredients come from the USA. Most are locally sourced from the Pacific Northwest, near our headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
Locally Sourced, Fresh Ingredients
Our meats are USDA certified, and most of the fresh ingredients that go into our dog food toppers come from farms, ranches, and orchards in Oregon. These non-GMO, human-grade, whole foods are the types that you would feed yourself, the types that your dog deserves!
What’s NOT In Our Fresh Dog Food Toppers
You’ll never find any rendered foods or byproducts in our dog food toppers. Additives, preservatives, synthetics, or artificial products – forget about those, too.
Fresh Is Better For Dogs
Because our dog food toppers are made out of fresh ingredients, they’re great for senior dogs, picky eaters, and dogs with sensitive stomachs. The toppers can be used as a topping, a mixer, or a rotational meal. And they can benefit dogs who are losing weight, as well as dogs who might be gaining too much weight.
Made In The USA Is Better All Around
Made in the USA is better for your dog, you, and the planet. Because our dog food toppers (and dog treats) are made in the USA, from start to finish, we can control the quality of our ingredients. Many popular dog food brands that are “made in the USA” actually include vitamin pre-mixes that are produced overseas. The quality – and safety – of these vitamin packs have come into question in recent years and have been the cause of a number of dog food recalls.
Made in the USA means that our dog food toppers are better for your dog (a fresh, healthy, tasty option), for you (no need to worry about product shortages, supply chain issues, or recalls), and the planet (no shipping products halfway around the world).
5 Flavors Of Fresh Dog Food Toppers
Our fresh dog food toppers come in five tasty flavors:
You can try all five flavors by ordering our dog food toppers variety pack.
Fresh Dog Food Toppers Subscription And Delivery Services
For your convenience, we offer a fresh dog food toppers subscription delivery service. When you sign up for a subscription (which can include dog food toppers and/or teats), you receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our fresh dog food toppers, or our “made in the USA” practices and policies, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
Cat Food Toppers, Too!
We have cat food toppers, too! Check out our salmon and pumpkin cat food and our chicken and pumpkin cat food.
Dogs can develop sensitive stomachs, particularly senior dogs. As dogs get older, they can have trouble tolerating certain ingredients in their food, which can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive gas.
Many brands of dog food that are made in the USA contain vitamin mixes, hidden minerals, and other artificial products are hard to digest. In recent years, there have also been a number of dog food recalls due to vitamin pre-mixes that were made abroad.
Portland Pet Food Company – Truly “Made In The USA”
When you buy Portland Pet Food Company dog food toppers (and dog treats), you’re buying products that are made in the USA, with locally sourced ingredients. Many of the ingredients come from the Pacific Northwest, near our headquarters in Portland, Oregon, and all of them come domestically from the USA. There aren’t any additives, preservatives, byproducts, synthetics, or rendered food in our dog food toppers.
Limited Ingredient Dog Food Toppers
Instead, our dog food toppers are made with fresh, natural, healthy, human-grade foods. Our dog food toppers have limited ingredients in them – none contain more than eleven ingredients.
Know What You’re Feeding Your Dog
If you read the dog food labels on many brands of dog food – even those made in USA – you’d be hard-pressed to identify many of the ingredients. Even dog food products that are marketed as “limited ingredients” can have upwards of 40 ingredients in them, many of which come from vitamin packs that aren’t made in the USA. If your dog has a sensitive stomach and is eating one of these types of dog foods, the sheer volume of ingredients in the food would make it difficult to discern which one might be leading to sensitive stomach, digestive troubles, or GI issues.
Five Flavors Of Dog Food Toppers – All Made In The USA
Our dog food toppers, which can also be used as meal mixers or rotational meals, are available in five tasty flavors:
If your dog is experiencing a sensitive stomach, you could order our 5-meal variety pack of dog food toppers, try each of the flavors, and see which one soothes your dog’s tummy and makes its tail wag.
Dog Food Toppers Subscription And Delivery Services
For your convenience, we offer a flexible dog food toppers subscription delivery service. When you sign up for a subscription (which can include dog food toppers and/or teats), you receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our dog food toppers for sensitive stomachs, or our “made in the USA” practices and policies, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
Cat Food Toppers Made In The USA
Our cat food toppers, are made in the USA, too! Check out our chicken and pumpkin cat food and our salmon and pumpkin cat food.
As dogs get on in years, it’s even more important to pay attention to what you’re feeding them. Senior dogs are more likely to develop sensitive stomachs, become picky eaters, and experience allergic reactions to ingredients in dog food.
Senior Dog Food Made In The USA – Is It Really?
Many dog food brands made in the USA – even so-called “limited ingredient dog foods” – contain a long list of ingredients. Most of these ingredients are indecipherable and come from vitamin pre-mixes that are made overseas. These additives and hidden minerals often have a negative impact on senior dogs, who are less able to tolerate artificial products. In recent years, these vitamin packs produced overseas have also been the subject of various dog food recalls, with too much or too little of certain vitamins being added.
Portland Pet Food Company – Made In The USA (For Real)
At Portland Pet Food Company, senior dogs love our dog food toppers (and dog treats), because they’re made with fresh, natural, whole foods. The human-grade foods that go into our dog food toppers, including USDA-certified meats, are the types of food that you would feed yourself. No rendered foods or byproducts are ever included, just fresh, healthy ingredients.
Our dog food toppers are made in the USA, from start to finish. In fact, all of our ingredients are sourced in the USA and most of our ingredients are locally-sourced from the Pacific Northwest, near our headquarters in Portland. We buy beef, pork, bacon, chicken, turkey, yams, cranberries, pumpkin, potatoes, and more from ranches, farms, and orchards in Oregon.
5 Flavors Of Dog Food Toppers For Senior Dogs
Our tasty dog food toppers are available in five flavors:
Senior Dog Food Toppers Subscription And Delivery Services
For your convenience, we offer a flexible dog food toppers subscription delivery service. When you sign up for a subscription (which can include dog food toppers and/or teats), you receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our dog food toppers for senior dogs, or our “made in the USA” practices and policies, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
Cat Food Toppers Made In The USA
Our cat food toppers, are made in the USA, too! Check out our chicken and pumpkin cat food and our salmon and pumpkin cat food.
Picky dogs love our dog food toppers, all of which are made in the USA!
Because our toppers and dog treats are made in the USA, you can rest easy knowing that there won’t be any production, supply chain, or overseas shipping issues. Your dog’s favorite flavor will always be in stock!
Five Tasty Flavors Of Dog Food Toppers For Picky Eater Dogs
Our dog food toppers, which can also be used as toppings, mixers or rotational meals, come in five tasty flavors:
We also offer a 5-meal variety pack of dog food toppers, so that you can see which flavor of your picky pooch likes best.
Portland Pet Food Company Products Are Made In The USA – From Start To Finish
At Portland Pet Food Company, from start to finish, our dog food toppers are made in the USA, with locally sourced ingredients, most of which come from the Pacific Northwest. We have long-standing relationships with many of our suppliers, and we know exactly what’s going into all of our products.
The same can’t necessarily be said about other brands of dog food that are marketed toward picky eater dogs. While many popular brands of dog food might be made in the USA, they often include vitamin pre-mixes that are made abroad. These vitamin packs have been the subject of recalls in recent years, because the mixes contained toxic levels of certain vitamins.
We never include vitamin pre-mixes, or any additives or preservatives, for that matter. No synthetics, byproducts, or rendered foods, either.
Why Picky Eater Dogs Love Our USA Made Dog Food Toppers
While some dogs are born picky eaters, others can gradually or suddenly become finicky. Too much variety in a dog’s food, or the loss of taste or smell, can turn a dog into a picky eater. Oftentimes, however, dogs become picky eaters because they develop sensitive stomachs or an allergy to ingredients that are in dog food products.
Our dog food toppers (and dog treats) are all limited ingredient with no more than 11 ingredients in any product, and some have as few as 5 ingredients. Read the labels on our dog food toppers, and you’ll recognize all of the ingredients. They’re the types of fresh, human-grade, whole foods you would feed yourself. All of our meats are USDA certified, natural meats from animals that were raised without antibiotics or hormones.
Dog Food Toppers Subscription And Delivery Services For Picky Eaters
For your convenience, we offer a flexible dog food toppers subscription delivery service. When you sign up for a subscription (which can include dog food toppers and/or teats), you receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our dog food toppers for picky eaters, or our “made in the USA” practices and policies, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
Cat Food Toppers Made In The USA
Our cat food toppers, are made in the USA, too! Check out our chicken and pumpkin cat food and our salmon and pumpkin cat food.
At Portland Pet Food Company, our tasty dog food toppers and dog treats are made in the USA, from locally-sourced ingredients, many of which come from the Pacific Northwest. All of our products are limited ingredient – there are just five ingredients in some of our toppers and treats, and never more than eleven.
Made In The USA Is Good For Your Dog
The USA has higher standards for the quality of ingredients that go into dog food production. So when you buy dog food toppers and dog treats that are made in the USA, you’re generally getting a higher quality product. In addition, dog food made in the USA tends to be safer, less prone to dog food recalls. In recent years, when dog food has been recalled, it’s often been because of issues with the vitamin supplementation process. These vitamin pre-mixes, which are largely made abroad, are a leading cause of recalls. At PPFC, we don’t add any vitamin packs to our dog food toppers or dog treats. Nor do we add any additives, preservatives, synthetics, byproducts, or rendered foods. Instead, we use fresh, human-grade, whole foods, and our meat is USDA-certified.
Made In The USA Is Good For You
Buying dog food toppers and dog treats that are made in the USA can be good for you, too. No need to worry about supply-chain issues or having trouble finding the flavor of dog food toppers or treats that your dog prefers.
Made In The USA Is Good For The Planet
And when you buy dog food toppers and treats that are made in the USA, there’s less wear and tear on the planet. Not having to ship products halfway around the world cuts back on packing materials, fuel for shipping, and more.
5 Delicious Flavors Of Dog Food Toppers – Made In The USA
Our tasty dog food toppers are available in five flavors:
7 Delicious Flavors Of Dog Treats – Made In The USA
Our light, crunchy dog treats are available in seven flavors:
Dog Food Toppers And Dog Treats Subscription And Delivery Services
For your convenience, we offer a flexible dog food toppers subscription delivery service. When you sign up for a subscription (which can include dog food toppers and/or dog treats), you receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our “made in the USA” and sustainability practices and policies, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
Tasty Food For Cats, Too
Check out our cat food, too - which is also made in the USA! We have two flavors that cats love: chicken and pumpkin cat food and salmon and pumpkin cat food.
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For decades, people have focused on buying products that are “made in the USA.” But as manufacturing became increasingly global, that commitment often fell by the wayside. With recent supply chain disruptions, however, more people have become acutely aware of the origins of the goods they’re purchasing. And as container ships have amassed outside of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Seattle, and other U.S. seaports, the realization of how reliant we’ve become on foreign-made goods has come into sharp focus.
Made In The USA Isn’t Always What It Seems
“Made in the USA” has never been as straightforward as it seems. For example, something that you might think is made in the USA is, in fact, only assembled here, with most of its components coming from other countries. Or visa versa. A product that might have components made in the USA could actually be manufactured abroad. In both cases, ships, trains, planes, and trucks play a vital role in the “goods to market” process, and take a toll on the environment.
Dog Food Made In The USA – But With Vitamin Pre-Mixes From Abroad
When it comes to “dog food made in the USA,” the term becomes even murkier. For example, in order to comply with supplement requirements, many manufacturers add vitamin pre-mixes to their dog food, and these pre-mixes are almost exclusively made abroad. In recent years, vitamin pre-mixes have been one of the leading cause of pet food recalls, when the mixes contained toxic, or even deadly, levels of certain vitamins.
Portland Pet food Company – Made In The USA
At Portland Pet Food Company, since we started in 2014, all of our products have been made in the USA. Pure and simple. From the beginning, we made that decision very intentionally and have never wavered from it. The USA has higher requirements for the quality of foods that go into dog food production than other countries, and we wanted to adhere to those standards (or higher) for all of our dog food toppers and dog treats.
Fresh, Human-Grade, Whole Foods That Are Locally Sourced
Not only are our dog food toppers and dog treats made in the USA, but all of our ingredients are sourced in the U.S., primarily from the Pacific Northwest. We don’t have any ingredients coming from faraway places. Instead, we’ve met with and established long-term relationships with farmers, meat suppliers, and other vendors we trust.
No Vitamin Pre-Mixes In Portland Pet Food Company Products
We use fresh, human-grade, whole foods to provide vitamins, nutrients, and protein for dogs, and we’ve never added vitamin pre-mixes to our toppers or treats.
All of our products are limited ingredient, and if you read the labels on our packaging, you’ll recognize all of the ingredients, most of which you’d feed yourself. Our dog food toppers and dog treats don’t contain any additives, preservatives, synthetics, rendered foods, or byproducts, and all of the meat we use is USDA-certified.
Dog Food Toppers And Dog Treats Subscription Service
If you’d like your favorite PPFC products delivered straight to your door, sign up for our convenient and flexible dog food toppers subscription (you can also add dog treats to your order). You’ll receive 25% off your first order, 10% off all future orders, and you can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our “made in the USA” practices and policies, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
Cat Food Toppers Made In The USA
Our cat food toppers, are made in the USA, too! Check out our chicken and pumpkin cat food and our salmon and pumpkin cat food.
We’re proud to make some of the best dog food toppers in the world – and they’re not only made in the USA, but many of our ingredients are also locally sourced.
Since we started Portland Pet Food Company in 2014, as part of our commitment to sustainability, our products have always been made in the USA. And our eco-friendly mission extends beyond the use of locally sourced ingredients to include retort pouches our meals and the use of spent grains in some of our dog treats.
Fresh, Natural, Whole Foods
In our dog food toppers and dog treats, we use fresh, natural, human-grade, whole foods. All of our products are limited ingredient, with no more than 11 ingredients in any of our toppers or treats. And we never include additives, preservatives, rendered foods, synthetics, or byproducts in our products.
Locally Sourced From The Pacific Northwest
Our headquarters are in Portland, Oregon, USA, and many of our suppliers are located in the Pacific Northwest. Below is a list of some of the farms and vendors that provide us with the ingredients that are found in our tasty dog food toppers and dog treats.
5 Delicious Flavors Of Dog Food Toppers – Made In The USA
With these locally sourced ingredients, we make tasty dog food toppers in five flavors:
7 Delicious Flavors Of Dog Treats – Made In The USA
We also make light, crunchy dog biscuits in seven flavors:
Our brew biscuit and malt biscuit flavors of treats contain spent grains from some of our favorite breweries in the Portland area.
Dog Food Toppers And Dog Treats Subscription Service
If you’d like PPFC products delivered straight to your door, sign up for our convenient and flexible dog food toppers and/or dog treats subscription. You’ll receive 25% off your first order, 10% off all future orders, and you can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our locally sourced practices and policies, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
Cat Food Toppers Made In The USA
Our cat food toppers, are made in the USA, too! Check out our chicken and pumpkin cat food and our salmon and pumpkin cat food.
The terms “healthy” and “natural” are used liberally in the dog food industry, with no real standards or advertising regulations for what qualifies as healthy and natural. At Portland Pet Food Company, our dog treats are truly healthy and natural. Here’s why…
What’s In Our Healthy, Natural Dog Treats
Our healthy, natural dog treats are made from high quality, whole foods that are sourced in the United States, primarily from the Pacific Northwest, near our headquarters in Portland, Oregon. These are human-grade foods, the type you would feed yourself and your family.
What’s NOT In Our Healthy, Natural Dog Treats
All of our dog treats are “limited ingredient dog treats,” with no more than seven ingredients in any of them. They don’t contain any by-products or rendered meats. Additionally, our treats don’t contain any additives, preservatives, or synthetics that you might see in the list of ingredients for other companies’ “healthy and natural” dog treats.
Seven Tasty Flavors Of Healthy, Natural Dog Treats
We have seven flavors of healthy, natural dog treats, including gluten-free options:
Picky Eaters And Senior Dogs Love Our Healthy, Natural Dog Treats
We have great dog treats for picky eaters, as well as senior dogs because of the limited, healthy ingredients. Additionally, they are easy to break into pieces, yet have a crunchy texture. That’s because we hand-roll and cut the treats, then bake them twice in the oven. The result is a healthy, natural dog treat that dogs love!
Healthy, Natural Dog Treats Subscription Service
Sign up for our convenient, flexible dog treats subscription and you’ll receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our healthy, natural dog treats, reach out to us at support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
Healthy Cat Food, Too!
We have healthy cat food, too! Check out our salmon and pumpkin cat food and our chicken and pumpkin cat food.
Dogs love our limited ingredient dog treats, as much for what’s NOT in them as for what’s in them!
All of our dog treats are made with high quality, whole foods that are human-grade. There are no additives, preservatives, supplements, byproducts, or rendered foods.
Crunchy Texture, Easy-To-Chew Dog Treats
Our limited ingredient dog treats are hand-rolled and cut, then twice-baked in the oven for a light, crunchy texture. The dog treats are easy to break into pieces, making them great for portion control and dog training!
Seven Delicious Flavors of Limited Ingredient Dog Treats
None of our dog treats contain more than seven ingredients in them — in fact, one flavor has just three ingredients! Below are our limited ingredient dog treat flavors, with their respective number of ingredients:
Best Dog Treats For Picky Eaters and Dogs With Allergies
Many people consider our treats the best dog treats for picky eaters because dogs happily eat them, after having turned up their noses at other treats. Due to the fact that our dog treats contain such a limited number of ingredients, they’re also a good option for dogs with allergies and digestive issues.
Compare Our Limited Ingredient Dog Treats To Other Brands
Read the labels of other “limited ingredient dog treats” and “healthy and natural dog treats” and you might discover that those other brands are anything but. Unfortunately, there’s no industry standard or regulations about labeling for these terms in the dog food industry. That’s why it’s important that you read the labels on dog treats and dog food toppers in order to know exactly what you’re feeding your dog.
Limited Ingredient Dog Treats Subscription Service
Sign up for our convenient, flexible dog treats subscription and you’ll receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can change or cancel your subscription at any time!
For more information about our limited ingredient dog treats, please reach out to us at support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
We have limited ingredient cat food, too! Check out our two delicious flavors: chicken and pumpkin cat food and salmon and pumpkin cat food.
]]>The fall, Halloween in particular, make people think of pumpkin — but dogs love to eat our pumpkin dog treats year-round, especially picky eater dogs and senior dogs! Here's why:
Healthy, Natural Pumpkin Dog Treats
Our pumpkin dog treats are healthy, natural dog treats, made with human-grade ingredients that we source from the Pacific Northwest, near our headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
Two Flavors Of Pumpkin Dog Treats
We have two types of pumpkin dog treats:
Pumpkin Dog Treats: These limited ingredient dog treats are grain-free, gluten-free, and contain just five ingredients (garbanzo bean flour, 100% natural pumpkin, 100% natural peanut butter, and cinnamon.)
Brew Biscuits With Pumpkin Dog Treats: These limited ingredient dog treats are made with repurposed spent grain that we source from Hopworks Urban Brewery. There’s no alcohol or hops in the dog treats and they contain just five ingredients (barley, 100% natural pumpkin, 100% natural peanut butter, organic rye flour, and organic eggs.)
Benefits Of Pumpkin In Dog Treats
Pumpkin is a “power food” for dogs! Full of fiber (which can help with both diarrhea and constipation), pumpkin also is a great source of Vitamin A, potassium, iron, and beta-carotene. Pumpkin in dog treats and dog food can also help ensure a healthy coat and skin, as well as boost the immune system.
Crunchy Texture, Easy To Chew Pumpkin Dog Treats
Like all of our dog treats, our pumpkin treats are hand-rolled and cut, then twice-baked in the oven, which produces a light, crunchy texture. The pumpkin dog treats are easy to chew and can be easily broken into smaller pieces, convenient for dog training or portion control.
Pumpkin Dog Treats Subscription Service
Sign up for our flexible dog treats subscription and you’ll receive 25% off your first order and then 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our pumpkin dog treats, reach out to us at support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
Food For Cats, Too
We also have cat food! Check out our chicken and pumpkin cat food and salmon and pumpkin cat food.
Gluten-free is now commonplace in the human world, with gluten-free choices on virtually every restaurant menu and dotting every grocery aisle. Most people switch to gluten-free diets because of an allergy, intolerance, or medical condition…or simply because they want to eat healthier.
While gluten allergies in dogs are rare – believed to affect an estimated 1% of dogs – there are certainly benefits to introducing gluten-free dog food and dog treats into your pet's diet. Below are some of the benefits of cutting back on gluten, which is a protein that’s found in many grains (most notably wheat, barley, and rye.)
Gluten-Free Dog Food Can Be Easier To Digest
Dog foods and dog treats that don’t contain gluten are easier for dogs to digest. Because we know that picky eater dogs and senior dogs often have sensitive stomachs and/or other GI problems, gluten-free options could help resolve these issues. Not having to break down starchy carbohydrates on a daily basis could help your dog eat and feel better.
Gluten-Free Dog Food Can Promote A Healthier Coat
Gluten can lead to excessive itching and scratching in dogs, so a gluten-free diet can also promote a healthy coat.
Gluten-Free Dog Food Can Help With Weight Loss
Too many carbs can often lead to weight gain, so a gluten-free diet may help dogs lose weight and/or maintain a healthy weight. Conversely, if dogs have a poor appetite because they’re gluten-intolerant, a switch to gluten-free dog food could help them gain weight.
Gluten-Free Dog Food Toppers And Treats
At Portland Pet Food Company, all of our dog food toppers and dog treats are made out of healthy, fresh, human-grade whole foods. None contain more than eleven ingredients, and our gluten-free options include:
Gluten-Free Dog Food Toppers Subscription Services
For your convenience, we offer a flexible dog food toppers subscription delivery service. When you sign up for a subscription, which can include dog food toppers and/or treats, you'll receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our gluten-free dog food toppers and dog treats, please reach out to us at support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
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Cat Food Toppers, Too!
We have cat food toppers, too! Check out our salmon and pumpkin cat food and our chicken and pumpkin cat food.
In recent years, gluten-free dog food choices have grown exponentially, similar to the increase in gluten-free options for humans, and many people have chosen to mix gluten-free dog food toppers and dog treats into their dogs’ diets or switch to an entirely gluten-free regimen.
How Common Is Gluten Allergy In Dogs?
For many people, the move to gluten-free is a lifestyle choice. For others, it’s a necessity. Although a gluten allergy in dogs is rare, estimated to affect only about 1% of dogs, it is real, and gluten intolerance is more common among senior dogs (particularly those with sensitive stomachs.) Unfortunately, gluten intolerance is also likely the root cause of dogs becoming picky eaters.
Symptoms Of Gluten Allergy In Dogs
Symptoms of gluten allergy in dogs can include:
Benefits Of A Gluten-Free Diet For Dogs
A gluten-free diet can help dogs feel better, have more energy, maintain a healthy weight, and keep a healthy coat.
Gluten-Free Options For Dogs
Gluten is a protein found in certain grains, including wheat, barley, and rye. In human food and dog food, gluten acts as a “glue,” binding foods together and helping them maintain their shape. As such, it’s more prevalent than you might think! To be sure that the dog food or dog treats you’re choosing don’t contain gluten, you’ll need to carefully read the labels.
At Portland Pet Food Company, we make two tasty dog food toppers and three tasty dog treats that are gluten-free:
The dog food toppers can be used as a topping, mixer, or rotational meal. All of our products are made with healthy, fresh, human-grade whole foods. There are never more than 11 ingredients in any of our dog food toppers or treats, and you’ll never find additives, preservatives, synthetics, byproducts, or rendered foods in PPFC products.
Gluten-Free Dog Food Toppers Subscription Services
For your convenience, we offer a flexible dog meal subscription delivery service. When you sign up for a subscription, which can include dog food toppers and/or treats, you'll receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time!
For more information about our gluten-free dog food toppers and dog treats, please reach out to us at support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
See related blog posts:
Benefits Of A Gluten-Free Diet For Dogs
Is Gluten Bad For Dogs
Tasty Food For Cats, Too
Check out our cat food, too! We have two flavors that cats love: chicken and pumpkin cat food and salmon and pumpkin cat food.
Is gluten bad for dogs? In general, the short answer is no. Most dogs can tolerate gluten in their diets, and gluten allergies in dogs are rare – only affecting an estimated 1% of dogs.
However, for dogs that are allergic to gluten or have trouble tolerating it, gluten can be harmful, potentially damaging the small intestine and/or leading to other health problems.
What Is Gluten?
Gluten is a protein that’s found in certain grains (primarily wheat, rye, and barley.) Gluten is often added to foods, including dog food, to help bind the food together and maintain its shape.
Gluten In Dog Food
Most dog foods and dog treats contain gluten and it’s often used as “filler” in mass-produced commercial brands. Processed grains are cheaper to add to dog food than other proteins, such as beef, chicken, and pork, so many dog food brands contain an excessive amount of grains – more than you might want your dog eating on a daily basis.
Symptoms Of A Gluten Allergy Or Gluten Intolerance
Symptoms in dogs of a gluten allergy or gluten intolerance include:
Senior Dogs And Picky Eater Dogs
As dogs get older, they often have trouble digesting food as their stomachs and intestines lose the ability to break down and absorb nutrients as efficiently as they once did. This is why many senior dogs develop sensitive stomachs, a problem that gluten-free dog food and dog treats could help resolve.
In a similar vein, dogs who are or become picky eaters might be shunning certain foods for the simple reason that they don’t feel good after they eat them. Eliminating complex carbohydrates (gluten) from their diets could help picky eater dogs enjoy mealtimes again.
Gluten-Free Dog Food Toppers And Treats
At Portland Pet Food Company, we make a number of healthy, fresh, gluten-free dog food toppers and dog treats:
Gluten-Free Dog Food Toppers Subscription Services
For your convenience, we offer a flexible dog food toppers subscription delivery service. When you sign up for a subscription (which can include dog food toppers and/or treats), you'll receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can change or cancel your subscription at any time!
For more information about our gluten-free dog food toppers and dog treats, please reach out to us at support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
See related blog posts:
Benefits Of A Gluten-Free Diet For Dogs
Gluten Allergy In Dogs
We have cat food, too! Check out our two delicious flavors of fresh, gently cooked cat food: chicken and pumpkin cat food and salmon and pumpkin cat food.
]]>Grain-free dog food, quite simply, is dog food that doesn’t contain any grains.
In recent years, grain-free dog food has become more popular, driven in part by the trend toward grain-free in people’s diets. Dog owners also often introduce grain-free dog food as a way of avoiding some of the dog food brands that use wheat gluten or corn meal as fillers in their products.
What Are Common Grains In Dog Food?
The most common grains that might be found in dog food are:
Grain Allergies In Dogs
While grain allergies are rare in dogs, they do happen, and allergies can cause sensitive stomachs, digestive issues, itching, and other unpleasant conditions. If you suspect that your dog has an allergy to grains, you should check with your vet about switching to a grain-free diet. Additionally, you can try reducing the amount of grain that your dog ingests by adding grain-free dog food toppers to your dog’s dry kibble or use the toppers as an occasional meal replacement.
Replacements For Grains
Depending on the type of dry dog food or wet dog food, you might see that foods without grains in them have other types of carbohydrates, such as potatoes, yams, peas, quinoa, or lentils. The dog food manufacturer also might have just included more meat, which could lead to an excessively high-protein diet.
Grain-Free Dog Food Toppers
At Portland Pet Food Company, we make two tasty flavors of grain-free dog food toppers:
Both of our grain-free flavors of dog food toppers contain carbohydrates, but the carbs come from potatoes and yams, not grains.
Grain-Free Dog Food Treats
We also make three tasty flavors of grain-free dog treats:
Healthy, Human-Grade, Limited Ingredients
All of our dog food toppers and dog treats are made from healthy, whole, human-grade foods. We only use a limited number of ingredients – all of which you’ll recognize. Our ingredients are sourced in the USA, most from the Pacific Northwest, near our headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Nothing we make contains additives, preservatives, synthetics, byproducts, or rendered foods.
Grain-Free Dog Food Toppers Subscriptions
For your convenience, we offer a flexible dog food toppers subscription delivery service. When you sign up for a subscription (which can include dog food toppers and/or treats), you'll receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time!
For more information about our grain-free dog food toppers and dog treats, please reach out to us at support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
See related blog posts:
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Is Grain-Free Dog Food Good For Dogs
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Gluten Allergy In Dogs
Is Gluten Bad For Dogs
Food For Cats, Too
We also have cat food! Check out our chicken and pumpkin cat food and salmon and pumpkin cat food.
Can dogs eat grains? The short answer for most dogs is “yes.”
Grains provide dogs with healthy nutrients, fats, antioxidants, and carbohydrates. The most common types of grains found in dog food are wheat, corn, barley, and rice.
Some Dogs Can’t Tolerate Grains
While it’s rare, some dogs have allergic reactions to grains which could pop up at any time, even if they’ve eaten the same dog food for years.
Additionally, as dogs get older, they may have more trouble tolerating grain in their diets or may start gaining too much weight because of grains.
Symptoms Of Grain Allergies
In dogs, symptoms of grain allergies or an intolerance for grains can include:
Dog Food Toppers Without Grains
At Portland Pet Food Company, we make two tasty flavors of grain-free dog food toppers:
Both of our grain-free flavors of dog food toppers contain carbohydrates, but the carbs come from potatoes and yams, not grains.
Dog Food Toppers With Grains
We also make three tasty flavors of dog food toppers with grains:
Dog Food Treats With And Without Grains
In addition, we have seven tasty flavors of dog treats, three of which are grain-free — pumpkin, gingerbread, and bacon.
Flexible, Convenient Dog Food Toppers Subscription Services
For your convenience, we offer a flexible dog food toppers subscription delivery service. When you sign up for a subscription (which can include dog food toppers and/or dog treats), you'll receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time.
For more information about our grain-free dog food toppers and dog food toppers with grain, reach out to us at support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
See related blog posts:
Is Grain-Free Dog Food Good For Dogs
What Is Grain-Free Dog Food
Benefits Of A Gluten-Free Diet For Dogs
Gluten Allergy In Dogs
Is Gluten Bad For Dogs
Cat Food Toppers, Too!
We have cat food toppers, too! Check out our salmon and pumpkin cat food and our chicken and pumpkin cat food.
Is grain-free dog food good for dogs? It can be, for a variety of reasons.
Less “Filler” In Grain-Free Dog Food
Many popular wet and dry dog foods contain excessive amounts of processed grains because they are cheaper to add than proteins, such as chicken, pork, and beef. The most common types of grains that you'll find in dog food are wheat, corn, barley, soy, and rice. Grain-free dog food – without all the fillers – can give your dog more energy and help it maintain a healthy weight.
Grain-Free Dog Food For Dogs With Allergies
Grain-free dog food can also be good for dogs who are having an allergic reaction to grains. Grain-free dog food can help alleviate or eliminate the symptoms and suffering caused by allergies. For dogs, symptoms of allergic reactions to grains can include:
Grain-Free Dog Food For Dogs With Digestive Issues
For some dogs, grains can be hard to digest. Dogs with digestive issues, such as sensitive stomachs, vomiting, gas, or diarrhea could benefit from a diet with less grains or no grains in it.
Grain-Free Dog Food For Senior Dogs
As dogs age, they may have trouble tolerating grains in their diet. Sometimes, there can be sudden changes in senior dogs, even to the same food that they’ve enjoyed for years. In this scenario, a grain-free dog food could help restore their appetite.
Possible Downsides Of A 100% Grain-Free Dog Food
Some vets advise against a completely grain-free dog food diet, in part because of an FDA investigation in 2019 that appeared to link grain-free dog foods with heart troubles. At the time, the FDA identified 16 brands of grain-free dog foods that were linked to dogs who developed heart problems. (Note that Portland Pet Food Company was NOT one of those brands.) The investigation revealed that there seemed to be a correlation between diets rich in legumes (peas, lentils, and legume seeds) and a nutritional deficiency that could cause heart problems.
The bottom line: If you plan to switch your dog to a reduced or completely grain-free diet, you should check with your vet first.
Dog Food Toppers Without Grains And With Grains
At Portland Pet Food Company, we make five tasty flavors of dog food toppers:
Healthy Dog Food Toppers Made From Human-Grade, Whole Foods
All of our dog food toppers are made with healthy, human-grade ingredients, all of which are sourced in the US. We gently cook our meals inside their pouches, which locks in the nutrients of the whole foods that we use. Our dog food toppers (and dog treats) are all made with limited ingredients, with no more than 11 in any product. There are no additives, preservatives, synthetics, byproducts, or rendered foods in any of our toppers or treats. The dog food toppers can be used as toppers, mixers, or rotational meals.
Flexible, Convenient Dog Food Toppers Subscription Services
For your convenience, we offer a flexible dog food toppers subscription delivery service. When you sign up for a subscription (which can include dog food toppers and/or dog treats), you'll receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time!
For more information about our grain-free dog food toppers and dog food toppers with grain, reach out to us at support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
See related blog posts:
Can Dogs Eat Grains
What Is Grain-Free Dog Food
Benefits Of A Gluten-Free Diet For Dogs
Gluten Allergy In Dogs
Is Gluten Bad For Dogs
We have cat food, too! Check out our two delicious flavors of fresh, gently cooked cat food: chicken and pumpkin cat food and salmon and pumpkin cat food.
]]>Fresh dog food isn’t cheap, especially if you sign up for a monthly subscription from some of the brands that sell fresh dog food online. Depending on the size and appetite of your dog, the cost for a fresh dog food subscription could run up to hundreds of dollars per month.
If you’re committed to providing fresh dog food for your pooch, you might consider cooking the food yourself. However, that can be a time-consuming, costly process that won’t necessarily give your dog all of the health benefits you’re seeking.
At Portland Pet Food Company, we believe that any amount of fresh is good for your dog and that every dog deserves fresh food as part of its daily diet.
Fresh Dog Food Toppers
Our fresh dog food toppers are made from human-grade, whole foods, sourced in the US, primarily from businesses in the Pacific Northwest. All of the ingredients we use are healthy and natural. We never include any additives, preservatives, supplements, synthetics, or by-products in our fresh dog food toppers.
Instead, we take the types of ingredients that you would serve yourself (beef, salmon, chicken, rice, potatoes, yams) and slow-cook them in meal pouches to lock in the nutrients of the whole foods.
5 Tasty Flavors Of Fresh Dog Food Toppers
Our fresh dog food toppers are available in five tasty flavors:
We also offer a five-flavor variety pack of toppers that allows you to test which flavor your dog prefers.
Our fresh dog food toppers can be mixed with kibble or served as a rotational meal, which makes it affordable to feed your dog fresh food.
Fresh Dog Food For Picky Eaters, Seniors, And Dogs With Allergies
While all dogs can benefit from eating fresh dog food, this type of diet can be particularly beneficial for picky eater dogs, senior dogs, dogs with sensitive stomachs, and dogs with allergies.
Find Portland Pet Food Company At Whole Foods And Other Stores
Portland Pet Food Company's fresh dog food toppers and treats are available at 2,000 stores across the US, including Whole Foods. Use our store locator to find PPFC near you.
Subscription Service For Dog Food Toppers And Treats
For your convenience, we also offer a flexible fresh dog food toppers and treats subscription delivery service. When you sign up for a subscription (which can include dog food toppers and/or dog treats), you will receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time!
For more information about our fresh dog food toppers and dog treats, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
Fresh Cat Food Toppers, Too!
We have fresh cat food toppers, too! Check out our salmon and pumpkin cat food and our chicken and pumpkin cat food.
In recent years, fresh dog food has gained in popularity, largely because this type of diet can be so healthy and beneficial for dogs of all life stages.
What is fresh dog food? Unfortunately, there’s no industry standard, but here are some of the defining features of fresh dog food.
Whole Foods
Fresh dog food generally is made from the same whole foods that you would feed yourself, such as meats, vegetables, and grains.
Human Grade Foods
The whole foods that go into fresh dog food are often human-grade, meaning that the foods are considered safe for human consumption and it is both manufactured and packaged in accordance with federal regulations.
No By-Products
Fresh dog food doesn't typically contain by-products often found in many of the top brands of dog food (canned food and kibble.) By-products might seem like an innocuous term when you see it on a dog food label, but the term is referring to anything except meat. For example, chicken by-products could include the organs of the chicken, as well as other parts, such as the neck, feet, bones, and intestinal contents of the chicken.
Cooked At A Lower Temperature
Fresh dog food is generally cooked at a lower temperature, preserving the naturally occurring nutrients, such as vitamins, proteins, and carbohydrates.
No Additives, Preservatives, Or Supplements
Fresh dog food doesn’t contain additives, preservatives, or supplements.
Limited Ingredients
Fresh dog food might contain limited ingredients. At Portland Pet Food Company, all of our fresh dog food toppers are made with limited ingredients – no more than 11 ingredients in any of our flavors.
Fresh Dog Food VS Frozen Dog Food
People often mistakenly believe that “fresh dog food” means that it’s not frozen, but that’s not always the case. In fact, many fresh dog food manufacturers ship the dog food to you in a frozen state. At Portland Pet Food Company, however, our fresh dog food toppers are never frozen. Instead, the tasty ingredients are mixed and gently cooked in each individual meal pouch, a process that naturally seals in the nutrients. The meal pouches don’t need to be refrigerated (until they’re opened), and they have a shelf life of up to two years.
PPFC Fresh Dog Food Toppers
Our fresh dog food toppers (which can also be used as a mixer or a rotational meal) come in five delicious flavors:
Subscription Service For Dog Food Toppers And Treats
For your convenience, we also offer a flexible fresh dog food toppers and treats subscription delivery service. When you sign up for a subscription (which can include dog food toppers and/or dog treats), you'll receive 25% off your first order and 10% off all future orders. You can easily change or cancel your subscription at any time!
For more information about our fresh dog food toppers and dog treats, please e-mail support@portlandpetfoodcompany.com.
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Fresh Cat Food, Too!
We have fresh cat food toppers, too! Check out our salmon and pumpkin cat food and our chicken and pumpkin cat food.