Best Dog Food in India

Search for the best dog food in India and you'll find a hundred lists with a hundred winners. That's because the best bowl depends on who's eating it. A growing Labrador puppy, a slower senior Pug and a street-smart Indie all have different needs.

What every good dog food has

• It is complete and balanced for your dog's life stage.
• It names its main protein, such as chicken, lamb or fish.
• It comes from a brand that shows full maker or importer details, batch numbers and dates.
• Your dog eats it happily, keeps a healthy weight on it, and has firm stools and a shiny coat.

The main types

Dry food (kibble) is a go-to in many Indian homes. It's easy to store, good value and simple to measure.

Wet food (gravy and chunks in pouches or cans) is tasty and full of water, which helps in summer. It costs more per meal, so many parents use it as a topper.

Vegetarian dog food exists and some dogs do well on it, but dogs do best with animal protein. If your family prefers vegetarian food, choose a complete vegetarian formula and talk to your vet.

Matching food to your dog

1. Puppy, adult or senior: pick the right stage.
2. Small, medium or large: large-breed puppies especially need their own food.
3. Active or relaxed: adjust the portion, not just the brand.
4. Any health issues: ask your vet first.

Chicken And Liver in Gravy Dog Wet Food 120gm, 12 pack₹720Add

Grilled Chicken in Gravy Dog Wet Food, 12 pack₹720Add

Meat as Meal Chicken with Pumpkin 500gm, 1 pack₹880Add

Meat as Meals Chicken Recipe, 12 pack₹1,215Add

Treats and chews

Treats are for training and love, not for filling up. Keep them under about 10 percent of the day's food. Dental chews can help with plaque, and soft treats are easy to break into small training rewards.

Chicken Cod Stick Dog Treats, 6 pack₹956Add

2 in 1 Chicken with Carrot & Spinach Stick Bite for All Life Stages Dog 380gm, 1 pack₹796Add

Chicken Cod Stick Dog Treats, 12 pack₹1,791Add

Chicken Milky Flavoured Dog Treat Sticks 70gm, 12 pack₹1,890Add

Foods to never feed your dog

• Chocolate, grapes and raisins, onion and garlic, and anything with xylitol (a sweetener in some gums and sweets).
• Cooked bones, which can splinter.
• Very spicy, salty or oily leftovers.