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The Best Dog Food Brands For a Schnauzer (2024)




Finding the best dog food for a Schnauzer can be quite the challenge. There’s thousands of dog food brands currently available online and they all claim to be the best for a Schnauzer. Before you decide on the right dog food brand for your Schnauzer you need to understand their dietary needs.

According to the National Research Council of the National Academies, an active adult Standard Schnauzer requires an average caloric intake of about 1,000 calories. Additionally, a Standard Schnauzer will need a complete and balanced dog food that’s loaded with healthy proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins.

So what’s the best dog food for a Schnauzer? Our team of dog food nutritionists researched and analyzed over 1800 brands of dog food for the very best based off the nutritional needs of a Schnauzer. Here are the best dog food brands for a Schnauzer for 2022.

To qualify each dog food brand must meet the following requirements:

  • Real Meat is the #1 Ingredient
  • Protein and Fat Levels Must be Balanced
  • No Corn, Wheat or Soy
  • No Artificial Flavors, Colors or Preservatives
  • Exceeds AAFCO Standards

 

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Taste of the Wild® High Prairie Dry Dog Food

If you are looking for a dry dog food brand that bolds well with a Schnauzer’s dietary needs, take a look at Taste of the Wild High Prairie Dry Dog Food. Real buffalo is the #1 ingredient followed by lamb meal, chicken meal, venison, beef and bison.

Additionally, Taste of the Wild High Prairie delivers rich antioxidants like tomatoes, blueberries and raspberries that help deliver a healthy immune system as well. Made in the USA, Taste of the Wild is extremely popular in the USA and manufactured and sold by Diamond Pet Foods. 


Ingredients: Buffalo, lamb meal, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, peas, potatoes, canola oil, egg product, roasted bison, roasted venison, beef, natural flavor, tomato pomace, potato protein, pea protein, ocean fish meal, salt, choline chloride, dried chicory root, tomatoes, blueberries, raspberries, yucca schidigera extract, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Bifidobacterium animalis fermentation product, dried Lactobacillus reuteri fermentation product, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin D supplement, folic acid. Contains a source of live, naturally occurring microorganisms.

Caloric Content: 3,719 kcal/kg, 370 kcal/cup

Guaranteed Analysis
CRUDE PROTEIN 32.0 % min
CRUDE FAT 18.0% min
CRUDE FIBER 4.0% max
MOISTURE 10.0% max
ZINC 150 mg/kg min
SELENIUM 0.35 mg/kg min
VITAMIN E 150 IU/kg min min
TAURINE 0.12% min
OMEGA-6 FATTY ACIDS 2.8% min
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS 0.3% min
TOTAL MICRORGANISMS 80,000,000 CFU/lb

 

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Dr. Janet Evans

it's my pleasure to welcome you to our series on the Dog Food Network. With a deep passion for canine nutrition and years of experience in veterinary medicine, I've dedicated much of my career to understanding what makes a healthy diet for our furry friends. The journey towards optimal health for our dogs begins with the right nutrition, and it's this belief that has motivated me to share my knowledge and insights with you through these articles.

Dr. Janet Evans