Why Most Dog Food is a Silent Health Disaster (And How to Fix It)
I used to be just like most dog owners. Grabbing whatever kibble had the prettiest packaging and the most convincing health claims. I mean, if it’s on the shelf, it must be good enough, right?
Wrong.
After my dog Shadow started having digestive issues, I dove deep into pet nutrition. What I learned made me want to throw out every bag of kibble in my house. That’s why we created Utah Paw – to provide what I couldn’t find on store shelves.
Here’s the truth: most commercial dog foods are basically the equivalent of feeding your dog fast food for every meal. They meet the bare minimum standards to keep your dog alive, but that’s about it.
Think about it this way: Would you eat at a restaurant that advertised their food as “meets minimum safety standards”? That’s essentially what many pet food companies are saying when they brag about meeting AAFCO requirements.
At Utah Paw, we do things differently. Our journey started with a simple question: What would we want to feed our own dogs? The answer led us to:
Use real, high-quality protein sources
Include nutrient-rich ingredients that support overall health
Avoid artificial preservatives and harmful fillers
Process our food in ways that preserve natural nutrients
The good news? You don’t need a Ph.D. in animal nutrition to feed your dog well. Here’s what we recommend looking for:
Read ingredient labels (if you can’t pronounce it, think twice)
Look for named meat sources (chicken, beef, lamb – not just “meat”)
Avoid foods with corn or wheat as the first ingredient
Add fresh foods when possible
I’ve made plenty of mistakes along the way. Like the time I thought I was being healthy by buying grain-free food, not realizing it could actually be worse for some dogs. Or when I fell for the “all natural” label without checking what was actually in the bag.
That’s why at Utah Paw, we’re transparent about every ingredient we use. We’re not here to just sell another bag of dog food – we’re here to revolutionize pet nutrition. Our products are designed to help your dog thrive, not just survive.
Your dog’s nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. It just needs to be real. That’s the Utah Paw promise.
Want to learn more about how Utah Paw can transform your dog’s health? Check out our product line specifically formulated to provide optimal nutrition for your furry family member.
Because at Utah Paw, we believe your best friend deserves the best food.
