Dry Dog Food & Dog Kibble

Dry Dog Food FAQs

Is it okay to feed a dog dry food only?

Yes, it is generally okay to feed a dog dry food (kibble) only, as long as it is a high-quality, balanced diet that meets their nutritional needs. Ensure that they drink plenty of water to balance the dry diet.

What is the difference between dry dog food and kibble

The terms dry food and kibble are used interchangeably. They both refer to the same dog food format. Most brands use the term dry food to label their foods, but kibble may be used to define specific processing methods, like extruded kibble or oven-baked kibble.

Can I add water to dry dog food?

You can moisten dry dog food if your dog prefers this texture. This can bring out the scent to appeal to picky dogs or soften the crunchy bits for teething puppies and dogs with sensitive teeth. Adding water can also help boost moisture intake and improve hydration.

Can I mix dry dog food with wet food or toppers?

Yes, dry dog foods can be topped with wet food or meal toppers to boost flavour and nutrition. Mixing wet food with your dog's kibble can help increase moisture and keep your dog hydrated while improving digestion and nutrient absorption.

How much dry dog food should I feed?

The amount of food you should feed your dog depends on your dog’s age, size, and activity level. It's important to follow the feeding guidelines on the package label and adjust accordingly based on your dog's individual needs. Try our Dog Food Calorie Calculator to figure out what your dog needs.

How long does dry dog food stay fresh once opened?

Dry dog food is shelf-stable, but can still spoil over time. Once opened, dry food should be used within 2-3 months, as long as it's properly stored in its original packaging and inside an air-tight storage container.

Shop Dry Dog Food in Canada

Dry dog food is the most common and popular style of dog food for a good reason. It's easy to feed, cost-effective and has a long shelf life, but more than that, it comes in a wide variety of formulas, flavours, and styles to suit your dog's individual needs and preferences.

Every dog is different, which is why we offer a huge selection of natural and healthy dog kibble that can help your dog thrive!

At Homes Alive Pets, we carry many of the best dry dog food brands to help you find the best diet for your dog at every life stage. You can pick protein-rich recipes, grain-free choices, and more. Each type offers leading ingredients to help ensure a lifetime of health for your beloved dog.

The right dry foods should enhance health and can even help support common health issues in dogs. Go! Solutions Dental + Immune Health Dry Food offers a uniquely textured, large kibble design to encourage chewing and scrape away bacteria. Paired with bad-breath and tartar-fighting ingredients and postbiotics, this kibble boosts immune health and helps freshen breath.

How to Choose the Right Dry Dog Food

When it comes to selecting the right dog food for your pet, you want to make sure to pick a wholesome option that has lots of flavours to keep your dog healthy and happy. Crucial factors to consider are your dog’s life stage, activity level, size, and unique health requirements.

Homes Alive Pets carries a wide variety of grain-free kibbles, weight control formulas, and allergy diets made from tasty recipes that contain premium ingredients like protein sources, fruits and vegetables.

Choose dry foods that support skin and coat health to help counteract dry skin and itchiness. Fish-based recipes like Acana Pacifica can help hydrate the skin and reduce inflammation that can make your dog itchy and irritated.

Breed-specific pet foods, from brands like Royal Canin, are great options for breeds with very specific needs, like weight control, dental health, and food sensitivities.

You’ll also want to consider their life stage when choosing dry food for dogs. dry puppy food consists of different nutrients and protein content to help them grow.

Likewise, dry senior dog food will also be made with different nutritional values to support ageing dogs that may be slowing down both physically and cognitively.

Size matters, too! If you own a small or toy breed, then you’ll want to pick a kibble designed for small dogs, like Vetdiet Small Breed Dry Dog Food, that easily fits in your little dog’s petite mouth. Large breeds need the opposite. NOW Fresh Large Breed Adult Dog Food is bigger to encourage chewing and support dental health.

Prefer to support local? Our Best Canadian-Made Dog Food list is a great way to find natural and healthy homegrown dog food brands.

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Premium Dog Kibble Brands

Choose from dog food industry leaders such as Open Farm or Orijen (which both consistently make the list of the top dry dog foods) that offer nourishing protein-rich dog food recipes crafted with your dog’s health in mind.

The best kibble brands for dogs often source fresh food ingredients, like chicken, beef, and other proteins, as well as locally sourced fruits and vegetables to add to their recipes. Looking at the ingredients of the food and where they are sourced can help you find the best dog diet.

At Homes Alive Pets, you'll find a wide selection of premium dry dog foods and so much more. Build your dog's perfect bowl by pairing high-quality dog kibble with a flavourful, protein-rich freeze-dried dog food or topper, or a moisture-rich wet dog food.