Canidae Large Breed Dog Food – It's a Big Deal!

The sponsor of this blog, Canidae Natural Pet Foods, announced its new Large Breed formulas for adults and puppies just last month. They report that the response from both large breed pet owners and retailers across the country has been tremendous. In fact, Frank Hon, the company's Vice President of Global Sales (and large breed dog owner) said, "It may be the most successful new formula we have ever launched!"

What is all the fuss about? Well, there are several things that make Canidae's new large breed formulas different from anything else out there – features that really hit home for large breed dog owners. Let's take a look.

First, the Canidae Large Breed dry formula for adults and Large Breed dry formula for puppies both feature delicious duck meal. What's so special about that? Duck has higher levels of Omega 3 fatty acids compared to chicken alone. (Chicken is the primary protein in most other large breed formulas on the market.) These high levels of Omega 3 play an important role in reducing inflammation within the body, including within the joints. Good joint health is very important when it comes to these large breeds.

These formulas also contain yummy lentils! Lentils are a great non-grain source of carbs which help satisfy the big appetites of large breeds who sometimes want to eat too much. Lentils are so satisfying because they are low-glycemic, releasing energy into your dog's body more slowly than some other ingredients. This "slower release" helps to satiate big appetites and provide healthy all-day energy.

Proper weight control is important for large breed dogs, which is why Canidae made their formulas with low protein and fat levels. This helps large breeds achieve and maintain optimal weight and appropriate growth.

But Canidae didn't stop there.

These new foods also have the right calcium and phosphorous levels, along with vital amino acids from duck meal, to support the ideal development of bones and joints – especially critical for large breed puppies.

What about glucosamine and chondroitin? These are important for adult large breed dogs' joint health, which is why Canidae included high levels of both in its adult formula.

Have you ever heard of L-Carnitine? Canidae includes that too, because it helps large breed dogs burn fat for energy. Combined with the great amino acid profile found in duck meal, these formulas help build fit and lean muscles.

Did you know large breed puppies have special nutritional needs when it comes to cognitive development? It's been shown that DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid) – which is a special type of Omega 3 – when present in the diet of large breed puppies helps them develop key cognitive capabilities, getting them off to the right start in life. It's brain food!

And of course, like all of Canidae's dry foods, these new Canidae Life Stages Large Breed formulas have HealthPLUS Solutions in Every Bite™ – a powerful trio of nutrition Canidae adds to every kibble after cooking to ensure potency. This trio includes: Probiotics (like those found in some yogurts) for healthy digestion, antioxidants for a healthy immune system, and of course Omega 6 and 3 for a beautiful skin and coat.

Canidae also created matching canned formulas to go with these great dry foods which feature chicken, duck, lentils and brown rice.

Several of the Canidae office staff have large breed dogs, including a couple of beautiful adult Bernese Mountain Dogs who love getting the dry formula for breakfast and dinner, with a can of the wet food for a mid-day snack!

Most Canidae retailers across the U.S. and Canada are receiving their first deliveries now, so be sure to ask your local retailer for yours today.

CANIDAE Life Stages: New Look, Same Great Food!

New Packaging Highlights HealthPLUS Solutions™ – a Powerful Trio of Nutrition that CANIDAE Applies to Every Kibble After Cooking

The next time you purchase CANIDAE Life Stages dog food, you will notice something different. CANIDAE is introducing exciting, redesigned bags for its line of Life Stages dog food, and very soon the fresh new packaging will hit retail shelves. While the outside of the bag may be different, rest assured that what’s inside remains 100% the same. These snappy new bags are still full of the same carefully selected natural ingredients, the same trio of micronutrients applied on every piece of kibble, and the same formulations. And of course these foods continue to come with the same commitment to quality that has always gone into every product CANIDAE Natural Pet Foods makes.

HealthPLUS Solutions in Every Bite™

Part of this packaging change is to make pet owners aware of the powerful trio of nutrition that CANIDAE applies on every piece of kibble after it is cooked. CANIDAE has always added these micronutrients but has only now given this unique process a name – HealthPLUS Solutions.

This precise trio includes Probiotic ForLife Cultures to support healthy digestion, Powerful Antioxidants to help maintain a healthy immune system, and Omega 6 & 3 Fatty Acids to help provide a beautiful skin and coat.

Since that's a lot of healthy benefits in every bite, you can see why CANIDAE chose to give all three micronutrients a simple, easy to remember name!

Because all of these healthy nutrients are applied to every piece of kibble only after cooking, your pet gets healthy benefits in every single bite. It’s all part of the CANIDAE commitment to A Healthier Today for a Longer Tomorrow™.

Why did the packaging change?

In addition to communicating HealthPLUS Solutions, CANIDAE listened to suggestions from you, our customers, for their new packaging. If you’ve ever interacted with CANIDAE customer service, you know how easy they are to communicate with. They make themselves available through their sponsorship of this blog, where you are encouraged to leave comments. They are also available via their lively Facebook Page, a virtual Suggestion Box and a contact form on their main webpage.

Through these avenues, CANIDAE picked up helpful recommendations which resulted in new consumer-friendly, informative packaging that offers eye-catching shelf appeal in the store, along with easy-to-read product features and benefits for consumers.

What makes CANIDAE Life Stages dog food so nutritious?

* Protein rich recipes comprised of carefully selected, high quality natural ingredients, without the cheap fillers found in lesser quality food.

* A special blend of ten skin and coat conditioners proven to produce a healthy, luxurious coat.

* Guaranteed levels of two of nature’s most powerful antioxidants – Vitamins E and C – help support a strong immune system and protect healthy cells.

* Whole grains, fruits, vegetables and herbs provide a nutritious blend of natural ingredients.

* A powerful trio of micronutrients at guaranteed levels.

* Guaranteed levels of probiotics (1 million CFU).

* Highest levels of Omega 6 and 3 fatty acids and digestive enzymes.

* Essential vitamins and chelated minerals.

* Brown rice provides whole grain goodness packed with B vitamins and minerals.

* Flax seed provides Omega 3 fatty acids for skin and coat health, and it soothes the stomach, too.

Highest standards of quality and safety

CANIDAE is a family-owned and operated business with its own research and development center and manufacturing facility. All CANIDAE products are made in the U.S.A. with only the highest quality natural ingredients. What you won’t ever find in CANIDAE pet food is corn, soy, wheat, fillers, antibiotics, hormones, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.

So while the CANIDAE Life Stages packaging has a fresh new look, rest assured that the kibble inside the bag remains the very same nutritious, premium-quality pet food it's always been.