The recipe contains both natural fiber as well as prebiotics to support healthy digestion. It’s also worth noting this classic, fully-balanced design is fortified with glucosamine and chondroitin to help prevent joint damage… a common issue with pure-bred boxers. Dry matter label analysis confirms the recipe contains 25% protein, 13% fat and 54% estimated carbs… resulting in a fat-to-protein ratio of about 53%. This ProActive Health recipe acquires the majority of its animal protein from fresh chicken and chicken by-product meal.

Type: Grain-inclusive (barley, corn, sorghum).

First 5 ingredients: Chicken, ground whole grain barley, ground whole grain corn, ground whole grain sorghum, chicken by-product meal.

Large Breed Adult is one of 12 dry kibble recipes evaluated in our review of the Iams ProActive Health product line. Since switching to Farmer Dog, she’s lost 10lbs and is playing again. Our vet ran every test imaginable on her. Sample buyer review… “Lola has put on a lot of weight in her old age, despite a strict diet and exercise. Expertly designed by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist (DACVN). This important step helps the company to design a custom feeding plan… one that’s just right for YOUR dog.īrimming with top level, human-grade ingredients… then, wrapped in a fully balanced recipe that’s ideal for both puppies and adults. The first time you visit the Farmer’s Dog website, you’ll answer a few questions about your dog’s age, weight and breed. If you’ve ever wished you could feed your boxer a fresh, home-cooked meal… but you didn’t know how to make sure it was nutritionally complete and balanced… then The Farmer’s Dog makes a smart choice. Dry matter label analysis confirms the recipe contains 36% protein, 28% fat and 28% estimated carbs… resulting in a fat-to-protein ratio of about 78%. This Farmer’s Dog formula derives the bulk of its meat protein from fresh USDA pork.

Best for: All boxers (adults and puppies).

First 5 ingredients: USDA Pork, sweet potato, potato, green beans, cauliflower.

Pork is one of 4 fresh-cooked, human-grade recipes evaluated in our review of The Farmer’s Dog full product line. Here are The Dog Food Advisor’s best dog food brands for boxers for October 2023. We’ll also answer the 8 most frequently asked questions we get about feeding boxers. Recipes are marked as “best for” adults… or puppies. Each contains an amount of calcium and other nutrients 5 considered safe for a boxer, based on your dog’s age. The Dog Food Advisor recommends the top-rated brands below. To help you choose the best possible food for your dog… 1 Large Breed Dog with Bilateral Hip Diseaseīoxer puppies don’t stop growing and aren’t ready to eat adult dog food… until they reach 15 to 24 months of age.

They have a higher risk of developing a crippling and permanent form of hip disease… if they’re fed a diet that contains too much calcium while they’re growing. Which isn’t a problem… so long as you’re feeding an ADULT boxer.īoxer puppies are different. When choosing a dry or wet food for your boxer… it’s super-critical to keep your pet’s age in mind.

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