[Recommended dog food by budget] Safe dog food without dangerous additives

Have you ever worried about the cost when choosing dog food?
Dog food comes in various quantities of 800g, 1kg, and 2kg, so at a glance it can be difficult to imagine how much it will cost to feed your dog per month.

It's a hassle to calculate the monthly amount for each product based on the amount I give to my dog, but on the other hand, if the price is too cheap I worry that the food might not be safe...!

I think there are many people who end up comparing various products, but still don't really know what price range each food is, which food is safe, or what the cost performance is!

This time, we will introduce recommended dog foods that meet BAUWAW safety standards, sorted by monthly food cost.
*BAUWAW safety standards: We will not sell any food that does not meet the following standards.
1. Food made from high-quality ingredients that are suitable for dogs and cats
2. Made by a manufacturer with excellent quality control
3. Products that can be delivered with a high level of freshness

This time, we will take a look at how much each food will cost per month for an adult dog weighing 5kg.

High price & high quality! Recommended dog food for over 10,000 yen per month

◆ ZIWI Air Dry Series

ZIWI is the ultimate premium food. It is an extremely luxurious meal that costs over 10,000 yen per month.

ZIWI uses over 96% fresh raw meat, such as venison and lamb, raised free-range in New Zealand.

This manufacturer strives to create food that is tailored to dogs' digestive systems and physiological functions, and this food has an astonishingly high absorption rate.

Of course, no grains, additives, or genetically modified crops are used. Furthermore, no grains, beans, or potatoes are used, which are not suitable for dogs' digestive systems.
This food boasts unquestionable safety and quality.

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◆ Yum Yum Yum!

Yum Yum Yum is a premium food made in Japan. It is also a high-end meal, costing around 10,000 yen per month.

The senior and soft series are even more expensive, costing around 18,000 yen per month!

It doesn't have much of the typical dog food smell, but has a mellow fragrance like dashi. It contains shiitake mushrooms and kelp, which are full of umami ingredients, and is made with plenty of domestic bonito flakes, making it an amazingly fragrant dog food.

All ingredients are edible for humans and are produced in factories with the same hygienic standards as those used to produce food for humans. The food is highly safe, made with human-grade ingredients and processed to be safe. They are even particular about using ingredients from contracted farmers that they know personally.

This is truly a quality dog ​​food worthy of the name luxury premium food!

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◆ gather

Gather is an organic dog food from Canada.

The average food cost per month is just over 7,000 yen, which is in the middle price range for premium food.

Gather's distinctive features are its organic food and emphasis on environmental sustainability.
In addition to being certified COR Organic by Canada's organic system, the company also reduces the use of petroleum-based resources by using bioplastic derived from sugarcane for its packaging.

It is still rare to find a dog food manufacturer that is committed to environmental issues.

Of course, no genetically modified foods, artificial additives, or meat administered antibiotics or growth hormones are used.
It also contains no corn, wheat or soy.

See the list of gather products

Reasonable cost performance! Recommended dog food for around 4,000 to 6,000 yen per month

◆ Kia Ora

Kia Ora is a premium food made using high quality ingredients from New Zealand.

It was designed by a Japanese company and uses materials from New Zealand and Australia. The materials themselves are of the same high quality as ZIWI.

Of course, it is a safe dog food that is grain-free and does not contain any dangerous ingredients such as coloring agents, antioxidants, or artificial additives.

One of the things we want to highlight at Kia Ora is the rare food made from kangaroo meat. Kangaroos grow up eating natural grass in Australia, making this a healthy wild game that is high in protein and low in fat.

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◆ NOW FRESH

NowFresh is a premium food product from Canada, and with monthly food costs coming in at around 5,000 yen, it is a relatively affordable premium food product.

However, be aware that the version for puppies is a bit more expensive, costing around 8,000 yen.

Now Fresh's defining feature is its wide lineup. Not only do they have food for puppies to seniors, but they also have a wide selection of low-calorie foods to help keep your dog's weight under control if it tends to get overweight.

The ingredients are 100% fresh meat, and over 20 kinds of berries, vegetables, and fruits are used, without any dangerous ingredients.

One thing that concerns me is that it uses potatoes, so if you have allergies to potatoes or beans, be careful.

See the NOW FRESH product list

◆ go! LID series

GO! is a premium dog food from Canada. LID stands for Limited Ingredien Diets, which is called "raw material limited diet" in Japan.
In other words, this food is made by limiting the proteins used as ingredients, and meets the needs of those who want to take care of allergies in their daily meals.

If you're not sure what your dog is allergic to, try narrowing down the possibilities by choosing a GO! LID food that has a different protein source than the one they're currently feeding them.
The only animal protein is high-quality salmon, duck, and venison, and the simple meals are made with four kinds of boiled beans and a drizzle of canola oil and coconut oil, making this the perfect food for those who want to avoid a lot of mixed ingredients.

The LID series is priced in the 5,000 to 6,000 yen range, which is also relatively affordable.

Go! See the LID series product list

Best value for money! The cheapest safe food! Recommended dog food for around 3,000 yen per month

◆ Naturally Fresh

Naturally Fresh is also a premium food from Canada. Among foods that meet the BAUWAW safety standards, it is the cheapest at around 3,000 yen per month.

However, "Green Mussel Plus Small Breed" is a bit expensive, costing over 5,000 yen.

Although the price is low, the meat used is 100% fresh raw meat.
We have also implemented international quality control methods such as HACCP and ISO, and have implemented thorough quality control.
When importing to Japan, we take thorough measures, such as using temperature-controlled containers to prevent deterioration due to temperature changes, and checking the food for oxidation twice, before and after import.

What is a bit concerning is that grains such as pearl barley, keanu, and pearl millet are used.
It is said that modern dogs have more amylase than wolves and are evolving to be able to digest grains, but the fact remains that ``grains are not an essential food for obtaining the nutrients they need.''
It's best if your dog's diet is grain-free.

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I want to feed my pet high-quality, expensive food, but I want to keep my monthly food expenses down!

◆ We recommend using high-quality food toppings!

It is also recommended to mix high-quality food with the main food and use it as a topping.

For example, why not try topping your usual foods with high-quality premium foods?
If you are combining different meats, there is no need to worry about allergies as long as you combine meats that contain the same ingredients.

Using high-quality foods as toppings also provides the following benefits:
・Increases meat content, making it easier to digest and reducing stool ・Green lipped mussels contain chondroitin and glucosamine to help with joint care ・Three types of oils improve the coat's shine ・Natural antioxidants from rosemary, spearmint, and green tea help with anti-aging care

When you start using a topping, continue with that ratio for a few days and check your stool condition.
Please refer to the feeding amounts of each food to find the right amount to mix.

◆ When mixing, be careful about the amount you feed!

When mixing, for example, if you reduce the amount of base dog food you give your dog by 20%, add 20% of the ZIWI air-dried dog food as a topping.
Especially with highly nutritious foods like Ziwi, if you reduce the base food by 10g and give your pet 10g of Ziwi, it will be too much.

Please be careful to calculate the feeding ratio rather than the grams, and then give the appropriate amount.

If you're looking for dog food based on your food budget, we recommend BAUWAW!

This time, we have introduced safe dog foods by budget and price. At BAUWAW, we also list the estimated daily food cost on each product page.

Daily food cost = <price per gram> x <daily amount fed (g)>
*The amount given will vary depending on your pet's weight, so please use this as a guide only.

At BAUWAW, we use the following weight standards as a guideline.

For dogs

・Calculations are based on an adult dog weighing 5g. ・Calculations for puppy food are based on a dog weighing 4.5kg and aged 6 months.

In the case of cats

Calculated for an adult cat weighing 4.5kg

Find the perfect dog food for your dog based on your monthly food budget!

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