Wondering what the best dog food for Cocker Spaniels is? Next to finding your puppy or adult Cocker, knowing what to feed your dog is very important. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered.
The best dog food for Cocker Spaniels is from Dr. Harvey’s. I can honestly say that in 30+ years of sharing my life with Cocker Spaniels, Dr. Harvey’s has helped my dogs thrive and fight illness. I love it so much that I asked Dr. Harvey’s if I could become a brand ambassador, and they said yes. I’ll tell you why I love this dog food, how easy it is to prepare, and how it can make a difference in your Cocker’s life.
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What Dog Food I Feed My Cocker Spaniel Puppy
Bringing a new Cocker puppy home is exciting and also terrifying all in one. You want to do all the right things, from veterinary visits to puppy potty training and the food they eat.
I called and spoke to Dr. Harvey (he’s real, I met him, and he is a wealth of knowledge who takes calls). He told me the best formulas for a Cocker puppy are the Canine Health, Veg-to-Bowl, or Garden Veggies varieties. These formulas are higher in carbs than the others. Since puppies are active and need the extra energy, I opted to rotate between the three, sticking mostly to Canine Health.
Canine Health is a pre-mix that is used as a base to make balanced, homemade, tasty meals for puppies, adult dogs, and seniors. What makes it ideal is it is:
- Easily digestible
- Appealing to picky eaters
- Perfect for dogs who have low kidney function or renal failure
- Real food with zero artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or anything nasty
- You can control the amount of protein and calories your Cocker Spaniel eats
- It is ready in just eight minutes after adding warm water
- You control the meat or protein your dog eats
- Every meal is a fresh, whole, healthy experience, unlike kibble or canned food
- You can pronounce every ingredient because each one is healthy and good for dogs
Since Alvin joined our family, we switched him from kibble to Canine Health and Veg-to-Bowl. He mostly eats Canine Health, a protein, an oil, and cottage cheese with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
My puppy is thriving on Canine Health, and his proteins include cooked organic ground beef, cooked organic ground turkey, cooked whitefish, and hard-boiled eggs. We rotate his protein so he receives a variety of amino acids.
Cocker Spaniels are notorious for skin and systemic sensitivities and allergies. By feeding the same protein over and over, you can actually make your dog become sensitive to it so he will itch, scratch, have loose stools, etc. Good health starts in the gut.
I follow the instructions in the pamphlet included with each bag of Canine Health, which includes serving size for each stage of my Cocker’s life. You can view the Canine Health dog food feeding guide.
Why I Made the Switch To Dr. Harvey’s Dog Food
My first Cocker Spaniel had gastric issues throughout her nearly 15 years on earth. I discovered Dr. Harvey’s dog food too late in her life to make the change. I tried so many different dog foods and nothing seemed to help.
She was eventually diagnosed with irritable bowel disease, and she passed from complications of it along with eating what we believe was tainted chicken jerky (remember that nightmare?)
I wanted my next Cocker Spaniel to eat better. I learned a lot about dog food and the pet food industry. We know better, so we do better.
My second Cocker Spaniel thrived on a Dr. Harvey’s diet, and they were able to overcome illness time and again. His blood work was always pristine. When Dexter was hospitalized for an immune disease contracted from a tick, his internal medicine vet asked what we fed him. When we shared Dr. Harvey’s, he said his good health saved his life.
I love Dr. Harvey’s dog food because it is:
- Easy to prepare
- My dog gets a fresh, whole, safe, delicious meal every time
- I cook enough protein for five days and keep it in the fridge
- All the nutritional work is done for you, so no wondering what to feed and how much
- There are a variety of formulas
- They have nutritional supplements that work in tandem with their foods
- I love that my dog is happy and healthy
How to Travel With Dog Food for Cocker Spaniels
Pre-pandemic, my wife and I traveled a lot with our dog, and we went cross country in our car a few times. If you’re wondering how to travel with Dr. Harvey’s dog food, it’s easy. You can either bring a cooler along for the protein or try one of their new whole grain or grain-free formulas where you just add warm water, wait a few minutes, and serve.
Dr. Harvey’s Garden Veggies formulas are available in grain-free or whole-grain formulas in beef or chicken varieties. The first ingredient is real meat followed by a wholesome blend of superfoods, veggies, and fruits that are gently dehydrated and freeze-dried to retain all the nutrients.
We have some road trips planned for this summer and fall, and we plan to take these new formulas along.
What’s even cooler is the fact that you can call Dr. Harvey’s and order free samples of any of their foods; just pay the cost of shipping.
What Dog Food Formulas Does Dr. Harvey’s Make?
We created a blog post listing each of the dog food formulas offered by Dr. Harvey’s. Be sure to read that post, so you get a complete picture of the offerings and the ones that work best for your dog.
I also met Dr. Harvey and interviewed him in person. Read my Dr. Harvey interview for the inside scoop.
How Do I Transition My Dog and Which Formula?
First, I would recommend trying a sample or two or three. Each dog is different. While it might seem pricey, it works for good health and nutrition. Imagine your dog having fewer vet visits, itching, or discomfort because dog food choices matter.
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