FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS $79+ (... and we offer bulk discounts!)
Why Choose Smack Pet Food?
Our meat-rich, superfood based diet is optimal for bigger dogs.
With no unnecessary carbohydrates or extra ingredients, it's the perfect training treat or companion to a raw diet.
Smack Pet Food has never had a recall (and has never tested positive for a pathogen).
We add no artificial vitamins or synthetics - all the nutrition comes from the food itself!
Ideal Food for Large Breed Dogs
Large breed puppies grow faster (and remain puppies longer) than their small breed counterparts. A mastiff puppy will grow from 1 lb to up to 150 lbs in just 12 months! It's important to keep that growth under control to avoid skeletal and other growth conditions that can arise from overfeeding.
Our handcrafted, raw dehydrated foods are ideal for large breed puppies (based on calcium-phosphorous ratios) and provide excellent nutrition for growing animals with our protein-rich, low-carbohydrate superfood formulas. No evidence exists to suggest that high protein diets lead to skeletal disease, so feel safe knowing that quality of food, not quantity, is providing optimal nutrition for your pup.
We always recommend rotational feeding - using our fish and pork recipes will keep even the giant breed puppies in the desired 1.2:1 cal:phos ratio.
The Smack Process
Family-owned and operated in Canada, our raw, dehydrated food is handcrafted with fresh whole meats and organic, high-quality produce.
Our technology of low temperature dehydration preserves the nutrients in our food through minimal processing, aiding digestion. Our techniques also ensure food safety while maintaining the natural, beneficial enzymes and bacteria needed for good gut health. Consider adding moisture such as warm water or bone broth to our recipes to further help digestion and increase water intake for your dog's kidney health!
Smack is also a perfect companion to a raw diet to use in treat balls, snuffle mats or for training, without adding any necessary carbohydrates or unnecessary ingredients.
Our Ingredients
Our food is made with fresh, whole meats, hand-trimmed ingredients and organic, all-natural produce. We pride ourselves on the quality of our food and the nutrition it gives our pets.
Many foods marketed towards larger breeds include supplements for joint health, which is a common concern for larger dogs. Our foods contain naturally occurring glucosamine and chondroitin as well as omega-3 fatty acids from our chicken and fish. With no artificial vitamins or synthetics, all the nutrition comes from the food itself!
Unlike raw frozen or fresh food, you won't need to worry about bacteria or pathogens; our testing has proven our manufacturing process (combined with very low moisture content) inhibits their growth. We have never tested positive for any pathogens.
Check out our superfood ingredients page to learn more about how our ingredients positively impact your dog's health.
FAQs
Why is organic non GMO produce important?
Organic foods often have more beneficial nutrients, such as antioxidants, than their conventionally-grown counterparts and people with allergies to foods, chemicals, or preservatives may find their symptoms lessen or go away when they eat only organic foods. In essence, organic produce contains fewer pesticides.
What is ethoxyquin? And why should I care about synthetic vitamins and minerals?
Ethoxyquin (E324) is a synthetic antioxidant that is used primarily in animal feed. Globally, ethoxyquin is not approved for use as a direct food additive in foods for human consumption. Specific to the omega-3 industry, some krill meals and crude fish and fish oils for animal feed are preserved using ethoxyquin.
Naturally occurring vitamins and synthetic vitamins are different … really different.They’re not in the same chemical form … so your dog’s body will have trouble recognizing and using the fake, synthetic vitamins. These synthetic vitamins and minerals, even at the best quality, regularly have partially hydrolyzed protein carriers of unknown sources and are almost exclusively available from overseas sources. This means they can be contaminated with toxins, or at the very least, be a source of allergens to some pets.
Why is carbohydrate content and source important?
Dogs and cats have no biological requirement for simple carbohydrates. Some of these also contain a good portion of the food's protein levels, which are simply not easy to digest or particularly bioavailable. Basically a lot comes out the back end…in the form of excrement. So it may look like a high protein food, but much of it comes from peas or potatoes, not appropriate sources for dogs and cats. Some are more concerning than others, like peas, lentils and those in the legume family. They contain lectins (plant proteins) and phytoestrogens.They can damage your dogs gut, leading to leaky gut symptoms and they provide a continuous source of plant based estrogens which interfere with a normal endocrine system.
Why should I care if there is gluten in the food?
Dogs are usually sensitive to gluten, not grains themselves. Not only is it one of the top 5 allergens for pets, but it’s also inflammatory and can affect a dog's healthy gut biome.
Why is the amount fed important?
Calorie density is important. It’s very hard for your pet to digest and work on massive amounts of food consumed in any given meal. As illustrated above, when we’re feeding 3+ cups of food (vs ¾ cup) this indicates a large portion of low calorie fillers, which will be partially fermented in the gut and come out the other end. Simply put, excessive food tends to equal excessive excrement. It also indicates that a lot of the food’s ingredients are those hard-to-digest carbohydrates.
Reviews
Who We Are
Founded in 2008, Smack Pet Food is a Canadian-based family business that formulates and manufactures raw dehydrated food for dogs and cats.
Our passion for providing nutritious, convenient, and delicious dehydrated food for pets stems from a family love of animals. Expertise in biochemistry, food engineering, and holistic medicine combined with an innovative production approach allows us to create the highest quality dehydrated pet food in the world. We want the best for our pets to keep them happy, energetic, and full of life!