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Freshwater (Catfish) Recipe

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Low and slow cooked kibble with USA-sourced catfish and whitefish – made without chicken meal or chicken fat.

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Dr. Gary's Best Breed

FUELED BY COMMON SENSE NUTRITION

Excellent for Chicken Sensitivities
USA-Sourced Proteins
Omega-3 Rich
Skin & Coat Vitality
Digestive Health
THE BEST BREED <em>DIFFERENCE</em>

THE BEST BREED DIFFERENCE

Purpose-built nutrition backed by decades of veterinary expertise and crafted with uncompromising ingredient standards.

  • Veterinarian Developed
  • Small Batch Made in Ohio, USA
  • Purpose-Built Formulas
  • Never On a Recall List
  • Low & Slow Cooked
  • EU-Approved Ingredients
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NUTRITION BUILT FOR LARGE BREEDS

Purposefully selected ingredients that help support digestion, joint health, and healthy skin and coat.

Catfish and Whitefish

High-quality proteins such as catfish and whitefish sourced from the USA, excellent for dogs with ingredient sensitivities.

Green-Lipped Sea Mussel

Made with great tasting New Zealand Green-lipped Sea Mussel, a super-food rich in minerals, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants and more.

Healthy Whole Grains

Thoughtfully selected, healthy, whole grains such as brown rice, oatmeal, pearled barley and millet, that are highly nutritious and easily digestible.

Fruits and Vegetables

Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, including blueberries, cranberries, carrots, tomatoes and spinach, help maintain a strong immune system.

Freshwater Recipe FAQs

Can dogs eat catfish, and is catfish good for dogs?

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Yes, dogs can eat catfish. Catfish is a nutritious animal protein source for dogs and provides essential amino acids along with naturally occurring fatty acids and other nutrients. Best Breed Freshwater Recipe uses catfish meal as its primary animal protein source, paired with whitefish meal for a fish-based alternative to more commonly used proteins such as chicken.

What makes Freshwater Recipe a good choice for dogs with chicken sensitivities?

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Best Breed Freshwater Recipe contains no chicken meal or chicken fat and uses catfish and whitefish meals as its primary animal protein sources. These highly digestible fish proteins provide an alternative to commonly used proteins such as chicken, making Freshwater a strong option for dogs with chicken sensitivities.

What is fish meal, and why is it used in dog food?

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Fish meals are concentrated sources of animal protein made by cooking fish and removing most of the water. This creates a nutrient-dense ingredient that delivers consistent levels of protein and naturally occurring nutrients. Best Breed uses high-quality, low-ash fish meals – meaning they contain less bone and a higher proportion of fish tissue. They provide highly digestible animal protein along with beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids that help support healthy skin and coat.

How is Freshwater Recipe different from Coldwater Recipe?

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Best Breed’s Freshwater and Coldwater Recipes are both fish-based formulas with similar nutritional profiles and no chicken meal or chicken fat. The primary difference is the animal protein source – Freshwater features catfish and whitefish, while Coldwater features salmon and whitefish.

Can I rotate between different dog food recipes?

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Yes. Best Breed's Everyday Recipes – Coldwater, Freshwater, Field & Stream, and Countryside – are formulated with nearly identical Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acid ratios, making it easier to rotate between proteins like chicken, fish, lamb, and duck while maintaining nutritional consistency. This consistency can make transitions between recipes smoother for most dogs. Rotating proteins may also help limit prolonged exposure to any single protein source over time.

What are New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels, and why are they in Best Breed recipes?

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New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels are a nutrient-dense ingredient naturally rich in minerals, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and a unique combination of Omega-3 fatty acids. Nearly every Best Breed recipe includes New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels as part of our approach to purposeful nutrition. Our recipes also contain natural sources of glucosamine and chondroitin to help support joint and mobility health. Green-Lipped Mussels aren’t a recent ingredient trend for Best Breed – they’ve been part of our formulas since the beginning.

What does “EU-approved ingredients” mean, and why does it matter?

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Because some Best Breed formulas are exported to the European Union, we use EU-approved ingredients where applicable – one of the strictest sourcing standards in the world. In practice, this means ingredients used in our food must come from sources approved for the human-consumption supply chain before processing. For example, if a fish is rejected for human consumption, it cannot be used to make Best Breed’s EU-approved fish meal – it is diverted to the animal-grade supply chain instead. This does not mean Best Breed kibble is human grade. But it does mean the source ingredients meet a higher standard before processing.

What are the benefits of slow-cooked, low-temperature dog kibble?

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Best Breed kibble is made using a slower, lower-temperature cooking process than conventional high-temperature, high-speed production. Cooking more slowly helps maintain the nutritional integrity of proteins, vitamins, and minerals while properly conditioning carbohydrates for easier digestion and nutrient absorption. We also produce our food in small batches so quality and consistency can be closely monitored throughout the process. The result is highly digestible, nutrient-dense food designed to help your pet absorb and utilize more from every meal.
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