As a general rule, an adult dog eats about 2–3% of its body weight in food per day, split across two meals. Puppies need more — roughly 4–6% of body weight, fed across three meals. Always check the chart on your specific Whole Paws bag and adjust for activity level and body condition. Key takeaways … Read more
Switch your dog to Whole Paws gradually over 7–10 days by slowly increasing the new food and decreasing the old one. Start at about 25% Whole Paws, then move to 50%, 75%, and finally 100% by day 10. A slow transition prevents digestive upset like loose stools or vomiting. Key takeaways Transition over 7–10 days … Read more
Technically, no dog food is “AAFCO approved” — including Whole Paws — because AAFCO doesn’t approve, certify, or test foods. AAFCO publishes nutrient profiles; manufacturers then formulate their recipes to meet those profiles and state it on the label. Whole Paws recipes are formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles for their stated life stages. Key … Read more
Whole Paws inherits Whole Foods Market’s ingredient ban — a list of 230+ food ingredients the company refuses to sell. It includes artificial colors, artificial flavors, artificial preservatives, high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated fats, and many sweeteners. That standard is the core reason Whole Paws recipes stay clean-label. Key takeaways Whole Foods dog food bans 230+ … Read more
You can buy Whole Paws dog food at Whole Foods Market stores and on Amazon. It’s listed online as “Whole Paws by Whole Foods Market,” often with Prime shipping and Subscribe & Save. It is generally not carried by other pet retailers like PetSmart, Petco, or Chewy. Key takeaways In-store: Whole Foods Market locations nationwide. … Read more
Yes — Whole Paws Dog Food is a good mid-premium dog food for most healthy dogs. Its strengths are clean ingredients (real meat first, no artificial additives) and Whole Foods’ strict banned-ingredient standard. Its main limitations are limited recipe variety versus big specialty brands and availability mostly through Whole Foods and Amazon. Key takeaways Strengths: … Read more
Whole Paws is made for Whole Foods Market as its private-label pet food brand. Whole Foods launched it around 2013 to replace the pet products previously sold under its 365 Everyday Value label. Since Amazon acquired Whole Foods in 2017, Whole Paws has also been widely available on Amazon. Key takeaways Whole Paws is Whole … Read more
Whole Paws recipes are built on four pillars: real named meat first, a wholesome carbohydrate base, real fruits and vegetables, and functional extras like flaxseed and probiotics. Across the range you won’t find artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or animal by-products, thanks to Whole Foods’ ingredient standard. Key takeaways Protein first: chicken, beef, lamb, salmon, or … Read more
Whole Paws is the private-label pet food brand of Whole Foods Market. It applies the same ingredient-quality standards Whole Foods uses for human food to dog and cat food — real meat as the first ingredient, no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, and no animal by-products. It’s sold in Whole Foods stores and on Amazon. … Read more