At Barkivore, we believe real food is the best foundation for a healthy, happy dog — and that includes variety, balance, and transparency. To help you understand how our blends stack up, we’ve compared them to well-known premium brands like Raised Right and Nom Nom. Here’s what we found.
🐖 Peppy Pork
- Protein: 45.5% DMB
- Fat: 36.9% DMB
- Calories: 678 kcal/lb
- Best For: Active dogs, picky eaters, or those needing to gain weight.
- Why It Works: A rich, flavorful blend with balanced fat for energy and clean muscle from pork and eggs. This is your “bulk and bounce” blend.
🥩 Beefed Up
- Protein: 56.7% DMB
- Fat: 23.3% DMB
- Calories: 1,177 kcal/lb
- Best For: Highly active dogs, working breeds, or those with big appetites.
- Why It Works: High calorie density and excellent protein-to-fat ratio make it a powerhouse for fueling muscle and recovery.
🦃 Tenacious Turkey
- Protein: 44.1% DMB
- Fat: 31.4% DMB
- Calories: 1,364 kcal/lb
- Best For: Puppies, underweight dogs, or those needing extra calories without added bulk.
- Why It Works: The highest calorie blend, rich in healthy fats and complete proteins from eggs and turkey. Brown rice adds digestible energy.
🐓 Chipper Chicken
- Protein: 73.0% DMB
- Fat: 12.6% DMB
- Calories: 846 kcal/lb
- Best For: Overweight dogs, seniors, or dogs on a low-fat diet.
- Why It Works: Very lean, very clean. This is your “cut and clean” option with high protein and minimal fat — perfect for weight management.
📊 How Barkivore Compares to Raised Right & Nom Nom
Barkivore offers higher protein blends than both Raised Right and Nom Nom, with flexible fat levels to suit a variety of dogs. While Raised Right is also high-protein and AAFCO complete, Nom Nom blends trend lower in protein and are better suited to average adult or senior dogs.
🍽 Why Rotating Barkivore Blends Is Smart
Feeding all four Barkivore blends over time gives your dog a broader nutritional spectrum, closer to what they’d experience in nature. Rotating blends means your dog benefits from:
• A variety of proteins for a full amino acid profile
• A mix of organ meats, seeds, and bone for trace minerals
• Digestive variety that supports the gut microbiome
• Meal enrichment and reduced picky eating
It’s a natural and effective way to help your dog thrive — no synthetic premix required.