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AvoDerm vs. Canidae

In this comparison article for AvoDerm vs Canidae, we'll highlight the key differences between these two pet food brands. To properly compare AvoDerm and Canidae, we'll use up-to-date nutritional and price information.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best pet food brand for your pet. Factors such as ingredient quality, guaranteed analysis, product safety, brand history, and cost are among the most important factors to consider.

Throughout this Canidae vs AvoDerm comparison, we've utilized average data to make general comparisons. If you'd like to see individual product reviews, visit our AvoDerm Review Page or Canidae Review Page.

Guaranteed Analysis: Canidae vs. AvoDerm

According to AAFCO, all pet food labels must provide a guaranteed analysis of nutrient content. The analysis must provide guaranteed minimum percentages of crude protein and crude fat, and maximum percentages of crude fiber and moisture.

All percentages used in this comparison are averages reported on a dry matter basis.

AvoDerm Dog Food vs. Canidae Dog Food

Dry Dog Food	AvoDerm	Canidae
Crude Protein	28.1%	29.2%
Crude Fat	15.4%	15.2%
Crude Fiber	6.6%	5.3%

Wet/Canned Dog Food	AvoDerm	Canidae
Crude Protein	38.2%	39.6%
Crude Fat	23.4%	23.7%
Crude Fiber	9.1%	7.1%

Crude Protein Comparison For Dog Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your dog's diet. Without sufficient protein, dogs can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

Both brands provide roughly the same amount of crude protein. With regards to wet dog food, Canidae and AvoDerm also provide roughly the same amount of crude protein.

Crude Fat Comparison For Dog Food

Dietary fats serves a multitude of roles in the proper development and function of our canine companions. Here are some of the benefits (not exhaustive):

Help produce prostaglandins, which reduce inflammation among other critical functions.
Aid in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Improve skin and coat health
Improve the palatially of your dog's food

As you can see, Canidae and AvoDerm guarantee a similar amount of crude fat. With regards to wet dog food, Canidae and AvoDerm also provide roughly the same amount of crude fat.

Canidae and AvoDerm both provide roughly the same amount of crude fiber. For wet dog foods, AvoDerm typically provides a little more fiber (about 2.03% more).

AvoDerm Cat Food vs. Canidae Cat Food

Dry Cat Food	AvoDerm	Canidae
Crude Protein	36.7%	36.1%
Crude Fat	20.6%	16.5%
Crude Fiber	5.7%	4.4%

Wet/Canned Cat Food	AvoDerm	Canidae
Crude Protein	53.7%	48.8%
Crude Fat	18.0%	19.8%
Crude Fiber	7.4%	7.6%

Crude Protein Comparison For Cat Food

Protein is an extremely important part of your cat's diet. Without sufficient protein, cats can develop a wide-range of serious health problems.

There is a relatively insignificant difference between the crude protein content of the two brands. For wet cat foods, AvoDerm provides more protein (about 4.88% more).

Crude Fat Comparison For Cat Food

There are many ways in which dietary fat contributes to the overall health of our feline friends. Here is a short list of benefits provided by fats (not exhaustive):

Aid in the digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Improve the health of skin/coat
Slow the growth of yeast infections
Slow the development and spread of certain type of cancers.
Maintain healthy blood pressure

Canidae dry recipes contain 4.05% less fat than AvoDerm dry recipes. This difference in fat content is a notable difference between AvoDerm and Canidae. For wet cat foods, Canidae and AvoDerm provide roughly the same amount of fat.

AvoDerm Pet Food Ingredients vs. Canidae Pet Food Ingredients

AvoDerm and Canidae both use the following controversial ingredients in many of their products:

Canola Oil

White Rice

Pea Protein

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by AvoDerm.

Beet Pulp

Avocado Meal

Tomato Pomace

Dried Tomato Pomace

Canola Oil (Preserved With Mixed Tocopherols)

Here are some of the controversial ingredients used only by Canidae.

Iron Oxide

Caramel Color

Garlic Powder

Powdered Cellulose

We believe that certain pet food ingredients are linked to adverse health affects; these ingredients are classified as harmful.

AvoDerm and Canidae both use the following harmful ingredients in many of their products:

Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex

Product Safety: Recall History of AvoDerm & Canidae?

According to our records, AvoDerm has never been recalled.

Canidae has been recalled once.

May 5, 2012: Salmonella

Price Comparison: Which Brand Is More Expensive?

Dry Dog Food	AvoDerm	Canidae
Per Pound	$2.72	$2.94
Per Calorie	$0.0018	$0.0018

Dry Cat Food	AvoDerm	Canidae
Per Pound	$4.04	$3.19
Per Calorie	$0.0024	$0.0020

Wet Dog Food	AvoDerm	Canidae
Per Pound	$5.11	$5.69
Per Calorie	$0.0103	$0.0117

Wet Cat Food	AvoDerm	Canidae
Per Pound	$6.27	$8.29
Per Calorie	$0.0159	$0.0250

The average cost-per-lb is heavily influenced by the varying amounts of moisture present in each brand's food products (wet vs. dry food, dry vs. freeze-dried food, etc). However, the average cost-per-kcal eliminates the influence of moisture. Therefore, the average cost-per-kcal is the better metric to consider.

If you'd like to calculate the average cost-per-day or cost-pet-year of feeding AvoDerm or Canidae, input your pet's weight into our cost analyzer widget.

Averages price data can identify whether or not there exists a significant price difference between two brands. However, the actual price that you'll pay for AvoDerm or Canidae will depend on your shopping habits.

Pet owners who use our price comparison feature typically save more than 25% off retail prices for AvoDerm and Canidae. In addition, we currently have some great coupons for our readers.

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Where To Buy AvoDerm Pet Foods

You can purchase AvoDerm pet foods from the following stores:

34 Recipes In-Stock Today

12 Recipes In-Stock Today

35 Recipes In-Stock Today

Where To Buy Canidae Pet Foods

You can purchase Canidae pet food products from these retailers:

55 Recipes In-Stock Today

43 Recipes In-Stock Today

38 Recipes In-Stock Today

Type Of Pet Foods Available

Product	AvoDerm	Canidae
Dry Dog Food	21 Recipes	42 Recipes
Wet Dog Food	10 Recipes	15 Recipes
Dog Treats	3 Treats	12 Treats
Dry Cat Food	6 Recipes	13 Recipes
Wet Cat Food	15 Recipes	23 Recipes
Cat Treats	None	None