Supporting Canadian-Made Pet Products: The Best Canadian-Owned Pet Food & Treats
In light of recent political shifts and trade tensions, many Canadians are making a conscious effort to support homegrown businesses. With Trumps newly announced 25% tariffs on all Canadian exports to the U.S., the economic strain will be felt on both sides of the borders though Canada, given its smaller market, is expected to take the bigger hit.
But if theres one thing we know, its that Canadian pet parents stand by their own and that means looking for Canadian-made and owned pet products. Whether you’re feeding fresh, raw, kibble, or dehydrated, there are plenty of incredible Canadian pet food brands to support.
Trump might not, but TBC has always got your back (and your dogs too!). Here’s your ultimate guide to 100% Canadian-owned pet food and treats click the links to explore these brands for yourself!
Looking for a Canadian-Made & Owned Healthy Dog Food?
Raw Dog Food
For pet parents embracing raw feeding, these Canadian brands offer high-quality, species-appropriate diets:
Smack - Dehydrated raw food made with organic ingredients, free from fillers like legumes, peas, soy, corn, wheat, or grains.
IrRawsistible Pet Foods - Whole food-based raw patties (not AAFCO complete & balanced).
K9 Choice Raw Foods - 80/10/10 raw meals and AAFCO complete (Plus line only).
Big Country Raw - 80:10:10 raw meals and NRC complete (Dinner line only).
Healthy Paws - 80:10:10 raw meals plus a whole food range (not AAFCO/NRC compliant).
Red Dog Blue Kat - 80:10:10 raw meals and AAFCO complete meals (Everyday range).
Bold by Nature - 80:10:10 raw meals and a whole food range (not AAFCO/NRC compliant).
Dehydrated, Air-Dried & Baked Dog Food
Prefer the convenience of dry food with raw-like benefits? Try these:
Carna4 - Air-baked, grain-free, legume-free, and synthetic-free.
Hurraw - Dehydrated dog food made with human-grade ingredients (contains lentils).
Zeal Air-Dried Dog Food - Gently air-dried, grain-free, with a chelated premix (AAFCO complete).
Dry & Gently Cooked Dog Food
For those looking for high-quality kibble or gently cooked meals, these options are all Canadian-made:
Canadian Naturals - Human-grade ingredients, grain-free, with chelated premix (Omega Fresh Range only).
PetKind - Grain-free, byproduct-free, and artificial preservative-free, with chelated premix (Poultry Free range).
Canisource Grand Cru - Human-grade ingredients, grain-free, and chelated premix.
Define Planet Gently Cooked - Human-grade ingredients, AAFCO complete, with chelated premix.
Tom & Sawyer Gently Cooked - Human-grade, gently cooked meals, AAFCO complete, with chelated premix.
Wet (Canned) Dog Food
Looking for high-quality canned options? These Canadian brands offer AAFCO complete, grain-free options:
FirstMate Wet Dog Food - Limited ingredient range, human-grade, grain-free, with chelated premix.
Canada Fresh Wet Dog Food - Limited ingredient, grain-free, human-grade, with chelated premix.
Canadian-Owned Dog Treats
Treat your pup to high-quality, Canadian-made snacks and chews!
Granville Island Pet Treatery - Natural, hand-crafted pet treats.
Crumps Dog Treats - Single-ingredient, dehydrated treats.
Kettle Craft Dog Treats - Oven-baked, wholesome treats.
Benny Bullys Dog Treats - Freeze-dried, single-ingredient treats.
Dentler Dog Chews - Natural, long-lasting chews made from deer antlers.
Benko Dog Treats - All-natural, limited ingredient treats.
PetKind Tripe Treats -Green tripe-based dog treats.
Define Planet Treats - Sustainable, plant-based treats.
Canadian made & owned natural supplements
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Support Canadian Pet Brands & Keep Your Money in Canada
With U.S. tariffs threatening Canadian exports, now is the perfect time to shift our focus to supporting local, Canadian-owned businesses. Not only do these companies offer top-tier pet nutrition, but buying Canadian helps strengthen our economy, our communities, and our pets health.
Have a favourite Canadian pet food brand or treat thats truly healthy and not on our list? Drop a comment below and tell us! we love discovering new homegrown businesses!
