Exclusive Dog Food 2022 Review, Ratings & Recalls
Health consciousness has grown considerably in recent years. While it used to be less common for people to go out of their way in search of organic, unprocessed, whole foods, it’s become increasingly normal these days.
This includes being more conscious about the health of our pets and the quality of their food. To help you make a better decision about your pet’s food, we’re looking into each of Exclusive’s Signature dog food product line.
We’ll also cover…
- Is Exclusive made in the United States?
- Has Exclusive been recalled?
- Which flavors and recipes get our top ratings?
Which Exclusive Dog Food Sub-Brand is Right for You?
These are all of Exclusive Dog Food’s sub-brands. In the following section, we’ll look at each one’s different features so that you can make a more informed pet food choice. Here are our top 4 picks. Scroll down for picks 5 and 6!
| Image | Product | Features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Best Overall  | Exclusive | Adult Dog Food | Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
| 10 | Check Price |
Best for Puppies  | Exclusive | Nutritionally Complete Puppy Food | Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
| 9.8 | Check Price |
Best for Seniors  | Exclusive | Senior Dog Food | Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe | Nutritionally Complete
| 9.7 | Check Price |
Healthy Weight  | Exclusive | Healthy Weight Adult Dog Food | Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
| 9.6 | Check Price |
Best Overall
1. Adult Dog Food Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
- Nutritious chicken and brown rice recipe is perfect for your active dog
- Rich in omega fatty acids for a shiny coat and healthy skin
- Does not contain corn, wheat or soy.
- First 10 ingredients in order: Chicken, chicken meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin), whole grain brown rice, oatmeal, brewers rice, turkey meal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried plain beet pulp, natural flavor, flaxseed
- Protein-to-fat ratio: 26:16
- AAFCO Nutrient profile: 26% crude protein; 16% crude fat; 3% crude fiber
Best for Puppies
2. Nutrionally Complete Puppy Food Chicken and Brown Rice
- Food specially formulated for small to medium breed puppies
- High in antioxidants to support overall health
- Number one ingredient is chicken
- First 10 ingredients in order: Chicken, chicken meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin), whole grain brown rice, pearled barley, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), potato protein, dried plain beet pulp, natural flavor, dried egg product, flaxseed
- Protein-to-fat ratio: 29:18
- AAFCO Nutrient profile: 29% crude protein; 18% crude fat; 4.5% crude fiber
Best for Seniors
3. Senior Dog Food Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
- Recipe is formulated for easy digestion
- Wholesome fruits and vegetables and high-protein ingredients aid in overall nutrition
- No artificial colors or preservatives
- First 10 ingredients in order: Chicken, chicken meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin), whole grain brown rice, oatmeal, cracked pearled barley, turkey meal, brewers rice, dried plain beet pulp, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)
- Protein-to-fat ratio: 25:11
- AAFCO Nutrient profile: 25% crude protein; 11% crude fat; 3% crude fiber
Best for Weight Management
4. Healthy Weight Adult Dog Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
- Aids in weight management with 31% less fat compared to Exclusive Adult Dog formula
- Vitamins E and C help support the immune system
- Beet pulp and chicory root provide fiber for a healthy digestion
- First 10 ingredients in order: Chicken, chicken meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin), oatmeal, whole grain brown rice, cracked pearled barley, turkey meal, brewers rice, dried plain beet pulp, natural flavor
- Protein-to-fat ratio: 26:9
- AAFCO Nutrient profile: 26% crude protein; 9% crude fat; 11% crude fiber
5. All Life Stages Lamb and Brown Rice Formula
- First 10 ingredients in order: Lamb, lamb meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin), whole grain brown rice, pearled barley, oatmeal, brewers rice, dried egg product, dried plain beet pulp, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), pea protein
- Protein-to-fat ratio: 22:12
- AAFCO Nutrient profile: 22% crude protein; 12% crude fat; 4.5% crude fiber
6. Large Breed Puppy Food Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
- First 10 ingredients in order: Chicken, chicken meal (source of glucosamine and chondroitin), whole grain brown rice, pearled barley, oatmeal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried plain beet pulp, turkey meal, potato protein, dried egg product
- Protein-to-fat ratio: 27:14
- AAFCO Nutrient profile: 27% crude protein; 14% crude fat; 4.5% crude fiber
Exclusive Dog Food Quick Brand Overview
The philosophy of Exclusive is based on quality nutrition. They do whatever they can to make sure that the ingredients in their dog foods are of the highest quality and provide the most benefits to dogs. They also believe that having good digestion is key to reaping the nutritional benefits of food.
Therefore, they include specific ingredients designed to make it easier for your dog to digest the food. These ingredients, which they call their Comfort Care ingredients, promote a healthy microbial environment so that breaking down food in the stomach is easier.
Additionally, Exclusive adds several highly nutritious ingredients to their food that is consistent through most of their formulas including:
- Turmeric
- Choline chloride
- Beta carotene
- Numerous vitamin supplements including a vitamin e supplement, vitamin b12 supplement, and a vitamin a supplement
- Yucca schidigera extract
Lastly, the brand excludes from their formulas many common harmful ingredients including artificial preservatives and colors. One way to measure the overall quality of the food is to review the food’s primary ingredients, protein to fat ratio, special ingredients, website rating, AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control) nutrient profile, and whether or not it has been recalled before.
Exclusive Signature Dog Food Reviews and Ratings
To begin with, Exclusive’s first and most popular line of dog food is their Signature line. Within this line, they have 6 different formulas intended for dogs at different stages of life as well as varying sizes and activity levels. The formulas include:
- Adult Dog
- All Life Stages
- Healthy Weight Adult Dog
- Puppy
- Large Breed Puppy
- Senior Dog
All but one of these formulas is a chicken and brown rice formula. The All Life Stages formula, however, is a lamb and brown rice formula.
Comfort Care Ingredients
Additionally, each of the Exclusive Signature line formulas is outfitted with their signature Comfort Care ingredients. These ingredients are intended to support your dog’s digestive health by promoting a healthy intestinal tract. The way to achieving a healthy intestinal tract is to make sure that your dog has the optimal levels of healthy stomach bacteria. The key Comfort Care dietary ingredients include:
- Beet pulp
- Chicory root
- Microbes
- Proprietary yeast
You’ll see these ingredients in each of the Signature line’s formulas. Each of them contains one or more of the following nutritional elements that support a healthy gut:
- Fiber
- Prebiotics
- Probiotics
Along with the more predominant ingredients in the dog food, these nutritional elements are essential to a dog’s overall health.
Main Ingredient Review, Protein to Fat Ratio, Online Rating, and Nutrient Profile
As I mentioned before, each of the Signature line formulas is based on either a mix of chicken and whole-grain brown rice or lamb and whole-grain brown rice. The first 10 ingredients in each of the 8 Signature line formulas as well as their protein to fat ratios, website ratings, and AAFCO nutrient profiles are listed below.
Exclusive Dog Food: The Bottom Line
In conclusion, after considering the ingredients, online ratings, nutrition profiles by the AAFCO, and recalls, it’s safe to say that Exclusive’s pet food is a safe and healthy choice for your dogs. With many different formulas to choose from, you shouldn’t have a hard time picking one out to fit your dog’s needs.
Our overall rating of Exclusive Dog Food: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bonus tip: Humans aren’t the only ones who like to have nice and shiny hair! Check out these ingredients that help promote a healthy, shiny coat!
