Dinovite Dog Food Review 2023: Recalls, Pros & Cons
Review Summary
Our Final Verdict
We give Dinovite food a rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
We want our pets to be healthy. We search across the seas and plunge deep into the Internet to find the best dog food available (that we can afford). And still, that may not be enough.
Like humans, our dog’s food can fall short of providing adequate nutrition. This can be for different reasons, like illness or age. And let’s face it, many of us can’t afford an all-natural, organic, non-GMO diet for ourselves, let alone our pets. That’s where Dinovite comes in.
In a nutshell, Dinovite is a dog supplement containing 10 strains of prebiotics and probiotics to help support your dog’s gut health. With a balanced gut, the idea is that your dog experiences better immunity, digestion, and healthier skin and coat. But is Dinovite worth it? And most importantly, is it safe?
Here’s a summarized version of our verdict: we believe Dinovite can be suitable for dogs that actually need it. Unlike healthy dog food, Dinovite is more for dogs that need an extra boost.
In this review, we’ll go over what we mean by this so you can decide if Dinovite is worth it for your dog.
At a Glance: The Best Dinovite Products
Dinovite Dog Foods Reviewed
Who Makes Dinovite and Where Is It Produced?
Dinovite has been a family-owned business since 2001. All their products are made in Crittenden, Kentucky, and all products come with 100% USA-based ingredients.
Which Type of Dog Is Dinovite Best Suited For?
Dinovite is best suited for dogs struggling with conditions like:
Dinovite is also good for dogs prone to nutrient deficiencies. For example, owners feeding homemade diets can add Dinovite to the food to ensure their dog receives essential vitamins and minerals. This could also include seniors and dogs suffering from injury or surgery.
Dog owners who can’t afford a high-quality diet could also add this to their dog’s food. The problem with this method is that Dinovite is pricey, so you might be better off paying for better food altogether.
Which Type of Dog Might Do Better With a Different Brand?
It’s always best to ask your veterinarian for recommendations if you believe your dog needs a supplement. However, Zesty is a great brand featuring all kinds of supplements. Their popular multivitamin is a soft chew, so you don’t have to worry about messy powders or mixing it into food.
Discussion of the Primary Ingredients (Good and Bad)
And now it’s time for the most important part of this review—the ingredients. We’re breaking down the main ingredients, good and bad, in Dinovite’s most popular product: the powder supplement. We’ll review a couple more products later, but we want to highlight the product Dinovite is known for.
Let’s see what these ingredients are and what they do.
May Cause GI Upset
Gastrointestinal (GI) upset is a common side effect of probiotics. Still, it’s understandable why owners stopped giving Dinovite and opted for medication instead. Their dogs had horrible diarrhea and gas while taking Dinovite.
Limited Products on Chewy and Amazon
You can find Dinovite’s powder supplement and fatty acid Lickochops on Amazon and Chewy, but you have to order everything else on their website.
Cost
The Dinovite powder supplement is expensive for large dogs. Basically, the smaller your dog, the cheaper this product will be.
Some dogs don’t like the powder’s flavor, so owners buy the meal toppers and fatty acid supplements to enhance the flavor. This only raises the price. The good news is Dinovite offers a 90-day guarantee, so you can get your money back if it doesn’t work.
Flavor
One of the downsides to Dinovite is the flavor. Many owners with picky eaters have difficulty getting their dogs to eat Dinovite. Some owners add warm water to their dog’s food along with the Dinovite, and the dogs love it. Other owners aren’t so lucky.
A Quick Look at Dinovite Dog Supplements
Recall History
Dinovite has had no recalls on any products since this post was published.
Reviews of the 3 Best Dinovite Products
Let’s take a look at the three most popular products that Dinovite has to offer.
1. Dinovite Large Dog Supplement
Dinovite large dog supplement is the most popular option. It contains all the ingredients mentioned above and helps reduce shedding and odor by relieving itchy skin, supporting gut health, and supporting your dog’s overall immunity. This is best for dogs between 45–75 pounds, but you can order the medium or small dog option if that’s what you need.
This order is good for 90 days. Your dog gets one scoop daily, which can be mixed into dry or wet food. Because you need more for larger dogs, this order is pricey. It’s a bit of a risk if you have a picky eater. That said, you also get a 90-day trial. So, you can return it if you don’t see any results by the time the product is used.
2. Dinovite Lickochops Fatty Acid Supplement
Dinovite’s Lickochops fatty acid supplement is an oil you can squirt onto your dog’s food. This oil contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, and has a 97% minimum crude fat content. It’s a very fatty, very oily substance, and dogs seem to love it!
This oil helps support healthy skin and coat, plus aids in digestion and overall immunity to illness. You can use this in conjunction with the Dinovite supplement powder if needed. It’s an affordable bottle, and cats can eat it as well.
The biggest con is the pump. Almost every buyer says the pump breaks within a few days, and the oil is thick and difficult to pump. Still, this product is our personal favorite because dogs seem to love the flavor much more than the powder.
3. Dinovite Beef NubOnubs Meal Booster
NubOnubs is Dinovite’s raw meat food booster. Dinovite Beef NubOnubs Meal Booster has beef muscle and organ meat mixed with salmon skin for a delicious meal topper. Picky eaters go crazy for this stuff at mealtime.
This meal booster isn’t fortified with nutrients because the organ meat provides crucial vitamins and minerals. It’s high in protein (49%) and fat (34%), so you need to be careful with how much you feed your dog. Otherwise, your dog risks obesity.
The NubOnubs is pricier than the Lickochops, but you don’t have to deal with a pump. It also tastes better than the powder.
What Other Users Are Saying
So, what do the users have to say? Do they like it or don’t they?
There’s a healthy number of mixed reviews. However, many dog owners say Dinovite is well worth the money. After suffering from itchy skin, losing fur, and terrible skin sores, Dinovite has helped their dogs heal.
A large number of dog owners admit to their skepticism of Dinovite at first. But after a few weeks (or even days) they were convinced that Dinovite lives up to what it says it does.
Conclusion
Have you made up your mind? We hope this review has helped!
Dealing with the pet fur, itchiness, and terrible sores on your dog’s body is all too much to handle sometimes. But many owners say that Dinovite was their saving grace. We hope this product can bring you as much peace as it has for others.
Just remember that many dogs don’t like the taste of the powder. These products don’t go in a particular order, so you can start with the fatty acid oil (a beloved favorite amongst picky eaters) and mix the powder in later.
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