Growing dogs require nutrition that goes beyond the heartiness of home-cooked foods. They need a specific mix of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals to boost immunity, and dog food brands have cracked the code with tasty and satiating products to provide holistic care for everyone’s furry little friends. This Black Friday sale, check out some of the best discounts and offers to expect on varieties of dog food based on last year’s deals.

1. Puppy dry dog foods
Smaller breeds and very young newborn pups require nutrition that is tailor-made for their growing muscles and bones. During their growth spurt in the first month, little puppies are finally weaned off their mother’s breast milk and put on a solid dry food regime. Popular brands in the Black Friday sale feature discounts of 10%-50% for chicken and milk-based dry dog foods and snacks. Pedigree is one such popular puppy food brand that is a favorite among dog owners.

2. Young adult dog foods
Puppies, in their growth spurt, progress rapidly into adulthood in just a few months. Hence, dog owners may prefer to feed their furry friends dry kibble-based recipes and snacks that are not for fully grown dogs. Nutritionists suggest that a dry recipe works best for growing dogs as the product features a perfect blend of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Also, dry kibble is easy to store and stock up for months, making it a popular product on sale with discounts in the range of 40% at the very least, based on prior sale estimates.

3. Dog foods for seniors
Senior dogs struggle with a number of health issues and even have difficulty chewing hard foods and eating crunchy snacks due to poor oral health. That is why senior dogs should be given the best possible nutrition with wet food recipes. Last year’s Black Friday indicates that wet dog foods for seniors may have discounts in the range of 15% to 25%, featuring delicious and easily digestible recipes. One can stock up on a couple of months of supply and save big during the shopping weekend.

4. Kibble dog foods
Kibble is one of the most affordable choices when it comes to a wide variety of pet foods that can be given to most breeds. This is mainly because kibble is a dry food recipe that focuses on compacting a dense nutrition palette that can also be stored for long periods. Pet parents can stock up on popular varieties featured across Royal Canin and Blue Buffalo with an annual estimate of just $600 spent on a year’s worth of supplies if prior years’ Black Friday deals are repeated. That said, pet parents must watch for kibble discounts from top dog food brands for Black Friday 2023.

5. Wet dog food
Wet dog food is a great choice for picky eaters. Wet dog foods focus more on the taste by featuring select proteins in a gravy base that keeps the food fresh as long as it is properly stored. Ideally, the high moisture content, protein content, and fewer carbohydrates in wet food recipes make it suitable for dogs with food sensitivities and allergies as well. Wet dog food products are also a popular selling category for every Black Friday sale, with discounts available in the range of 35% to 40% on major brands.

6. Dry dog food
Dry food contains a tenth of the moisture and is usually prepacked with bit size portions measured for a perfect serving. So, the risk of overeating or indulging is also not a big issue. Most of the popular dog treats and snacks available across popular brands like IAMS, Blue Buffalo, Royal Canin, and Pedigree are dry dog foods recipes. This is also a popular selling category for every Black Friday sale, with discounts estimated to be at around 30% based on last year’s prices.

7. Semi-moist dog foods
These foods are a unique mix of wet and dry foods prepared specially for pets with underlying complications like diabetes or food allergies. Semi moist foods are very easy to digest, a tastier alternative over dry foods, and also quite affordable given these are available in prepackaged bite size portions. One can expect discounts of up to 50% for these foods sponsored across popular brands in the upcoming sale. These estimates are based on last year’s prices for popular products in the category.

8. Canned dog foods
Similar to dry foods, canned dog foods, treats, and snacks come with a better shelf life while preserving the nutrition and taste of the original recipe. The main protein is braised and preserved in a meat sauce with some additives and preservatives that increase the product’s shelf life. It is also one of the cheaper variants of dog food and is even cheaper to buy in bulk during the Black Friday sale event, with discounts up to 50% across popular brands.

9. Freeze-dried dog foods
Freeze-dried foods have a better shelf life and are suitable for young breeds and adult dogs without major nutritional, digestive, or immunity issues. It is also a popular category that is likely to have great discounts of up to 10% per pack, featuring buy one gets one offers, and no minimum order value to save big this Black Friday sale.

10. Issue-specific dog food
These packages ensure all the necessary vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in one food serving. These bundles are designed for dogs with nutritional deficiencies, digestive disorders, issues with hair and coat, and other health complications that require specific nutrients to improve quality of life. On Black Friday 2023, one can check out a wide range of packs from popular brands like IAMS, which may have discounts on third-party retail websites.