The 10 Best Vegan Dog Foods

V-dog Kibble (appx. $56) is guaranteed to not contain any wheat, soy, animal byproducts, or fillers. If your pup is especially prone to allergies, this option may be worth a look. It’s quite tasty, too — or so we’ve heard. Not that we have ever eaten dog food. Nope, never . . .

Made with whole grains, vegetable oils, herbs, vitamins, and minerals, Evolution Diet (appx. $57) contains a well-rounded balance of proteins, fatty acids, and complex carbohydrates. The company has won numerous awards in recent years for the quality and integrity of their products.

Many manufacturers choose to use rice as the main ingredient in their formulations to cut down on costs, but it isn’t the best source of nutrition. Halo Holistic Dry (around $40) makes no such sacrifice. Rather, its protein is derived from high-quality, low-glycemic peas and chickpeas.

Natural Balance Dry (appx. $52) takes the quality of their product seriously, and proves it by having microbiologists and chemists perform 9 safety tests on every production run. The results are made public on the company’s website, so you can verify that your pooch is taken care of.

Ensuring that your four-legged friend receives all the necessary amino acids to keep her healthy requires that she consumes enough protein. With Gather Endless Valley's (around $79) high-quality, pea-derived amino profile, this is precisely what you get.

Natural Balance Ultra Premium Wet (appx. $25) has been said to appeal to even the pickiest eaters. If your pet simply refuses to eat any of the other formulations you’ve bought, this one may be worth a try. Be aware, though, that you may have to add oil to loosen its dry consistency.

Maybe your choice to switch to a meatless diet is primarily a practical decision. If your pup suffers from an oversensitivity to animal proteins, Halo Garden of Vegan Wet (around $45) makes the transition into vegan-eating easy on your pooch's palette and tummy.

Though the dry, compact consistency of Petguard Entree (around $47) makes it difficult to scoop out of the can, once you manage to do so, you can either serve it alone or mix it with dry kibble for a tasty and nutritious meal. Its ingredients are all organic, too.

The main ingredients of Wysong Feline/Canine Formula (appx. $13) are corn, soy, and wheat, which do help make this an inexpensive option, but don’t offer the kind of nutritional fortification that one would hope to feed their four-legged companion for an extended period.

Sold in either a 6.6- or 22-pound bag, KetunPet Adult (about $60) provides sustenance to pooches over 12 months old. Containing 22% protein, 11% fat, and 4% fiber, its macronutrients are well-balanced. However, its main ingredient is maize, which is often hard for canines to digest.