With Black Friday fast approaching, shoppers are preparing their lists and getting ready to snag deals on their favorite products. Besides shoes, clothing, furniture, and appliances, pet parents might want to target pet food during the sale. It’s the best time to get premium treats from the top brands at affordable rates. Based on current prices and past trends, here are the top ten Black Friday dog food deals expected for 2023. Dry dog food 1. Taste of the Wild’s Pacific Stream recipe sources animal protein from salmon and ocean fish. It has 28% protein, 17% fat, and 48% carbohydrates, providing a fat-to-protein ratio of roughly 60%. This product is excellent for dogs with stomach problems. It currently costs $58.99 on Chewy, but customers should hold off buying until Black Friday. Last year, Chewy offered up to 40% off as part of its early bird deals. 2. The IAMS Minichunks Lamb and Rice recipe uses fresh lamb for meat protein. It has 28% protein, 16% fat, and 49% projected carbohydrates. As a result, the fat-to-protein ratio is approximately 56%. A 15-lb. bag currently costs $30 at Chewy, but pet parents may get it for less during the shopping season. IAMS also has other affordable kibble recipes worth checking out.

Bully sticks are a popular snack option that many pet parents give their dogs. These are single-ingredient treats or dog chews made from high-protein beef muscle, the pizzle of a bull. However, many concerns are associated with bully sticks, which has been worrisome for many and caused their popularity to decline. Pet parents need to understand the dangers of bully sticks and how they can be safely given to one’s pets. Dangers of bully sticks 1. Bacterial contamination One of the biggest risks associated with bully sticks comes from bacterial contamination, leading to upset stomachs, vomiting, and diarrhea.  This  can be quite disconcerting for dog parents. This worry has been more prevalent since 2018, when the FDA recalled thousands of bully sticks due to salmonella concerns. Other dangerous bacteria that have also been found on bully sticks include  Clostridium difficile, Staphylococcus aureus  (MRSA), and  Escherichia coli . Let’s  break this down a little. Most bully sticks are minimally processed,  “ all-natural ”  products.  This  means  that harmful  bacteria continue to thrive on them, which can make their way to the  pet’s  insides. Processes such as irradiation, baking, and the use of chemicals generally help get rid of these bacteria. However, the appeal of bully sticks, by and large, is their naturality, which does not leave room for any such processing.