Performatrin Dog Food Review 2023: Recalls, Pros & Cons

Review Summary

Introduction

Performatrin is a Canadian brand of pet food that is manufactured by the Pet Valu pet store franchise. Pet Valu has approximately 600 stores, is the leading pet food retailer across Canada, and has been in business for over 40 years.

Performatrin Dog Food covers all life stages with a large number of recipes for different needs. It’s a high-quality food with three lines, all with a great variety of flavors. If you’re interested in learning more about Performatrin, here’s extra information so you’ll know if this premium dog food will be suitable for your dog.

At a Glance: Performatrin Dog Food Recipes

Rating	Image	Product	Details
Our Favorite		Performatrin Ultra Chicken & Brown Rice	Added prebiotics and probiotics Full of nutritious fruits and vegetables Whole chicken is the primary ingredient	Check Price
		Performatrin Ultra Wholesome Grains	No wheat or soy Support a healthy weight High protein and omegas	Check Price
		Performatrin Ultra Limited Ingredient Diet	Grain, gluten, and chicken free Limited protein and carbohydrates Good option for dogs with food allergies/sensitivities	Check Price
		Performatrin Senior Lamb Meal & Brown Rice	Formulated for senior dogs Advanced super-premium formula Promote overall health and wellness	Check Price
		Performatrin Puppy Large Breed Recipe	High-quality protein and healthy fats Premium nutrition for large breed puppies Support brain development and sustain growth	Check Price

Performatrin Dog Food Reviewed

Performatrin has three product lines that include wet and dry food and treats. It also carries cat food, but here, we just look at the three food lines for dogs.

The first is Performatrin, which has 18 dry food and 14 wet food recipes. Then there’s Performatrin Ultra, which is the most popular line in the Performatrin product range. There are about 50 recipes for dry food and 19 canned food recipes in the Ultra line. It additionally has a variety of different stews. Finally, there’s the Performatrin Naturals line, which has eight recipes for dry food and four canned food recipes.

Performatrin offers almost every kind of food for any kind of dog and with multiple options in flavors. It has puppy, adult, and senior food. There are limited-ingredient options for dogs with food allergies and grain-free options in addition to wholesome grains. There are also recipes for dogs that need to maintain a healthy weight.

Performatrin is high-quality food, and considering the vast number of recipes available, it should suit almost every dog at all activity levels and life stages. Each recipe has whole meat as the first and main ingredient, is nutritionally balanced, and doesn’t have any artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Who Makes Performatrin and Where Is It Produced?

Performatrin is manufactured by Pet Valu, which is based in Canada. The recipes are formulated by an in-house animal nutritionist. However, there isn’t any information on the website regarding where the dog food is manufactured or how and where the ingredients are sourced.

What is known that is their products are produced in Canada, and domestic and imported ingredients are used. Additionally, the recipes are formulated to meet the AAFCO requirements for dogs of all life stages.

Which Types of Dogs Is Performatrin Best Suited For?

There are no limitations in what dogs Performatrin is best for. The company has recipes for small and large breeds and a large variety of flavors for different health issues. Just be sure to check with your vet before you switch your dog to a new food.

Which Types of Dogs Might Do Better With a Different Brand?

Dogs on a specialized diet, particularly a prescription diet, should not eat this food until the vet has okayed it. Any dog with a medical issue should not be given new food without a vet consultation.

Discussion of the Primary Ingredients

Since there are approximately 76 dry food and 37 canned food recipes from Performatrin, we will just do an overall general review of the ingredients.

The first ingredient in many of the recipes is whole meat, sometimes followed by a meal, which is essentially a meat concentrate. This makes it much higher in protein than even whole meat. Some recipes have healthy, whole grains, such as oatmeal, barley, or brown rice.

Overall, the ingredients are all-natural, with added vitamins and minerals, but no artificial ingredients.

A Quick Look at Performatrin Dog Food

Recall History

As of writing, there have not been any known recalls for any of the Performatrin lines of pet food.

Reviews of the Performatrin Dog Food Recipes

Let’s take a closer look at three recipes of Performatrin Dog Food.

1. Performatrin Ultra Chicken & Brown Rice Adult Recipe

Performatrin Ultra Chicken & Brown Rice Adult Recipe has whole chicken as the main ingredient. It is followed by brown rice, an excellent dietary fiber source. It has added omega-3 and -6 to maintain a healthy coat and skin, as well as prebiotics and probiotics for a healthy digestive system. There are also other nutritious ingredients, including sweet potatoes, pumpkin, cranberries, and blueberries.

2. Performatrin Ultra Wholesome Grains Salmon Adult Recipe

Performatrin Ultra Wholesome Grains Salmon Adult Recipe can work quite well for dogs that need to maintain a healthy weight. It uses salmon and salmon meal as the main ingredients, which make for a high protein level, and has the added benefit of increasing the omega-3 and -6 fatty acids for strong muscles and a healthy heart. It contains L-leucine and L-carnitine, which support energy and metabolism for a healthy weight.

3. Performatrin Ultra Limited Potato & Salmon Recipe Dry Food

If your dog has a food allergy or sensitivity or needs to be put on a Performatrin Ultra Limited Potato & Salmon Recipe Dry Food, this food is a great option (with your vet’s permission, of course). It contains one source of protein (salmon) and limited carbohydrate sources. It’s also grain, gluten, and chicken free and contains omega-3 and -6 and coconut oil.

What Other Users Are Saying

• Dog Food Advisor — Rated Performatrin Ultra as highly recommended and a score of 4.5 stars.
• Pet Supermarket — The provided links are for the Canadian Pet Valu website, but for the U.S., you can find Petformatrin’s pet food at Pet Supermarket. You can also read reviews for the food there.

Conclusion

Performatrin has so many options available that almost everyone can probably find a recipe suitable for their dog. It contains high-quality ingredients and no artificial flavors, colors, or fillers. Just remember to speak to your vet before you switch your dog’s food. This is particularly important if your dog has any medical conditions.

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