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Why Brothers

Brothers is purpose-built around gut health—a foundational approach that blends over 90% animal-sourced protein, long-chain prebiotics, encapsulated probiotics (99.8% viable until your dog eats them), and digestive enzymes for optimal microbiome support. We craft each recipe in small batches in the USA and package it to lock in freshness. You get nearly raw-level nutrition in a convenient kibble form designed to heal and sustain a healthy gut - meal after meal. That’s why so many pet parents consider Brothers the best dog food for gut health.

Absolutely! Our recipes are grain-free, potato-free, and soy-free, avoiding common allergens entirely. Plus, each recipe uses named protein sources free of antibiotics and hormones. This clean, hypoallergenic approach makes Brothers an excellent dog food for allergies and ideal for dogs with sensitive stomachs or allergy symptoms.

It supports the overall immune system, digestive and gut health. Brothers Dog Food contains highly selective prebiotics and encapsulated probiotics. The dog food is made in small batches and kept cool in the warehouse to ensure maximum freshness.

Behind the Bowl

Common signs include itchy or inflamed skin, digestive upset (gas, loose stools), frequent ear infections, dull coat, chronic allergies, low energy, or persistent inflammation. Many of these issues stem from “leaky gut,” which develops when the gut lining becomes permeable due to a diet high in high-glycemic carbs or grains. Optimizing gut health with the right healthy gut dog food often helps resolve these issues.

A healthy gut is the cornerstone of your dog’s immune system, nutrient absorption, and overall energy. A balanced microbiome helps prevent inflammation, allergy symptoms, systemic yeast infections, and immune overreactions. By nourishing the gut with the best gut-healthy dog food, Brothers helps support long-term health and vitality.

Start with a diet that’s rich in high-quality animal protein, long-chain prebiotics, encapsulated probiotics, and digestive enzymes—like Brothers, a proven dog food for gut health. Avoid foods that contain grains, potatoes, sugar, or artificial additives, which can feed harmful bacteria and damage the gut lining. Our recipes deliberately exclude these harmful carbs and instead focus on healing nutrition in every meal.

The best dog food for gut health combines high-quality animal protein with functional ingredients like digestive enzymes and probiotics. Brothers delivers exactly that—over 90% animal-sourced protein and advanced digestive support in every recipe without fillers or harmful additives. Our small batch dog food is designed for gut health and longevity.

The formula doesn't have any kind of yeast; but it does have a lot of specialized Probiotics that help control yeast. The Probiotics we use are encapsulated by a special process that prevents them from activating prematurely, so they open in the gut where they carry out the necessary functions that are so important. The Encapsulated Probiotics are made up of dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, and dried lactobacillus fermentation product.

Over 90% of the protein in Brothers Dry Dog Food is animal sourced protein which is what your dog was designed to eat. Only animal protein is rich in taurine, a nutrient that keeps the heart healthy.

Brothers Dog Food is devoid of any kind of fish products. Almost all fish must be soaked in Ethoxyquin to preserve it and Brothers does not believe Ethoxyquin is a healthy preservative.

The entire range of Brothers Dog Food is on the low glycemic index.

Yes. Brothers is completely grain free as well as potato and sweet potato free. These are carbohydrates that have a negative impact on the gut and feed the Candida Yeast as well.

Brothers Dog Food is processed at low temperatures to minimize possible damage to the more fragile amino acids, so that the protein source is optimal for health and growth.

Yes, it is a great choice for overweight pets. Studies show that a high protein and low carbohydrate diet can help dogs reduce body weight naturally better than food with less calories but a higher percentage of carbohydrates. 

Rotating between Brothers formulas is a great way to prevent your dog from getting bored of eating the same thing every day while offering them various proteins and fats. Once a particular formula is finished, you can opt for a rotational diet and try a different recipe. The first time you introduce a new dog food for rotation, it would be best to mix the food 50/50 so that your pet transitions well to the new formula.

Brothers Feeding Guide

In the 25 lb. bag of Brothers Dog Food, there are approximately 90-94 cups of food. The 5-pound bag contains around 17-18 cups of dog food.

The kibble size is on the small side and we have never had a complaint that it was not suitable for a dog of any size. The high amount of protein in the food ranging from 30% to 40% is over 90% animal sourced protein and the dogs are far more interested in the high animal protein taste than they are about the size of the kibble.

Brothers Dog Food is a good choice for puppies. The feeding rate for adults is 1/4 cup daily for every 6 lbs. of weight or 1 cup for every 25 lbs., and then adjusted as needed. For weight above 75 lbs., feed at a reduced rate for every 25 lbs. of weight. Feed 1/2 of the daily amount twice, i.e. morning and evening.

Puppies need as much as 50 to 100% more food during their growth and high activity stages usually for the first year. However, it’s important to ensure that they are not overfed, especially large breed puppies. Keep in mind that your pet’s ribs shouldn’t be visible, but you should definitely be able to feel them. Check their weight at least once a week and adjust their meals to maintain an ideal weight.

Usually, dogs are fed the same food for a long time, which means a sudden food change can make it difficult for your pet’s digestive system to adapt. So, it’s important to introduce a new formula slowly. This will not only give your dog some time to adjust to the new food but will also reduce digestive issues. You can start by mixing 25% of the new dog food with 75% of the old formula. Then during the 10 to 14 days, gradually increase the new dog food portion until you switch to the new formula 100%.

We recommend you to feed Brothers Dog Food two times a day. Make sure to divide the suggested amount on the feeding guide into two equal meals, spaced eight to 12 hours apart. For instance, if the feeding guide says 1 cup per day, we recommend feeding 1/2 a cup in the morning and 1/2 a cup at night. As you understand your pet’s ideal daily nutritional requirements, you might need to adjust the portions. The amounts may change according to your pet’s age and activity levels. Remember, a lean dog is a healthy pet.

About Brothers

Brothers Dog Food was Designed by a Ph.D Animal Nutritionist to be the healthiest kibble dog food possible. The formulas have not been altered in an  in any way since they were first made. 

We are committed to making the healthiest dog food possible and everything we see and hear from our customers confirms that we have achieved that goal and we do not intend to "fix" what is not broken.

We get regular requests from customers imploring us not to sell the company or change the food because it is the best food their dog has ever eaten.

Our food is sourced by LANI in the midwest and then cooked and bagged in El Paso, Texas by a family owned company, like ourselves, that we can rely on to make our food to the exceptionally high standards we designed into it.

Many  people are under the false assumption that a company that owns its own manufacturing plant will make a better quality product but in fact they can get away with doing anything they want since they don't have to answer to anyone.

Brothers Dog Food Company is a family owned and operated business that is not affiliated with any other company.

Recipe Questions

Turkey is lean, white meat, just like chicken. It helps dogs in building muscle.  A highly digestible protein source for dogs, turkey-based pet food is great for dogs with food sensitivities or allergies compared to beef or chicken recipes. Turkey meal is rendered and is rich in protein.

The lamb is sourced in New Zealand, while other ingredients such as the eggs are sourced in the USA.

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