Natural Diet Foundation 2 (NDF2) is hands down the best available dehydrated all-natural diet that allows dog owners to add their own protein (cooked or raw) making protein rotation easy and flexible. This diet (once protein is added) provides your dog with a fresh, healthy, and balanced meal every time they eat.
NDF2 supports the liver, kidney, heart, lungs, stomach, and digestive tract with the included freeze dried USDA inspected organ meat (liver), vegetables, purposefully chosen grains, various supportive herbs, and other functional foods. Raw feeding has never been simpler!
NDF2 was formulated for adult dogs of all breeds, sizes and activity levels under the guidance of a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist. This diet can be used to feed puppies including large breed puppies - please follow our puppy feeding guidelines.
This diet has the quality you can see and smell the moment you open the bag and serve this up. Watch your dog lick the bowl clean following this delicious meal! Made in the USA, our human-edible/food-grade, whole food ingredients are non-GMO and preservative-free. We utilize a single-step cold dehydration technique to ensure that top quality raw materials are only dehydrated once, preserving essential vitamins and minerals for optimal nutritional value.
NDF2 Beef Liver Ingredients
Oat Meal, Wheat Bran, Wheat Germ Meal, Beef Liver, Dicalcium Phosphate, Brewer’s Yeast, Safflower Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Dried Apple Powder, Dried Molasses, Buckwheat Flour, Dried Egg Powder, Buckwheat Groats, Cod Liver Oil, Dried Kelp Powder, Dried Alfalfa Powder, Dandelion Root Powder, Dried Parsley Powder, Dried Carrots, Diatomaceous Earth, Ginger Powder, Rosemary Powder, Garlic Powder, Citric Acid, Apple Cider Vinegar, Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Montmorillonite Clay, Vitamin B Complex, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Dried Bacillus subtillis Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium longum Fermentation Product, Rosemary Extract with Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Selenium Yeast, Yucca Schidigera Extract
Build a Bowl
Every dog is special. But it’s not just their personality. Every dog has unique nutrition needs based on their breed, size, shape, activity level and many other factors. The best way to help your dog be the best version of themselves is to build a healthy, balanced bowl that’s a combination of grains, vegetables, proteins, hydrators and supplements that are specific to your pet.
When you build a bowl here at Volhard, you will start with the choice of foundation mix. For better planning, it’s helpful to think about the dog you plan to feed and their issues first. This is where you can determine the "personality" of your bowl.
Build-a-Bowl is a fun way to find out what the nutritional value is in a bowl of Volhard! Then you will be asked to add a protein for a delectable super-powered meal for your dog!
Feeding Guidelines Are Per Day
Directions
1. PUT NDF2 INTO A DOG BOWL
2. ADD PROTEIN AND WATER
3. MIX AND SERVE
DAYS 1-5 : NDF2, raw or lightly cooked meat (80/20 beef recommended), and water
DAY 6 : Use an alternative protein source such as mackerel, salmon, greek yogurt, cottage cheese or sardines in water
DAY 7 : Half day fast : Rest from food to cleanse the digestive system. Puppies and senior dogs should not be fasted
Puppy Feeding Guidelines
FOR PUPPIES LARGER THAN 60 LBS AT 6 MONTHS CONTACT US
NDF2 can be stored unopened in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. After opening,
NDF2 must be stored in the fridge or freezer and is good for 6 months after opening.
The Transition
Add a small amount of NDF2 and protein to the current diet you are feeding your dog now and mix with water. As the week progresses, gradually increase the amount of NDF2, protein, and water, at the same time decreasing the current diet by a corresponding amount, until you have phased out the current diet. (If you are feeding the same protein for six days, you may want to feed another protein - canned mackerel or cottage cheese - on the seventh day.) At the end of the transition period, weigh your dog. Weigh them again after four weeks. Increase or decrease the amount you feed accordingly.
Recommended Protein: 80/20 beef.
65 Reviews
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Foundation Diet 2
We have been on the Volhard diet now for about a year. Our two Pitbulls are very picky eaters. They love this formula. It is not too hard to feed. We travel quite a bit with our dogs and it is doable on the road. We have noticed such a difference in their energy levels and their coats look fantastic! No one can believe the energy our 14-year-old dog has. He plays like a puppy!
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Success!!
We have been raw feeders for some time but always worried about the dogs having the properly balanced meals. We were also spending "LOTS" of time prepping their food. Two big dogs require an investment of time to prep and store their food. With NDF it is so easy, and we feel confident they are getting the proper nutrition. Plus, the dogs love this food which is a huge thumbs up!!
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The very best food
I took the advice of Aimee Heath and switched my 2-year-old Lab to Volhard earlier this year. Best move ever. He loves the food and he is doing great on it. Knowing the quality ingredients that make up NDF2 and being able to ensure I am adding high-quality ground meat and veggies to it is very comforting. I cannot recommend it enough!
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The best food for our dogs!
We have tried to feed our dogs as best as we can, but the recommendation to use Volhard has been truly amazing. Our dogs are doing better than ever and we are so happy that we can give them good food that is nourishing them and helping them be their best healthy selves.
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The Puppers Love It
After starting with Volhard, we have noticed improved and more dense coats on both of our German Shepherds and our 15-year-old Husky. Dogs love it!
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3 Happy Herding Mixes!
I am so happy that I switched to NDF2 with my 3 dogs. They were eating high-quality kibble before but after switching to NDF2 and 80/20 raw ground beef I noticed them having more energy and looking a little leaner. My dog is usually very yeasty and has also not had any issues with that since we switched. Can't wait to see how the positive changes continue as we stay on this!
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NDF2 Pork
Our 3 1/2 year old Cavalier has been on Volhard NDF2 for 2 1/2 years now. She loves the pork and is thriving on the food. Very easy to prepare with raw 80/20 beef. I started her out on regular dog food which she did not like, had to hand feed her. She also did not really like the Volhard chicken however once we switched to Volhard pork she now barks for her food and can't wait to eat. Vet has even ask what we feed her. Her coat is soft and silky and overall very healthy.
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Beef flavored
Fur babies love it!
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NDF2 beef and chicken
My 1&1/2 yr old GSD/Malinois is thriving on this food. She came from horrible circumstances; starved, covered in ticks and fleas and hit by a car. The Rescue fed her kibble. I immediately switched her to NDF2 and her coat is gorgeous. She is a happy girl.
