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
Oatmeal, Wheat Bran, Wheat Germ, Beef Liver, Calcium Phosphate, Brewer’s Yeast, Safflower Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Apples, Buckwheat Flour, Molasses, Eggs, Buckwheat Groats, Cod Liver Oil, Kelp, Alfalfa, Parsley, Carrots, Diatomaceous Earth, Dandelion Root, Burdock Root, Apple Cider Vinegar, Citric Acid, Rosemary, Garlic, Vitamin E, Montmorillonite Clay, Ginger, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Guava Extract, Basil Extract, Lemon Peel Extract, Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation Product, Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Bifidobacterium longum Fermentation Product, Mixed Tocopherols, Organic Selenium Yeast, Yucca.
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 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.
58 Reviews
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BRB chubs
My dog absolutely loves it. She has been on it for 2 months now and looks and feels absolutely great. Her coat shines and she has stopped biting her feet.
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Review from a DVM
Over 20 years ago, I purchased and read Wendy Volhard's book. At the time, I was seeking answers for why my beloved collies were dying so young from cancer. I wondered could I change this? Wendy's book was my first introduction to "real food nutrition." I was impressed with the results she had with her Newfies and longevity. I incorporated some of her diet into my plan and tried raw for awhile, but did not follow the exact Volhard diet plan. Flash forward to today. I have been feeding most of my dogs a commercial organic raw since 2011. I "discovered" Volhard was available commercially. PRIOR to ordering, I bombarded Jennifer at Volhard with lots of questions on safety, nutritional testing, etc. and was very pleased with her answers. So...I finally purchased NDF2. I am trying three dogs on the NDF2: two of my current raw fed dogs (one who is a super picky/poor eater and one who frequently gets diarrhea) and my mom's dog (who had been refusing her food and had been vomiting bile - first checked her bloodwork and PE- all was normal). The transition was seamless, dogs are doing great so far and like the food. I am excited to find a natural way to feed dogs which I can readily support. Volhard- if you haven't said it before, you can say it now "Veterinarian recommended."
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Volhard
After concerns that my dog was not eating enough and losing weight, I sought out another dog food. My finicky golden loved it. I have noticed a happier dog and weight gain in just 3 weeks! Love this product.
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NDF2
My 8 month old Von Ruelman Rottweiler has been raised on this and she is very healthy with no stomach upsets. She is growing like a weed. What is even more surprising, my 13 1/2 year old Aussie who has had problems with Pancreatitis and bladder stones in the past is thriving very well on NDF2 and ground turkey. She has not had any upset stomachs unless she eats something else.
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Delicious Nutrition
Our dog can't wait to eat!!
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best food for my aussie
I have been feeding my Aussie the NDF2 diet for over 3 years and it has changed his coat and energy. He loves it!
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NDF2
Using NDF2 for about 3 weeks now. Almost entirely cleared my GSD rescue, Max, from his severe, dry, itchy, flaky skin. It also cleared the bad yeasty body smell! His coat is so shiny and soft!
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Problem solved
My girl has struggled with diarrhea, bloating, and cramping. Her bowel movements are normal now that I use this food with the beef protein. This is an amazing product! thank you, thank you, thank you !!!!!!!!!
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Paxton loves the it
Great company all together super friendly staff
