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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NDF2
Since transitioning from kibble to NDF2 our dogs have thrived! Our 9 year old’s teeth were not looking very good and I knew he would need a dental soon. Due to his age and health I was worried about the affects of anesthesia on him. I was amazed at how fast his teeth cleaned up after only a short time on NDF2! We also have a Frenchie; they commonly develop allergies and have sensitive stomachs, but no issues at all since the switch! Our puppy took to NDF2 with no hesitation and quivers with excitement when we mix his meals! Thank you, Volhard Dog Nutrition for creating food that I feel safe feeding my dogs, that they love, and has improved their health!
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NDF2
Ellie (2 year old Terrier mix rescue - 35 lbs) really likes her new diet. We moved to NDF2 and protein after discovering that our premium dry kibble wasn't exactly what it seemed. She has been eating NDF2 for about 3 months. We just opened our 2nd 10# bag which was preceded by another 15#. She is still very enthused about her meals. Weight is steady, waste has noticeably diminished, her coat is beautiful, and shedding has become almost UN-noticeable. Our vet of over 20 years says she is in great condition. We are very happy with the product.
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Awesome
My dogs love it and have been seeing great results in coat and allergies
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Very pleased
My Yellow Lab is thriving on this dog food. The service provided by Volhard is so professional. I use the automatic shipment and appreciate the process.
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Natural Diet Foundation 2
My daughter recommended your product and it took 2 days to transition our senior SPoo and young adult Mini-doodle from a natural food diet to your product. Our dogs seem to have responded with more focus and better impulse control, but maybe it was my retirement, lol! I intend to continue feeding your NDF product, and in larger quantities, as I’ve just rescued another SPoo. Thank you for a great raw dog food option! Shawn Johnson
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Mickey and Leiyah
My sister-in-law told me about this food after I asked what she was doing for her dogs so they both looked so healthy with shiny coats. I tried the food and within the week I noticed my older dog had more energy and his coat was noticeably healthier looking. He was disinterested in his old food and when I switched his diet he started to eat like a champ again! I like feeding them with real ingredients and meat. I'm a return customer!
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Hunter and Zena Rose
Hi guys... I didn’t realize how the pups' coloring is so shiny and rich. Healthy looking raw fed pups right there!! Hunter is turning 4 and has been on NDF 2 for about a year now and I am happy to say he’s down to his target weight and has more energy to keep up with the pup lol Zena Rose just turned 10 months and has been on NDF2 since 9 weeks old she is now 77lbs, growing strong and healthy. We couldn’t be happier!! Thank you!
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NDF2
I never write reviews but I would be remiss if I did not comment on the Volhard diet and NDF2. My German Shepherd, Kali, has been on this diet for 9 months. Our friends at K-9 basics, specifically Arnold, recommended this to us when she started her training there. Since she has been on this diet, her health has been great. She no longer suffers from ear infections, eye infections or diarrhea. She is happy and healthy and her coat is beautiful. Also, she loves the food and always finishes everything in her bowl. We are so pleased with this diet and how well she is doing. Thank you.
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Quality Food
Amigo has been on NDF2 since birth, he’s now a strong and healthy 11 month young puppy. It feels good knowing he’s getting all the nutrients an active and growing pup needs. I have it shipped across the country because it’s that good.