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 Chicken Liver Ingredients
Oatmeal, Wheat Bran, Wheat Germ, Chicken 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
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.
57 Reviews
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NDF2
I wish I’d found out sooner about this company but both my dogs are loving this food and healthier than ever!! Thank you
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NDF 2
My lab just turned 1.We transitioned him to NDF2 and he loves it.
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NDF 2 Chicken
I have to say all the products are fantastic to feed my dogs. I love the fact that you can choose between so many varieties of flavors. My dogs don’t have a favorite! Thank you Volhard for producing a well balanced meal but mostly it’s not scary to feed raw, you’ve taken the hard out and made it simple!!!!
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NDF 2 Chicken
The food is a good quality and my dog loves it. I tend to make enough patties for a few days and just pull them out when I need them. Yes! I would recommend this for any dog.
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NDF2
My Labradors do so well on Volhard. Very thankful I switched to this food!!
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NDF2
This is my second German Shepherd. The first was constantly plagued with hot spots and I tried various diets to remedy the problem. Unfortunately, I never succeeded and when I adopted my current dog almost immediately the puppy developed hotspots. Fortunately, this happened while I was doing obedience training and the instructor suggested I try Volhard. That was about 7 years ago and she’s never had a problem since going on NDF2. Yes, it is expensive but, when I think back on how miserable my first Shep was I only wish I had heard of Volhard sooner.
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NDF 2
I HAVE STARTED MY PUPPY ON THIS PRODUCT WITH THE RECOMMENDATION FROM AIMEE HEATH, CHALK POND RETRIEVERS.. IT HAS BEEN GREAT... SO EASY TO MAKE AND FRANKIE LOVES IT!! THANKS
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NDF2
I've been feeding my very overweight Lab diet food from the vet for almost 3 years. She went from 119 to 106 the first year, then finally down to 99 the second year, and back up to 106. I finally said enough...! It wasn't working and we were both sick of it! I found Volhard through a friend, and it's taken my Lab about a month to get used to it. I also give her raw, grass fed beef from a rancher nearby. I have high hopes that she will begin to lose weight, but overall, I just feel so happy about finding HEALTHY food for her!!
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Would recommend
Our Bullmastiff puppy loves Volhard with her beef. It's so easy to use! Just add hot water and then mix the meat!!!!
