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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Satisfied Shepherd
Our German Shepherd loves this with some 80/20 grass fed hamburger
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Ndf2 or am/pm
We use all three products with our dogs. Our Corgis thrive with AM/PM blend and our German Shepherd does well with NDF2. However, I would like the NDF2 with beef liver in 20 lbs. because my German Shepherd eats a ton.
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Love it!
Our dog Cody loves the Pork and Chicken liver flavors and we love how easy it is to prepare. We did notice that Cody would not eat the oats in the mix, but within minutes of reaching out to Volhard on IG, we received a response and got super helpful tips how to get Cody adjusted better. It feels great to know that the people behind this product are so knowledgeable and supportive of you and your dog!
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NDF2
I have been using this product now for over a year. I use it with my adults as well as litters. They look and feel amazing. They love the flavor and really eat it well.
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NDF2
We brought our Standard Poodle puppy home when she was 8 week old. We started transitioning her to NDF2 a week later. Initially she had some digestive problems but with the kind, patient help from Jennifer Carter, Volhard’s canine nutritionist she is doing well, gaining about 2 pounds per week. She is now 5 months old. Our dog has a beautiful coat, lovely personality, and is energetic and very quick to learn. I’m also both grateful and so impressed by how the Volhard operation provides direct free access to consult with their expert dog nutrient consultants.
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NDF2
I have been feeding NDF2 to my mini Aussie for almost 3 years now. I made the mistake of switching to another more commercial dehydrated food last winter for about 4 months because he was staying with my daughter for a few weeks. I figured it would be easier for her to only have to use one type of food. I started noticing his coat was not looking so good and he was scratching a lot. Switched him back to NDF2 and within weeks he was back to his normal self!
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This food is amazing
I started my GSP Lily on this food a few months ago. Works so well she is at a healthy weight now. It also fixed her anal gland problem. It works so well that we no longer need to get her anal glands checked. She eats all of her food too. I tried multiple different kibble brands and she would never finish her food. She loves this! 5 stars definitely!
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Love this product (and so do my dogs)!
I am very happy with my purchase so far - it is our first time ordering Volhard. It representatives are passionate and very helpful. Im eager to see how well my dogs do on this food over time.
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Finally She Eats!
I was struggling to find a food my girl would eat and we finally found Volhard thanks to a friend! Everything else she would turn up her nose after 3 days, but we are on Month 6 now, yay!
