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Victor Dog Food Reviews, Coupons and Recalls 2. Brief Overview. Victor Dog Food is made by Mid America Pet Food, founded in 2. Mid America is a family- owned and operated company located in east Texas.

According to the company, more than 8. In 2. 01. 4 Trinity Hunt Partners, a Dallas- based private equity firm, acquired Mid America Pet Food to recapitalize the business and “position it for future growth.” Mid America sells their pet food through a network of independent distributors and online pet food sellers. Brands made by Mid America include Victor (dog food), Mers (cat food), and Extruded Advantage (horse feed).

They also make pet food for some other companies. Victor Dog Food contains no corn, wheat, soy, or glutens and most of their products are GMO Free. Their foods have no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Who Manufactures Victor? Victor is owned and manufactured by Mid American Pet Food in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Mid- America manufactures 1.

East Texas. The company has completed the construction of a second production line enabling Mid- America to meet growing demand for its products. According to its web site, Mid- America also makes Victor Cat Food, Nature’s Select Dog and Cat Food, Kahoots Dog and Cat Food, and Evangers Dry Dog and Cat Food at their facility. Victor Recalls. We did not find any recalls for Victor Dog Food or for Mid- America Pet Food online or in the FDA recall database. Keep in mind that Mid- America and Victor have only been around since 2.

However, this is still a good record. Victor Dog Food Coupons 2.

Check Chewy. com and other online pet food sites for discounts on Victor foods. You can visit the Victor Facebook page to stay advised of upcoming specials and new products. Victor Dog Food Overview. Victor currently has six formulas for highly active and sporting dogs; five formulas for normally active dogs; and five grain free formulas. All of their foods are free of corn, wheat, soy, gluten, and grain by- products.

They use no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. With so many dog lovers today concerned about the quality of the ingredients used in their dog’s food, we think these points weigh in Victor’s favor. At the present time all of the dog foods listed on Victor’s site are kibbles. We are guessing (and it’s only a guess) that with a new investment partner and construction of a second production line, Victor may expand to include canned dog food in the near future. All of Victor’s foods contain high percentages of protein from meat (fish and poultry), especially compared to many other dog foods.

They range from 6. Frito Pie. The Grain Free (GF) Ultra Pro 4. Formula. Active and Sporting Dogs has 8. Victor H- Pro Plus Active Dog & Puppy has 8. Nutra Pro 3. 8 Active Dog & Puppy has 9.

It has a low 2. 2 percent carbohydrates. Obviously, dog food is not only about protein or percentages, but Victor gets many great reviews from people who have fed it to their dogs. There are always exceptions and your dog might have a different experience, but you can find many happy reviews online. Victor uses Sel- Plex as its source for selenium yeast – an organic source which is thought to be safer than inorganic forms of sodium selenite used in many dog foods. They also use Actigen in the form of hydrolyzed yeast which they say acts as a pre- biotic. They use Zinpro performance minerals which they say are the most bio- available trace minerals for your dog.

And they use Diamond V yeast culture to improve digestion. Full disclosure: We have heard of some of these companies but we cannot tell you if these ingredients really make a dog food better.

However, most dog food companies don’t bother to tell people where they get their ingredients so, from that perspective, it’s nice to see Victor telling us. Foods currently made by Victor include: Grain Free.

Yukon River Salmon. First five ingredients: Salmon, Ocean Fish Meal (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Sweet Potato, Peas, Canola Oil. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 3. Crude Fat: 1. 5 percent, Crude Fiber: 3. Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3. Chicken All Life Stage. First five ingredients: Chicken, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with  Mixed Tocopherols), Sweet Potato.

Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 3. Crude Fat: 1. 6 percent, Crude Fiber: 3. Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3.

Ultra Pro 4. 2First five ingredients: Chicken Meal, Beef Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Peas, Bison Meal. Calorie Content (calculated): 4. Active Dog and Puppy. First five ingredients: Beef Meal, Sweet Potato, Chicken Meal, Peas, Chicken Fat (Preserved with mixed Tocopherols)Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 3. Crude Fat: 1. 6 percent, Crude Fiber: 3. Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3.

Normally Active Dog Formulas. Senior/Healthy Weight. First five ingredients: Beef Meal, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Millet, Sardine Meal (Source of DHA- Docosahexaenoic Acid), Chicken Meal. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 2. Crude Fat: 1. 1. 5 percent, Crude Fiber: 4. Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3. Ocean Fish. First five ingredients: Ocean Fish Meal, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Sorghum, Peas, Salmon.

Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 2. Crude Fat: 1. 2 percent, Crude Fiber: 2. Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3. Lamb Meal Brown Rice. First five ingredients: Lamb Meal, Whole Ground Brown Rice, Whole Grain Ground Millet, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols)Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 2. Crude Fat: 1. 2 percent, Crude Fiber: 4. Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3.

Chicken Rice w/Lamb. First five ingredients: Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Whole Grain Millet, Lamb Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols and Citric Acid)Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 2. Crude Fat: 1. 2 percent, Crude Fiber: 3. Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3. Beef Meal & Brown Rice. First five ingredients: Beef Meal, Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Millet, Whole Grain Sorghum, Pork Meal. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 2.

Crude Fat: 1. 1 percent, Crude Fiber: 4. Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3. Highly Active & Sporting Dog Formulas. High Pro Plus. First five ingredients: Beef Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pork Meal. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 3. Crude Fat: 2. 0 percent, Crude Fiber: 3. Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3.

Nutra Pro 3. 8First five ingredients: Chicken Meal, Beef Meal, Millet, Blood Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with  Mixed Tocopherols)Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 3. Crude Fat: 1. 8 percent, Crude Fiber: 3.

Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3. Performance/Joint Health. First five ingredients: Beef Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Grain Millet. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 2.

Crude Fat: 1. 8 percent, Crude Fiber: 3. Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3. Professional Formula. First five ingredients: Beef Meal, Ground Grain Sorghum, Chicken Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Ground Millet. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 2.

Crude Fat: 1. 8 percent, Crude Fiber: 3. Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3. High Energy Formula. First five ingredients: Beef Meal, Whole Grain Sorghum, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Whole Grain Millet, Chicken Meal. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 2. Crude Fat: 2. 0 percent, Crude Fiber: 3. Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3.

Multi- Pro Maintenance. First five ingredients: Whole Grain Sorghum, Beef Meal, Chicken Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Pork Meal, Chicken Meal.

Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein: 2. Crude Fat: 1. 0 percent, Crude Fiber: 4. Calorie Content (calculated): ME 3. Overall it looks like the grain free foods are Victor’s best foods at this time, though some of the other foods also look good.

This is always subject to change as companies make changes to ingredients and formulas. All of the foods – both with and without grains – appear to be well over AAFCO requirements.