The 11 Worst Dog Food Brands in America

3.Cesar

Parent company: Mars

Founded: 1936

Concerning ingredients: Meat byproducts, unidentified bone meal, whole grain corn, corn gluten meal, ground wheat, salt, sugar, BHA, artificial dyes

Cesar Filets are positioned as a gourmet choice tailored to small-breed dogs. Although beef is listed as the first ingredient, these products are notably high in sodium content. While they provide slightly above-average protein levels, they fall short on fat and hover around the average mark for carbohydrates when compared to standard dry kibble. Originally launched as Kal Kan in the 1930s, the Cesar label was introduced in 1981. It's worth mentioning that in 2017, there were consumer complaints about foreign materials such as plastic, roaches, and other contaminants found in the food. Despite this, Cesar continues to be one of the best-selling wet dog food brands globally.