PetKind Tripett Dog Food Review: A Nutrient-Rich, Green Tripe Superfood for Dogs

PetKind Tripett line is a unique type of dog food that gets its nutrients mainly from meat sources. It has a special ingredient, however, in the use of tripe.

Tripe is the lining of grass-feeding animals’ stomachs and is known to hold high amounts of nutrients for carnivores and omnivores.

The company uses premium ingredients to make their wet foods, manufactured right in Canada and the use of tripe makes this type of food a rich option for picky and sensitive dogs who have trouble maintaining weight and muscle mass.

Should you be feeding your dog this unique food? Let’s find out & read our PetKind Tripett Dog Food Review below!

Brand Quick Look

• Parent Company: PetKind
• Founded in: 2001
• Made in: Canada
• Available at:  Chewy, Amazon
• Types of Food: Wet
• Real Meat in First 5 Ingredients? : Yes
• Recalled in Past? : No

Behind the Brand

PetKind began in 2001 with three brothers whose mother frequently showcased champion show dogs. They understood from the beginning the importance of having quality ingredients for maintaining a dog’s health and well being.

The company offers four different lines of food, but all provide various combinations of sustainably sourced meats and green tripe. All are certified fit for human consumption, and you never have to worry about artificial ingredients or cheap fillers.

The company is very particular about which suppliers to work with, so each recipe is carefully crafted to favor quality meats with no grains. There aren’t a lot of other ingredients other than meat because the family believes that dogs gain the majority of their nutrients from these dense protein sources.

PetKind Tripett Dog Food Review

 

1. Green Beef Tripe, Duck, and Salmon

Rating: 4.5/5

Ingredients:

• Green Beef Tripe
• Water
• Duck
• Salmon
• Guar gum

This version of Tripett’s unique formula gives your dog a complete meal including the famed green tripe that makes their formulas so effective.

It offers real, whole sources of protein that are typically not sources of common allergies. With plenty of omega fatty acids, you should see an improvement in your dog’s coat and skin.

The formula uses just six simple ingredients and uses only meat as the primary source of nutrition. The company’s experience with show dogs led them to an exclusive carnivore style diet that mimics the way wolves will often eat the stomach lining of prey in the wild. Tripe offers fatty acids and digestive juices that can encourage your dog to eat and maintain energy all day.

One of the downsides to the food is that it’s a bit expensive to use exclusively, but if your dog frequently has allergic reactions to things, that may be a welcome change despite the price. You can go down in portion sizes from cheap foods and still give your dogs the best possible nutrients.

The formula is suitable for all life stages, but you may want to check with your veterinarian about feeding it to a large breed puppy because of the abundant, dense proteins.

However, for senior dogs, it could be a good way to get better nutrients and help calm down some age-related issues such as skin sensitivity or dental problems.

It’s designed to also improve the condition of the teeth despite being a canned food, and there’s plenty of moisture to make sure that digestion is more comfortable.

It is a rich food so feed it and make sure to watch the amount of weight your dog has from time to time so that you know if you’re feeding the right amount.

It may be a bit of stretch in the budget, but we think this could be a game changer for senior dogs, picky dogs, or those with severe allergies to most dog foods.

If you can’t quite get your dog’s skin condition under control or make frequent vet visits for upset tummies, Tripett could change the way your dog interacts with food, offering relief and the building blocks for long term health.

2. Original Formula Green Beef Tripe

Rating: 5/5

Ingredients:

• Green Beef Tripe
• Water
• Guar Gum

This formula consists of nearly 100% green beef tripe. One thing about tripe is that it doesn’t smell good but, and this is a big but, it provides huge benefits for canines. Before we get into the details of its advantages, let’s look at what it is first.

Green tripe is the unbleached lining of a grazing animal’s stomach. That doesn’t sound good, but ancestral dog diets consisted of consuming the entire prey, including the tripe.

The green tripe provided many essential vitamins and nutrients that dogs needed to survive in the wild. It is high in protein (as evidenced by the guaranteed analysis of this recipe, the minimum crude protein is pegged at 11%), amino acids, and other naturally-occurring nutrients.

It also has an almost perfect ratio of calcium to phosphorus, which is absolutely essential to proper bone growth and development.

Another thing about green tripe is that it has lots of unsaturated fats that increase the HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol in your body, which in turn lowers the risk of heart disease in your pets.

If your pup is sickly or picky, the tripe might entice them to eat more. However, it can be very rich so it’s also recommended to use it as a supplement on raw or cooked diets or for intermittent feeding.

Majority of pet owners who’ve used this diet on their dogs recommend the formula. Several like it for its low phosphorus content, a major plus for ailing dogs (especially ones who have kidney problems).

Many have also commended the product for decreasing the occurrence of stomach issues, although the stinky smell is off-putting. Overall, we give this dog food top marks for being as pure and simple as possible.

3. New Zealand Green Lamb Tripe

Rating: 5/5

Ingredients:

• New Zealand Lamb Tripe
• Water
• Guar Gum

As for dogs who can’t take in any type of beef protein, this recipe that’s based on green lamb tripe will be a great alternative for supplemental feeding.

The New Zealand green lamb tripe is crafted for all breeds and ages, but is often used for weaning puppies and pre- and post-litter doggy moms.

It is crafted from only three ingredients, which makes it ideal for sensitive pups who need to steer away from food with plenty of ingredients (one or more of which could possibly trigger an allergic reaction). There are no preservatives included, artificial or otherwise, and the guar gum serves only as a stabilizer/thickener.

By sticking to only three ingredients, sensitive stomachs can be soothed and the likelihood of allergies occurring can be greatly decreased.

The lamb tripe contains plenty of omega fatty acids that nourish the skin, so inflammations and itching are reduced. The omega fatty acids are also responsible for keeping the coat and hair glossy and thick. And because they’re essential parts of this diet, there are guaranteed levels of omega fatty acids listed in the label.

At 850 kcal/kg versus green beef tripe’s 1150 kcal/kg, the calories are much lower. However, the protein and other nutrients, including the omega fatty acids and fat, is just as high.

This is a great option for picky eaters, sick pets, seniors, sensitive pups, and working adult canines. It can also be used for regular pups who need a protein and omega fatty acid boost every now and then.

82% of buyers recommend getting this recipe for your pet. It’s excellent for maintaining gut health, sustaining dogs with kidney disease (or any disease that requires a low phosphorus diet), and enticing finicky pups to chow down.

4. Green Bison Tripe

Rating: 5/5

Ingredients:

• Green Bison Tripe
• Water
• Guar Gum

Bison is a not-so-common meat ingredient in pet foods and, as such, is still considered a novel protein. Pups who can’t handle beef, lamb, and other common animal proteins may thrive on a diet of bison. (Not to be confused with buffalo, another novel protein. They’re not even closely-related.)

The meat is leaner than beef. If you'll compare the calories in this bison tripe recipe to that of the beef tripe, this formulation has lower (850 kcal/kg to beef’s 850 kcal/kg). Dogs will also certainly note the difference in the flavor too, since bison is slightly sweeter and doesn’t taste gamey.

If you’re still unsure about tripe, don’t be. Tripe, especially green tripe, contains a perfect ratio of calcium and phosphorus that’s essential in the proper growth of puppy bones. It’s also rich in omega fatty acids 3 and 6) responsible for the health of the hair, skin, and immune system. (You can check the label for the guaranteed analysis of the omegas.)

It does, however, have less omega fatty acids and protein than the other tripe recipes. The crude fat is also much lower at only 4.5% minimum (which explains the lower amount of omega fatty acids). If your pup is not the very active type, this recipe may be more suited for him. It can be helpful for weight management.

The formulation mixes nicely with dry and raw food. Use it as a topper to entice pups to eat or as a supplement to add more nutrition to their daily diet.

84% of buyers recommend this diet. Many love how easily the green bison tripe gets their picky pups to eat. The flavor (and smell) is strong enough to hide the taste of vitamins or medications you may want to sneakily give your dog without him being alert to it.

The formulation can also help reduce excessive scratching and loose stools, according to several reviewers. The smell may be a little too much, but that’s to be expected with any type of tripe diet.

5. Green Beef Tripe & Venison

Rating: 5/5

Ingredients:

• Green Beef Tripe
• Venison
• Water
• Guar Gum

Consisting of only four ingredients, this recipe ensures that your dog will have a healthy mix of proteins but little chance of allergies being triggered. It’s a simple recipe that’s meant to soothe sensitive stomachs by improving digestion and restoring gut balance.

This formula uses only unbleached, unprocessed, and all-natural tripe (green tripe) to give your pup a nutritious food that’s rich in fatty acids and protein. It’s nearly 100% pure meat with only a fraction of water and guar gum (as stabilizer and thickener).

The green tripe has a perfect balance of omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, contains 7 essential amino acids, and is mixed with a healthy load of vitamins and minerals.

And if that’s not enough to convince you, green tripe offers these other benefits: helps with weight loss, boosts energy in mature dogs, improves coat and skin health, and tempts finicky eaters.

As for venison, deer meat contains a high amount of B vitamins with the perfect amount of iron and zinc to support proper organ function and a healthy immune system. Venison also has less fat and cholesterol than beef, so it perfectly balances this meal.

Among those who reviewed the dog food, 91% of them recommend this diet. Canines who have been put on this diet tend to have more beautiful coats, healthier guts, and allergies in better check.

Pets who are ill and are not interested in eating seem to get better when given a tablespoon or two to stimulate their appetites.

Overall, we give this formula top marks. It’s stinky (but all tripe diets are) and a bit expensive, but it is a high-quality food that’s great as a meal additive. If it can get your sick pups to eat and help him recover, then it’s well worth the price.

What types of dog food do they offer?

Tripett is one of Petkind’s three wet food lines. (That’s It and Canada Fresh are the others, although Canada Fresh also includes dry dog food.)

The Tripett line uses a highly restricted ingredient list with tripe as the primary source of protein and other whole protein sources combined in some of the recipe formulations.

It’s excellent as an additive on top of different foods to encourage picky eaters, but it’s also highly suitable for solo feeding.

Green Tripe is the cornerstone of the recipes, but the brand also included one or two other types of meats in a couple of its Tripett formulations.

These diets, though, are meant to be supplementary only to add a little more nutrition to a diet, aid an ailing canine to recovery, or entice finicky dogs to eat.

The recipes have just up to five ingredients each and no grains. The formulas follow a carnivore style diet meant to mimic the way your dog’s canine ancestors likely ate.

It’s not life stage or breed size specific, but it does offer dense nutrition for working dogs and those with severe sensitivities.

Recall History

Tripett has never had a recall, and PetKind also has a completely clean record with other lines. It uses only clean manufacturing local to Canada and follows strict protocols when handling meat and other ingredients.

The recipes themselves use only ingredients fit for human consumption, so there’s less risk of contamination.

Tripett Recipes

• Original Formula Green Beef Tripe
• New Zealand Green Lamb Tripe
• Green Beef Tripe, Duck, and Salmon
• Green Beef Tripe and Venison
• Green Bison Tripe
• Green Venison Tripe

Our Recommended Recipes

There aren’t a lot of options for these foods, but we do have a few we think would be good choices. Including the original recipe, there are several that could really work to alleviate your dog’s most persistent allergies.

1. Original Formula Green Beef Tripe

The original formula uses green beef tripe to provide an excellent source of protein and fat to keep your dog energized all day. It has only four ingredients and provides digestion support because of the natural omega fatty acids and digestive juices. It’s suitable for all life stages and can help restore digestion and boost the immune system. It’s ideal for solo feeding or for mixing in with dry foods.

2. Green Beef Tripe, Duck, And Salmon Formula

This enhanced formula uses both tripe and wholesome protein sources from duck and salmon. It has plenty of omega fatty acids for supporting both skin and coat health and contains no fillers, artificial ingredients, or chicken (which is a common allergy). It’s great for solo feeding and for encouraging picky eaters actually to eat a full meal. It contains just six ingredients.

3. Green Venison Tripe

This option is an excellent source of protein and nutrients in a form that’s easy for dogs to digest. It contains complete proteins and the omega fatty acids needed to maintain skin and coat health. Venison is a more exotic protein source that could encourage dogs to eat. There’s no grains, no cheap fillers, and no artificial ingredients.

 

Customer Feedback

Most Customers really love the simple recipe. For pet owners with dogs with digestion sensitivity, it’s a welcome relief to find a food that cuts out almost all the ingredients you associate with bargain foods and with complicated kibbles. Tripe is a wholesome, nutrient-dense food that helps regulate digestion and provides essential fatty acids for a healthy coat and skin.

Customers noticed that their dogs seemed more energetic and had better stools overall once they fully made the switch. They also were relieved to see that their dogs didn’t complain about the food, eating it right away as opposed to spitting out portions of the meal.

The downside for most customers is the cost. It’s a significant investment to feed your dog this brand exclusively, and those with more than one large breed specifically had trouble making it work in the budget. The upside is that you may need to feed less than the serving size of cheap food and it could help reduce the number of vet visits you have to make.

As always, there are going to be some dogs that don’t like the taste although with this brand it’s a relatively rare occurrence. Also, to reduce the adjustment period with digestion, it may help to switch to this food slowly by mixing it in with your dog’s current food.

Positive

• “My dog is 13 years old. In her annual check-up her blood work showed her electrolytes were off and her cholesterol was too high. I changed her food to PetKind Tripett Green Beef Tripe, Duck & Salmon Grain-free canned food. She has lost weight while eating the same quantity and seeming satisfied. Her latest blood work showed that both the electrolytes & cholesterol were back in the normal range” Ellie, chewy.com

Negative

• “Our dog (75 lb lab mix) loves everything tripe. Unfortunately, she couldn't care less about this one. Strangely enough she does like salmon and duck quite a bit, so I thought this mix would be a winner. Tonight she didn't even touch the kibble that was mixed with this tripe. Looks like we're back to the original, pure tripe.” Vatomi, chewy.com

 Our Verdict

This brand stands out for its focus on green tripe, offering a highly digestible, nutrient-rich source of essential nutrients and probiotics. Its simple, limited-ingredient formulas make it a great option for dogs with sensitivities or picky eaters.

However, the strong tripe smell might not be appealing to all pet owners, and it may not provide a complete balanced meal on its own, requiring supplementation. Overall, it's an excellent addition to a dog's diet, especially for those seeking a natural, protein-rich boost.