As you'll see in our Blue Wilderness dog food reviews, ingredients like alligator and bison are starting to become slightly more common. Undeniably, there is competition between manufacturers, with unique offerings being one way to stand out. However, there are some dietary reasons behind why owners might choose to buy dog food with novel or ‘exciting' ingredients.
One main reason is that mixing up protein ingredients can help to reduce your dog's risk of overexposure to any one meat or animal. Our pets tend not to get as much variety as we do, and over the long-term, some can develop intolerances to very common meats — chicken and beef are two examples. So-called ‘exotic' foods are simply one way to reduce the risk of overexposure to certain foods. However, we always advise that you go straight to get a vet’s advice if you suspect allergies may be a concern.