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Written by Wag! Staff
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Published: 06/15/2023, edited: 02/28/2025
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Best overall
The Farmer's Dog fresh food
Why Wag! loves The Farmer's Dog
- Designed for dogs at all life stages.
- Personalized meal plans that meet your Chihuahua’s nutritional requirements.
- Made using human-grade ingredients.
Considerations & concerns
- The price won’t suit everyone’s budget.
- Some pet parents might want more variety than the 4 recipes on offer.
- Some customers complain about delivery issues.
Best for all life stages
Canidae All Life Stages Chicken Meal & Rice Formula
Why Wag! loves Canidae
- Perfect if you have more than 1 dog.
- Large bags so you can buy in bulk.
- No corn, wheat, soy, or animal byproduct meals.
Considerations & concerns
- Some pet parents complain about bags of food with lots of crumbs.
- Some complaints about it causing an upset stomach.
- Not popular with some picky eaters.
- Meat meal is the first ingredient in the dry food range
Best wet food
Merrick Lil' Plates Tiny Thanksgiving Dinner
Why Wag! loves Merrick Lil' Plates
- Real meat, fish, or poultry as the number-one ingredient.
- Huge range of flavors to choose from.
- Contains flax seeds for fatty acids and probiotics for healthy digestion.
Considerations & concerns
- The fact that these recipes are grain-free won’t please all pet parents.
- There are cheaper options available.
- Some buyers complain that the packaging is hard to open.
Best for puppies
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Small-Breed Puppy Formula
Why Wag! loves Blue Buffalo
- Deboned chicken is the first ingredient.
- No corn, wheat, soy, or artificial flavors or preservatives.
- Features antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables.
Considerations & concerns
- The price tag might be a barrier for some pet parents.
- Some buyers might want larger bag sizes.
- Only 1 recipe in small-breed puppy range.
Best for senior dogs
Wellness Complete Health Small Breed Senior
Why Wag! loves Wellness Complete Health
- Turkey is a lean protein source and the first ingredient.
- Supports joint health for older dogs.
- Includes vitamins and minerals to support a healthy immune system.
Considerations & concerns
- Only available in 4-pound bags.
- There are cheaper options available.
- Also includes chicken, so may not be suitable if you’re trying to avoid common protein sources due to your dog’s food sensitivities.
Best sustainable choice
Open Farm Small Breed Ancient Grains Dry Food
Why Wag! loves Open Farm
- Ingredients are 100% traceable.
- Humanely raised protein sources.
- Non-GMO fruits, vegetables, and grains.
Considerations & concerns
- Price tag could be a barrier for some pet parents.
- Not a hit with some picky eaters.
- Largest bag size available is 11 pounds.