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Written by Emily Bayne
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Published: 07/31/2023, edited: 03/08/2024
The Wag! team conducts independent research and consults pet experts to curate our recommendations. This content is supported by our affiliate pet partners and we may receive a commission on the links provided.
Vet recommended
- Beef
- Chicken
- Turkey
Sundays Food for Dogs Chicken Recipe
Why Wag! loves Sundays Food for Dogs
- Recommended by Dr. Georgia Jeremiah, veterinary consultant with Wag!.
- Minimally processed, human-grade ingredients.
- Family-owned business.
- A limited ingredient list that prioritizes quality animal proteins and healthy fruits and veggies.
- You can place one-time orders without committing to a subscription.
Considerations & concerns
- This brand, like many pet food subscription services, is a bit of a splurge.
- Only 3 recipes available.
Best for active dogs
- Ocean (salmon and trout flavor)
- Sky (turkey, chicken, and duck flavor)
- Land (beef, lamb, and pork flavor).
Redbarn Whole Grain Ocean Recipe Dry Dog Food
Why Wag! loves Redbarn
- Superior food safety practices, including an SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing certification.
- High-quality meats and meat products comprise the first 4 ingredients — a rare sight in the pet food industry!
- Features multiple sources of probiotics that support gut health and promote better digestion.
- Includes omega-3 fatty acids and biotin to keep your Doodle's locks luscious.
Considerations & concerns
- Tough to locate in stores.
- Better quality means higher prices.
Vet recommended
- Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
- New Zealand Venison & Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
- Homestead Turkey & Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
- Harvest Chicken & Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
- Pasture-Raised Lamb & Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
- Grass-Fed Beef & Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
- Ancient Grains High-Protein Puppy Food
- Catch-of-the-Season Whitefish & Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
- Farmer's Table Pork & Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
- Front Range Ancient Grains RawMix for Dogs
- Open Prairie Ancient Grains RawMix for Dogs
- Wild Ocean Ancient Grains RawMix for Dogs
Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dry Dog Food
Why Wag! loves Open Farm
- A high-quality protein source, wild-caught salmon, is the first ingredient.
- Chicory root, pumpkin, and ancient grains help with digestion and add fiber.
- Chia seeds and complex carbs help stabilize blood sugar and keep dogs feeling full for longer.
- Omega-3 fatty acids from salmon oil and coconut oil are super important for a healthy brain, skin, and fur.
- Free of fillers and common allergens like corn, wheat, chicken, potatoes, and legumes.
Considerations & considerations
- At $80 for a 22-pound bag, feeding this food can get pricey.
Best budget-friendly brand
- Large Breed Chicken & Whole Grains
- Large Breed Lamb & Rice
- Healthy Weight Large Breed
- Healthy Aging Large Breed
- Puppy Large Breed
Iams Proactive Health Adult Dry Dog Food
Why Wag! loves Iams
- Reasonably priced for quality nutrition.
- Iams has undergone AAFCO feeding trials.
- Natural preservatives, including vitamin E and rosemary, rather than artificial preservatives like BHA.
- Added prebiotics for a healthy gut.
- Available at most grocery stores and big-box retailers.
Considerations & concerns
- Contains artificial coloring.
- Contains chicken by-product meal as the fourth ingredient. (By-product meals are still a good source of protein and are safe for dogs to eat, but they're not human-grade.)
- Since this food is high in corn and poultry, it may not be suitable for dogs with corn and poultry allergies.
Best wet food
- Chicken and Rice
- Lamb and Rice
- Multi-protein Chicken, Lamb, and Fish
- Less Active Chicken, Lamb, and Fish
- All Life Stages Dry Dog Food: Multi-Protein Chicken, Turkey, and Lamb Meals
- All Life Stages Less Active Dry Dog Food: Chicken, Turkey, & Lamb Meal
- All Life Stages Large Breed Dry Dog Food: Turkey Meal and Brown Rice
- All Life Stages Dry Dog Food: Lamb Meal and Rice
- All Life Stages Dry Dog Food: Chicken Meal and Rice Recipe
Canidae All Life Stages Multi-protein Chicken, Lamb, and Fish Wet Food
Why Wag! loves Canidae
- Recommended by our veterinary consultant, Dr. Georgia Jeremiah.
- Uses sustainable farming methods for its produce.
- Formulated for all life stages, which means you won't have to switch your pup to a different food as they grow older.
- Pawfect for multi-dog households.
Concerns & considerations
- Higher quality means higher prices.
- Multi-protein recipes may not be suitable for some dogs with meat allergies.
Best for puppies
- chicken
- turkey
- whole mackerel
- whole herring
- salmon
- dehydrated chicken
- dehydrated chicken liver
- Original
- Six Fish
- Regional Red
- Puppy
- Puppy Large
Orijen Amazing Grains Puppy Dry Dog Food
Why Wag! loves Orijen
- First ingredient is always real meat.
- Contains 3 different probiotics to help with digestion.
- Free of legumes, which may increase the risk of enlarged heart in some dog breeds, including Golden Retrievers.
- Made with cage-free poultry and wild-caught fish.
- Contains natural preservatives and natural sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
- Grain-free options also available.
Considerations & concerns
- Contains some raw meat ingredients, so you may need to take special precautions when handling the product.
- More expensive than other dog foods.