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Written by Emily Bayne
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Published: 04/19/2023, edited: 02/03/2025
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Best fresh food
Nom Nom Dog Food
Why Wag! likes Nom Nom
- Flexible plans can be tailored to help your pet gain or lose weight
- Suitable for all life stages
- Money-back guarantee
Concerns & considerations
- More expensive than traditional kibble
- Subscriptions
are custom for each dog, so there's no way to know the exact cost of the food until you complete the sign-up process
Vet recommended
Raised Right Dog Food
Why Wag! loves Raised Right
- Available online and in select physical pet stores
- Certified as plastic- and carbon-neutral
- Lower carb formula
Considerations & concerns
- A little on the expensive side, with each 1-pound bag factoring out to $10.99
Best hypoallergenic puppy food
- VetLife: Prescription-only line formulated for puppies with certain health conditions.
- Prime: A grain-free Farmina line that prioritizes quality ingredients and animal protein across several recipes.
- Pumpkin: A fiber-rich, grain-free line of recipes that feature a healthy dose of animal protein and, as the name suggests, pumpkin.
- Quinoa: Low-glycemic, protein-based line of recipes that include quinoa, a gluten-free ancient grain with antioxidant properties.
- Ancestral Grain: Made with ancient grains, like spelt and oats, and animal proteins to create a low-glycemic index formula to keep pets full and energized.
Farmina N&D Puppy Food
Why Wag! loves Farmina
- Limited ingredient lists with no artificial flavors, dyes, or preservatives
- Low glycemic index formula
- Available in select pet stores
Considerations & concerns
- This food is one of the more expensive commercial puppy foods on the market, averaging between $3.50 and $4.50 per pound of food.
- Available online and in some stores, although it may be challenging to find a retailer in smaller cities.
Best for sensitive tummies
Orijen Puppy Food
Why Wag! loves Orijen Amazing Grains Dry Puppy Food
- "Wholeprey" recipes that comprise organ meat, muscle, and bones for maximum vitamin and mineral content
- Natural sources of omega-3 fatty acids
- Made in the USA
Considerations & concerns
- Expensive for commercial kibble
- Grain-free diets may not be the best option for all dogs, so talk to a vet before switching to a grain-free diet
- Some recipes include raw meat
Vet recommended
Taste of the Wild Grain-Free Dry Dog Food
Why Wag! loves Taste of the Wild
- The Pacific Stream flavor is formulated without poultry products making it a safe choice for dogs with poultry allergies. (The High Prairie flavor is NOT poultry-free.)
- Contains probiotics to help with gut health and digestion
- Available at most pet stores.
Considerations & concerns
- Grain-free diets may not be suitable for all puppies. Talk to your vet before switching your dog to a grain-free diet