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Air-dried, freeze-dried, and dehydrated dog foods

Updated June 15, 2026 · 10 foods · every value sourced

Air-dried, freeze-dried, and dehydrated foods, the shelf-stable alternatives to kibble and the closest shelf-stable options to raw.

Air-dried, freeze-dried, and dehydrated foods, the shelf-stable alternatives to kibble.

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OrijenDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Freeze-dried
Freeze-Dried (Epic Bites)
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (extra health metrics)
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$24.04
$23.60 / 1,000 kcal
Chewy
Orijen
Freeze-Dried (Epic Bites)
Freeze-driedDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (extra health metrics)
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$24.04
$23.60 / 1,000 kcal
Chewy
InstinctDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Freeze-dried
FreshDried Bites (freeze-dried raw)
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$17.44
$17.12 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Instinct
FreshDried Bites (freeze-dried raw)
Freeze-driedDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$17.44
$17.12 / 1,000 kcal
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The Honest KitchenDehydrated
Chicken dehydrated lines (GAP certified)
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$4.12
$4.05 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
The Honest Kitchen
Chicken dehydrated lines (GAP certified)
Dehydrated
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$4.12
$4.05 / 1,000 kcal
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The Honest KitchenDehydrated
Beef / turkey / fish dehydrated + Clusters + wet
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$6.44
$6.32 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
The Honest Kitchen
Beef / turkey / fish dehydrated + Clusters + wet
Dehydrated
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$6.44
$6.32 / 1,000 kcal
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Sundays for DogsAir-dried
Everyday
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-freeDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$8.17
$8.02 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Sundays for Dogs
Everyday
Air-dried
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-freeDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$8.17
$8.02 / 1,000 kcal
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Stella & Chewy'sDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Freeze-dried
Freeze-Dried Raw
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$21.13
$20.75 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Stella & Chewy's
Freeze-Dried Raw
Freeze-driedDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$21.13
$20.75 / 1,000 kcal
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Spot & TangoAir-dried
UnKibble
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$9.15
$8.98 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Spot & Tango
UnKibble
Air-dried
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$9.15
$8.98 / 1,000 kcal
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Ziwi PeakAir-dried
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.41
$10.22 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Ziwi Peak
Air-dried
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.41
$10.22 / 1,000 kcal
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PrimalOpen FDA warning (2023); Past recall (pathogen, 2022)Freeze-dried
Freeze-Dried Nuggets
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$18.72
$18.38 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Primal
Freeze-Dried Nuggets
Freeze-driedOpen FDA warning (2023); Past recall (pathogen, 2022)
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$18.72
$18.38 / 1,000 kcal
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Dr. Marty Nature's BlendFreeze-dried
Essential Wellness
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-freeDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$26.98
$26.49 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Dr. Marty Nature's Blend
Essential Wellness
Freeze-dried
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-freeDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$26.98
$26.49 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
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