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Budget dog foods

Updated June 15, 2026 · 81 foods · every value sourced

The lowest cost per day in the database. A low price doesn't always mean a low-quality food, and several here clear the WSAVA bar.

The lowest cost per day in the database.

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Ol' RoyPast recall (contaminant, 2007)Kibble
Complete Nutrition
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.37
$0.36 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Walmart
Ol' Roy
Complete Nutrition
KibblePast recall (contaminant, 2007)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.37
$0.36 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
PedigreePast recall (contaminant, 2024)Kibble
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.43
$0.42 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Pedigree
KibblePast recall (contaminant, 2024)
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.43
$0.42 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Gravy TrainPast recall (contaminant, 2018)Kibble
Adult Formula
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Not disclosed
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.43
$0.42 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Walmart
Gravy Train
Adult Formula
KibblePast recall (contaminant, 2018)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialNot disclosed
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.43
$0.42 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Purina Dog ChowKibble
Complete Adult
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.44
$0.43 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina Dog Chow
Complete Adult
Kibble
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.44
$0.43 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Kirkland SignaturePast recall (pathogen, 2012)Kibble
Adult Formula
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.60
$0.59 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Costco
Kirkland Signature
Adult Formula
KibblePast recall (pathogen, 2012)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.60
$0.59 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Purina BenefulKibble
Originals
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.68
$0.67 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina Beneful
Originals
Kibble
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.68
$0.67 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Diamond NaturalsPast recall (pathogen, 2012)Kibble
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.70
$0.69 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Diamond Naturals
KibblePast recall (pathogen, 2012)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.70
$0.69 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Chewy MadeKibble
Complete Nutrition Protein & Grains
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Not disclosed
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.77
$0.76 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Chewy Made
Complete Nutrition Protein & Grains
Kibble
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialNot disclosed
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.77
$0.76 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Simply Nourish (PetSmart)Past recall (nutrient imbalance, 2021)Kibble
Adult Formula
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.80
$0.79 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at PetSmart
Simply Nourish (PetSmart)
Adult Formula
KibblePast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2021)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.80
$0.79 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Member's Mark (Sam's Club)Open FDA warning (2024); Past recall (pathogen, 2023)Kibble
Adult Formula
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.87
$0.85 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Sam's Club
Member's Mark (Sam's Club)
Adult Formula
KibbleOpen FDA warning (2024); Past recall (pathogen, 2023)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.87
$0.85 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Purina ONEKibble
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.89
$0.87 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina ONE
Kibble
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.89
$0.87 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
VictorKibble
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.89
$0.87 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Victor
Kibble
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.89
$0.87 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Gentle GiantsKibble
Adult Formula
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Not disclosed
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.99
$0.97 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Gentle Giants
Adult Formula
Kibble
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialNot disclosed
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.99
$0.97 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
4HealthDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2012)Kibble
Original
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.06
$1.04 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Tractor Supply
4Health
Original
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2012)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.06
$1.04 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Authority (PetSmart)Past recall (contaminant, 2007)Kibble
Adult Formula
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.10
$1.08 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at PetSmart
Authority (PetSmart)
Adult Formula
KibblePast recall (contaminant, 2007)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.10
$1.08 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Dr. Tim'sKibble
Adult Formula
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.16
$1.14 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Dr. Tim's
Adult Formula
Kibble
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.16
$1.14 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Rachael Ray NutrishDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Kibble
Originals
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Not disclosed
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.16
$1.14 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Rachael Ray Nutrish
Originals
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialNot disclosed
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.16
$1.14 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Solid GoldPast recall (pathogen, 2012)Kibble
NutrientBoost Leaping Waters
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Not disclosed
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.20
$1.18 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Solid Gold
NutrientBoost Leaping Waters
KibblePast recall (pathogen, 2012)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialNot disclosed
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.20
$1.18 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
FrommKibble
Gold
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.24
$1.22 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Hollywood Feed
Fromm
Gold
Kibble
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.24
$1.22 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Purina Pro PlanPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)Kibble
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.26
$1.24 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina Pro Plan
KibblePast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.26
$1.24 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Eukanuba / IamsKibble
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.29
$1.27 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Eukanuba / Iams
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.29
$1.27 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
InceptionKibble
Adult Formula
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.29
$1.27 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Inception
Adult Formula
Kibble
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.29
$1.27 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Taste of the WildDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2012)Kibble
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.31
$1.29 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Taste of the Wild
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2012)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.31
$1.29 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Blue BuffaloDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2017)Kibble
Life Protection Formula
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.41
$1.38 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Blue Buffalo
Life Protection Formula
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2017)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.41
$1.38 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
WellnessKibble
Complete Health (Wholesome Grains)
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.46
$1.43 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Wellness
Complete Health (Wholesome Grains)
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.46
$1.43 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
NutriSourceDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Kibble
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.46
$1.43 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
NutriSource
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.46
$1.43 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
CanidaeKibble
All Life Stages Multi-Protein
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Not disclosed
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.47
$1.44 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Canidae
All Life Stages Multi-Protein
Kibble
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialNot disclosed
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.47
$1.44 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
AnnamaetKibble
Original Adult Formula
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.50
$1.47 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Annamaet
Original Adult Formula
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.50
$1.47 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Hill's Science DietPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)Kibble
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.52
$1.49 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Hill's Science Diet
KibblePast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.52
$1.49 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
NutroPast recall (contaminant, 2009)Kibble
Natural Choice
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.55
$1.52 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Nutro
Natural Choice
KibblePast recall (contaminant, 2009)
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.55
$1.52 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Sport Dog FoodKibble
Adult Formula
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Not disclosed
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.60
$1.57 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Sport Dog Food
Adult Formula
Kibble
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialNot disclosed
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.60
$1.57 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
CraveKibble
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.68
$1.65 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Crave
Kibble
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.68
$1.65 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Earthborn HolisticDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2022)Kibble
Meadow Feast
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
None disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.68
$1.65 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Earthborn Holistic
Meadow Feast
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2022)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistNone disclosed
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.68
$1.65 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
NuloKibble
Freestyle
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.72
$1.69 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Nulo
Freestyle
Kibble
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.72
$1.69 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
InstinctDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Kibble
Original grain-free kibble
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.76
$1.73 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Instinct
Original grain-free kibble
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.76
$1.73 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
MerrickKibble
Healthy Grains
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.83
$1.80 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Merrick
Healthy Grains
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.83
$1.80 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
ZignatureDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Kibble
Trout & Salmon Meal LID
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.00
$1.96 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Zignature
Trout & Salmon Meal LID
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.00
$1.96 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Natural BalanceDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2013)Kibble
L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.03
$1.99 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Natural Balance
L.I.D. Limited Ingredient Diets
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2013)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.03
$1.99 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Nature's LogicKibble
Adult Formula
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.05
$2.01 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Nature's Logic
Adult Formula
Kibble
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.05
$2.01 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Royal CaninKibble
Size Health Nutrition
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.07
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Royal Canin
Size Health Nutrition
Kibble
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.07
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
AcanaDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Kibble
Heritage
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (extra health metrics)
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.07
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Acana
Heritage
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (extra health metrics)
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.07
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Farmina N&DKibble
Pumpkin (ancestral diet)
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.23
$2.19 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Farmina N&D
Pumpkin (ancestral diet)
Kibble
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.23
$2.19 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Open FarmKibble
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.27
$2.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Open Farm
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.27
$2.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
OrijenDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Kibble
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (extra health metrics)
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.60
$2.55 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Orijen
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (extra health metrics)
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.60
$2.55 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Tender & TrueKibble
Organic Chicken (USDA Organic)
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.73
$2.68 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Tender & True
Organic Chicken (USDA Organic)
Kibble
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.73
$2.68 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Stella & Chewy'sDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Kibble
Raw Coated Kibble
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.75
$2.70 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Stella & Chewy's
Raw Coated Kibble
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.75
$2.70 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Blue BuffaloDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2017)Fresh
Love Made Fresh (refrigerated roll)
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$3.59
$3.52 / 1,000 kcal
Chewy
Blue Buffalo
Love Made Fresh (refrigerated roll)
FreshDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2017)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$3.59
$3.52 / 1,000 kcal
Chewy
Wild EarthKibble
Maintenance Formula (plant-based)
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-freeDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$3.82
$3.75 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Wild Earth
Maintenance Formula (plant-based)
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-freeDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$3.82
$3.75 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
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
Check price
Purina Dog ChowWet
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$4.35
$4.27 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina Dog Chow
Wet
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$4.35
$4.27 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
FreshpetFresh
Select / Deli lines
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$4.69
$4.60 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Freshpet
Select / Deli lines
Fresh
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$4.69
$4.60 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
PedigreePast recall (contaminant, 2024)Wet
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$5.13
$5.04 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Pedigree
WetPast recall (contaminant, 2024)
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$5.13
$5.04 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
OllieKibble
Baked kibble
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$5.25
$5.15 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Ollie
Baked kibble
Kibble
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$5.25
$5.15 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Purina ONEWet
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$5.73
$5.63 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina ONE
Wet
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$5.73
$5.63 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
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
Check price
FreshpetFresh
Nature's Fresh line
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$6.74
$6.62 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Freshpet
Nature's Fresh line
Fresh
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$6.74
$6.62 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Blue BuffaloDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2017)Wet
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$6.88
$6.76 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Blue Buffalo
WetDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven); Past recall (pathogen, 2017)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$6.88
$6.76 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
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
Check price
Purina Pro PlanPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)Wet
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$8.37
$8.22 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina Pro Plan
WetPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$8.37
$8.22 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Purina BenefulWet
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$8.77
$8.61 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina Beneful
Wet
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$8.77
$8.61 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
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
Check price
Hill's Science DietPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)Wet
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$9.63
$9.46 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Hill's Science Diet
WetPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$9.63
$9.46 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
MerrickWet
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.13
$9.95 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Merrick
Wet
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.13
$9.95 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
The Farmer's DogFresh
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort, extra health metrics)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.17
$9.99 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
The Farmer's Dog
Fresh
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort, extra health metrics)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.17
$9.99 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Royal CaninWet
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.27
$10.08 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Royal Canin
Wet
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.27
$10.08 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
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
Check price
WellnessWet
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.42
$10.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Wellness
Wet
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.42
$10.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
NutroPast recall (contaminant, 2009)Wet
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.89
$10.69 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Nutro
WetPast recall (contaminant, 2009)
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.89
$10.69 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Open FarmWet
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$11.44
$11.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Open Farm
Wet
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$11.44
$11.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
CesarPast recall (contaminant, 2016)Wet
Classic Loaf in Sauce
WSAVA
Does not disclose
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$11.57
$11.36 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Cesar
Classic Loaf in Sauce
WetPast recall (contaminant, 2016)
WSAVADoes not disclose
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$11.57
$11.36 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Nom NomFresh
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-freeDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$12.66
$12.43 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Nom Nom
Fresh
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-freeDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$12.66
$12.43 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
OllieFresh
Fresh (gently cooked)
WSAVA
Meets
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$12.72
$12.49 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Ollie
Fresh (gently cooked)
Fresh
WSAVAMeets
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$12.72
$12.49 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
JustFoodForDogsFresh
Fresh Frozen
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$13.85
$13.60 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
JustFoodForDogs
Fresh Frozen
Fresh
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$13.85
$13.60 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Spot & TangoFresh
Fresh (frozen)
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-freeDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$14.36
$14.10 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Spot & Tango
Fresh (frozen)
Fresh
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-freeDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$14.36
$14.10 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
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
Check price
Ziwi PeakWet
WSAVA
Partial
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$17.86
$17.54 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Ziwi Peak
Wet
WSAVAPartial
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$17.86
$17.54 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
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
Check price
JustFoodForDogsWet
Pantry Fresh
WSAVA
Exceeds
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$19.70
$19.34 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
JustFoodForDogs
Pantry Fresh
Wet
WSAVAExceeds
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$19.70
$19.34 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
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
Check price
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
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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