How We Found the Best All Natural Dog Food
- 15 dog food companies researched
- 7 dog food companies evaluated
- 3 top picks
The Best All Natural Dog Food
Over the past few years, the dog food industry has exploded, giving the average person far more freedom and choices than they had before the rise of e-commerce dog food brands. You can purchase dog food at any pet food store or have it delivered to your doorstep. If you’re a pet parent, you know how important diet is to your pup’s health. With all of the options out there, it can be difficult to figure out what the best option is for your dog is especially knowing about some of the poor quality ingredients traditional dog foods still use. We know it’s important to know that what you’re feeding your pup meets your own standards (along AFCO and USDA standards). We focused on 15 top dog food companies that offer only the best quality meals from real natural ingredients without additives, chemicals, or preservatives. After hand-testing the 7 best dog food companies, here are IE’s best all natural dog foods.
How We Chose the Best All Natural Dog Food
We eliminated all dog food companies that did not meet the standards of both the Food & Drug Administration and the Association of American Feed Control Officials. As dog food manufacturers aren’t required to be FDA approved, we also wanted to make sure all nutritional formulas were complete and balanced. Following their strict regulations to ensure that all commercial animal food is “safe, properly manufactured, and properly labeled.” A poor diet can lead to nutritional deficiencies in dogs which not only have a huge impact on dogs’ skin and coat but may also lead to a wide range of diseases and life-threatening conditions.
Our Finalists:
- The Farmer’s Dog
- Nom Nom Now
- Ollie
- Pet Plate
- Pure Dog Food
- Raw Wild
- Balanced Blends
We evaluated our seven finalists across these categories. Here’s what we focused on:
- All Natural Ingredients
- Ethical Sourcing and Food Process
- Ordering Experience
- Scheduling Flexibility
- Recipe Variety and Taste
- Price and Discounts
- Instructions and Ease of Serving
- Shipping, Packaging, and Storage
Best overall: Ollie
Why we chose it
All Natural Ingredients
Ollie only uses only all natural, human-grade products in their dog food. Ollie’s recipes primary ingredients and main sources of protein for your dog are their hormone-free chicken, high-quality beef and turkey and premium pasture-raised lamb, which all come from free range family farms in the US. Ollie’s food is packed with real, fresh ingredient like whole blueberries and peas, freshly chopped carrots and spinach. They also use superfoods like cod liver oil and chia seeds to ensure our recipes are full of the essential vitamins and minerals. Each handmade batch of Ollie is gently cook our food at low temperatures so the nutritional value is preserved and up to human standards.
Ethical Sourcing and Food Process
Ollie’s formula is formulated by a team of specialized veterinarians and handmade in small batches in a USDA certified facility. Cooked with a kettle cooker at low temperatures for maximum nutrition and freshness, Ollie’s dog food is then sent to third-party testers, who check for taste and quality. Ollie makes sure all your dog’s individual needs are being catered to in their personal dog quiz where Ollie asks about breed, weight, activity, and allergies. The variety of recipes Ollie (Healthy Turkey Feast, Hearty Beef Eats, Chicken Goodness, and Tasty Lamb Fare) list protein as their first ingredient. Ollie also offers a 100% money-back guarantee.
Cost Effective and Deep Discount
Dog food delivery services are expensive because meals are made with fresh ingredients and customized to your individual dog. However, we found Ollie dog food offers one of the lowest meal delivery service prices as well as the best discount for new customers, which for a limited time is 50% off. Ollie starts at only $3 a day for small dogs (and $10 a day for larger ones) and gives the option to either supplement or replace your dog’s current diet.
Instructions and Ease of Serving
Ollie’s convenient packaging makes serving your pup perfectly portioned meals a no brainer. Ollie’s custom portion scooper makes getting your dog’s serving size perfect every time. Unlike other companies that use a squeezable pouch, our pet parents preferred the handy scooper every time.
Convenient Packaging and Storage
Ollie’s dog food ships for free and is delivered in recyclable packaging that makes storage compact. Unlike squishy food bags that make storage difficult, Ollie’s resealable plastic trays make it easy to store leftovers with any mess. Great for people who travel often or need flexible delivery options, Ollie’s website is user-friendly to navigate and plan meals around busy schedules.
Ease of Transition
Transitioning your dog to a new brand of dog food can be difficult, especially if they’ve never eaten real, whole ingredients before. Ollie offers meal plans ranging from 15-100% Ollie so you can ease your dog into the shift to a higher-quality diet. The smaller portions can be mixed in with your dog’s current food during the first week of Ollie to ensure your dog’s smooth transition.
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