DogRanking US › Dog food
Category · United StatesDog food Live rankings
Dry, wet, fresh, freeze-dried, raw - 10 formats, one algorithm. We compare on a dry-matter basis and by cost per 1,000 kcal.
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The Farmer's Dog - Turkey Recipe
fresh (subscription)39% protein DM~$9 / 1000 kcal
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02📋 label-based · hands-on test pending
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Orijen Original
dry42.2% protein DM~$2 / 1000 kcal
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03📋 label-based · hands-on test pending
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Open Farm Homestead Turkey
dry32.2% protein DM~$2 / 1000 kcal
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04📋 label-based · hands-on test pending
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Ollie - Fresh Beef Recipe
fresh (subscription)38% protein DM~$8 / 1000 kcal
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05📋 label-based · hands-on test pending
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Wellness CORE Original
dry37.8% protein DM~$2 / 1000 kcal
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06📋 label-based · hands-on test pending
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Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Adult
dry28.9% protein DM~$1 / 1000 kcal
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Hill's Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care
dry (veterinary)15.6% protein DM~$2 / 1000 kcal
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08📋 label-based · hands-on test pending
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Taste of the Wild High Prairie
dry35.6% protein DM~$1 / 1000 kcal
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Dog food formats - what we compare and how
Dog food is not just dry vs wet - we rate 8 formats, always converted to dry matter and costed per 1,000 kcal. A wet food with 8% protein has 40% on a dry-matter basis - without conversion every comparison is wrong.
| Format | Rating notes |
|---|---|
| Dry (extruded kibble) | market standard; lowest cost per 1,000 kcal |
| Cold-pressed dry | gentler production process |
| Wet (cans, pouches) | 75–82% water - compare ONLY on dry matter |
| Fresh / gently cooked | higher digestibility; subscription model |
| Freeze-dried / air-dried | very nutrient-dense |
| Frozen raw (BARF) | requires completeness proof + pathogen control, else capped at 2 paws |
| Veterinary / therapeutic | rated in its own category - always under veterinary care |
| Topper / complementary | not complete nutrition - clearly flagged |
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Price per kilo misleads - dry food has ~3.5× the calories of wet, so “cheaper per kg” can cost more in the bowl. Work out the real daily and monthly cost for your dog.
Open the calculator →How we rate this category
- Dry-matter composition vs FEDIAF/AAFCO thresholds
- Manufacturer credibility per WSAVA criteria
- Cost per 1,000 kcal - the only fair measure across formats
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