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Ollie - Fresh Beef Recipe - review & rating
Is Ollie - Fresh Beef Recipe a good choice?
A strong fresh-food alternative to The Farmer's Dog: named beef recipe, vet-nutritionist formulation, flexible plans. Slightly behind on transparency of feeding-trial evidence; identical economics caveat - fresh costs several times kibble per 1,000 kcal.
Nutrition (dry-matter basis)
| Parameter | Value | Threshold / context |
|---|---|---|
| Food format | fresh (subscription) | formats compared on a dry-matter basis |
| Protein | 38% DM | FEDIAF/AAFCO min 18–21% |
| Fat | 22% DM | min 5,5% |
| Energy | 132 kcal ME/100 g | - |
| Cost per 1,000 kcal | ~$8 | the only fair measure across dry, wet and fresh formats |
ℹ️ This rating is for a specific flavour variant. Brands often sell the same line in several flavours (salmon, lamb, chicken…), each with a different recipe, nutrient profile and allergens - and therefore a different score. Always check the exact variant you are buying.
Score across 4 pillars
| Pillar | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| A · Recipe & protein quality | 32 | 35 |
| B · Compliance (FEDIAF/AAFCO) | 21 | 25 |
| C · Manufacturer credibility (WSAVA) | 20 | 25 |
| D · Additives & processing | 14 | 15 |
Pros
- Named beef first; chicken-free recipe
- Formulated with veterinary nutritionists
- Flexible mixed plans (fresh + baked)
- High cost per 1,000 kcal
- Higher fat - not suitable after pancreatitis
- Less published detail than category leader
📋 Hands-on test pending - this rating is based on label analysis and public manufacturer data (that is always how we score; a hands-on test adds photos, our own measurements and Bekon’s verdict, but never changes the score).
What dog parents say
DogRanking score
4.5 / 5 🐾
by our methodology · 4 pillars, 100 pts
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Frequently asked questions
Ollie or The Farmer's Dog?
Both are nutritionally complete fresh diets. Farmer's Dog publishes more about its nutrition team and processes (higher manufacturer pillar); Ollie's mixed fresh+baked plans cut the monthly cost meaningfully.
Where to buy
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