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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 |
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).
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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