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Best Puppy Food

Puppy foods are expertly crafted, nutrient-rich meals tailored to support your pup’s growth, development, and specific needs based on their age, breed, and size. Each recipe is designed to provide essential nutrients for strong bones, healthy digestion, and a shiny coat.
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High protein
Human-grade ingredients
Vet formulated
Cooked in USA
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Ollie fresh dog food earns the Advisor’s highest rating, 5 stars.

 

All five recipes in the range are suitable for puppies, 12 weeks of age or older. . . including those of larger breeds.

 

Ollie Chicken Dish with Carrots is a grain-free scientifically balanced recipe, designed by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist. Dry matter label analysis reveals it contains 37% protein, 11% fat and 44% estimated carbs… with a fat-to-protein ratio of roughly 30%.

 

It has met AAFCO standards for All Life Stages.

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Human-grade ingredients
Suitable for all breeds
High protein
Vet developed
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The Farmer’s Dog earns the Dog Food Advisor’s highest rating, 5 stars.

 

All four recipes in the range are 100% complete and balanced and formulated for puppies of all breed sizes (including those of larger breeds).

 

The Pork Recipe is scientifically balanced and crafted by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist (DACVN). Dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 36% protein, 28% fat, and 28% estimated carbs. . . with a fat-to-protein ratio of about 78%.

 

It has met AAFCO standards for dogs at All Life Stages.

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All puppies including large breeds
High protein
Wide range of recipes
Complete and balanced recipes
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Open Farm Grain-Free dry range earns Dog Food Advisor’s highest rating, 5 stars.

 

The Puppy Chicken and Salmon Grain-Free formula is high in protein and tailored specifically for growing puppies with omega-rich salmon to support developing vision.

 

Dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 36% protein, 18% fat and 38% estimated carbs… yielding a fat-to-protein ratio of about 48%.

 

It has met AAFCO standards for All Life Stages.

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Rich in omega-3
All Life Stages
Contains probiotics and prebiotics
Made in the USA
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Taste of the Wild’s Grain-Free product line earns Dog Food Advisor’s second highest rating, 4.5 stars.

 

Rich in omega fatty acids and balanced for puppies, Pacific Stream Puppy Food is one of nine dry recipes in the product line. With real fish as the number one ingredient, this recipe is high in protein to help support bones, joints and lean, strong muscles in puppies and nursing or pregnant mothers.

 

Dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 30% protein, 17% fat and 45% estimated carbs… creating a fat-to-protein ratio of about 56%.

 

It has met AAFCO standards for All Life Stages.

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All Life Stages
High in animal protein
Made in the USA
Up to 85% fresh or raw poultry and fish ingredients
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Orijen Grain-Free dry food receives the highest rating from The Dog Food Advisor, 5 stars.

 

This Puppy formula sources the majority of its animal protein from fresh poultry (chicken and turkey) and fish. It’s one of nine dry recipes tailored to support growth and development in puppies.

 

Dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 43% protein, 23% fat, and 26% estimated carbs… with a fat-to-protein ratio of about 53%.

 

It has met AAFCO standards for All Life Stages.

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Formulated specifically for puppies
Baked with whole grains
Complete and balanced recipe
Short ingredient list
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Redbarn Grain Free dog food earns The Advisor’s top rating of 5 stars.

 

The Puppy recipe is a new formula in a range of five dry foods. It offers a wholesome, well-balanced diet suitable for the growth and development of all puppies.

 

The bulk of the protein comes from beef and lamb. Dry matter label analysis reveals this formula contains 29% protein, 17% fat and 46% estimated carbs. . . with a fat-to-protein ratio of about 58%.

 

It has met AAFCO standards for Growth.

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Complete and balanced recipe
All puppies including large breeds
Fresh salmon
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
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Jinx dry dog food receives the Dog Food Advisor’s highest rating, 5 stars.

 

The Salmon, Brown Rice and Sweet Potato recipe is one of six foods in the range. It derives the bulk of its animal protein from salmon. It is rich in omega-3 and 6 fatty acids to aid the development of a healthy skin and coat.

 

Dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 30% protein, 16% fat and 46% estimated carbs… which results in a fat-to-protein ratio of about 52%.

 

It has met AAFCO standards for All Life Stages.

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Human-grade ingredients
Wide recipe selection
High protein
Abundance of named meats
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Raised Right fresh range receives the Dog Food Advisor’s highest rating, 5 stars.

 

The Puppy Growth Beef recipe is one of 11 formulas in the product line. It gets the majority of its animal protein from fresh beef, which is considered to be the best protein source for growing dogs.

 

Dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 59% protein, 23% fat and 10% estimated carbs… delivering a fat-to-protein ratio of about 39%.

 

It meets AAFCO standards for Growth.

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All Life Stages
Scientifically balanced recipe
Gently cooked ingredients
Formulated by board-certified veterinary nutritionists
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Nom Nom fresh range receives the Dog Food Advisor’s highest rating, 5 stars.

 

These recipes are formulated to provide optimal amounts of calcium, balanced by phosphorus, to promote adequate bone growth in puppies, reducing the risk of potentially debilitating disorders later in life.

 

Beef Mash is one of four formulas in the product line and derives the majority of its protein from fresh ground beef. Grain-free and scientifically balanced, dry matter label analysis reveals the recipe contains 35% protein, 17% fat and 40% estimated carbs. . . with a fat-to-protein ratio of about 50%.

 

It has met AAFCO standards for All Life Stages.

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