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5 Reasons You Should Rethink Your Dog’s Kibble
Most kibble is ultra-processed and full of low-quality ingredients that can affect your dog’s health. Here’s why experts and pet owners trust our fresh food.
Lean dogs can live up to 2.5 years longer than those who are overweight. Unlike kibble’s vague scoop suggestions, our pre-portioned meals ensure your dog is eating the right amount to reach a healthy weight.
Diet affects how they age
Less processing = more nutrients
Safety standards matter
We partnered with Cornell University on a study to assess the impact of our food on dogs’ metabolic function. The results? Our fresh food reduces harmful compounds associated with age-related decline, giving you more good years together.
Gently cooking our meat and veggies preserves nutrients, making them easier to absorb. In contrast, the high-heat processing used in most kibble can destroy essential vitamins and minerals your dog needs to thrive.
Not all dog food is created equal. Many commercial dog foods can contain trace ingredients not listed on the label, but our recipes are made with human-grade ingredients and undergo rigorous testing, so you know exactly what’s in every bite.
Hydration is often overlooked
Dogs don’t always drink enough water on their own, but our fresh food naturally contains moisture to help keep them hydrated. In fact, dogs fed our fresh recipes consumed 20% more water compared to dogs eating kibble.
"Our dogs LOVE The Farmer’s Dog! Not only has it helped Ozzy lose weight, but has also improved all of our pups’ quality of life and helped them to look forward to their meals."
— Ozzy’s person
"I just wanted to share a before and after photo of Mosa with you! As you can see, she is SO much healthier! I mean look how JACKED she is! We are so grateful we switched foods when we did."
— Mosa’s person
“He is more playful than ever. At 9 years old he is no longer lethargic. I cannot rave about this food enough. It’s worth every penny to see my pup this happy and healthy.”
— Giovanni’s person
“He is more playful than ever. At 9 years old he is no longer lethargic. I cannot rave about this food enough. It’s worth every penny to see my pup this happy and healthy.”
"I just wanted to share a before and after photo of Mosa with you! As you can see, she is SO much healthier! I mean look how JACKED she is! We are so grateful we switched foods when we did."
"Our dogs LOVE The Farmer’s Dog! Not only has it helped Ozzy lose weight, but has also improved all of our pups’ quality of life and helped them to look forward to their meals."
— Giovanni’s person
— Mosa’s person
— Ozzy’s person
Trusted by pros
“Fresh, minimally processed food shifted the dogs’ metabolism towards an alternative metabolic profile in the aging dog with markers for improved muscle and neurological health.”
The Farmer’s Dog creates a variety of human-grade recipes that are simple in nature using different proteins and vegetables to account for dietary restrictions. Our board-certified veterinary nutritionists carefully formulate each recipe to be 100% complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards, and we use all human-grade ingredients and processes to do so.
Every recipe has clean USDA proteins, mixed with simple whole foods, and balanced with vitamins and minerals. That’s it. We never use feed-grade ingredients, and we don’t process our ingredients to be shelf-stable, ensuring your dog is getting the highest quality, most natural nutrients available. All of our ingredients are human-grade and sourced from reputable food suppliers, local farms, and other human food purveyors that meet USDA standards.
Every dog is different, and your exact plan and price options will depend on your dog(s) and their food needs, factoring in age, weight, activity, recipe choice, and more. Plans start at about $2/day, and delivery options mostly range from 1 week to 3 months of food and include free shipping. Because we deliver the food right to your door, your dollars are going towards the highest quality ingredients, and not to the mark-ups of a big retail store.
We work closely with our vet nutritionists to figure out the optimal calorie needs for different combinations of breed, age, activity level, and sensitivities. Certain dogs can metabolize faster than others, so some plans may need further adjusting.
Is your food suitable for puppies?
Yes! We have recipe options suitable for every life stage, and we’ll recommend a plan that’s just right for your dog’s age – you can enter your dog’s exact age on our dog profile questionnaire.
Do I need to refrigerate the food?
Yes! Since our food is truly fresh and we donʼt use any preservatives, itʼs essential that you treat it like real food (because it is!). Keep the food at a safe temperature in a refrigerator or freezer. Your box will also include an easy guide on how to store and feed the food properly (it’s very simple!).
Do I need to cook the food?
No need, our food is pre-portioned and ready-to-serve! You can serve it directly from the fridge or add a touch of hot water if your dog prefers warm food.
How do shipments work? Do you ship nationwide?
We currently ship to the 48 contiguous states. With our meal plans, customers receive deliveries of freshly prepared food on a recurring and flexible basis. Plans are customized to fit your dog’s needs and come in convenient serving packs to make feeding easy. Your pup’s food arrives in refrigerated and environmentally friendly boxes that keep the food safe. We perfectly time deliveries to make sure you never run out of food and you will have the ability to adjust deliveries at any time online.
