Rank #1 · Dog
Orijen
Original Dry Dog Food
Score
97
Protein
38%
Fat
18%
Fiber
6%
From
$109.99
$/lb
$4.40
Live · 15 brands tracked
Pet food, decoded.
For the dogs. For the cats.
We compare every bag, every can, every pouch — across the retailers your pet's food actually ships from. Then we score the ingredients, surface the recalls, and tell you what the vets quietly buy.
- Dog SKUs
- 8+
- Cat SKUs
- 12+
- Avg $/lb
- $10.10
Chewy ↘ -3.2%PetSmart ↗ +1.1%Walmart ↘ -0.8%Amazon ↗ +2.4%Target ↘ -1.5%FDA recall feed · sync ok15 brands · 20 live SKUsvet picks updated weeklyChewy ↘ -3.2%PetSmart ↗ +1.1%Walmart ↘ -0.8%Amazon ↗ +2.4%Target ↘ -1.5%FDA recall feed · sync ok15 brands · 20 live SKUsvet picks updated weekly
02 / pick a species
Two animals. Very different bowls.
Cats are obligate carnivores; dogs are opportunistic omnivores. Our scoring engine knows the difference — so the rankings change when you flip the switch.
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Side-by-side comparison
Stack any two bags against each other — protein, fat, fiber, kcal, and price-per-pound across every store that carries them.
02
Ingredient quality score
A 0–100 score weighing protein source, ingredient transparency, novel proteins, and fillers. Updated whenever a label changes.
03
Recall history by brand
Cross-checked against FDA and CFIA notices. See severity, scope, and whether the issue was resolved or is still active.
04
Vet-recommended list
Notes from practicing vets — not influencers. Why each brand makes the list, and which animal it's actually for.
03 / top of the bowl
Highest ingredient scores
Rank #2 · Cat
Orijen
Original Dry Cat & Kitten Food
Score
97
Protein
40%
Fat
20%
Fiber
4%
From
$74.99
$/lb
$6.25
Rank #3 · Cat
Primal Pet Foods
Raw Rabbit Formula Nuggets
Score
96
Protein
42%
Fat
22%
Fiber
1%
From
$42.99
$/lb
$14.33
Rank #4 · Cat
Ziwi Peak
Air-Dried Lamb Cat Food
Score
96
Protein
45%
Fat
30%
Fiber
2%
From
$64.99
$/lb
$29.54
Rank #5 · Dog
Primal Pet Foods
Freeze-Dried Beef Nuggets
Score
95
Protein
39%
Fat
28%
Fiber
2%
From
$89.99
$/lb
$16.36
Rank #6 · Cat
Stella & Chewy's
Chick Chick Chicken Freeze-Dried Raw
Score
95
Protein
46%
Fat
26%
Fiber
2%
From
$32.99
$/lb
$29.99
04 / recall room
We watch the bag so you don't have to.
Every FDA notice, CFIA alert, and voluntary withdrawal — sorted by severity and cross-referenced against the brands you actually buy.
Open the recall room →- 2024-11-12critical
Happy Paws
Elevated Vitamin D levels — potential toxicity
Active - 2024-10-28critical
PurrPerfect
Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Active - 2024-09-15warning
NutriPet
Labeling error — calcium levels not declared correctly
Resolved - 2024-08-22advisory
Wholesome Hound
Undeclared beef ingredient — allergy risk
Resolved
Fig. 04 — Kibble morphology
What's actually in the bowl.
05 / vet picks
The brands vets actually stock.
Hill's Science Diet
Dog & Cat30+ years of nutritional research, WSAVA-aligned formulation
78
“I recommend Hills because every formula is backed by feeding trials, not just nutrient analysis. That distinction matters clinically.”
— Dr. Priya Nair · DVM, DACVIM — Internal Medicine
Royal Canin
Dog & CatBreed- and condition-specific formulas backed by veterinary research
76
“When I have a patient with a complex condition — renal disease, IBD, skin issues — Royal Canin gives me the precision I need.”
— Dr. James Okonkwo · DVM, MS — Nutrition
Purina Pro Plan
Dog & CatWSAVA-compliant, extensive feeding trials, widely accessible
80
“Pro Plan is my go-to for healthy adult pets. Strong research base, consistent formulation, and my own dogs eat it.”
— Dr. Sarah Chen · DVM — General Practice
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