5 Dog Food Brands That Are Good Enough For Humans To Eat

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For those of us who treat our furry friends like they are our human children, it’s about time we paid closer attention to what they eat. A lot of dog food brands out there get away with all kinds of overly processed and feed-grade ingredients. But if you want to make sure your dog is eating top-quality food, here are five dog food brands that you can feel good about serving.

1. Ollie

It’s all about the customization with Ollie. The human-grade dog food company ships its meals every one to two weeks depending on your dog’s specific plan. The ingredients are cooked in small batches in a kettle cooker to preserve the vitamins and minerals that are naturally found in each ingredient. The food then comes in sealed trays so it stays fresh without any chemicals.

Once you fill out a profile for your dog, including his age, breed, weight, body composition, activity level and allergies, Ollie will give you a plan based on his specific needs. The prices start at $9 per week.

2. The Farmer’s Dog

For a service that delivers freshly made pet food with simple, science-backed recipes, try The Farmer’s Dog. It’s human-grade food made with USDA-approved ingredients. The dog food goes through less processing with higher safety standards than your average dog food.

You get a plan that’s customized specifically to your dog with pre-portioned and pre-made meals that you can just open up and pour into the dish. The Farmer’s Dog delivers the food within days of cooking. You can either do a full meal plan or a topper plan, which is just smaller meals that you can mix into your dog’s existing diet. You’ll end up paying about $30 per week on average, but the price will vary depending on the dog.

3. Four-Star Nutritionals

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For anyone looking to pamper their pup, Four-Star Nutritionals is on the fancy side. The family-owned dog food company offers a variety of entrées that are prepared in small, controlled batches with real meat, fish, farm-fresh produce and Wisconsin cheese. You’ll find meals like duck and sweet potato, lamb and lentil, pork and applesauce, surf and turf and beef frittata veg.

In the cans, you’ll find recipes like shredded turkey in gravy or shredded chicken in gravy. You can buy Four-Star Nutritionals either online or at specialty pet stores. Expect to pay anywhere from $20 to $140, depending on how much food you’re buying at a time.

4. NomNomNow

If you want your pet’s food delivered fresh and portioned exactly for his or her specific calorie needs, NomNomNow is a great option. If your dog is unhealthy or sick in any way, it’ll be easy to get them on the right track when the portions are controlled to his or her body. Once you share your dog’s activity level, age, weight and health issues, NomNomNow will give you a selection of recipes to choose from.

Everything is made from whole, fresh, restaurant-quality ingredients. One of the most popular meals is the beef mash with ground beef, carrots, potatoes, eggs, peas, fish oil and the NomNomNutrient mix. Meals are priced at $20 and up, depending on your dog’s size and how much food you’re looking to buy at a time.

5. The Honest Kitchen

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Feed your doggo food that’s made with safe ingredients in human-grade food processing facilities. With The Honest Kitchen, there are no preservatives, corn, wheat soy or GMO ingredients. You’ll actually be able to recognize all of the ingredients on the label. For instance, the dehydrated grain-free turkey recipe includes turkey, organic flaxseed, potatoes, spinach, carrots, organic coconut, apples, eggs, bananas, cranberries and organic kelp.

All of the recipes are packed with vitamins and minerals. The Honest Kitchen offers meals, toppers, treats, supplements and broths. The dog food can range from $10 to $100, depending on the portion and the ingredients used.

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