Fresh-cooked dog food ranked by cost per 1,000 kcal, from least to most expensive. Even the cheapest options cost several times more than kibble; we show you exactly what you get on the WSAVA and welfare signals for the price.
Fresh dog foods ranked by cost per calorie. Every signal shown so you can weigh the price against the evidence.
Freshpet's mainstream grocery lines: cheaper, but no welfare certification, so do not credit them with Nature's Fresh's badges. 3 sources
The welfare-and-grain-free Freshpet: GAP Step 2 plus Certified Humane, at a real premium per calorie. 4 sources
The credible end of fresh: four full-time DACVNs and a Cornell study. You pay roughly 8x Pro Plan per calorie for cooked convenience, not for better nutrition. 3 sources
Mars-backed fresh with real feeding studies and published research. Gold-tier science at a premium fresh price. 2 sources
The most transparent fresh brand, with its own enhanced feeding trial and per-recipe disclosure. Priciest of the credible fresh trio. 3 sources