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Dog foods that meet WSAVA criteria

Updated June 15, 2026 · 35 foods · every value sourced

The full set of brands that clear the WSAVA bar veterinary nutritionists use to vet a food: a qualified nutritionist, real feeding trials, in-house quality testing, and open disclosure.

The full set of brands that clear the WSAVA bar veterinary nutritionists use to vet a food: a qualified nutritionist, real feeding trials, in-house quality testing, and open disclosure.

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Purina Pro PlanPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)Kibble
Pro Plan (all lines)
WSAVA
Gold standard
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.35
$1.24 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina Pro Plan
Pro Plan (all lines)
KibblePast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)
WSAVAGold standard
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.35
$1.24 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Pro Plan (wet / canned)Past recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)Wet
Pro Plan (wet / canned)
WSAVA
Gold standard
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$8.97
$8.22 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Pro Plan (wet / canned)
Pro Plan (wet / canned)
WetPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)
WSAVAGold standard
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$8.97
$8.22 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
The Farmer's DogFresh
All fresh recipes
WSAVA
Gold standard
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort, extra health metrics)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.90
$9.99 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
The Farmer's Dog
All fresh recipes
Fresh
WSAVAGold standard
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort, extra health metrics)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.90
$9.99 / 1,000 kcal
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Hill's Science DietPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)Kibble
Science Diet (all retail lines)
WSAVA
Gold standard
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.63
$1.49 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Hill's Science Diet
Science Diet (all retail lines)
KibblePast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)
WSAVAGold standard
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.63
$1.49 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Science Diet (wet / canned)Past recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)Wet
Science Diet (wet / canned)
WSAVA
Gold standard
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.32
$9.46 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Science Diet (wet / canned)
Science Diet (wet / canned)
WetPast recall (nutrient imbalance, 2019)
WSAVAGold standard
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.32
$9.46 / 1,000 kcal
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Royal CaninKibble
Size Health Nutrition (all retail lines)
WSAVA
Gold standard
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.22
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Royal Canin
Size Health Nutrition (all retail lines)
Kibble
WSAVAGold standard
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.22
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Royal Canin (wet / canned)Wet
Royal Canin (wet / canned)
WSAVA
Gold standard
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$11.00
$10.08 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Royal Canin (wet / canned)
Royal Canin (wet / canned)
Wet
WSAVAGold standard
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$11.00
$10.08 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Purina ONEKibble
Purina ONE (all lines)
WSAVA
Gold standard
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.95
$0.87 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina ONE
Purina ONE (all lines)
Kibble
WSAVAGold standard
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.95
$0.87 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Purina ONE (wet / canned)Wet
Purina ONE (wet / canned)
WSAVA
Gold standard
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$6.14
$5.63 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Purina ONE (wet / canned)
Purina ONE (wet / canned)
Wet
WSAVAGold standard
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$6.14
$5.63 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Nom NomFresh
(all fresh recipes)
WSAVA
Gold standard
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-freeDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$13.56
$12.43 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Nom Nom
(all fresh recipes)
Fresh
WSAVAGold standard
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-freeDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$13.56
$12.43 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
JustFoodForDogs (Pantry Fresh)Wet
JustFoodForDogs (Pantry Fresh)
WSAVA
Gold standard
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$21.10
$19.34 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
JustFoodForDogs (Pantry Fresh)
JustFoodForDogs (Pantry Fresh)
Wet
WSAVAGold standard
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$21.10
$19.34 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
JustFoodForDogs (Fresh Frozen)Fresh
JustFoodForDogs (Fresh Frozen)
WSAVA
Gold standard
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$14.84
$13.60 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
JustFoodForDogs (Fresh Frozen)
JustFoodForDogs (Fresh Frozen)
Fresh
WSAVAGold standard
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (longer trial, larger cohort)
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$14.84
$13.60 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
PedigreePast recall (contaminant, 2024)Kibble
Pedigree (all lines)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$0.46
$0.42 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Pedigree
Pedigree (all lines)
KibblePast recall (contaminant, 2024)
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$0.46
$0.42 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Pedigree (wet / canned)Past recall (contaminant, 2024)Wet
Pedigree (wet / canned)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$5.50
$5.04 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Pedigree (wet / canned)
Pedigree (wet / canned)
WetPast recall (contaminant, 2024)
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$5.50
$5.04 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Nature's Fresh lineFresh
Nature's Fresh line
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$7.22
$6.62 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Nature's Fresh line
Nature's Fresh line
Fresh
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$7.22
$6.62 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Select / Deli linesFresh
Select / Deli lines
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$5.02
$4.60 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Select / Deli lines
Select / Deli lines
Fresh
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$5.02
$4.60 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Eukanuba / IamsKibble
Eukanuba (all lines)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.39
$1.27 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Eukanuba / Iams
Eukanuba (all lines)
Kibble
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.39
$1.27 / 1,000 kcal
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Fresh (gently cooked)Fresh
Fresh (gently cooked)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusiveDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$13.63
$12.49 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Fresh (gently cooked)
Fresh (gently cooked)
Fresh
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusiveDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$13.63
$12.49 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Baked kibbleKibble
Baked kibble
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$5.62
$5.15 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Baked kibble
Baked kibble
Kibble
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$5.62
$5.15 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
WellnessKibble
Complete Health (Wholesome Grains)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.56
$1.43 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Wellness
Complete Health (Wholesome Grains)
Kibble
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.56
$1.43 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Wellness (wet / canned)Wet
Wellness (wet / canned)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$11.16
$10.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Wellness (wet / canned)
Wellness (wet / canned)
Wet
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$11.16
$10.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
MerrickKibble
Merrick Healthy Grains
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.96
$1.80 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Merrick
Merrick Healthy Grains
Kibble
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.96
$1.80 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Merrick (wet / canned)Wet
Merrick (wet / canned)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$10.86
$9.95 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Merrick (wet / canned)
Merrick (wet / canned)
Wet
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$10.86
$9.95 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
OrijenDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Kibble
Orijen (all kibble lines)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (extra health metrics)
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.78
$2.55 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Orijen
Orijen (all kibble lines)
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (extra health metrics)
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.78
$2.55 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Freeze-Dried (Epic Bites)DCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Freeze-dried
Freeze-Dried (Epic Bites)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (extra health metrics)
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$25.75
$23.60 / 1,000 kcal
Chewy
Freeze-Dried (Epic Bites)
Freeze-Dried (Epic Bites)
Freeze-driedDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (extra health metrics)
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$25.75
$23.60 / 1,000 kcal
Chewy
AcanaDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Kibble
Acana Heritage (grain-free)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Enhanced AAFCO trial (extra health metrics)
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.22
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Acana
Acana Heritage (grain-free)
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialEnhanced AAFCO trial (extra health metrics)
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.22
$2.03 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Original grain-free kibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Kibble
Original grain-free kibble
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.89
$1.73 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Original grain-free kibble
Original grain-free kibble
KibbleDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.89
$1.73 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
FreshDried Bites (freeze-dried raw)DCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)Freeze-dried
FreshDried Bites (freeze-dried raw)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$18.68
$17.12 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
FreshDried Bites (freeze-dried raw)
FreshDried Bites (freeze-dried raw)
Freeze-driedDCM reports (FDA 2019, unproven)
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$18.68
$17.12 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Chicken dehydrated lines (GAP certified)Dehydrated
Chicken dehydrated lines (GAP certified)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$4.42
$4.05 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Chicken dehydrated lines (GAP certified)
Chicken dehydrated lines (GAP certified)
Dehydrated
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$4.42
$4.05 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Beef / turkey / fish dehydrated + Clusters + wetDehydrated
Beef / turkey / fish dehydrated + Clusters + wet
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
Unnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$6.90
$6.32 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Beef / turkey / fish dehydrated + Clusters + wet
Beef / turkey / fish dehydrated + Clusters + wet
Dehydrated
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistUnnamed / consultant
Grain-inclusive + grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$6.90
$6.32 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Open FarmKibble
(all kibble lines)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$2.43
$2.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Open Farm
(all kibble lines)
Kibble
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$2.43
$2.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Open Farm (wet / canned)Wet
Open Farm (wet / canned)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Partial / non-standard
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$12.25
$11.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Open Farm (wet / canned)
Open Farm (wet / canned)
Wet
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialPartial / non-standard
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-free
Cost / day · 50 lb
$12.25
$11.23 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Sundays for DogsAir-dried
Sundays Everyday (air-dried)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
Formulation only
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-freeDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$13.02
$11.93 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Sundays for Dogs
Sundays Everyday (air-dried)
Air-dried
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialFormulation only
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-freeDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$13.02
$11.93 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
AnnamaetKibble
Original Adult Formula
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
DACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$1.60
$1.47 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Chewy
Annamaet
Original Adult Formula
Kibble
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistDACVN on staff
Grain-inclusive
Cost / day · 50 lb
$1.60
$1.47 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
Wild EarthKibble
Maintenance Formula (plant-based)
WSAVA
Strong
Feeding trial
AAFCO feeding trial
Nutritionist
PhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-freeDTC / subscription
Cost / day · 50 lb dog
$4.09
$3.75 / 1,000 kcal
Check price at Direct
Wild Earth
Maintenance Formula (plant-based)
Kibble
WSAVAStrong
Feeding trialAAFCO feeding trial
NutritionistPhD / MS nutritionist
Grain-freeDTC
Cost / day · 50 lb
$4.09
$3.75 / 1,000 kcal
Check price
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