The 5 Best Dog Food Subscriptions Like The Farmer’s Dog in 2024

1. The Farmer's Dog

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Key Features:

• Cost: Starts at $2 per day
• Available Flavors: Turkey, Beef, Chicken, and Pork
• Delivery Frequency: Every 1-12 weeks

The Farmer’s Dog uses “quality and safety standards never before seen in the industry.” It was created by dog lovers who recognized that highly processed dog foods could contribute to health issues. Their science-based approach started when a veterinarian recommended a home-cooked diet for one of the founder’s dogs. That’s where the company name comes from — as “many of the longest-living dogs throughout history have been farm dogs” due to their simple diets.

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You'll receive vet-approved blends of fresh dog food made from human-grade meats and veggies balanced with vitamins and minerals. All meals are prepared in USDA kitchens, and each recipe is gently cooked at low temperatures according to USDA facility standards. Here are the specific ingredients within their Beef recipe: USDA beef, sweet potato, lentils, carrot, USDA beef liver, kale, sunflower seeds, TFD nutrient blend, and salmon oil. The Farmer's Dog serves as a solution for major health concerns and goals including food allergies and food sensitivities, chronic stomach problems, and weight management.

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MSA Reader Reviews

Tip-of-the-Hat To Farmers Dog

"Maggie Mae has Cushing's and advanced dementia. We just started feeding Farmers Dog to Maggie Mae and have had her on it for about a week now. She is responding quite well and has new found vigor and appetite. She is more alert than we've seen in several months! We are truly grateful for Farmers Dog!" - Richard

2. Ollie

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Key Features:

• Cost: Starts at $1 per meal, or less than $4 per day for small dogs who are exclusively fed Ollie
• Available Flavors: Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Lamb, and Pork
• Delivery Frequency: Every 1 to 8 weeks

Ollie offers human-quality fresh meals to keep your pup happy and healthy. You’ll receive recipes optimized for your dog, along with serving size recommendations. Opened food can be stored in the included “puptainer,” which keeps the recipes from spoiling in your fridge. Each recipe is gently cooked in small batches to ensure quality, and Ollie’s focus on nutrition should give pet owners peace of mind.

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You can choose from the following plans: Full Fresh, Half Fresh, and Mixed. The Full Fresh plan offers full-serving fresh food meals, the Half Fresh plan delivers half portions, and the Mixed plan delivers both fresh dog food and baked food. Curious about the types of ingredients you'll find in each meal? Here's what's included in their Turkey recipe: turkey, butternut squash, turkey livers, oats, lentils, spinach, blueberries, kale, salt, salmon oil, taurine, and a micronutrient blend.

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MSA Reader Reviews

Humphrey the picky Cocker Spaniel gives Ollie two paws up!

"I began searching for a fresh food delivery option and looked at them all. I settled on Ollie, and I couldn't be happier! Ollie arrived within days of my order and came very well-packaged. The food was still frozen despite being shipped from NY to CA. The moment of truth came when Humphrey was ready for his dinner. I served him the Ollie beef and sweet potato and expected a few sniffs and a walk away. Wrong! He cleaned his bowl! He loves it! Thank you Ollie!!!" - Steven Courtney

3. The Pets Table

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Key Features:

• Cost: Starts at $1.90 per meal
• Available Flavors: Chicken Casserole with Green Beans, Beef Stew with Carrots, and Turkey Casserole with Broccoli
• Delivery Frequency: Every 1 to 8 weeks

HelloFresh has gone above and beyond once again, this time by offering its own personalized dog food service. The Pets Table offers meal plans for dogs based on factors like age, breed, weight, activity level, and more. You'll receive fresh food, air-dried meals, or a mix of both, and every meal is packed with superfoods and fiber.

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With this subscription box, your pup will get to feast on savory options like Beef Stew with Carrots, Chicken & Sweet Potato, and Turkey Casserole with Broccoli. And, not only do these meals taste out of this world, but they also provide major health benefits like enhanced nutrient absorption, better skin and coat health, and greater immunity. For reference, their Beef Stew recipe contains beef, chickpeas, eggs, green beans, blueberries, carrots, sweet potatoes, beef liver, spinach, sunflower oil, salmon oil, salt, vitamins, minerals, and yeast culture.

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MSA Reader Reviews

Sensitive stomach NO MORE!

"Our 10-month-old rescue German shepherd mix, Clyde, is OBSESSED with The Pets Table! Prior to TPT, he was having some gastro issues and also wasn’t super excited about his meals but now we can’t put his bowl down for him fast enough! He has noticeably more energy, healthy stools, and is one happy pup! We love the fresh food and mix it with half kibble but also love having the option of air dried especially for traveling. Thank you TPT for keeping our fur baby happy and healthy!" - Anonymous

4. Nom Nom

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Key Features:

• Cost: Starts as low as $3 per day
• Available Flavors: Beef Mash, Chicken Cuisine, Pork Potluck, Turkey Fare
• Delivery Frequency: Every 1, 2, or 4 weeks

Many dog food subscription services require owners to portion out food themselves, but Nom Nom takes a different approach. Instead, fresh food arrives pre-portioned, and each pack contains the perfect-sized serving for your best friend. When you sign up, you’ll give Nom Nom some info on your dog’s health, size, and other info, and they’ll create a plan that suits their calorie needs and sensitivities. The balanced recipes exceed AAFCO standards for all life stages, and they’re formulated by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist.

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Nom Nom provides an easy way to make the switch to fresh foods with convenient pre-portioned pouches. This fresh dog food delivery service is a great option for dog owners who want recipes made with restaurant-quality proteins and whole, natural vegetables, along with targeted vitamins and minerals personalized for their pup. Here's a list of the ingredients you'll find in their Turkey Fare recipe: turkey, brown rice, eggs, carrots, spinach, beef fat, salt, vinegar, water, fish oil, and a vitamin and mineral blend.

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5. Spot & Tango

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Key Features:

• Cost: Starts at $1 per meal
• Available Flavors: Fresh: Turkey + Red Quinoa, Beef + Millet, and Lamb + Brown Rice; UnKibble: Cod + Salmon, Beef + Barley, Chicken + Brown Rice, and Turkey + Sweet Potato
• Delivery Frequency: Every 2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks

Yes, Spot & Tango offers wet fresh food, but they also offer the only Fresh Dry™ Food on the market. UnKibble is more convenient than fresh-frozen meals and nearly half the price. But, of course, some pups still love wet fresh food so Spot & Tango offers both styles for this very reason. All of Spot & Tango’s meals are complete and balanced for puppies and adults and are cooked in small batches in a USDA kitchen. Example ingredients include turkey, red quinoa, eggs, spinach, carrots, peas, apples, vegetable stock, safflower oil, S&T nutrient blend, apple cider vinegar, and parsley.

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Spot & Tango subscribers can easily adjust portions, change recipes, or skip shipments at any time. Soft foods are shipped frozen, so you’ll need to store them in the freezer and defrost them as needed; meals can be stored for up to 6 months, but should be served to pets within 4 days once defrosted.

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