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The 5 Best Dog Food Brands

Dry, wet, raw, fresh—you name it!

By The Editors
roundup of best dog foods
Alexandra Folino

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Choosing a well-balanced diet for your dog can be overwhelming, to say the least. You've got to consider their size, their dietary needs, and, of course, their tastes. Luckily for you, we rounded up the best, most nutritious, and healthiest foods you can buy for your dogs and put them in one place. Still looking for more info on what your dog can and cannot eat? We've got a comprehensive guide to that right here.

Best Dry Food

solid gold Hund-N-Flocken

Hund-N-Flocken

The company’s original recipe, this lamb-whole grain blend has superfoods like pumpkin, flaxseed, and salmon oil, and is great for dogs with moderate activity levels.

Best Wet Food

Rachael Ray Nutrish Rachael Ray Nutrish Premium Natural Wet Dog Food

Rachael Ray Nutrish Premium Natural Wet Dog Food

Inspired by recipes straight from Rachael Ray’s own kitchen, this food is corn-, soy-, and wheat-free and made with real chicken and beef. One Delish editor's dog goes crazy for Chicken Paw Pie. Bonus: A portion of proceeds funds food, medical supplies, and treatments for dogs in need.

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Best Raw Food

Primal Primal Beef Formula Nuggets Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food

Primal Beef Formula Nuggets Raw Freeze-Dried Dog Food

This is about as clean as dog food gets. All you do is add water to these raw nutritious nuggets. Along with top-quality meat, the food has organic squash, antioxidant-rich cranberries and blueberries, pumpkin seeds, and coconut oil for added vitamins and minerals.

Best Fresh Food

The Farmer's Dog The Farmer's Dog Fresh Food

The Farmer's Dog Fresh Food

We know what you’re thinking: fresh dog food?! It’s real. This science-guided food is made strictly from human-grade ingredients and gets gently steamed for maximum nutrition. It comes in three formulas—turkey, beef, and pork—that each come loaded with vegetables you might find in your fridge, like parsnips, carrots, and broccoli. Shipped to your door and available as a subscription, this food is quite fancy.

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Best for Puppies

Puppy Chow Puppy Chow With Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food

Puppy Chow With Chicken & Rice Dry Dog Food

Though Purina tends to not be cheap, it is often vet- and AAFCO-recommended because of its well-rounded formula. Its puppy food remains top-rated, and generally is cheaper than Purina's grown-pup food as well. 

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