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Best Value Dog Food
390 of 1112 dog foods we've verified are both AAFCO adult-maintenance validated and price-matched to a current Amazon listing — ranked cheapest per 1,000 kcal first, because "best value" only means something once quality is already confirmed.
"Best" here means "clears every published check below" — not a top-10 pick, not a star rating. 390 of 1112 foods we've verified do (35%). Every one is still ranked by real cost after that.
Just want our single pick? Our best dry dog food guide declares one winner (Canidae All Life Stages (best value that clears the quality floor)) plus four runners-up, with methodology and buy links. This page is the transparent floor it's built on — every food it recommends passes the checks below.
The rubric
What qualifies a food here
Every threshold below, and its source, published before a single result — the opposite of a star rating. Change a number here and it changes on this food's own product page and the homepage finder too; all three read from the same check.
To qualify, a food must pass:
AAFCO statement covers adult maintenance
The label's AAFCO nutrient-adequacy statement must cover adult maintenance or all life stages — the baseline quality gate before cost enters the picture at all.
Source: AAFCO's Dog Food Nutrient Profiles.
Price-matched to a current retail listing
The food must have a matched bag size and a current Amazon price so cost per 1,000 kcal — the only apples-to-apples cost figure, price divided by total calories in the bag — can actually be computed.
Source: Amazon retail price + label calorie density; full formula on the cost calculator and methodology pages.
"Best value" here never means cheapest bag price — a cheap bag of a low-density food can cost MORE per day than an expensive bag of a dense one. We qualify by composition first, then rank survivors by cost per 1,000 kcal, exactly the method described on the homepage.
Curious what we refuse to checkmark entirely (joint, kidney, heart, allergy diagnosis) and why? Read the full explanation →
The results
Foods that qualify, cheapest first
Ranked by cost per 1,000 kcal — priced foods first, then foods we haven't price-matched yet. Cost per day is shown for a reference 40-lb adult dog; use the cost calculator for your own dog's weight. Know your dog's breed? Get a more precise match →
390 of 1112 dog foods qualify for value.
Food$ / 1,000 kcal$/day (40 lb)
Diamond Naturals Adult Dog Beef Meal & Rice Formula $0.67/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $0.67/1,000 kcal $0.66/day Check price
Diamond Naturals Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula $0.68/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $0.68/1,000 kcal $0.67/day Check price
Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula $0.69/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $0.69/1,000 kcal $0.68/day Check price
Diamond Naturals Extreme Athlete Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula $0.74/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $0.74/1,000 kcal $0.73/day Check price
Diamond Naturals Large Breed Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula $0.76/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $0.76/1,000 kcal $0.74/day Check price
Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Dry Dog Food $0.85/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $0.85/1,000 kcal $0.83/day Check price
Purina ONE Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food $0.86/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $0.86/1,000 kcal $0.85/day Check price
Canidae All Life Stages Dry Dog Food: Multi-Protein Chicken, Turkey, and Lamb $1.06/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.06/1,000 kcal $1.04/day Check price
Canidae All Life Stages Chicken & Ancient Grains Recipe $1.07/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.07/1,000 kcal $1.05/day Check price
Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Lamb & Rice Formula $1.11/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.11/1,000 kcal $1.09/day Check price
Purina ONE Large Breed Puppy Formula Dry Dog Food $1.12/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.12/1,000 kcal $1.11/day Check price
Purina Pro Plan Puppy Large Breed Formula Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food $1.14/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $1.14/1,000 kcal $1.12/day Check price
Diamond Naturals Grain-Free Cage-Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Formula for Dogs $1.14/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.14/1,000 kcal $1.13/day Check price
Diamond Naturals Grain-Free Pasture-Raised Beef & Sweet Potato Formula for Dogs $1.14/1,000 kcal $1.14/1,000 kcal $1.13/day Check price
Diamond Naturals Grain-Free Wild-Caught Whitefish & Sweet Potato Formula for Dogs $1.14/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.14/1,000 kcal $1.13/day Check price
Diamond Naturals Light Adult Dog Lamb Meal & Rice Formula $1.16/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.16/1,000 kcal $1.14/day Check price
Kirkland Signature Adult Formula Chicken, Rice and Vegetable Dog Food $1.17/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.17/1,000 kcal $1.16/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Ancient Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison $1.19/1,000 kcal $1.19/1,000 kcal $1.17/day Check price
Wellness Complete Health Deboned Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe (Adult) $1.21/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $1.21/1,000 kcal $1.19/day Check price
Canidae All Life Stages Salmon & Ancient Grains Recipe $1.21/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.21/1,000 kcal $1.19/day Check price
Canidae All Life Stages Lamb & Ancient Grains Recipe $1.22/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.22/1,000 kcal $1.20/day Check price
Fromm Classic Adult Large & Giant Breed Dry Dog Food $1.22/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.22/1,000 kcal $1.20/day Check price
Fromm Gold Adult Dry Dog Food $1.23/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.23/1,000 kcal $1.21/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Ancient Wetlands Canine Recipe with Roasted Fowl $1.24/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.24/1,000 kcal $1.22/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Wetlands Canine Recipe $1.24/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.24/1,000 kcal $1.22/day Check price
Canidae All Life Stages High Protein Multi Protein Recipe $1.25/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.25/1,000 kcal $1.23/day Check price
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison $1.25/1,000 kcal $1.25/1,000 kcal $1.23/day Check price
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe $1.25/1,000 kcal $1.25/1,000 kcal $1.23/day Check price
Canidae All Life Stages High Protein Salmon & Ancient Grains Recipe $1.25/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.25/1,000 kcal $1.23/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Appalachian Valley Small Breed Canine Recipe $1.27/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.27/1,000 kcal $1.25/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Ancient Stream Canine Recipe with Smoke-Flavored Salmon $1.28/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.28/1,000 kcal $1.26/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Ancient Mountain Canine Recipe with Roasted Lamb $1.28/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.28/1,000 kcal $1.26/day Check price
Fromm Gold Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food $1.28/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.28/1,000 kcal $1.26/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain Canine Recipe with Roasted Lamb $1.29/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.29/1,000 kcal $1.27/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain Canine Recipe $1.29/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.29/1,000 kcal $1.27/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Canine Recipe $1.29/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.29/1,000 kcal $1.27/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Pine Forest Canine Recipe $1.29/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.29/1,000 kcal $1.27/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Southwest Canyon Canine Recipe $1.29/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.29/1,000 kcal $1.27/day Check price
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison $1.29/1,000 kcal $1.29/1,000 kcal $1.27/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy Recipe $1.31/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.31/1,000 kcal $1.29/day Check price
Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Adult Dry Dog Food $1.34/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $1.34/1,000 kcal $1.32/day Check price
Wellness CORE Natural Grain Free Dry Dog Food, Original Turkey & Chicken Recipe $1.37/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $1.37/1,000 kcal $1.35/day Check price
Canidae All Life Stages Chicken & Potato Recipe $1.38/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.38/1,000 kcal $1.36/day Check price
Purina Pro Plan Weight Management Large Breed Formula Dog Food $1.39/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $1.39/1,000 kcal $1.37/day Check price
Fromm Classic Adult Whitefish & Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food $1.44/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.44/1,000 kcal $1.42/day Check price
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Beef Recipe $1.48/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.48/1,000 kcal $1.46/day Check price
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Lamb and Brown Rice Recipe $1.49/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.49/1,000 kcal $1.46/day Check price
Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Shredded Blend Chicken & Rice Formula with Probiotics Adult Dry Dog Food $1.52/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $1.52/1,000 kcal $1.50/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Chicken À La Veg® Recipe Dry Dog Food $1.56/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.56/1,000 kcal $1.53/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Adult Dog Grain-Free Chicken Recipe $1.61/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.61/1,000 kcal $1.58/day Check price
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Dog Salmon and Brown Rice Recipe $1.63/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.63/1,000 kcal $1.60/day Check price
Diamond Naturals Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula $1.66/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.66/1,000 kcal $1.63/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE True Solutions Adult Dog Digestive Care Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe $1.66/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.66/1,000 kcal $1.64/day Check price
Nulo Frontrunner Ancient Grains Chicken, Oats & Turkey Recipe for Dogs $1.69/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.69/1,000 kcal $1.66/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Trout & Whitefish Recipe Dry Dog Food $1.72/1,000 kcal $1.72/1,000 kcal $1.69/day Check price
Fromm Gold Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food $1.72/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.72/1,000 kcal $1.70/day Check price
Purina Pro Plan Puppy Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dog Food $1.73/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.73/1,000 kcal $1.71/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE True Solutions Adult Dog Mobility Care Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe $1.73/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.73/1,000 kcal $1.71/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Adult Dog Grain-Free Salmon Recipe $1.74/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.74/1,000 kcal $1.71/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Adult Dog Salmon with Wholesome Grains Recipe $1.74/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.74/1,000 kcal $1.72/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE True Solutions Adult Dog Skin & Coat Care Salmon & Oatmeal Recipe $1.75/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.75/1,000 kcal $1.73/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Freedom Adult Dog Grain-Free Chicken Recipe $1.76/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.76/1,000 kcal $1.73/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Large Breed Adult Dog Salmon with Wholesome Grains Recipe $1.76/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.76/1,000 kcal $1.74/day Check price
Royal Canin Great Dane Adult Dry Dog Food $1.77/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.77/1,000 kcal $1.74/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Whitefish & Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food $1.77/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.77/1,000 kcal $1.74/day Check price
Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Large Breed Salmon & Rice Formula Dog Food $1.78/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $1.78/1,000 kcal $1.75/day Check price
Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Chicken & Rice Formula $1.79/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.79/1,000 kcal $1.77/day Check price
Diamond Naturals Large Breed Puppy Lamb & Rice Formula $1.81/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.81/1,000 kcal $1.78/day Check price
Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Lamb & Oat Meal Formula Dog Food $1.81/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $1.81/1,000 kcal $1.79/day Check price
Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Shredded Blend Beef & Rice Formula Dog Food $1.81/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $1.81/1,000 kcal $1.79/day Check price
Fromm Heartland Gold Large Breed Adult Dry Dog Food $1.82/1,000 kcalUnnamed by-product $1.82/1,000 kcal $1.80/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Adult Dog Turkey and Potato Recipe $1.83/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.83/1,000 kcal $1.80/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Freedom Senior Dog Grain-Free Chicken Recipe $1.87/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.87/1,000 kcal $1.84/day Check price
Purina Pro Plan Small Breed Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food $1.88/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $1.88/1,000 kcal $1.85/day Check price
Royal Canin Rottweiler Adult Dry Dog Food $1.89/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.89/1,000 kcal $1.86/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Freedom Adult Dog Grain-Free Beef Recipe $1.89/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.89/1,000 kcal $1.86/day Check price
Purina Pro Plan Weight Management Chicken & Rice Formula Dog Food $1.90/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $1.90/1,000 kcal $1.87/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Chicken Au Frommage® Recipe Dry Dog Food $1.90/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.90/1,000 kcal $1.87/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Senior Dog Turkey and Potato Recipe $1.90/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.90/1,000 kcal $1.87/day Check price
Royal Canin French Bulldog Adult Dry Dog Food $1.91/1,000 kcal $1.91/1,000 kcal $1.88/day Check price
Merrick Limited Ingredient Real Chicken Dry Dog Food $1.92/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.92/1,000 kcal $1.89/day —
Blue Buffalo BLUE Freedom Large Breed Adult Dog Grain-Free Chicken Recipe $1.93/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.93/1,000 kcal $1.90/day Check price
Fromm Nutritionals Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Whole Oats Recipe Dry Dog Food $1.93/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.93/1,000 kcal $1.90/day Check price
Fromm Heartland Gold Adult Dog Food $1.94/1,000 kcalUnnamed by-product $1.94/1,000 kcal $1.91/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Large Breed Adult Dog Healthy Weight Chicken with Wholesome Grains Recipe $1.94/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.94/1,000 kcal $1.91/day Check price
Royal Canin Large Adult Dry Dog Food $1.96/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.96/1,000 kcal $1.93/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Adult Dog Healthy Weight Turkey and Potato Recipe $1.96/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.96/1,000 kcal $1.93/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE True Solutions Adult Dog Weight Control Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe $1.97/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $1.97/1,000 kcal $1.93/day Check price
Fromm Gold Large Breed Weight Management Dry Dog Food $1.98/1,000 kcal $1.98/1,000 kcal $1.95/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Adult Dog Salmon and Potato Recipe $2.00/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.00/1,000 kcal $1.97/day Check price
Fromm Nutritionals Mobility Chicken & Whole Oats Recipe Dry Dog Food $2.01/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.01/1,000 kcal $1.98/day Check price
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Dog Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe $2.03/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.03/1,000 kcal $2.00/day Check price
Acana Free-Run Poultry Recipe $2.03/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.03/1,000 kcal $2.00/day Check price
Fromm Nutritionals Digestive Support Low Fat Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe Dry Dog Food $2.04/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.04/1,000 kcal $2.01/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dog Food $2.08/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $2.08/1,000 kcal $2.05/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Duck À La Veg® Recipe Dry Dog Food $2.09/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.09/1,000 kcal $2.06/day Check price
Merrick Limited Ingredient Grain Free Lamb Dog Food $2.10/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.10/1,000 kcal $2.06/day —
Canidae Pure Real Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe $2.10/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.10/1,000 kcal $2.07/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Adult Dog Grain-Free Lamb and Potato Recipe $2.11/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.11/1,000 kcal $2.08/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Adult Grain-Free Lamb & Potato Recipe $2.11/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.11/1,000 kcal $2.08/day Check price
Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult Dry Dog Food $2.11/1,000 kcal $2.11/1,000 kcal $2.08/day Check price
Royal Canin Medium Digestive Care Dry Dog Food $2.11/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.11/1,000 kcal $2.08/day Check price
Royal Canin Large Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food $2.13/1,000 kcal $2.13/1,000 kcal $2.10/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Large Breed Adult Dog Grain-Free Lamb and Potato $2.13/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.13/1,000 kcal $2.10/day Check price
Royal Canin Large Digestive Care Dry Dog Food $2.13/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.13/1,000 kcal $2.10/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Beef Frittata Veg® Recipe Dry Dog Food $2.15/1,000 kcalUnnamed by-product $2.15/1,000 kcal $2.12/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Adult Dog Grain-Free Duck and Potato Recipe $2.15/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.15/1,000 kcal $2.12/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE True Solutions Adult Dog Small Breed Care Chicken & Oatmeal Recipe $2.15/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.15/1,000 kcal $2.12/day Check price
Nulo FreeStyle Salmon & Peas Recipe for Dogs $2.17/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.17/1,000 kcal $2.14/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Adult Dog Grain-Free Salmon and Potato Recipe $2.17/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.17/1,000 kcal $2.14/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Lamb & Lentil Recipe Dry Dog Food $2.20/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.20/1,000 kcal $2.16/day Check price
Wellness Complete Health Natural Dry Dog Food, Small Breed Turkey & Oatmeal Recipe $2.21/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $2.21/1,000 kcal $2.18/day Check price
Nulo FreeStyle Large Breed Puppy Salmon & Turkey Recipe for Dogs $2.25/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.25/1,000 kcal $2.22/day Check price
Royal Canin Medium Comfort Care Dry Dog Food $2.25/1,000 kcal $2.25/1,000 kcal $2.22/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Game Bird Recipe Dry Dog Food $2.29/1,000 kcal $2.29/1,000 kcal $2.25/day Check price
Fromm Classic Adult Dry Dog Food $2.37/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.37/1,000 kcal $2.33/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Adult Dog Chicken with Wholesome Grains Recipe $2.40/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.40/1,000 kcal $2.36/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Hasen Duckenpfeffer® Dry Dog Food $2.41/1,000 kcalUnnamed by-product $2.41/1,000 kcal $2.37/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Freedom Small Breed Adult Dog Grain-Free Chicken Recipe $2.42/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.42/1,000 kcal $2.38/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Small Breed Adult Dog Turkey and Potato Recipe $2.46/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.46/1,000 kcal $2.42/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Freedom Adult Dog Grain-Free Lamb Recipe $2.47/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.47/1,000 kcal $2.43/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Senior Dog Chicken with Wholesome Grains Recipe $2.48/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.48/1,000 kcal $2.44/day Check price
Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food $2.50/1,000 kcal $2.50/1,000 kcal $2.46/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Small Breed Adult Dog Grain-Free Lamb and Potato Recipe $2.52/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.52/1,000 kcal $2.48/day Check price
Royal Canin Medium Weight Care Dry Dog Food $2.53/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.53/1,000 kcal $2.49/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Adult Dog Duck with Wholesome Grains Recipe $2.54/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.54/1,000 kcal $2.50/day Check price
Fromm Reduced Activity & Senior Gold Dog Food $2.54/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.54/1,000 kcal $2.50/day Check price
Merrick Grain Free Real Beef and Bison Dry Dog Food $2.55/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.55/1,000 kcal $2.51/day Check price
Royal Canin Small Digestive Care Dry Dog Food $2.56/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.56/1,000 kcal $2.53/day Check price
Open Farm Homestead Turkey & Chicken Grain-Free Dog Kibble $2.62/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.62/1,000 kcal $2.58/day Check price
Royal Canin Cocker Spaniel Adult Dry Dog Food $2.65/1,000 kcal $2.65/1,000 kcal $2.61/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Surf & Turf Recipe Dry Dog Food $2.67/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.67/1,000 kcal $2.62/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet Dry Dog Food KS Kidney Support $2.68/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $2.68/1,000 kcal $2.64/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Senior Dog Salmon with Wholesome Grains Recipe $2.69/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.69/1,000 kcal $2.65/day Check price
Rachael Ray Nutrish Real Salmon, Veggies & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food $2.70/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.70/1,000 kcal $2.66/day Check price
Royal Canin Medium Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food $2.73/1,000 kcal $2.73/1,000 kcal $2.69/day Check price
Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon Grain-Free Dog Kibble $2.78/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.78/1,000 kcal $2.74/day Check price
Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult 5+ Dry Dog Food $2.79/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.79/1,000 kcal $2.75/day Check price
Open Farm Grass-Fed Beef Grain-Free Dog Kibble $2.85/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.85/1,000 kcal $2.80/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Salmon À La Veg® Recipe Dry Dog Food $2.93/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.93/1,000 kcal $2.88/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Highlander Beef, Oats, 'n Barley® Recipe Dry Dog Food $2.98/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.98/1,000 kcal $2.94/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Pork & Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food $2.98/1,000 kcalUnnamed by-product $2.98/1,000 kcal $2.94/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Zealambder® Recipe Dry Dog Food $2.99/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $2.99/1,000 kcal $2.95/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Salmon Tunalini® Recipe Dry Dog Food $3.01/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.01/1,000 kcal $2.97/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Rancherosa® Dry Dog Food $3.04/1,000 kcalUnnamed by-product $3.04/1,000 kcal $2.99/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Pork & Applesauce Recipe Dry Dog Food $3.05/1,000 kcalUnnamed by-product $3.05/1,000 kcal $3.00/day Check price
Acana Singles, Lamb & Apple Recipe $3.05/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.05/1,000 kcal $3.00/day Check price
Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken Senior Dry Dog Food $3.06/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.06/1,000 kcal $3.01/day Check price
Royal Canin Corgi Adult Dry Dog Food $3.30/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.30/1,000 kcal $3.25/day Check price
Fromm Gold Coast Weight Management Dry Dog Food $3.34/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.34/1,000 kcal $3.29/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Adult Dog Grain-Free Turkey and Potato Recipe $3.36/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.36/1,000 kcal $3.31/day Check price
Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Chicken + Sweet Potato Recipe Dog Food $3.56/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.56/1,000 kcal $3.50/day Check price
Merrick Grain Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Dry Puppy Food $3.61/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.61/1,000 kcal $3.55/day Check price
Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier Adult Dry Dog Food $3.62/1,000 kcal $3.62/1,000 kcal $3.57/day Check price
Royal Canin Jack Russell Terrier Adult Dry Dog Food $3.66/1,000 kcal $3.66/1,000 kcal $3.60/day Check price
Royal Canin West Highland White Terrier Adult Dry Dog Food $3.66/1,000 kcal $3.66/1,000 kcal $3.61/day Check price
Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food $3.68/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.68/1,000 kcal $3.62/day Check price
Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food $3.68/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.68/1,000 kcal $3.62/day Check price
Merrick Lil' Plates Small Breed Senior Chicken Dry Dog Food $3.69/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.69/1,000 kcal $3.63/day Check price
Merrick Lil' Plates Chicken Small Breed Dry Dog Food $3.72/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.72/1,000 kcal $3.66/day Check price
Royal Canin Bichon Frise Adult Dry Dog Food $3.74/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.74/1,000 kcal $3.68/day Check price
Royal Canin Cavalier King Charles Adult Dry Dog Food $3.79/1,000 kcal $3.79/1,000 kcal $3.73/day Check price
Merrick Limited Ingredient Grain Free Salmon Dry Dog Food $3.84/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.84/1,000 kcal $3.78/day —
Merrick Grain Free Beef & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food $3.90/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.90/1,000 kcal $3.84/day Check price
Merrick Lil' Plates Small Breed Beef Dry Dog Food $3.93/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $3.93/1,000 kcal $3.87/day Check price
Royal Canin Miniature Schnauzer Adult Dry Dog Food $3.93/1,000 kcal $3.93/1,000 kcal $3.87/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Premier Blend Adult Dog Chicken and Tender Meaty Cuts $4.03/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $4.03/1,000 kcal $3.96/day —
Merrick Grain Free Real Duck & Sweet Potato Dry Dog Food $4.04/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $4.04/1,000 kcal $3.98/day Check price
Merrick Backcountry Raw Grain Free Pacific Catch Dog Food $4.14/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $4.14/1,000 kcal $4.08/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe $4.91/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $4.91/1,000 kcal $4.83/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet Dry Dog Food NP Novel Protein Alligator $4.94/1,000 kcal $4.94/1,000 kcal $4.86/day Check price
Royal Canin Small Sensitive Skin Care Dry Dog Food $5.35/1,000 kcal $5.35/1,000 kcal $5.27/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Homestyle Recipe Adult Dog Lamb Dinner with Garden Vegetables $5.96/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $5.96/1,000 kcal $5.87/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Adult Dog Beef and Chicken Grill $6.04/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $6.04/1,000 kcal $5.95/day Check price
Royal Canin Dachshund Adult Dry Dog Food $6.17/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $6.17/1,000 kcal $6.07/day Check price
Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier Adult 8+ Adult Dry Dog Food $6.28/1,000 kcal $6.28/1,000 kcal $6.18/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Homestyle Recipe Adult Dog Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables $6.55/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $6.55/1,000 kcal $6.45/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Homestyle Recipe Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables & Brown Rice $6.55/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $6.55/1,000 kcal $6.45/day Check price
Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Chicken & Rice Entrée Classic Wet Dog Food $6.57/1,000 kcalUnnamed by-product $6.57/1,000 kcal $6.46/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Adult Dog Duck and Chicken Grill $6.63/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $6.63/1,000 kcal $6.53/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE True Solutions Adult Dog Active Dog Chicken Recipe $6.65/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $6.65/1,000 kcal $6.54/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Homestyle Recipe Adult Dog Turkey Meatloaf Dinner with Garden Vegetables $6.74/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $6.74/1,000 kcal $6.64/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Adult Dog Turkey and Chicken Grill $6.79/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $6.79/1,000 kcal $6.69/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Adult Dog Chicken and Salmon Grill $6.90/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $6.90/1,000 kcal $6.79/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE True Solutions Adult Dog Mobility Care Chicken Recipe $7.13/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $7.13/1,000 kcal $7.02/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Homestyle Recipe Beef Dinner with Garden Vegetables $7.22/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $7.22/1,000 kcal $7.11/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Homestyle Recipe Adult Dog Beef Dinner with Garden Vegetables $7.22/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $7.22/1,000 kcal $7.11/day Check price
Royal Canin X-Small Weight Care Dry Dog Food $7.35/1,000 kcal $7.35/1,000 kcal $7.24/day Check price
Blue Buffalo Blue's Stew Adult Dog Hearty Beef Stew $7.40/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $7.40/1,000 kcal $7.29/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Senior Dog Turkey and Chicken Grill $7.44/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $7.44/1,000 kcal $7.32/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE True Solutions Adult Dog Digestive Care Chicken Recipe $7.53/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $7.53/1,000 kcal $7.41/day Check price
Merrick Grain Free Limited Ingredient Lamb Wet Dog Food $7.76/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $7.76/1,000 kcal $7.64/day Check price
Beneful Originals With Farm-Raised Beef Natural Dry Dog Food $7.90/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $7.90/1,000 kcal $7.78/day Check price
Canidae Grain Free Pure Lamb, Turkey & Chicken Recipe $7.92/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $7.92/1,000 kcal $7.79/day Check price
Canidae All Life Stages Wet Dog Food: Chicken and Rice $7.92/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $7.92/1,000 kcal $7.80/day Check price
Canidae All Life Stages Multi-Protein Formula $8.00/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $8.00/1,000 kcal $7.88/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Adult Dog Grain-Free Turkey and Potato Recipe $8.05/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $8.05/1,000 kcal $7.93/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Homestyle Recipe Adult Dog Fish and Sweet Potato Dinner with Garden Vegetables $8.11/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $8.11/1,000 kcal $7.99/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Homestyle Recipe Adult Dog Healthy Weight Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables $8.44/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $8.44/1,000 kcal $8.31/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Family Favorite Recipes Adult Dog Turkey Day Feast $8.44/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $8.44/1,000 kcal $8.31/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Senior Dog Grain-Free Turkey and Potato Recipe $8.49/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $8.49/1,000 kcal $8.36/day Check price
Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken Wet Dog Food $8.54/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $8.54/1,000 kcal $8.40/day —
Blue Buffalo Blue's Stew Adult Dog Country Chicken Stew $8.54/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $8.54/1,000 kcal $8.41/day Check price
Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Real Chicken Wet Dog Food $8.61/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $8.61/1,000 kcal $8.48/day Check price
Zignature Wet Food Puppy Formula $8.73/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $8.73/1,000 kcal $8.60/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Canine Recipe With Salmon in Gravy $8.91/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $8.91/1,000 kcal $8.77/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Chicken Pâté Wet Dog Food $8.91/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $8.91/1,000 kcal $8.78/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Southwest Canyon Canine Recipe With Beef in Gravy $8.98/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $8.98/1,000 kcal $8.84/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE True Solutions Adult Dog Weight Control Chicken Recipe $9.20/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.20/1,000 kcal $9.06/day Check price
Canidae Grain Free Pure Duck & Turkey Recipe $9.20/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.20/1,000 kcal $9.06/day Check price
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe With Bison in Gravy $9.22/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.22/1,000 kcal $9.08/day Check price
Taste of the Wild Wetlands Canine Recipe With Fowl in Gravy $9.23/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.23/1,000 kcal $9.09/day Check price
Fromm Classic Adult Chicken & Rice Pâté Wet Dog Food $9.29/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.29/1,000 kcal $9.15/day Check price
Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Entrée Classic Wet Dog Food $9.33/1,000 kcal $9.33/1,000 kcal $9.19/day Check price
Merrick Real Texas Beef Grain Free Wet Dog Food $9.35/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.35/1,000 kcal $9.21/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Family Favorite Recipes Adult Dog Sunday Chicken Dinner $9.37/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.37/1,000 kcal $9.22/day Check price
Merrick Limited Ingredient Turkey Wet Canned Dog Food $9.41/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.41/1,000 kcal $9.26/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Turkey, Duck, & Sweet Potato Pâté Wet Dog Food $9.41/1,000 kcal $9.41/1,000 kcal $9.27/day Check price
Zignature Wet Food Whitefish Formula $9.43/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.43/1,000 kcal $9.28/day —
Merrick Real Beef, Lamb and Bison Grain Free Wet Dog Food $9.45/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.45/1,000 kcal $9.30/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Turkey & Pumpkin Pâté Wet Dog Food $9.47/1,000 kcal $9.47/1,000 kcal $9.33/day Check price
Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Real Beef Wet Dog Food $9.55/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.55/1,000 kcal $9.41/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Beef Entrée Dog Food $9.55/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $9.55/1,000 kcal $9.41/day Check price
Zignature Wet Food Salmon Formula $9.62/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.62/1,000 kcal $9.47/day Check price
Zignature Wet Food Trout & Salmon Formula $9.65/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.65/1,000 kcal $9.50/day Check price
Zignature Wet Food Zssential Formula $9.72/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.72/1,000 kcal $9.57/day —
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food $9.79/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $9.79/1,000 kcal $9.64/day Check price
Blue Buffalo Blue's Stew Adult Dog Hunter's Stew $9.84/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.84/1,000 kcal $9.69/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Wolf Creek Stew Adult Dog Hearty Duck Stew $9.86/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.86/1,000 kcal $9.71/day Check price
Merrick Limited Ingredient Chicken Canned Wet Dog Food $9.95/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.95/1,000 kcal $9.79/day Check price
Merrick Kitchen Comforts Chicken Casserole Wet Dog Food $9.95/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $9.95/1,000 kcal $9.80/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Salmon & Barley Entrée Dog Food $10.00/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $10.00/1,000 kcal $9.85/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Wolf Creek Stew Adult Dog Hearty Beef Stew $10.00/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.00/1,000 kcal $9.85/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food $10.05/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $10.05/1,000 kcal $9.90/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food $10.05/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $10.05/1,000 kcal $9.90/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Adult Dog Grain-Free Whitefish and Potato Recipe $10.06/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.06/1,000 kcal $9.91/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Chicken & Rice Pâté Wet Dog Food $10.07/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.07/1,000 kcal $9.91/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Duck À La Veg® Pâté Wet Dog Food $10.07/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.07/1,000 kcal $9.92/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Wolf Creek Stew Adult Dog Savory Salmon Stew $10.16/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.16/1,000 kcal $10.00/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Beef & Barley Entrée Dog Food $10.16/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $10.16/1,000 kcal $10.01/day Check price
Merrick Kitchen Comforts Lamb Shepherd's Pie Wet Dog Food $10.20/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.20/1,000 kcal $10.04/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Salmon & Chicken Pâté Wet Dog Food $10.29/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.29/1,000 kcal $10.14/day Check price
Merrick Grain Free Puppy Plate Real Chicken Wet Dog Food $10.30/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.30/1,000 kcal $10.14/day Check price
Merrick Wilderness Blend Grain Free Wet Dog Food in Gravy $10.31/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.31/1,000 kcal $10.15/day Check price
Zignature Wet Food Venison Formula $10.41/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.41/1,000 kcal $10.25/day —
Merrick Grain Free Puppy Plate Real Beef Wet Dog Food $10.42/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.42/1,000 kcal $10.26/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Beef & Barley Entrée Dog Food $10.42/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $10.42/1,000 kcal $10.26/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Turkey & Barley Entrée Dog Food $10.46/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $10.46/1,000 kcal $10.30/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Wilderness Wolf Creek Stew Adult Dog Chunky Chicken Stew $10.55/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.55/1,000 kcal $10.39/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable Entrée Dog Food $10.62/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $10.62/1,000 kcal $10.46/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Chicken & Sweet Potato Pâté Wet Dog Food $10.67/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.67/1,000 kcal $10.50/day Check price
Zignature Wet Food Goat Formula $10.67/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.67/1,000 kcal $10.50/day Check price
Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté Wet Dog Food $10.70/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.70/1,000 kcal $10.53/day Recalled 08/21/2026
Fromm Pâté Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food $10.78/1,000 kcal $10.78/1,000 kcal $10.61/day Recalled 08/21/2026
Royal Canin Sensitive Skin Care Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food $10.90/1,000 kcal $10.90/1,000 kcal $10.74/day —
Merrick Kitchen Comforts Turkey Meatloaf Wet Dog Food $10.91/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $10.91/1,000 kcal $10.74/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Lamb Pâté Wet Dog Food $11.10/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $11.10/1,000 kcal $10.93/day Check price
Royal Canin Joint Care Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food $11.24/1,000 kcal $11.24/1,000 kcal $11.06/day Check price
Merrick Slow-Cooked BBQ Glazed Chicken Wet Dog Food $11.28/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $11.28/1,000 kcal $11.10/day Check price
Royal Canin Mature Adult in Gel Canned Dog Food $11.34/1,000 kcal $11.34/1,000 kcal $11.17/day Check price
Fromm Diner Classics Paula's Chicken & Pumpkin Pâté Wet Dog Food $11.42/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $11.42/1,000 kcal $11.25/day Check price
Zignature Wet Food Duck Formula $11.45/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $11.45/1,000 kcal $11.27/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken & Vegetable Entrée Dog Food $11.47/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $11.47/1,000 kcal $11.29/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Lamb & Sweet Potato Pâté Wet Dog Food $11.53/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $11.53/1,000 kcal $11.35/day Check price
Royal Canin Boxer Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food $11.55/1,000 kcal $11.55/1,000 kcal $11.37/day Check price
Royal Canin Digestive Care Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food $11.62/1,000 kcal $11.62/1,000 kcal $11.44/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE True Solutions Adult Dog Small Breed Care Chicken Recipe $11.62/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $11.62/1,000 kcal $11.44/day Check price
Fromm Diner Classics Charlie’s Chicken Pot Pie Pâté Wet Dog Food $11.62/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $11.62/1,000 kcal $11.44/day Check price
Merrick Chunky Colossal Chicken Dinner Wet Dog Food $11.66/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $11.66/1,000 kcal $11.48/day Check price
Merrick Backcountry Grain Free Hero's Banquet Wet Dog Food $11.67/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $11.67/1,000 kcal $11.49/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Chicken & Duck Pâté Wet Dog Food $11.73/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $11.73/1,000 kcal $11.55/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Chicken & Rice Entrée Dog Food $12.07/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $12.07/1,000 kcal $11.88/day Check price
Merrick Slow-Cooked BBQ Braised Beef Wet Dog Food $12.08/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $12.08/1,000 kcal $11.89/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Small Breed Adult Dog Grain-Free Lamb and Potato Recipe $12.19/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $12.19/1,000 kcal $12.00/day Check price
Royal Canin German Shepherd Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food $12.29/1,000 kcal $12.29/1,000 kcal $12.10/day Check price
Merrick Pappy's Chunky Pot Roast Wet Dog Food $12.41/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $12.41/1,000 kcal $12.22/day Check price
Merrick Cowboy Cookout Grain Free Wet Dog Food in Gravy $12.44/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $12.44/1,000 kcal $12.25/day —
Fromm Pâté Venison & Lentil Pâté Wet Dog Food $12.55/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $12.55/1,000 kcal $12.36/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet Wet Dog Food NP Novel Protein Alligator $12.98/1,000 kcal $12.98/1,000 kcal $12.78/day Check price
Merrick Kitchen Comforts Beef Tips & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food $13.10/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $13.10/1,000 kcal $12.90/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Beef & Barley Pâté Wet Dog Food $13.26/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $13.26/1,000 kcal $13.05/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Delights Small Breed Adult Dog Filet Mignon Flavor in Savory Juices $13.32/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $13.32/1,000 kcal $13.11/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Beef & Sweet Potato Pâté Wet Dog Food $13.33/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $13.33/1,000 kcal $13.12/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Hearty Beef, Carrots & Peas Stew Dog Food $13.40/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $13.40/1,000 kcal $13.20/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Delights Small Breed Adult Dog Roasted Turkey Flavor in Savory Juices $13.64/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $13.64/1,000 kcal $13.43/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Venison & Beef Pâté Wet Dog Food $13.78/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $13.78/1,000 kcal $13.57/day Check price
Fromm Pâté Whitefish & Lentil Pâté Wet Dog Food $13.85/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $13.85/1,000 kcal $13.64/day Check price
Royal Canin Golden Retriever Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food $14.04/1,000 kcal $14.04/1,000 kcal $13.82/day Check price
Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food $14.11/1,000 kcal $14.11/1,000 kcal $13.89/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Small & Mini Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food $14.22/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $14.22/1,000 kcal $14.00/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Chicken & Vegetables Stew Dog Food $14.25/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $14.25/1,000 kcal $14.03/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Chicken & Vegetable Entrée Dog Food $14.28/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $14.28/1,000 kcal $14.06/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Tender Chicken & Vegetable Stew Dog Food $14.60/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $14.60/1,000 kcal $14.38/day Check price
Merrick Slow-Cooked BBQ Chopped Pork Wet Dog Food $14.86/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $14.86/1,000 kcal $14.63/day Check price
Frommbalaya Chicken, Vegetable, & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food $14.96/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $14.96/1,000 kcal $14.73/day Check price
Frommbalaya Turkey, Vegetable, & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food $15.22/1,000 kcal $15.22/1,000 kcal $14.98/day Check price
Frommbalaya Pork, Vegetable, & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food $15.28/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $15.28/1,000 kcal $15.04/day Check price
Frommbo Gumbo Hearty Stew with Pork Sausage Wet Dog Food $15.29/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $15.29/1,000 kcal $15.05/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken, Carrots & Spinach Stew Dog Food $15.51/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $15.51/1,000 kcal $15.27/day Check price
Royal Canin Weight Care Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food $15.62/1,000 kcal $15.62/1,000 kcal $15.38/day Check price
Canidae PURE Wet Dog Food: Grain Free Lamb Recipe $15.65/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $15.65/1,000 kcal $15.41/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet Wet Low Fat Dog Food GI Gastrointestinal Support Low Fat $15.69/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $15.69/1,000 kcal $15.44/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Senior Vitality Chicken & Vegetable Stew Dog Food $15.70/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $15.70/1,000 kcal $15.46/day Check price
Frommbalaya Lamb, Vegetable, & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food $15.80/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $15.80/1,000 kcal $15.56/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Braised Beef, Carrots & Peas Stew Dog Food $15.88/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $15.88/1,000 kcal $15.63/day Check price
Frommbo Gumbo Hearty Stew with Beef Sausage Wet Dog Food $16.06/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $16.06/1,000 kcal $15.81/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Small & Mini Chicken & Barley Entrée Dog Food $16.07/1,000 kcal $16.07/1,000 kcal $15.82/day Check price
Fromm Diner Favorites Louie's Chicken & Pasta Stew Wet Dog Food $16.10/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $16.10/1,000 kcal $15.86/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Healthy Cuisine Roasted Chicken, Carrots & Spinach Stew Dog Food $16.12/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $16.12/1,000 kcal $15.87/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Delights Small Breed Adult Dog Prime Rib Flavor in Hearty Gravy $16.48/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $16.48/1,000 kcal $16.22/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Chicken, Vegetable & Rice Stew Dog Food $16.54/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $16.54/1,000 kcal $16.28/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Delights Small Breed Adult Dog Porterhouse Flavor in Savory Juices $17.01/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $17.01/1,000 kcal $16.75/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Delights Small Breed Adult Dog Top Sirloin Flavor in Savory Juices $17.01/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $17.01/1,000 kcal $16.75/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Delights Small Breed Adult Dog Grilled Chicken Flavor in Savory Juices $17.12/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $17.12/1,000 kcal $16.86/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Vegetables and Salmon Stew Dog Food $17.26/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $17.26/1,000 kcal $17.00/day Check price
Frommbalaya Beef, Vegetable, & Rice Stew Wet Dog Food $17.28/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $17.28/1,000 kcal $17.02/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Hearty Vegetables & Salmon Stew Dog Food $17.34/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $17.34/1,000 kcal $17.07/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Delights Small Breed Adult Dog Filet Mignon Flavor in Hearty Gravy $17.36/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $17.36/1,000 kcal $17.10/day Check price
Frommbo Gumbo Hearty Stew with Chicken Sausage Wet Dog Food $17.63/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $17.63/1,000 kcal $17.35/day Check price
Merrick Lil’ Plates Petite Pates Turkey Wet Dog Food $17.79/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $17.79/1,000 kcal $17.51/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight Hearty Vegetable & Chicken Stew Dog Food $18.15/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $18.15/1,000 kcal $17.87/day Check price
Blue Buffalo BLUE Basics Small Breed Adult Dog Grain-Free Turkey and Potato Recipe $18.53/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $18.53/1,000 kcal $18.24/day Check price
Fromm Diner Favorites Bud's Beef & Broccoli Stew Wet Dog Food $18.75/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $18.75/1,000 kcal $18.46/day Check price
Merrick Grammy's Grain Free Chicken Pot Pie Wet Dog Food $18.93/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $18.93/1,000 kcal $18.64/day Check price
Merrick Lil’ Plates Petite Pates Chicken Wet Dog Food $19.02/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $19.02/1,000 kcal $18.72/day Check price
Fromm Diner Favorites Bella's Beef Barkundy Stew Wet Dog Food $19.19/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $19.19/1,000 kcal $18.90/day Check price
Merrick Lil’ Plates Petite Pates Beef Wet Dog Food $19.29/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $19.29/1,000 kcal $19.00/day Check price
Merrick Grain Free Turducken Wet Dog Food in Gravy $19.72/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $19.72/1,000 kcal $19.42/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Digestion Small & Mini Chicken & Vegetables Entrée Dog Food $19.82/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $19.82/1,000 kcal $19.51/day Check price
Merrick Lil' Plates Small Breed Lamb Stew Wet Dog Food $20.21/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $20.21/1,000 kcal $19.90/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Shredded Pork in Gravy Entrée Wet Dog Food $20.33/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $20.33/1,000 kcal $20.01/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Perfect Weight & Joint Support Hearty Vegetables and Tuna Stew Dog Food $20.40/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $20.40/1,000 kcal $20.09/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Shredded Turkey in Gravy Entrée Wet Dog Food $20.77/1,000 kcal $20.77/1,000 kcal $20.45/day Check price
Fromm Diner Specials Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Entrée in Gravy Wet Dog Food $22.28/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $22.28/1,000 kcal $21.94/day Check price
Merrick Grain Free Real Duck Wet Dog Food $23.07/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $23.07/1,000 kcal $22.72/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Shredded Chicken in Gravy Entrée Wet Dog Food $23.65/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $23.65/1,000 kcal $23.29/day Check price
Fromm Four-Star Shredded Beef in Gravy Entrée Wet Dog Food $23.66/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $23.66/1,000 kcal $23.29/day Check price
Merrick Lil' Plates Small Breed Thanksgiving Wet Dog Food $23.71/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $23.71/1,000 kcal $23.35/day Check price
Merrick Lil' Plates Small Breed Texas Steak Wet Dog Food $24.71/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $24.71/1,000 kcal $24.33/day Check price
Fromm Diner Specials Chicken Canine Bleu™ Entrée in Gravy Wet Dog Food $25.02/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $25.02/1,000 kcal $24.64/day Check price
Merrick Lil' Plates Small Breed Beef Stew Wet Dog Food $25.42/1,000 kcalNamed protein first $25.42/1,000 kcal $25.03/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult Savory Stew with Chicken & Vegetables Dog Food $29.19/1,000 kcal $29.19/1,000 kcal $28.74/day Check price
Hill's Science Diet Adult 7+ Savory Stew with Chicken & Vegetables Dog Food $29.65/1,000 kcal $29.65/1,000 kcal $29.19/day Check price
Royal Canin Beauty Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food $30.60/1,000 kcal $30.60/1,000 kcal $30.13/day —
Hill's Science Diet Adult Sensitive Stomach & Skin Chicken & Rice Stew Dog Food $36.44/1,000 kcalFeeding-trial validated $36.44/1,000 kcal $35.87/day Check price
Royal Canin Yorkshire Terrier Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food $37.83/1,000 kcal $37.83/1,000 kcal $37.25/day Check price
Royal Canin Shih Tzu Loaf In Sauce Dog Food $37.91/1,000 kcal $37.91/1,000 kcal $37.33/day Check price
Royal Canin Poodle Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food $37.95/1,000 kcal $37.95/1,000 kcal $37.37/day Check price
Royal Canin Dachshund Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food $38.90/1,000 kcal $38.90/1,000 kcal $38.30/day Check price
Royal Canin Pomeranian Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food $38.98/1,000 kcal $38.98/1,000 kcal $38.38/day Check price
Royal Canin Chihuahua Adult Loaf In Sauce Canned Dog Food $39.84/1,000 kcal $39.84/1,000 kcal $39.23/day Check price
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Why these criteria
What we check, and what we refuse to
"Best value" here never means cheapest bag price — a cheap bag of a low-density food can cost MORE per day than an expensive bag of a dense one. We qualify by composition first, then rank survivors by cost per 1,000 kcal, exactly the method described on the homepage.
Every check on this site traces to a real, disclosed label field or a computed value with a published formula — never an opinion score. Some common concerns (joint/glucosamine, kidney/renal, heart/DCM-taurine, dental, allergy diagnosis, "holistic" marketing) can't honestly be answered from a label at all, so we never checkmark them — we say so and point you to your vet instead. See the full list of what we refuse to check, and why →
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Common questions
Best Value Dog Food, honestly answered
Why isn't the cheapest bag price at the top of this list?
Bag price ignores calorie density and bag size — a denser food means fewer cups per day, which can make a pricier-looking bag cheaper to actually feed. Cost per 1,000 kcal is the only number that accounts for that; see the full math on our cost calculator.
Does "best value" mean the cheapest food overall, quality aside?
No — every food on this list has already cleared the AAFCO adult-maintenance bar. We never rank a food that fails basic nutrient-adequacy coverage above one that passes it, no matter how cheap it is per calorie.
My dog has a specific concern (sensitive stomach, weight, etc.) — should I use this list instead?
Use the matching concern-specific rubric instead (linked throughout this site) and treat this best-value list as a second pass once you've narrowed to foods that already fit your dog's specific situation.