10 Best Natural Dog Foods 2025: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Natural Dog Foods

Jump to the list

How we created this natural dog food list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best natural dog food.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best natural dog foods.

Key natural dog food considerations

Ingredients

Nutritional Balance

Digestibility

Transparency

1
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

Taste of the Wild High Prairie Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
7,190
$58.99Chewy Price
($2.11/lb)

Our ratings

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.4/5
Great

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Transparency

4.4/5
Great

Is this natural dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Water Buffalo, Lamb Meal, Chicken Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Peas

Special Diet

Gluten Free, High-Protein, Grain-Free
2
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
9,416
$64.98Chewy Price
($2.17/lb)
Promo, Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card with code HAVEFUN

Our ratings

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.4/5
Great

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Transparency

4.5/5
Great

Is this natural dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, With Grain, Natural
3
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag
Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag

Nutro Natural Choice Adult Small Breed Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 13-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,480
$37.98Chewy Price
($2.93/lb)
Promo, Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card with code HAVEFUN

Our ratings

Ingredients

4.6/5
Excellent

Nutritional Balance

4.5/5
Great

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Transparency

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this natural dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Chicken Meal, Whole Grain Barley, Split Peas, Brewers Rice

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Human-Grade, Molasses-Free, High Fiber...
4
Merrick Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Chicken-Free Adult Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Merrick Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Chicken-Free Adult Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Merrick Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Chicken-Free Adult Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Merrick Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Chicken-Free Adult Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Merrick Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Chicken-Free Adult Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Merrick Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Chicken-Free Adult Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Merrick Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Chicken-Free Adult Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Merrick Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Chicken-Free Adult Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Merrick Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Chicken-Free Adult Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

Merrick Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Chicken-Free Adult Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
2,253
$76.98Chewy Price
($3.50/lb)
Promo, Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card with code HAVEFUN

Our ratings

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.5/5
Great

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Transparency

4.4/5
Great

Is this natural dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Beef, Pork And Bone Meal, Salmon Meal, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Gluten Free, Chicken-Free, Grain-Free
5
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

American Journey Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
4,680
$59.99Chewy Price
($2.50/lb)
Promo, Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card with code HAVEFUN

Our ratings

Ingredients

4.3/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.3/5
Great

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Transparency

4.3/5
Great

Is this natural dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Salmon, Chicken Meal (a source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate), Turkey Meal, Peas, Sweet Potatoes

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, High-Protein, Grain-Free
6
Solid Gold Complete & Balanced Beef Recipe Air Dried Dog Food Topper, 4-oz pouch
Solid Gold Complete & Balanced Beef Recipe Air Dried Dog Food Topper, 4-oz pouch
Solid Gold Complete & Balanced Beef Recipe Air Dried Dog Food Topper, 4-oz pouch
Solid Gold Complete & Balanced Beef Recipe Air Dried Dog Food Topper, 4-oz pouch
Solid Gold Complete & Balanced Beef Recipe Air Dried Dog Food Topper, 4-oz pouch
Solid Gold Complete & Balanced Beef Recipe Air Dried Dog Food Topper, 4-oz pouch
Solid Gold Complete & Balanced Beef Recipe Air Dried Dog Food Topper, 4-oz pouch

Solid Gold Complete & Balanced Beef Recipe Air Dried Dog Food Topper, 4-oz pouch

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
506
$5.99Chewy Price
($1.50/oz)
Promo, Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card with code HAVEFUN

Our ratings

Ingredients

4.8/5
Excellent

Nutritional Balance

4.7/5
Excellent

Digestibility

4.8/5
Excellent

Transparency

4.8/5
Excellent

Is this natural dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

Adult, All Lifestages

Top Ingredients

Beef Lung, Beef, Beef Liver, Vegetable Glycerin, Pea Flour

Food Flavor

Meat, Beef
7
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
2,095
$72.98Chewy Price
($3.05/lb)
Promo, Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card with code HAVEFUN

Our ratings

Ingredients

4.4/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.4/5
Great

Digestibility

4.3/5
Great

Transparency

4.3/5
Great

Is this natural dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Salmon, Salmon Meal (Source of Glucosamine), Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes, Dried Yeast

Special Diet

Limited Ingredient Diet, No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Pea-Free, Chicken-Free...
8
Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag
Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag
Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag
Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag
Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag
Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag
Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag

Wellness CORE Bowl Boosters Bare Turkey Freeze-Dried Dog Food Mixer or Topper, 4-oz bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
467
$8.99Chewy Price
($2.25/oz)
Promo, Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card with code HAVEFUN

Our ratings

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.4/5
Great

Digestibility

4.5/5
Great

Transparency

4.4/5
Great

Is this natural dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Turkey Hearts, Mixed Tocopherols added to preserve freshness, Rosemary Extract, Green Tea Extract

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, Grain-Free, Gluten Free, Limited Ingredient Diet...
9
CANIDAE All Life Stages Multi-Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
CANIDAE All Life Stages Multi-Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
CANIDAE All Life Stages Multi-Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
CANIDAE All Life Stages Multi-Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
CANIDAE All Life Stages Multi-Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
CANIDAE All Life Stages Multi-Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
CANIDAE All Life Stages Multi-Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
CANIDAE All Life Stages Multi-Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag
CANIDAE All Life Stages Multi-Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

CANIDAE All Life Stages Multi-Protein Recipe Dry Dog Food, 40-lb bag

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
458
$64.99Chewy Price
($1.63/lb)
Promo, Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card with code HAVEFUN

Our ratings

Ingredients

4.4/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.3/5
Great

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Transparency

4.4/5
Great

Is this natural dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

All Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Chicken, Oatmeal, Barley, Whole Grain Sorghum, Millet

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, With Grain
10
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 15-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 15-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 15-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 15-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 15-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 15-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 15-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 15-lb bag
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 15-lb bag

Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Small Breed Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 15-lb bag

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
3,495
$41.98Chewy Price
($2.80/lb)
Promo, Spend $100, Get $30 eGift Card with code HAVEFUN

Our ratings

Ingredients

4.5/5
Great

Nutritional Balance

4.5/5
Great

Digestibility

4.4/5
Great

Transparency

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this natural dog food right for my pet?

Breed Size

Extra Small Breeds, Small Breeds

Lifestage

All Lifestages, Adult

Top Ingredients

Deboned Chicken, Chicken Meal, Brown Rice, Oatmeal, Barley

Special Diet

No Corn No Wheat No Soy, With Grain, Natural

Frequently Asked Questions about Natural Dog Foods

What ingredients are in natural dog foods?

Natural dog foods typically include high quality, minimally processed ingredients such as real meat, fish, or poultry as the primary protein source, along with vegetables, fruits, and wholesome grains. They avoid artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors.

Will natural dog food make my dog sick?

Natural dog food is generally well tolerated by dogs and is designed to support their health. However, every dog is unique, and some may have sensitivities to specific natural ingredients. Transition to a new food gradually and consult your vet if you notice any adverse reactions.

What is the difference between natural and organic dog food?

Natural dog food is made without artificial additives or heavily processed ingredients. Organic dog food, on the other hand, must meet strict standards for organic certification, including using ingredients grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or GMOs. All organic dog food is natural, but not all natural dog food is organic.