Dr. Pol Healthy Balance Salmon Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 4-lb bag

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  • Limited Ingredient Diet
  • Gluten Free
  • Non-GMO
  • Grain-Free
  • Sensitive Digestion
  • Skin & Coat Health
  • Made in USA
  • All Lifestages
  • All Breeds

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  • Made with just a single animal protein—real salmon is the #1 ingredient.
  • 100% free from GMO ingredients.
  • Crafted without grains, corn, wheat or soy for dogs with sensitivities.
  • Contains added prebiotics and probiotics to support healthy digestion.
  • Made in the USA.

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Feeding Instructions

Simple, Limited Ingredients

Designed for dogs and cats with sensitivities, this limited ingredient recipe uses a single animal protein as the first ingredient. It avoids common fillers to support pets with food intolerances, allergies, or weight management needs.

Clean, Digestible Nutrition

Made with natural ingredients plus added vitamins and minerals, this formula is highly digestible and gluten free. It contains no corn, wheat, soy, GMOs, artificial colors, or synthetic preservatives, with added prebiotics and probiotics.

About Dr. Pol

Raised on a family farm and shaped by decades of hands-on veterinary care, Dr. Pol’s lifelong commitment to animals and farmers inspires nutrition rooted in compassion, simplicity, and real-world results.

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16 Customer Questions

Why is ethylenediamine added to this dog food?

Answer by Mell • Jan 02, 2026
That's a great question because it is also in antifreeze, industrial cleaners, pesticides- and I could go on. Nothing I would want to feed my dog (and I was considering it)

What portion of the total protein in the guaranteed analysis comes from animal protein sources?

Is Dr. Pol dog food dye free?

Answer by Chewy • Jan 05, 2021
Dr. Pol Healthy Balance Salmon Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food is 100% free of GMO ingredients, synthetic preservatives and artificial colors.

Where is Dr Pol dog food made & shopped?

Answer by Chewy • Jan 14, 2021
This recipe is made in the USA.
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
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Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Digestibility

82% Positive

Grain-free

84% Positive

Ingredients

85% Positive

Limited ingredients

84% Positive

589 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Candace on Feb 4, 2026

NO MEAL, NO CORN, NO JUNK!

Most "grain free" dog foods say they are grain free but contain things like "soybean meal," "corn," and whatever meat they use "meal." I've also seen beet pulp listed

Most "grain free" dog foods say they are grain free but contain things like "soybean meal," "corn," and whatever meat they use "meal." I've also seen beet pulp listed on dog food that advertised "no fillers." This is the only dog food that doesn't have garbage in it. I look for food without yeast, meal or grains. I have one dog in my pack who has reactions to grains and yeast. This isn't the "perfect" dog food but short of cooking dinner for your dogs yourself, this is the best you'll find!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Christopher on Jan 15, 2026

Dogs love it, but pricey considering bag size

The reviews and comments on it were positive, but it’s still pricey. I know- put a price on your dog’s health and love, right? Well, in this economy , that tends

The reviews and comments on it were positive, but it’s still pricey. I know- put a price on your dog’s health and love, right? Well, in this economy , that tends to explain why so many people put their dogs into shelters- they love them too much to see them suffer when they cannot afford them. Sad but true. I am not that unfortunate luckily. It’s not the best, but ingredients are better than store-bought garbage and probably on par with pet store food but with door front delivery, so I keep buying from here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Ember on Dec 27, 2025

We Love Dr. Pol!!

All my babies approve of this. I give them 4 different types of food...Badlands Ranch, Dr Martys, Royal Canin, and now Dr. Pol. The Badlands & Dr. Martys are freeze

All my babies approve of this. I give them 4 different types of food...Badlands Ranch, Dr Martys, Royal Canin, and now Dr. Pol. The Badlands & Dr. Martys are freeze dried, both have amazing ingredients! However, they are very expensive. So I have been looking for a filler food. They love the Royal Canin, however, the first main ingredients are "chicken by product meal, corn". Terrible, especially considering what it costs. So, I have been looking for a replacement and Dr. Pols is the winner! Main ingredients, Salmon, Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Green Lentils, Tapioca, Salmon Oil." My only complaint is the pieces are very hard! My little 14yo toy poodle has a hard time, so I bite them in half for him lol. I know, Im gross. He loves the food though. My year old Bernedoodles also love it!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Monica on Jan 23, 2026

Unable to keep food down

I slowly introduced the food to my girl. However, after 2-3 days she would vomit several times a day. Chewy was nice enough to refund me and place a new order for

I slowly introduced the food to my girl. However, after 2-3 days she would vomit several times a day. Chewy was nice enough to refund me and place a new order for her original dog food. In the meantime I have given her rice and sweet potatoes.. no vomit. I seen a couple other reviews mentioning the same. This is the first and last time I’ll try this brand.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Andrea on Jan 6, 2026

Tiff loves it. Mix it with Dr. Marty’s food.

After a few weeks and trying to increase Dr. Pol food Tiff developed loose stools. Not sure if it is due to her eating more or if too rich. Playing around with

After a few weeks and trying to increase Dr. Pol food Tiff developed loose stools. Not sure if it is due to her eating more or if too rich. Playing around with % of the two foods mixed. Also, the packaging to open and close is a pain. They either need to put instructions on the outside or discontinue the sealer as it just does not work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Morgan on Dec 3, 2025

Hooray for solid poops!

Switched to this from purina dog chow which gave my dog the runs really bad. Every poop since the switch has been solid! Plus he’s scratching a lot less. I guess

Switched to this from purina dog chow which gave my dog the runs really bad. Every poop since the switch has been solid! Plus he’s scratching a lot less. I guess where it’s salmon based though the only drawback is it makes him a little more stinky. Not his poops, but the actual dog. Small price to pay for the benefits. Plus it helps that this dog food is $20 or more cheaper than the other high end dog foods that often still contain common allergens.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Frank on Dec 22, 2025

Super disappointed

Due to Dr. Pol's reputation, I expected my Frenchie to love this food. First off, the smell was nasty in my opinion. Secondly, in spite of a two week transition

Due to Dr. Pol's reputation, I expected my Frenchie to love this food. First off, the smell was nasty in my opinion. Secondly, in spite of a two week transition to this food, my dog could not shake VERY loose stools. Had to return it.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Julia on Feb 7, 2026

Delivery bad

Why can’t the put it by the door instead of the edge of the porch? I am old and bad back and heart. It’s not easy to move it inside!!

Why can’t the put it by the door instead of the edge of the porch? I am old and bad back and heart. It’s not easy to move it inside!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Lisa on Jan 14, 2026

My 3 dogs will not eat this.

If I were to guess the problem keeping my 3 from liking or eating this, I would say it’s the small Very HARD pellets. My 3 prefer a softer chewier kibble.

If I were to guess the problem keeping my 3 from liking or eating this, I would say it’s the small Very HARD pellets. My 3 prefer a softer chewier kibble.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Debra on Nov 9, 2025

The limited ingredients with salmon

dogs think it is delicious. I have one dog diagnosed with copper storage disease, so I was glad to see that some of the copper was easily digested, but not happy

dogs think it is delicious. I have one dog diagnosed with copper storage disease, so I was glad to see that some of the copper was easily digested, but not happy with the man made copper sulfate that is stored in the liver. I will keep looking for a dog food with no added man made copper. If not for having a dog with problem, I would give it 5 stars.