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The Best Dog Foods to Dish Up for Your Pup

Kristen Arendt
By Kristen Arendt
Updated
May 8, 2025
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Whether you have a growing puppy, an energetic adult or an aging senior dog, you want to feed them the best dog food for their life stage and overall health. But with so many high-quality dog food options available, you might be left wondering what actually is the best dog food for your particular pup based on their specific needs.

Luckily, thousands of Chewy’s furry friends have done the taste testing, and we’ve rounded up the best-selling, best-rated dog food as ranked and reviewed by Chewy pet parents like you. We’ve got the best dog food brands for every age and size of dog as well as top picks for pups with sensitive stomachs or other dietary needs. These best dog foods are bound to get your pup’s tail a waggin’—and give you the peace of mind that you’re feeding your dog a complete and balanced diet with top-quality ingredients to keep them healthy.

Just be sure to talk with your veterinarian or veterinary nutritionist before making any changes to your dog’s diet—they can help make sure that whatever pet food you choose meets all your dog’s nutritional needs.

Best Dry Dog Food

ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag

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Best Wet Dog Food

Merrick Lil’ Plates Dinner Duos Itsy Bitsy Beef Stew & Petite Pot Pie Variety Pack Grain-Free Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz tub, case of 12

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Best Dog Food for Puppies

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

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Best Dog Food For Sensitive Stomachs

Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

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Best Raw Dog Food

Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 25-oz bag

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Best Dog Food for Senior Dogs

Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables Senior Wet Dog Food, 12.5-oz, case of 12

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Best Dog Food for Small Dogs

Hill's Science Diet Adult Small Bites Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food, 35-lb bag

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Best Dog Food for Large Dog Breeds

American Journey Protein & Grains Large Breed Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag

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Best Grain-Free Dog Food

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

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Best Dog Food for Weight Loss

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

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Best Natural Dog Food

The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Chicken Recipe Dehydrated Dog Food, 10-lb box

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Best Organic Dog Food

Castor & Pollux ORGANIX Organic Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 18-lb bag

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Best Value Dog Food

Pedigree Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor Dog Kibble Adult Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag

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Best Limited Ingredient Dog Food

Nutro Limited Ingredient Diet Adult Sensitive Support with Real Salmon & Lentils Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag

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Best High Protein Dog Food

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

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Best Fresh Dog Food

JustFoodForDogs Chicken & Rice Recipe Frozen Human-Grade Fresh Dog Food, 18-oz pouch, case of 7

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Best Dry Dog Food


ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag slide 1 of 8
ORIJEN Original Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 23.5-lb bag
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
2.6KReviews
$105.99Chewy Price
$100.69Autoship Price

This dry dog food is based on what dogs’ ancestors would’ve eaten and is made with 85% premium animal ingredients, including poultry and fish as the first ingredients and organs like turkey giblets and duck liver. It also has a freeze-dried raw coating for an even more meaty flavor.

Best Wet Dog Food


Merrick Lil’ Plates Dinner Duos Itsy Bitsy Beef Stew & Petite Pot Pie Variety Pack Grain-Free Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz tub, case of 12 slide 1 of 9
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Merrick Lil’ Plates Dinner Duos Itsy Bitsy Beef Stew & Petite Pot Pie Variety Pack Grain-Free Wet Dog Food, 3.5-oz tub, case of 12
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
1.1KReviews
$27.59Chewy Price
$29.99List Price
$26.21Autoship Price

This variety pack includes three flavors, each made with real deboned beef, chicken or turkey. Chewy dog owners love that these easy-to-open cans make either a perfectly portioned meal for small dogs or a kibble-topper as a special treat for bigger dogs or picky eaters.

Best Dog Food for Puppies


Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Formula Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag slide 1 of 7
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Taste of the Wild High Prairie Puppy Formula Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
2.5KReviews
$59.99Chewy Price
$56.99Autoship Price

This protein-rich puppy food is made with premium meats like buffalo and venison and complex carbs like sweet potatoes to help provide the energy your young dog needs, as well as proprietary probiotics to support digestion. Plus, the kibble itself is smaller for puppy-sized mouths.

Best Dog Food For Sensitive Stomachs


Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag slide 1 of 9
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Purina Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
14KReviews
$77.48Chewy Price
$79.99List Price
$73.61Autoship Price

For dogs who have easily upset tummies or sensitive skin, this dog food is free from corn, wheat or soy and dishes up high-protein salmon as the first item on the ingredient list.. Made with rice and oatmeal, it’s highly-digestible and packed with probiotics to help soothe sensitive stomachs.

Best Raw Dog Food


Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 25-oz bag slide 1 of 9
Stella & Chewy's Chewy's Chicken Dinner Patties Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food, 25-oz bag
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
1.6KReviews
$59.99Chewy Price
$56.99Autoship Price

Satisfy your dog’s carnivorous cravings with this freeze-dried raw dog food. It’s made with high-quality protein and organic fruits and veggies, but free of fillers, preservatives or artificial ingredients. Your dog will enjoy the flavor of raw nutrition; you’ll love the convenience of the freeze-dried patties.

Best Dog Food for Senior Dogs


Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables Senior Wet Dog Food, 12.5-oz, case of 12 slide 1 of 8
Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Chicken Dinner with Garden Vegetables Senior Wet Dog Food, 12.5-oz, case of 12
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
2.5KReviews
$35.28Chewy Price
$44.28List Price
$33.52Autoship Price

Treat your senior dog to a tasty dog food diet that’s specially formulated to help with aging. Made with real chicken (no chicken meal or chicken by-products), this canned food is easy on sensitive teeth and contains glucosamine and chondroitin to help support aging joints.

Best Dog Food for Small Dogs


Hill's Science Diet Adult Small Bites Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food, 35-lb bag slide 1 of 9
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Hill's Science Diet Adult Small Bites Chicken & Barley Recipe Dry Dog Food, 35-lb bag
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.1KReviews
$80.99Chewy Price
$86.99List Price
$76.94Autoship Price

Great for small and extra small breed dogs, this small-sized kibble is made for easy munching by tiny mouths. And more than just being the right size for your petite pooch, it’s also made with high quality protein to help them maintain strong muscles and a healthy weight.

Best Dog Food for Large Dog Breeds


American Journey Protein & Grains Large Breed Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag slide 1 of 9
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American Journey Protein & Grains Large Breed Salmon, Brown Rice & Vegetables Recipe Dry Dog Food, 28-lb bag
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
600Reviews
$54.99Chewy Price
$52.24Autoship Price

Specially formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of dogs over 70 pounds, this large-breed dog food features real, deboned salmon as the first ingredient, a larger kibble size, and glucosamine and chondroitin to keep your big dog’s joints healthy.

Best Grain-Free Dog Food


Merrick Real Texas Beef + Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Chicken-Free Adult Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag slide 1 of 9
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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
4.4
2.4KReviews
$76.98Chewy Price
$73.13Autoship Price

If you’re looking to feed a grain-free diet because your dog has food allergies or a sensitive tummy, this grain-free dog food recipe pairs high-quality beef and real sweet potatoes for a winning combo that delivers healthy fats and wholesome fiber to help maintain lean muscle and a healthy weight.

Best Dog Food for Weight Loss


Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Healthy Weight Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag slide 1 of 9
Deal
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Healthy Weight Adult Chicken & Brown Rice Recipe Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.3KReviews
$64.98Chewy Price
$71.99List Price
$61.73Autoship Price

For dogs who need to lose a little weight to live their best life, this dog food for weight loss will help your adult dog trim down. Made with deboned chicken as the protein source, this lower-calorie food can help your dog get fit—without feeling like they are on a diet.

Best Natural Dog Food


The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Chicken Recipe Dehydrated Dog Food, 10-lb box slide 1 of 8
The Honest Kitchen Whole Grain Chicken Recipe Dehydrated Dog Food, 10-lb box
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
2KReviews
$78.39Chewy Price
$79.99List Price
$74.47Autoship Price

This natural dog food is made with gently dehydrated whole food ingredients, like free-range chicken, oats, carrots and bananas, all processed in a human-grade food facility. Chewy pet parents love that they can dish it up as a meal (just add water!) or use it as a tasty topper for kibble.

Best Organic Dog Food


Castor & Pollux ORGANIX Organic Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 18-lb bag slide 1 of 9
Out of Stock
Castor & Pollux ORGANIX Organic Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 18-lb bag
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
200Reviews
$89.98Chewy Price
$85.48Autoship Price
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Skip the fillers, artificial preservatives and unwanted by-products with this USDA-certified organic recipe. It’s made with high-quality ingredients like organic, free-range chicken and sweet potatoes and adds a blend of superfoods and omega fatty acids for healthy skin and a shiny coat.

Best Value Dog Food


Pedigree Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor Dog Kibble Adult Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag slide 1 of 9
Deal
Pedigree Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken & Vegetable Flavor Dog Kibble Adult Dry Dog Food, 30-lb bag
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.9KReviews
$25.99Chewy Price
$26.99List Price

Feeding your dog a nutritious and delicious meal doesn’t have to blow your budget. With this cheaper dog food, you can dish up a complete and balanced diet made with whole grains and a special fiber blend that supports healthy digestion—and still have enough left over to buy them a new dog toy.

Best Limited Ingredient Dog Food


Nutro Limited Ingredient Diet Adult Sensitive Support with Real Salmon & Lentils Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag slide 1 of 9
Deal
Nutro Limited Ingredient Diet Adult Sensitive Support with Real Salmon & Lentils Grain-Free Dry Dog Food, 22-lb bag
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5
204Reviews
$92.98Chewy Price
$88.33Autoship Price

For dogs with allergies or food sensitivities, this limited ingredient dog food takes it back to the basics. Made with 10 key ingredients, it has all the nutrients they need without any of the ingredients, like corn, wheat, soy or dairy, that often cause food sensitivities.

Best High Protein Dog Food


American Journey Grain-Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag slide 1 of 9
Deal
American Journey Grain-Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food, 24-lb bag
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
2.4KReviews
$56.99Chewy Price
$54.14Autoship Price

Got an active dog? The kibble is made with real, deboned chicken which is full of essential amino acids that’ll help your dog maintain optimal lean muscle mass and provide energy. They’ll be ready for all the walks, hikes and dog park play dates.

Best Fresh Dog Food


JustFoodForDogs Chicken & Rice Recipe Frozen Human-Grade Fresh Dog Food, 18-oz pouch, case of 7 slide 1 of 9
JustFoodForDogs Chicken & Rice Recipe Frozen Human-Grade Fresh Dog Food, 18-oz pouch, case of 7
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3
515Reviews
$76.99Chewy Price
$73.14Autoship Price

This dog food looks good enough for you to eat. It’s crafted with fresh, human-grade ingredients, including chicken thighs, rice, spinach, carrots and apples, and does not contain any fillers, growth hormones, artificial colorings or preservatives—which means it must be stored in the fridge or freezer.

Go ahead and dish up the best dog food for your pup. Your healthy dog will enjoy a long life full of tail wags, walks and snuggles.

Planning to make a change to your dog’s diet? Read our guide on how to switch your pet’s food, and don’t forget to talk to your vet first.

Attributions


Kristen Arendt

Kristen Arendt

Kristen is a writer, editor and lover of the great outdoors. In addition to running, hiking, backpacking, biking and skiing, she enjoys
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