When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreReese, one of our tester pups, enjoyed The Farmer's Dog beef recipe, which contains beef and beef liver, lentils, and vegetables such as sweet potato and carrot.Jaclyn Turner/Business InsiderWhen I tested the best fresh dog food brands with my pup, The Farmer's Dog stood out as both the most popular and the most affordable option. Founded in 2014, the company delivers fresh, frozen meals to your home. You can order a two-week trial box to decide if it's the right fit for your pup.For our two-week trial, I fed my 50-pound pit mix, Lyla, two of the brand's recipes: beef and turkey. I evaluated everything from my experience with ordering and delivery to ease of feeding, and, most importantly, Lyla's enthusiastic tail wags at every mealtime. Since then, Jaclyn Turner, Insider Reviews senior home editor, tried the service for a full month with Reese, her 20-pound cavapoo.In this review, I break down our experiences with The Farmer's Dog across several key aspects, from ease of ordering to overall quality.How it worksRecipes: The Farmer's Dog recipes meet the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) nutritional standards for puppies and adult dogs. The company also aligns with the Global Nutrition Guidelines set by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA). Veterinarians say these are the gold standard for choosing pet food. The brand has also tested its recipes through AAFCO feeding trials. It also conducted a yearlong feeding study in collaboration with the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.The Farmer's Dog offers seven Frozen Fresh recipes: beef, chicken, turkey, pork, chicken and grain, beef and grain, and pork and grain. Each one includes salmon oil, an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Research shows that the best fish oil for dogs can support skin, joint, immune, and cardiovascular health.RecipeIngredient highlightsGuaranteed analysisChicken and GrainChicken, chicken broth, oats, chicken liver, collard greens, carrots, nutrient blend, coconut oil, salmon oilCrude protein: 7% minCrude fat: 4.5% minCrude fiber: 1.5% maxMoisture: 74.5% maxPork and GrainPork, pork broth, oats, collard greens, pork liver, carrots, nutrient blend, salmon oilCrude protein: 7% minCrude fat: 4.5% minCrude fiber: 1.5% maxMoisture: 75% maxBeef and GrainBeef broth, beef, beef kidney, oats, beef liver, collard greens, carrots, sunflower seeds, dried yeast, salmon oilCrude protein: 7% minCrude fat: 4.5% minCrude fiber: 1.5% maxMoisture: 75% maxBeefBeef, sweet potato, lentils, carrot, beef liver, kale, sunflower seeds, nutrient blend, salmon oilCrude protein: 11% minCrude fat: 8% min Crude fiber: 1.5% maxMoisture: 72% maxTurkey Turkey, chickpeas, carrot, broccoli, spinach, parsnip, nutrient blend, salmon oilCrude protein: 8% min Crude fat: 4.5% minCrude fiber: 1.5% max Moisture: 76% maxPorkPork, sweet potatoes, potatoes, green beans, cauliflower, pork liver, nutrient blend, salmon oilCrude protein: 9% min Crude fat: 6.5% minCrude fiber: 1.5% max Moisture: 75% maxChickenChicken, chicken liver, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, chia seeds, nutrient blend, salmon oilCrude protein: 11% min Crude fat: 6% minCrude fiber: 1.5% max Moisture: 76% maxOrdering: You'll need to complete a quick questionnaire about your dog, covering details like their age, weight, breed, and activity level. Once your order is ready to ship, The Farmer's Dog will send you an email with billing details and a shipping confirmation.Customization: After you enter your dog's information during signup, The Farmer's Dog provides recipe recommendations. You can accept those suggestions or choose your own combination of up to three recipes. You can order full meals, half meals, or topper-sized portions. However, the recipes cannot be customized for food intolerances or allergies.Delivery: Delivery times vary, but food is shipped on a recurring schedule to ensure you never run out. You can also pause shipments or change your delivery schedule whenever you need.The Farmer's Dog ships its food in boxes packed with dry ice and insulation.Jaclyn Turner/Business InsiderPackaging: Food is packed in a large box and kept frozen with dry ice and corn starch insulation. Recipes come in vacuum-sealed plastic pouches that are easy to stack in the freezer. A plastic container to store opened bags of food in the refrigerator is also included.Cost: The Farmer's Dog recipes vary in price, so you can choose more affordable options if you're looking to save money. Below is a breakdown of prices for several different dog profiles and the cost to feed a full portion of each recipe. If you combine different recipes and/or select only half portions or topper serving sizes, this will also influence the final cost to feed per day.15 lbs., ideal weight, active30 lbs., ideal weight, active45 lbs., ideal weight, active90 lbs., ideal weight, activeChicken & G
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