When our founders learned the truth about kibble, they knew it was time for a fresh approach to pet food – one that put real, healthy food into dogs bowls, not just in pictures on the bag.
It may not be the cheapest option, but it’s the healthiest daily investment you can make for your four-legged friend.
The word “premium” suggests a product that's better somehow. But there are no legal requirements for what qualifies as premium pet food. It’s just marketing jargon. Kibble is kibble.
Kibble is designed to sit on store shelves, and in pantries, for long periods of time. That means it’s devoid of moisture—but full of preservatives.
Made to “Animal Feed” Standards
Ultra-Processed at High Temperatures
Kibble doesn’t have to meet the high safety and quality standards that apply to human-grade recipes (like ours). That means much looser rules about what’s allowed in the food.
Kibble undergoes multiple rounds of high-heat and high-pressure processing that damages natural nutrients. The result is a burnt brown pellet.
Developed by Nutritionists, Praised by Vets
“Choosing what food to feed your dog is a decision that should not be taken lightly, and choosing one that’s high-quality and fresh is one of the healthiest daily decisions you can make for them.”
“No animal’s digestive system is designed to eat highly-processed food every meal of their lives. The Farmer’s Dog makes it easy to feed your pet something better.”
“Obesity in dogs is an immense and worsening problem. Feeding a truly healthy, pre-portioned food can add years to your dog’s life and save you thousands of dollars.”
Simply tell us a little bit about your dog, and we’ll create a personally portioned plan to meet their unique nutritional and caloric needs.
To start, you’ll get 50% off a trial box with two weeks of fresh food – perfect for your pup to get a taste.
If you and your dog love it – we think you will! – you’re all set. You’ll start receiving full boxes of food automatically whenever you’re running low.
We deliver our food to your door on your schedule, so you can skip the pet store runs. One less thing to think about.
Health Goals
Whether your dog’s a puppy or a senior, overweight or underweight, our personally portioned plans can help them be a healthier, happier version of themself.
Real Food Made Real Simple
Your trial box comes with easy to follow transition instructions and a personalized feeding guide – no more “how much do I scoop?” guessing games.
The Farmer’s Dog creates a variety of human-grade recipes that are simple in nature using different proteins and vegetables to account for dietary restrictions. Our board-certified veterinary nutritionists carefully formulate each recipe to be 100% complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards, and we use all human-grade ingredients and processes to do so.
Every recipe has clean USDA proteins, mixed with simple whole foods, and balanced with vitamins and minerals. That’s it. We never use feed-grade ingredients, and we don’t process our ingredients to be shelf-stable, ensuring your dog is getting the highest quality, most natural nutrients available. All of our ingredients are human-grade and sourced from reputable food suppliers, local farms, and other human food purveyors that meet USDA standards.
Every dog is different, and your exact plan and price options will depend on your dog(s) and their food needs, factoring in age, weight, activity, recipe choice, and more. Plans start at about $2/day, and delivery options mostly range from 1 week to 3 months of food and include free shipping. Because we deliver the food right to your door, your dollars are going towards the highest quality ingredients, and not to the mark-ups of a big retail store.
We work closely with our vet nutritionists to figure out the optimal calorie needs for different combinations of breed, age, activity level, and sensitivities. Certain dogs can metabolize faster than others, so some plans may need further adjusting.
Is your food suitable for puppies?
Yes! We have recipe options suitable for every life stage, and we’ll recommend a plan that’s just right for your dog’s age – you can enter your dog’s exact age on our dog profile questionnaire.
Do I need to refrigerate the food?
Yes! Since our food is truly fresh and we donʼt use any preservatives, itʼs essential that you treat it like real food (because it is!). Keep the food at a safe temperature in a refrigerator or freezer. Your box will also include an easy guide on how to store and feed the food properly (it’s very simple!).
Do I need to cook the food?
No need, our food is pre-portioned and ready-to-serve! You can serve it directly from the fridge or add a touch of hot water if your dog prefers warm food.
How do shipments work? Do you ship nationwide?
We currently ship to the 48 contiguous states. With our meal plans, customers receive deliveries of freshly prepared food on a recurring and flexible basis. Plans are customized to fit your dog’s needs and come in convenient serving packs to make feeding easy. Your pup’s food arrives in refrigerated and environmentally friendly boxes that keep the food safe. We perfectly time deliveries to make sure you never run out of food and you will have the ability to adjust deliveries at any time online.
