Fresh dog food plans compared

At a glance

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The Farmer's Dog

The Farmer's Dog

From: About $2/day

Personalized fresh-food plans in two styles: Fresh (gently cooked, delivered cold) and Instant Fresh (shelf-stable, just add water). The first box holds up to two weeks of food.

Facts checked Oct 15, 2026 on the official page.

About $2/dayVisit ↗Not an affiliate link

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Ollie

Ollie

From: See site

Fresh, human-grade recipes in five proteins, plus a baked (crunchy) line in chicken and beef. Plans and portions are set from a short quiz.

Facts checked Oct 15, 2026 on the official page.

See siteVisit ↗Not an affiliate link

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Nom Nom

Nom Nom (Mars Petcare)

From: $9.99 per pack

Gently cooked fresh-frozen recipes in six proteins, plus Scoopable Meal Clusters you scoop from the freezer. Sold by subscription and in stores.

Facts checked Oct 15, 2026 on the official page.

$9.99 per packVisit ↗Not an affiliate link

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Spot & Tango

Spot & Tango

From: $1/day

Two lines: UnKibble, a gently cooked and low-temperature-dried “FreshDry” food you scoop like kibble, and refrigerated Fresh meals. Made in its own Allentown, PA facility.

Facts checked Oct 15, 2026 on the official page.

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PetPlate

PetPlate

From: $0.79/day

Four ways to feed: FreshCooked full plans, FreshCooked toppers (25% of calories), a 50/50 cooked-and-baked Combo, and shelf-stable FreshBaked.

Facts checked Oct 15, 2026 on the official page.

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Comparison table

Product	Published starting price	Formats	Proteins (per brand)	Shipping	First order / guarantee	Nutrition standard (per brand)	Also sold in stores
The Farmer's Dog	Plans start at about $2/day; exact price depends on your dog (per The Farmer's Dog)	Fresh (refrigerated/frozen); Instant Fresh (shelf-stable)	Beef, chicken, turkey, pork	Free; 48 contiguous states	First box: up to 2 weeks of food; cancel anytime (per brand)	Complete & balanced to AAFCO standards; Fresh for all life stages, Instant Fresh for adults and seniors	See site	Visit ↗Not an affiliate link
Ollie	See site	Fresh; Baked (chicken, beef); fresh topper	Beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, pork	See site	See site	WSAVA compliant; made in USDA facilities (per Ollie)	See site	Visit ↗Not an affiliate link
Nom Nom	Single packs “as low as $9.99” at retailers; subscription priced per dog (per Nom Nom)	Fresh frozen; Scoopable Meal Clusters	Beef, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, turkey & chicken	See site	Reschedule or cancel in your account (per brand)	AAFCO All Life Stages incl. growth of large-size dogs (per recipe labels)	Yes: Chewy, PetSmart, Amazon (per Nom Nom)	Visit ↗Not an affiliate link
Spot & Tango	UnKibble from $1/day; Fresh from $2/day (per Spot & Tango)	UnKibble (FreshDry, pantry); Fresh (refrigerated)	Beef + barley, turkey + sweet potato, cod + salmon (UnKibble)	Free; 48 contiguous states (no AK, HI, PR or P.O. boxes)	14-day 100% money-back guarantee on the trial order	AAFCO complete & balanced for all life stages (per brand)	See site	Visit ↗Not an affiliate link
PetPlate	FreshCooked from $1.89/day; Combo from $1.40/day; FreshBaked from $0.79/day; Toppers from $0.71/day (after intro discount, per PetPlate)	FreshCooked; FreshBaked (shelf-stable); Combo; Toppers	See site	See site	100% money-back guarantee on the first order; no samples	Made to AAFCO standards (per PetPlate)	See site	Visit ↗Not an affiliate link

“See site” means we couldn’t confirm the detail on the brand’s official page on Oct 15, 2026. Prices and offers change; confirm before you buy.

Guides for fresh dog food

• How to switch your dog to a new food, step by step A calm, gradual plan for moving your dog from one food to another, including fresh food, plus the signs that mean it's time to slow down and call your vet.
• How much should I feed my dog? A practical guide to portion sizing Why the feeding chart is only a starting point, how calories per cup and per pack work, how to use body condition to adjust portions, and where treats fit in. Always confirm with your vet.
• Fresh dog food subscriptions, explained How fresh dog food delivery plans work, from the signup quiz and pricing to deliveries, storage, pausing and cancelling, plus questions to ask before you subscribe.
• Feeding a puppy: food, portions and schedules What to look for in puppy food, why large-breed puppies need extra care, how meal schedules usually change as puppies grow, treats and training, and when to move to adult food. Your vet leads; this guide helps you ask good questions.
• Senior dogs: food, portions and gear considerations What changes as dogs age, why "senior" on a food label isn't a standard, how to think about portions, texture and appetite, plus how GPS collars and pet cameras can help older dogs. Always with your vet.
• How to store, thaw and serve fresh dog food safely Practical food-safety habits for refrigerated and frozen dog food: freezer and fridge storage, safe thawing, serving temperature, cleaning bowls, handling leftovers and what to do if a delivery arrives warm.
• Traveling with fresh dog food: road trips, flights and boarding How to keep a fresh or refrigerated dog food routine going away from home, from packing a cooler to planning for boarding, sitters and delivery pauses.
• Fresh dog food in a multi-dog home Practical ways to manage fresh food plans, portions and mealtimes when you have two or more dogs with different sizes, ages or needs.
• Fresh food and picky eaters: what to try and when to call the vet Why some dogs turn their noses up at meals, practical routines that help with fussy eating, and the appetite changes that need a vet rather than a new food.
• Budgeting for fresh dog food: what the real monthly cost looks like How to estimate the true monthly cost of a fresh dog food plan, including portions, treats, shipping, first-order offers and freezer space, without relying on invented prices.
• Fresh dog food for small vs large dogs: portions, packs and logistics How pack sizes, thaw schedules, measuring and delivery cadence differ when you feed fresh food to a small dog versus a large one — practical logistics only, not medical advice.
• Planning freezer and fridge space for fresh dog food How to estimate freezer and fridge capacity for a fresh dog food subscription, organize thaw zones, label packs and decide whether you need more cold storage — without guessing brand pack sizes.
• Moving house with a dog: tech, ID and fresh-food checklist A practical moving checklist for dog owners covering microchip and tag updates, GPS trackers, pet cameras, fresh food deliveries and first-week safety in the new place.

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How we compare

Every fact above comes from the brand’s official page, linked on each card with the date we checked it. We don’t publish star ratings or “best” awards, we haven’t hands-on tested these products, and we don’t make health claims. Read our method.