Price table · prices checked October 21, 2026
Fresh dog food prices: cost per day and per pound by brand
Fresh dog food costs an estimated $12.16 a day for a 30 lb adult on JustFoodForDogs Beef & Russet Potato. That uses its store’s one-time price listed October 21, 2026; your dog’s needs and recipe change the cost.
Tick up to three recipes to compare them side by side for the same dog.
| Compare | Brand and recipe | Label | Per lb | 10 lba day | 30 lba day | 60 lba day | Grams30 lb | Checked | Sources and link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRViva RawBeef for Dogs · Raw | 1,411 kcal/kg · $8.25/lb · checked Oct 21 · 527 g a day | 1,411 kcal/kg | $8.25 | $3.80 | $9.59$292 a month | $19.20 | 527 g | Oct 21 | Check price at Viva Raw (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| JFJustFoodForDogsBeef & Russet Potato · Gently cooked | 1,559 kcal/kg · $11.55/lb · checked Oct 21 · 477 g a day | 1,559 kcal/kg | $11.55 | $4.82 | $12.16$370 a month | $24.33 | 477 g | Oct 21 | Check price at JustFoodForDogs (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| MMaevRaw | 1,030 kcal/kg · $8.95/lb · checked Oct 21 · 722 g a day | 1,030 kcal/kg | $8.95 | $5.65 | $14.25$433 a month | $28.52 | 722 g | Oct 21 | Review of Maev | |
| SSmallbatchPork Sliders Freeze-Dried Raw · Freeze-dried | 4,793 kcal/kg · $42.22/lb · checked Oct 21 · 155 g a day | 4,793 kcal/kg | $42.22 | $5.73 | $14.45$439 a month | $28.91 | 155 g | Oct 21 | Check price at Smallbatch (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| JFJustFoodForDogsFish & Sweet Potato · Gently cooked | 922 kcal/kg · $8.67/lb · checked Oct 21 · 807 g a day | 922 kcal/kg | $8.67 | $6.11 | $15.42$469 a month | $30.86 | 807 g | Oct 21 | Check price at JustFoodForDogs (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| NNNom NomBeef Mash · Gently cooked | 1,194 kcal/kg · $11.36/lb · checked Oct 21 · 623 g a day | 1,194 kcal/kg | $11.36 | $6.19 | $15.60$474 a month | $31.23 | 623 g | Oct 21 | Review of Nom Nom | |
| SSmallbatchDuck Sliders Freeze-Dried Raw · Freeze-dried | 5,004 kcal/kg · $49.90/lb · checked Oct 21 · 149 g a day | 5,004 kcal/kg | $49.90 | $6.48 | $16.35$497 a month | $32.73 | 149 g | Oct 21 | Check price at Smallbatch (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| APA Pup AboveGently cooked | 1,384 kcal/kg · $13.98/lb · checked Oct 21 · 538 g a day | 1,384 kcal/kg | $13.98 | $6.57 | $16.56$504 a month | $33.15 | 538 g | Oct 21 | ||
| SSmallbatchLamb Small Bites Freeze-Dried Raw · Freeze-dried | 4,800 kcal/kg · $50.48/lb · checked Oct 21 · 155 g a day | 4,800 kcal/kg | $50.48 | $6.84 | $17.25$524 a month | $34.53 | 155 g | Oct 21 | Check price at Smallbatch (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| JFJustFoodForDogsVenison & Squash · Gently cooked | 872 kcal/kg · $11.56/lb · checked Oct 21 · 853 g a day | 872 kcal/kg | $11.56 | $8.62 | $21.74$661 a month | $43.51 | 853 g | Oct 21 | Check price at JustFoodForDogs (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| LWLone Wolf RanchPower Foods Complete™ – Beef · Air-dried | 4,798 kcal/kg · 155 g a day | 4,798 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 155 g | — | Check price at Lone Wolf Ranch (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| MMaevUSDA Beef · Raw | 1,100 kcal/kg · 676 g a day | 1,100 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 676 g | — | Review of Maev | |
| OOllieFresh Chicken · Gently cooked | 1,298 kcal/kg · 573 g a day | 1,298 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 573 g | — | Review of Ollie | |
| OOlliePork · Gently cooked | 1,540 kcal/kg · 483 g a day | 1,540 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 483 g | — | Review of Ollie | |
| OOllieBeef · Gently cooked | 1,540 kcal/kg · 483 g a day | 1,540 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 483 g | — | Review of Ollie | |
| OOllieLamb · Gently cooked | 1,540 kcal/kg · 483 g a day | 1,540 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 483 g | — | Review of Ollie | |
| OOllieTurkey · Gently cooked | 1,540 kcal/kg · 483 g a day | 1,540 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 483 g | — | Review of Ollie | |
| RPRaw Paws Pet FoodSignature Blend Pet Food For Dogs & Cats – Beef & Vegetable Recipe, 1-Lb · Raw | 1,936 kcal/kg · 384 g a day | 1,936 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 384 g | — | Check price at Raw Paws Pet Food (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| STSpot & TangoBeef & Brown Rice · Gently cooked | 1,726 kcal/kg · 431 g a day | 1,726 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 431 g | — | Review of Spot & Tango | |
| SDSundays for DogsBeef · Air-dried | 5,417 kcal/kg · 137 g a day | 5,417 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 137 g | — | Check price at Sundays for Dogs (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| UPUltimate Pet NutritionNutra Complete™ Premium Beef Recipe · Freeze-dried | 5,237 kcal/kg · 142 g a day | 5,237 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 142 g | — | Check price at Ultimate Pet Nutrition (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| UPUltimate Pet NutritionNutra Complete™ Premium Pork Recipe · Freeze-dried | 5,407 kcal/kg · 138 g a day | 5,407 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 138 g | — | Check price at Ultimate Pet Nutrition (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| UPUltimate Pet NutritionNutra Complete™ Premium Turkey Recipe Reduced Calorie · Freeze-dried | 4,645 kcal/kg · 160 g a day | 4,645 kcal/kg | — | after quiz | after quiz | after quiz | 160 g | — | Check price at Ultimate Pet Nutrition (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| By the brand’s own 2–3% rule — no calories on the label, not comparable with the rows above | ||||||||||
| WFWe Feed RawBeef · Raw | no calories on the label · $8.89/lb · checked Oct 21 · 272–408 g a day | no calories | $8.89 | $1.78–2.67 | $5.33–8.00$162–243 a month | $10.66–15.99 | 272–408 g | Oct 21 | Check price at We Feed Raw (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| DWDarwin'sNatural Selections Chicken · Raw | no calories on the label · $9.38/lb · checked Oct 21 · 272–408 g a day | no calories | $9.38 | $1.88–2.81 | $5.62–8.43$171–256 a month | $11.24–16.87 | 272–408 g | Oct 21 | Check price at Darwin's (partner link, opens in a new tab) | |
| Not enough open data yet | ||||||||||
| FDThe Farmer's DogTurkey · Gently cooked | no calories on the label | no calories | — | — | — | — | — | — | Review of The Farmer's Dog | |
Prices from each brand’s or shop’s own page, with the date we read them; a date older than 14 days turns amber, older than 30 days the price is hidden until we check it again. Some buttons are partner links: we may earn a commission if you buy. Rows are sorted by what you choose, never by commission.
Per day, three dogs
What will feeding your dog cost?
Choose the column closest to your dog’s weight and activity. Among calorie-based rows, Viva Raw Beef for Dogs is lowest for the 30 lb adult: $9.59 a day at its brand-store catalog price on October 21, 2026.
Calorie-based portions are estimates using FEDIAF, AAHA and WSAVA formulas and label calories. Darwin’s and We Feed Raw instead use their brands’ 2–3% body-weight rule, not a veterinary norm. Those ranges are not directly comparable.
Compare the same dog and the same portion method, not just the lowest daily figure.
| Brand and recipe | Per lb | 10 lb adult | 30 lb adult | 60 lb active adult |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JustFoodForDogs Beef & Russet Potato | $11.55 | $4.82 | $12.16 | $24.33 |
| Nom Nom Beef Mash | $11.36 | $6.19 | $15.60 | $31.23 |
| A Pup Above Gently Cooked | $13.98 | $6.57 | $16.56 | $33.15 |
| Viva Raw Beef for Dogs | $8.25 | $3.80 | $9.59 | $19.20 |
| Maev Raw | $8.95 | $5.65 | $14.25 | $28.52 |
| Darwin's Natural Selections Chicken | $9.38 | $1.88–2.81 | $5.62–8.43 | $11.24–16.87 |
| We Feed Raw Beef | $8.89 | $1.78–2.67 | $5.33–8.00 | $10.66–15.99 |
| JustFoodForDogs Fish & Sweet Potato | $8.67 | $6.11 | $15.42 | $30.86 |
| JustFoodForDogs Venison & Squash | $11.56 | $8.62 | $21.74 | $43.51 |
| Smallbatch Duck Sliders Freeze-Dried Raw | $49.90 | $6.48 | $16.35 | $32.73 |
| Smallbatch Pork Sliders Freeze-Dried Raw | $42.22 | $5.73 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
| Smallbatch Lamb Small Bites Freeze-Dried Raw | $50.48 | $6.84 | $17.25 | $34.53 |
Per pound across catalogs
Does cheaper per pound mean cheaper daily?
Open brand-store catalog medians on October 21, 2026 range from Viva Raw’s $8.25 per lb to Smallbatch’s $47.99 per lb. These are catalog pack prices, not personalized subscription quotes.
A pound of calorie-dense dried food supplies more energy than a pound of less calorie-dense food. The daily-cost calculation accounts for that difference; the per-pound chart alone cannot.
Use price per pound to compare packs, then calories to compare feeding costs.
- Viva Raw18 packs$8.25
- Darwin's13 packs$10.25
- JustFoodForDogs24 packs$10.67
- A Pup Above35 packs$12.66
- The Honest Kitchen9 packs$12.85
- Evermore4 packs$13.99
- Open Farm91 packs$27.50
- Smallbatch24 packs$47.99
| Viva Raw | $8.25 |
|---|---|
| Darwin's | $10.25 |
| JustFoodForDogs | $10.67 |
| A Pup Above | $12.66 |
| The Honest Kitchen | $12.85 |
| Evermore | $13.99 |
| Open Farm | $27.50 |
| Smallbatch | $47.99 |
Lowest per pack
Which packs lower the unit price?
The catalog table identifies lower-priced packs within each brand and type. A Pup Above’s 7 lb gently cooked pack lists at $11.29 per lb in its store catalog.
Larger packs and cases are worth checking for a lower unit price. Keep the recipe and food type consistent: a low catalog price is not automatically a lower daily feeding cost.
Compare pack sizes within the same recipe before comparing brands.
| Brand | Product | Pack | Price | Per lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Honest Kitchen | Slow Cooked Chicken One Pot Stew | 10.5 oz x 6 | $25.74 | $6.54 |
| Viva Raw | Pure Chicken | Ground | $13.50 | $6.75 |
| Darwin's | BioLogics Raw Chicken & Beef for Dogs | 2 lb | $15.00 | $7.50 |
| Open Farm | Goodbowl Harvest Chicken Freshly Crafted… | 16 oz | $7.76 | $7.75 |
| JustFoodForDogs | Chicken & Rice | Chicken & Rice 72 oz… | $287.99 | $8.00 |
| A Pup Above | Fresh Dog Food, Gently Cooked | 7lb / Chicka Chicka Bow Wow | $78.99 | $11.29 |
| The Honest Kitchen | Wholemade Whole Grain Chicken, Oat & Salmon… | 7 lb | $79.99 | $11.43 |
| Evermore | Chicken Recipe – Dog | 1 lb | $13.50 | $13.49 |
| Open Farm | Pollock & Lamb Air Dried Recipe for Dogs | 2 lb | $48.99 | $24.50 |
| Open Farm | Goodbowl™ Wild-Caught Salmon Freeze Dried Raw… | 46 oz | $89.99 | $31.30 |
| Smallbatch | Freeze-Dried Raw Chicken Small Bites | 20 oz | $49.99 | $39.99 |
Food recipes only: treats, samples, sets and short-dated stock are left out.
Which price is which
Which kind of price is shown?
One-time means a single brand-store order. Subscription means a recurring box. Store shelf means a retailer’s price, such as PetSmart—not the brand’s subscription quote.
A “from” figure is the brand’s lowest advertised plan price, not your dog’s price. First-box discounts also differ from ongoing charges: JustFoodForDogs publishes separate discounts for the first, second and future subscription orders.
Budget from the ongoing price, not an introductory box or advertised starting figure.
One-time
Single order on the brand store
Subscription
Recurring box, sometimes cheaper per pack
Store shelf
PetSmart and similar
From
A brand’s lowest plan figure, not a price for your dog
Not in the table
Why are some brands missing prices?
Ollie, Spot & Tango, Sundays for Dogs and The Farmer’s Dog give personalized prices after a quiz rather than publishing open pack prices. Their advertised starting figures cannot price the same dog used in the table.
Label calories can still support portion estimates. For the 30 lb adult, Sundays for Dogs Beef comes to an estimated 4.8 oz a day. The Farmer’s Dog Turkey lacks the calorie figure needed here.
A portion estimate is not a price quote.
Ollie
573 g a dayBrand’s own words: “At Ollie, our fresh dog food starts at less than $4 per day for small dogs and averages…”
Spot & Tango
431 g a dayBrand’s own words: “Spot & Tango's fresh plans start around $2 per day”
Sundays for Dogs
137 g a dayPrice only after the brand’s quiz.
The Farmer's Dog
no calorie figureBrand’s own words: “Plans start at about $2/day, and delivery options mostly range from 1 week to 2 months of…”
Lone Wolf Ranch
155 g a dayNo open price found.
Maev USDA Beef
676 g a dayNo open price found.
How fresh the prices are
How current are these prices?
Checked
October 21, 2026
Updated
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Marked
older than 14 days
Hidden
older than 30 days
Prices are refreshed Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Entries older than 14 days are marked; those older than 30 days are hidden until checked again.
Daily estimates exclude tax and shipping unless the brand includes them. Check the final order total before using a listed food price as your full budget.
Use the price date and checkout total together.
Partner links
Where to check the price
- JustCheck price at JustFoodForDogs (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
Food Gently cookedFor Dogs - Viva RawRawCheck price at Viva Raw (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
- Sundays for DogsAir-driedCheck price at Sundays for Dogs (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
- Darwin'sRawCheck price at Darwin's (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
- We Feed RawRawCheck price at We Feed Raw (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
- Lone Wolf RanchAir-driedCheck price at Lone Wolf Ranch (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
- Raw Paws Pet FoodRaw · Freeze-driedCheck price at Raw Paws Pet Food (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
- SmallbatchFreeze-dried · RawCheck price at Smallbatch (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
- Ultimate Pet NutritionFreeze-driedCheck price at Ultimate Pet Nutrition (partner link, opens in a new tab)partner link
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Questions
Short answers
How much does feeding a dog cost per month?
For the 30 lb adult, JustFoodForDogs Beef & Russet Potato is about $370 a month at the listed one-time brand-store price. Monthly estimates use 30.4 days.
Is raw dog food cheaper than fresh cooked food?
It can be. For the same 30 lb adult, Viva Raw Beef for Dogs has a lower calorie-based daily estimate than JustFoodForDogs Beef & Russet Potato at their listed prices. That does not establish a rule for every recipe.
How is fresh dog food cost calculated?
Estimated daily calories are divided by the recipe’s label calories to find the portion, then multiplied by its unit price. The calorie formulas give starting points, not a fixed allowance: weigh your dog monthly and adjust.
Are first-box prices the ongoing cost?
No. Introductory discounts apply to the first order unless stated otherwise. Compare the published recurring price when budgeting beyond that box.
Sources
- 1FEDIAF Nutritional Guidelines 2025europeanpetfood.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 2JustFoodForDogs: Beef Russet Potatojustfoodfordogs.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 3Ollie: Ingredientsollie.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 4Spot & Tango: Beef and Brown Ricespotandtango.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 5Viva Raw: Beef for Dogsvivarawpets.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 6Sundays for Dogs: Beefsundaysfordogs.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 7Darwin's: Natural Selections for Dogs Chickendarwinspet.com · checked Oct 21, 2026
- 8The Farmer's Dog: Our Foodthefarmersdog.com · checked Oct 21, 2026