Raw Dog Food Comparison: How to Select the Best Brand

What factors should you consider when doing a dog food comparison? Some of the features to compare include ingredient quality and sourcing, the company’s reputation and quality control, the variety of flavors and nutritional adequacy of each recipe, how the food is prepared, and how the cost fits into your budget.

Here’s a little bit more information about how to do a comparison of dog food brands, especially when choosing a raw dog food company.

Considerations When Choosing Raw Brands

Let’s look at some important factors to consider when choosing a raw dog food brand.

Ingredients

Is the raw dog food made with primarily raw muscle meat, organ meat, and bone from high-quality sources? Does it contain unnecessary grains, fruits, or vegetables? How long or short is the ingredient list?

At We Feed Raw, all 6 of our recipes are made from approximately 80% muscle meat (and associated connective tissue and fat), 10% organ meat, and 10% finely ground bone, all sourced from USDA-certified meats. We also include a small amount of a vitamin and mineral premix to ensure our food meets AAFCO nutrition standards for dogs of all life stages, including the growth of large-breed puppies. 

And that’s it. No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, no fillers, and no grains.

Sourcing

Where does the company source its ingredients from? 

At We Feed Raw, we use animals that were raised for human consumption in the United States and New Zealand. You won’t find feed-quality ingredients or meats imported from questionable sources in our food. Ever.

Reputation

Does the raw dog food company you’re considering have a good reputation?

Dog Food Advisor, Forbes, Popular Science, The Skimm, and many others recommend We Feed Raw as the best raw dog food delivery company. We’re also highly rated on Trustpilot by real We Feed Raw customers. We’ve never been involved in a recall.

Quality Control

How is the quality control of the raw pet food company you’re looking at?

Not only does We Feed Raw use USDA-certified meat in our recipes, but we package it in a BRC-safe certified facility that meets high-quality standards because it also handles human food. On top of that, we use a cold-pressure process on every packet of food to inactivate potential pathogens, making our food as safe as possible for your pet and your family.

Variety

How much variety does the dog food company offer? With too big of a variety, you might start to wonder about the necessity of all those different recipes. Too little variety doesn’t give you many options if your dog has food allergies or sensitivities.

We Feed Raw has 6 recipes (beef, chicken, turkey, venison, lamb, and duck), 3 of which (beef, chicken, and turkey) come from single protein sources. We offer the perfect variety to ensure that each recipe is the best it can be and that we have enough options to work for most dogs with food allergies or sensitivities.

Nutritional Adequacy

Is the raw diet you’re considering complete and balanced on its own, or is it marked “for supplemental feeding only”? Is it nutritionally complete only for puppies or adults?

All of We Feed Raw’s recipes meet AAFCO nutritional guidelines for dogs of all life stages, including the growth of large-breed puppies. You never need to add anything to our recipes to ensure your pup gets all the nutrients they need.

Preparation

How easy is the dog food to prepare? Does it involve a lot of measuring and weighing?

At We Feed Raw, we make raw feeding as easy as possible. We ship you pre-portioned patties and tell you how much to feed your dog each day. You simply thaw and feed, with no weighing necessary.

Cost

Cost is an important factor, but keep in mind that a higher cost often equates to higher quality. If a raw dog food looks suspiciously cheap, try to figure out what corners they are cutting to lower their cost.

We Feed Raw isn’t cheap, because we offer you the highest-quality raw dog food available and deliver it to your door. However, our food may help keep your dog healthy for longer, delaying expensive medical bills. Additionally, adding even a little raw food to your dog’s diet adds benefits, so you can mix our food with something cheaper to make it more cost-effective.

We Feed Raw Customer Reviews

You don’t have to take our word for it about how great We Feed Raw is. You can read real reviews like these on Trustpilot:

“Since switching my dog to We Feed Raw, she has finished every meal. Wanting more even! Xena was never the kind of dog to lick a bowl clean when it came to wet food or kibble, but WFR has been the best so far. It may be pricey—but it is so worth it! Her coat is soft, and healthier stool! Totally recommend.” -Kat

“Riley is really loving the food. Before she refused to eat, but now she gets excited for her food.” -Tabby

“My previous dogs were on raw diets. I thought the kibble the breeder had recommended (high quality) would be just as good. As soon as we went to raw, my new dog can't wait to get fed. And maybe this is TMI, but he was pooping 4 times a day, now twice and half the amount. Which means his body is actually using and processing this diet much better!” -Sarah

We Feed Raw Is the Best Raw Dog Food

When you compare us to other raw dog food companies, We Feed Raw stands clearly at the top of the pack. We use the highest-quality ingredients, package our food under the strictest standards of cleanliness, use a cold-pressure process to inactivate pathogens, and make raw feeding as easy as possible. It’s clear to see why so many customers choose We Feed Raw.

Take our quiz now to start your pup’s perfect meal plan and see for yourself why we’re the best.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What should I consider when looking at dog food comparisons?

When looking at dog food comparisons, you should consider things like ingredient quality and sourcing, the company’s reputation and quality control measures, the variety and nutritional adequacy of recipes, how to prepare the food, and the overall cost, keeping in mind that more money spent on food now often means lower vet bills over the cost of a pet’s lifetime.

How do I conduct a thorough comparison of dog food brands, particularly for raw diets?

To conduct a thorough comparison of dog food brands, check things like the food’s cost, how to prepare it, the nutritional adequacy and variety of the recipes, the brand’s quality control measures and overall reputation, and the sourcing and quality of ingredients.