“An online pet food company that makes feeding real food to dogs really easy.”
“Researchers concluded that fresh diets do demonstrate a number of pet health benefits.”
“It is never deep frozen, and it never sits on a shelf. All you do is open the pack and pour.”
How We Made Pet Food Healthy
Pre-portioned for Easy Weight Management
Keeping your dog at a healthy weight can help them live around 2.5 years longer—which is why we send high
quality food to you pre-portioned in the right quantities, making it simple to help your dog meet or stay
at their ideal weight.
More Digestible Food = Smaller, Better Poops
Fresh food has been shown to be highly digestible—and since your dog absorbs more nutrients from fresh,
gently cooked food than highly processed options (which is a big health-booster!), there's less waste to
deal with too.
Immunity, Skin, and Coat-Boosting Nutrients Left In
Our gentle cooking method preserves our fresh, human-grade ingredients' vital nutrients, such as salmon
oil, a source of Omega-3 fatty acids—which have been shown to support a healthy immune system, skin, and
coat in dogs.
Vet-Developed, to Human-Grade Safety Standards
Our recipes are developed by board-certified vet nutritionists, and made to human-grade safety standards
in USDA-certified kitchens—not because we think dogs need human food, but because we think you should know
exactly what you're feeding.
“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.”
Dr. Alex Schechter
Dr. Jonathan Block
“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.”
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.
