"The Farmer’s Dog is working to combat poor health with fresh, human- grade food”
"A personalized profile and diet for your dog based on breed, age, activity level, ideal weight."
"Helps you zero in on everything you need to consider for your dog”
"Feeding trials show that the nutritional value in its food exceeds AAFCO
recommendations."
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Why our food is great for puppies
Support healthy growth
Our recipes are formulated by board-certified nutritionists to be complete and balanced for pups 8 weeks and up.
Improve digestion
Our food is gently cooked, so your puppy will absorb more of its nutrients—resulting in smaller, less smelly poops to make potty training a little easier.
Boost immunity
The omega-3 fatty acids in our gently-cooked recipes help support your pup’s immune system as they explore the world.
Keep an ideal weight
We’ll pre-portion your pup’s food and check in regularly to ensure they’re always at a healthy weight as they grow.
“Just like you, we love all dogs—especially puppies! Our recipes are complete and balanced for puppies of all sizes and breeds, meaning they provide the right balance of nutrients—to help support healthy growth for your new best friend.”
“Just like you, we love all dogs—especially puppies! Our recipes are complete and balanced for puppies of all sizes and breeds, meaning they provide the right balance of nutrients—to help support healthy growth for your new best friend.”
— Dr. Rae Sires
Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® at The Farmer’s Dog
“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. Deepti Johar
“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.”
— Dr. Alex Schechter
“Obesity in dogs is an immense and worsening problem. Feeding a truly healthy, pre-portioned food can add years to your dog’s life."
"Finally! Food that Piper enjoys! I love that I can see the veggies that he's eating and the food actually looks palatable, even to me. The service at The Farmer’s Dog has been extraordinary.”
“Thor is an Olde English Bulldog who is 7 months old. Quick benefits transitioning to TFD: his poops becoming solid, fewer room-clearing farts, having more energy, and his hair/fur seems more vibrant.”
“In the 10 months I have had her, she has never been ready to eat, it was always a struggle and I usually would end up spoon-feeding her to eat a partial meal. Now, Allie is right there ready to eat when her bowl reaches the floor. I have also noticed her attitude and energy level are much better.”
The Farmer’s Dog offers a variety of simple, human-grade recipes made with different proteins and vegetables to account for different needs and preferences. Our board-certified nutritionists carefully formulate each recipe to be 100% complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards.
Every recipe consists of simple whole foods, balanced with vitamins and minerals. That’s it. We cook our food to destroy pathogens but retain our ingredients’ powerful nutrients.
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.
Yes, nutritionists have formulated The Farmer’s Dog food since we started the company in 2014. Every recipe is formulated by on-staff, board-certified nutritionists to be complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards. We employ both PhD, board-certified companion animal nutritionists and Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists®.
Is your food suitable for puppies?
Yes! Puppies have particular nutritional requirements, and not all dog foods meet them. Our recipes are formulated by board-certified nutritionists to be complete and balanced for growing puppies. 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 fresh and we donʼt use any preservatives, itʼs essential that you treat it like real food (because it is!). All of our recipes are gently cooked to preserve the ingredients’ nutritional value and moisture. They’re then quickly frozen for safe shipping to your door. 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 gently cooked 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 fresh food on a recurring and flexible basis. Plans are personalized to meet your dog’s caloric needs and come pre-portioned to make feeding—and weight management—easy. Your pup’s food arrives frozen in 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.
At what age is a dog considered a puppy?
Generally, dogs are considered puppies until they reach one year of age. However, for some large or giant breeds, the growth phase can extend up to 18 months or even 2 years.
