A directory listing the best raw dog food brands and companies currently on my radar. See below to get started.
I've been feeding raw since 2012 and I've watched a lot of brands come and go. This is
the list I'd give a friend — the US brands I've fed myself or looked at closely enough to have an opinion, with the same details compared for each so you can actually tell them apart.
I've been feeding raw since 2012 and I've watched a lot of brands come and go. This is the list I'd give a friend — the US brands I've fed myself or looked at closely enough to have an opinion, with the same details compared for each so you can actually tell them apart.
Some links below are affiliate links, and a few come with discount codes. I only list brands I'd feed or recommend, and using a code costs you nothing extra.
Every brand on this list gets compared on the same things: composition, format, how the food achieves balance, whether it's HPP'd, protein variety, portion size, price per pound, and how it ships. Same categories, every time — so you're comparing brands, not marketing copy.
Beyond the specs, I'm looking at things you only notice as a customer: how the food arrives, how it thaws, how much freezer space it really takes, and how easy the company is to deal with when you want to change or pause an order.
I don't list a brand I wouldn't recommend. But "good" isn't the same as "right for your dog," so for each one I've noted what stands out and what's worth knowing before you buy. Every brand here has been vetted — the ones marked "Fed It" are brands my own dogs have actually eaten.
Every brand below is one I've either fed or vetted closely. They're not ranked — start with the "best for" line to find your fit.
BEST FOR — Busy owners who want food they can trust without doing any of the thinking — no math, no portioning decisions, no protein selection. Also worth a look if your dog does better on a meat-forward diet; recipes are built around muscle, organ, and bone, with only small amounts of plant material like flaxseed and kelp rather than ground fruits and vegetables.
WHAT STANDS OUT — You answer questions about your dog — breed, age, weight, activity, allergies, goals — and they build the plan. How much, how often, which proteins: all decided. Recipes come from a PhD animal nutritionist with 30+ years in the field, so the "don't think about it" convenience isn't a tradeoff against quality. Everything is HPP'd, which matters if food safety is what's kept you off raw.
WORTH KNOWING — It's a subscription. The bigger thing for me: the quiz decides your daily amount and proteins, but it doesn't show you the numbers anywhere. I wanted to know how many pounds a day my plan actually worked out to, and I had to email customer service to get it. They answered fast and told me exactly what I asked, but experienced feeders who want to pick a protein and a quantity will find the interface is built to keep those decisions away from you.
Composition — Meat, organ, and bone; minimal plant material (flaxseed & kelp)
Format — frozen
Balance — complete & balanced, achieved through both whole foods and a few named vitamins and minerals added to fill specific gaps
HPP — yes
Proteins Offered — Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Lamb, Duck
Portion Format — 1-lb cubes
Price per Pound — $8.89 - $9.89
Shipping — Free anywhere in the contiguous US (excludes AK and HI) · no minimum
How You Buy — Direct from their site · subscription meal plan, or one-time boxes
Use discount code "PRIMALPOOCH25" to save 25% off a trial box for new meal plan customers.
Read the full We Feed Raw review here.
Offers complete and balanced meals (formulated to AAFCO standards)
BARF style (includes plant material)
Purchase freeze dried raw food and treats directly through the Huntaway website.. Frozen raw food is sold through chewy.com.
Their product is made with wild venison, an ancestral prey animal for wild candids and highly nutritious. As a hypoallergenic novel protein, venison is a great choice for all dogs, even those with food sensitivities or allergies. All recipes are grain free, palm oil free and crafted without GMOs, added hormones or antibiotics making it not only species appropriate but clean-eating for your dog.
Made from sustainably sourced wild deer that are thoughtfully harvested from New Zealand and crafted in small batches, where deer are an introduced pest that damage native flora. Packaged in recyclable packaging for a sustainable and environmentally friendly dog food making their products not only good for your dog, but good for the local environment as well.
Use discount code "PRIMAL10" for 10% off your first box size order Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food purchase placed on huntaway.pet.
Thoughtfully and conveniently packaged. Their product is flash-frozen in cube-shaped portions, which stack efficiently and are easy to separate and thaw for your dog. Plus, specially-designed freezer-friendly bags have a low-profile form that take up less freezer space.
Offers complete and balanced meals (formulated to AAFCO standards)
BARF style (includes vegetables)
Order directly from Darwin’s (online or by phone) with their raw dog food delivery program—custom sizes available and shipped straight to your door!
Offers three distinct frozen raw dog food lines. 1) A PREMIUM line (Natural Selections) made with free-range meats and organic vegetables. 2) A VALUE line (BioLogics) features conventional meats and vegetables, designed for budget-conscious feeders. 3) HEALTH-SPECIFIC line (Intelligent Design) specially formulated to address specific health issues such as kidney, liver, cancer, joint, and musculoskeletal support.
Their packaging is designed for convenience and minimal mess, making portioning simple. Each 2-lb pack is divided into four half-pound sections with perforations and an easy peel-open tab.
Darwin's sells directly to consumers, allowing them to track the specific lot numbers of the food you purchase. This means they can notify you directly in the event of a recall. In contrast, if you buy from a store, you may not be informed if the products you purchased are affected.
Prey Model options (no plants)
BARF style options (includes plant material)
Purchase directly through their website, ships directly to your door.
If you prefer to create your own blend with an 80/10/10 ratio of muscle, organ, and bone, Raw Paws has a great selection of grinds, available in both rolls and patties. You can find these options with vegetables or without, depending on your dog’s dietary needs.
They also offer freeze-dried food, nutritious toppers, and supplements, along with a wide selection of treats and chews categorized by dog size and chew hardness for easy selection.
Raw Paws offers an excellent selection of meaty bones, which can be hard to come by, making them a solid choice for raw feeders who prefer to assemble and customize their dog’s diet themselves, giving them full control rather than relying on pre-made meals.
BARF-style raw diet (includes fruits and vegetables)
Provides complete, balanced meals for dogs, meeting AAFCO standards and crafted by certified nutritionists and industry experts.
Order directly from their website for convenient delivery to your door.
Viva sources exclusively from humane-certified, family-run farms that prioritize natural, clean environments for animals, ensuring their well-being without the use of hormones or growth-promoting antibiotics. These farms undergo regular third-party audits to maintain humane practices. In addition to ethical sourcing, Viva is committed to sustainability, using eco-friendly packaging for all orders to support both animal welfare and the environment.
Viva Raw strives to replicate a home-prepared raw diet by using whole foods and superfoods, such as green mussels and shiitake mushrooms, to balance their recipes naturally, without relying on synthetic vitamins and minerals. Their meals feature chunky cuts of meat and organ for transparency and quality, with bone always finely ground. For pets with pickier palates, a finely ground version is also available.
The brand sets itself apart by producing pet food in the same facility that creates human food, ensuring the highest food safety standards and quality. Their small-batch approach reflects a commitment to careful preparation and rigorous standards that prioritize both pet and human health.
Click here for 20% off your first order.
BARF-style raw diet (includes fruits and vegetables)
Meets AAFCO standards for all life stages, including large-breed growth (70+ lbs adult weight).
Order raw dog food directly from their website with free shipping on most orders over $200
Rebel Raw sets the bar high with premium, 100% human-grade ingredients that are USDA-certified and sourced from restaurant suppliers, local farms, and trusted human food purveyors. Their transparency stands out—they’re one of the few brands that openly share where their proteins come from and the standards of care behind them. High-quality food with integrity!
Rebel Raw simplifies mealtime with pre-portioned meals in easy-to-feed sizes, ranging from 6 oz to 32 oz. They know portioning raw food can be time-consuming and messy, so they’ve created a solution that makes feeding quicker, easier, and more convenient for everyone.
Founded in 2014, Rebel Raw evolved from a home kitchen to a fully-equipped human food facility in Atlanta. Committed to both people and pets, they provide above-living wages, fully paid health insurance for their team, and support local animal charities. Their dedication goes beyond food—it's about building a community that cares.
New customers: Click here for 20% off your first order
Prey Model style (no plants)
Sells blends (meat, bone & organ mixes), boneless meats, edible bone, chews and single protein treats (air-dried/dehydrated).
Order directly from their website for convenient delivery to your door.
A brand offering one of the widest selections of novel proteins.
Dedicated to quality, they use only grass-fed, free-range, USDA-certified organic, non-GMO ingredients that are hormone- and antibiotic-free, including wild-caught ocean fish. Their products avoid HPP and are free from grains, preservatives, chemicals, GMOs, fillers, and powdered supplements. Additionally, they avoid commercial processing equipment to keep their raw food as close to its natural state as possible.
Soul'y Raw Pet Food, a family-owned and operated business, was founded in 2009 as a commercial kitchen in San Marcos, CA, with a second location opening in Chandler, AZ in 2020. Every product is handmade to order, reflecting their commitment to quality and care.
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