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What is the Best Raw Dog Food Delivery Service? The Top 6 Rated & Compared

Rocky Kanaka |

Mar 7, 2023

If you’re a dog owner, you know that running out of dog food happens more often than you’d like. If you happen to feed your dog raw, you know just how quickly your pup will go through their meaty meals. As someone who feeds raw dog food to my four dogs, I can tell you that keeping this stuff in the house feels impossible!

But, wouldn’t it be nice to never have to rush to the pet store right before it closes ever again? What if you could get raw dog food delivered to your door instead?

Introducing frozen raw dog food delivery! In this guide, I’m comparing 8 of the best raw dog food subscriptions. From ingredients and quality to pricing and shipping, here’s all the “raw data” on raw food subscriptions for dogs.

Best Raw Dog Food Delivery Service

**Important note:** To consistently compare pricing, I’ve created a fictional mixed-breed dog who weighs 15 pounds and has an average body type and average activity level. Because these delivery services create custom plans based on your dog’s unique nutritional needs, exact pricing, and delivery timing will vary.

???? 1. Best Overall: We Feed Raw

If you learn anything from this guide, it should be that We Feed Raw is currently the best raw dog food delivery service—at least according to our calculations!

It has taken a long time to find a dog food that all my dogs enjoy and keeps them feeling their best, but We Feed Raw is just what we’ve been waiting for! Undeniably delicious and made almost entirely from sustainably sourced animal proteins, We Feed Raw is a step above the rest in terms of quality and formula.

Ingredients & Sourcing

Ingredient quality is nearly as important as the ingredients themselves, even with dog food. We Feed Raw primarily sources its ingredients from trusted U.S. farmers, with two exceptions: venison and lamb. These ingredients are sourced from New Zealand, where some of the highest-quality and most ethically raised venison and lamb can be found. Pasture-raised and grass-fed and finished, we highly recommend trying these formulas if you’re interested in the best-quality ingredients.

Here are the first five ingredients of We Feed Raw’s Lamb Patty Recipe:

Lamb
Beef Heart
Beef Liver
Beef Kidneys
Beef Necks with Bone

Nutritional Balance & Formula

Formulated by a Ph.D. animal nutritionist with more than 30 years of experience, We Feed Raw’s food exceeds AAFCO standards for dogs at all life stages. Raw dog food is sometimes formulated with plant-based ingredients like fruits and vegetables, but We Feed Raw’s recipes are almost 100% animal protein.

Each recipe includes approximately 80% muscle meat, 10% organ meat, and 10% finely ground bone. To fill in a few gaps and boost the nutritional value of its recipes, We Feed Raw also adds a vitamin mix.

Here is what the guaranteed analysis of We Feed Raw’s Lamb Patty recipe looks like:

Crude Protein — 13.9%
Crude Fat — 9.5%
Crude Fiber — 1%
Moisture — 69.5%

Delivery & Pricing Options

It costs about $30.45 per week to feed a 15 lbs dog We Feed Raw or about $243.60 per shipment. For small dogs, WFR recommends shipments every 8 weeks.

Shipment frequency increases with the size of the dog, so medium dogs will receive more frequent food shipments than small dogs.

Pros & Cons of We Feed Raw

In case you’re on a time crunch, here are the main points of what I like and don’t like about We Feed Raw:

Pros:

Lots of formulas/recipes
Bulk discounts
High-quality ingredients
Sustainable practices
Picky dog approved

Cons:

Relatively expensive
Clumsy packaging
Can be a little liquidy

Save 25% off your first subscription trial box.

????2. Most Affordable: Darwin’s Natural Pet Products

If you choose Darwin’s Value Line of food—though you’ll need to buy in bulk—this is our cheapest raw dog food subscription! Darwin’s offers three formulas, including one made with premium ingredients, one made with “regular” ingredients, and one made for dogs with specific dietary needs.

Although Darwin’s strives to keep its prices affordable, it still manages to contribute to a variety of charitable causes and offers assistance for service dogs and their handlers/owners.

Orders can be shipped on a schedule to ensure you never run out, and Darwin’s offers free shipping on all orders over 20 lbs.

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products Basic Information

First 5 Ingredients (beef recipe)	1. Beef 2. Beef Heart 3. Beef Liver 4. Beef Kidney 5. Sweet Potato
Guaranteed Analysis (crude)	• Protein — 14% • Fat — 8% • Fiber — 1% • Moisture — 71%
Formula Features	72% meat, organs, and bone 24% vegetables 3% added nutrients
AAFCO Compliant?	Yes
Pricing	$17.58 per week to feed a 15 lbs dog (Value Line) — $21.70 for Premium
Pros	• Affordable • Sustainable and ethically sourced ingredients • Offers discounts to service dog owners
Cons	• No novel proteins or allergy-friendly options

???? 3. Fewest Ingredients: Raw Paws Pet Food

Family-owned and operated, Raw Paws Pet Food is the best option for you if you love supporting small businesses! Incidentally, Raw Paws Pet Food also has the smallest list of ingredients thanks to their whole-food-only formulas.

Available in rolls or pre-portioned patties, Raw Paws Pet Food ships throughout the continental United States and offers free shipping on orders over $199 for frozen raw dog food delivery. Raw Paws also carries freeze-dried raw food options, treats, chews, and much more. Choose the auto-ship option to receive shipments monthly and save 10%.

Raw Paws Pet Food Basic Information

First 5 Ingredients (lamb recipe)	1. Lamb 2. Lamb Heart 3. Lamb Tongue 4. Lamb Tail 5. Lamb Liver
Guaranteed Analysis (crude)	• Protein — 15.3% • Fat — 13.5% • Fiber — 7.8% • Moisture — 68.5%
Formula Features	80% meat 10% organs 10% ground bone
AAFCO Compliant?	Yes
Pricing	$33.74 per week (with auto-ship) to feed a 15 lbs dog
Pros	• Available in multiple formats • Offers discounts for monthly and bulk orders • Limited ingredients • Whole food dog food
Cons	• Shipping can be slow in some parts of the US

???? 4. Best for Freebies: BARF

BARF is short for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, and this brand takes the ancestral diet seriously! BARF includes a wide and unique variety of fresh, raw ingredients in its formulas, some of which are a little controversial. For example, BARF adds garlic to their recipes. A known toxin to dogs in large quantities, there is some limited evidence of extremely small quantities being beneficial.

Rather than offering a basic subscription program, BARF has AutoBARF with three membership tiers. The basic monthly AutoBARF membership is $17.99 and includes:

Free shipping on all monthly food orders or orders of 48 lbs or more
Discounts for mix-and-match cases

If you choose one of the slightly more expensive tiers, you’ll also receive freebies with your AutoBARF like freeze-dried food or special holiday merchandise.

BARF Basic Information

First 5 Ingredients (lamb recipe)	1. Lamb Heart 2. Lamb Liver 3. Finely Ground Lamb Bone 4. Lamb Kidney 5. Egg
Guaranteed Analysis (crude)	• Protein — 14% • Fat — 10% • Fiber — 5% • Moisture — 65%
Formula Features	High in essential fatty acids, iron, and zinc. Low in calcium and magnesium.
AAFCO Compliant?	Yes
Pricing	$21.70 per week to feed a 15 lbs dog
Pros	• Bulk discounts available
Cons	• Minimum purchase 12 lbs for $148.97 • Little to no muscle meat

????5. Most Expensive: Stella & Chewy’s

Stella & Chewy’s doesn’t offer raw dog food delivery service itself, but you can save some money by having it auto-shipped from Amazon. However, they only ship the freeze-dried raw version and not the frozen raw. If for some reason you’re away from home, Stella & Chewy’s is one of the most popular, readily-accessible raw dog food brands and you can pick up a bag at most pet stores.

Stella & Chewy’s Basic Information

First 5 Ingredients (lamb recipe)	1. Grass-Fed Lamb 2. Lamb Spleen 3. Lamb Liver 4. Lamb Heart 5. Lamb Kidney
Guaranteed Analysis (crude)	• Protein — 13.5% • Fat — 13.5% • Fiber — 2% • Moisture (once rehydrated) — 68%
Formula Features	90-95% meat, organ meat, & ground bone — includes vegetables
AAFCO Compliant?	Yes
Pricing	$59.69 per week to feed a 15 lbs dog
Pros	• Convenient 1.5 or 8 oz. patties (Frozen or rehydrated) • Organic produce • Grass-fed, cage-free, responsibly sourced dog food • No byproducts
Cons	• Delivery only available through Amazon • Frozen not available for delivery • Expensive

???? 6. Best for Puppies: Cali Raw

Cali Raw is a small, independently owned raw dog food company based in California. Committed to sustainability and supporting local business Cali Raw sources as many ingredients as possible from California farmers. Food is made in small batches and shipped once weekly. If you happen to live in California, you can also get fresh, non-frozen food delivered!

We’ve included this option because they’re one of the few raw food brands to offer a puppy-specific formula. Unfortunately, Cali Raw only ships to 20 western states at the moment, so some customers won’t be able to order from this brand.

Cali Raw Basic Information

First 5 Ingredients (lamb recipe)	1. Lamb Heart 2. Lamb 3. Carrots 4. Broccoli 5. Lamb Spleen
Guaranteed Analysis (crude)	• Protein — 15% • Fat — 6% • Fiber — 1% • Moisture — 76%
Formula Features	Includes fruits and vegetables
AAFCO Compliant?	Yes
Pricing	$28.47 per week to feed a 15 lbs dog
Pros	• Ingredients sourced from local California producers • Humanely raised meat • Offers a puppy-specific formula
Cons	• Expensive shipping • Limited recipes • Only ships to 20 states

Raw Dog Food Delivery FAQ

If you’re new to raw feeding, or new to ordering raw dog food online, you probably have a few more questions. Let’s see if I can answer a few of the most common ones right away.

How can I find raw dog food delivery near me?

A quick Google will produce tons of results for dog food delivery near you, and if you look carefully, you’ll likely find someone who offers raw food delivery. If you have no local raw dog food companies, most of the options listed above will ship to homes throughout the continental United States.

How can I find where to buy raw dog food in bulk near me?

Check with local pet stores to see if they offer bulk discounts on their raw food. If they don’t get your raw food shipped to you using one of the services listed above.

Are We Feed Raw reviews good?

Yes! We Feed Raw reviews from customers are excellent, and the brand has 5/5 stars on Trustpilot!

Can you buy raw dog food online?

You sure can! All of the options listed above will ship raw dog food directly to your home after you place an order online.

Is Viva raw dog food good?

Viva is a relatively new dog food company with just a handful of reviews. As of this writing, there’s not really enough information about this brand to give a reliable answer. For now, I recommend sticking to one of the brands listed above.