Updated April 29, 202619 brands scoredMethodology v1.0

Is your dog food actually good?

PetScored rates dog food using a public, deterministic rubric. No manufacturer money. The score for every bag, with the math behind it.

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We scored 19 best-selling dog foods. None got a 10.

The highest composite was 8.0. The lowest was 5.5. The average was 7.1. That is not a glitch. It is the point.

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  1. 01Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon & Rice8.0Partially verified
  2. 02Blue Buffalo Life Protection Chicken & Brown Rice7.9Partially verified
  3. 03Blue Buffalo Basics Skin & Stomach Care Adult Salmon & Potato Recipe7.9Partially verified
  4. 04Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Recipe Dog Food7.7Partially verified
  5. 05Wellness Complete Health Adult Deboned Chicken & Oatmeal7.6Partially verified

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