Nature's Recipe Dog Food Reviews 2021 (28 recipes)

58%

? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 44%

? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 64%

? We scan the FDA’s database and rate each brand by the number of recalls in its history. Brands with fewer recalls receive higher ratings. Recall History 37%

? By comparing the prices of foods in our database, we determine if a food is above or below market average price. Lower-priced foods receive higher ratings. Price 68%

? This metric is based on customer ratings from various retailers. Customer Experience 87%

? Our rating system evaluates each food’s manufacturing method, assigning higher ratings to manufacturing processes that promote higher nutritional value. Manufacturing Method 45%

Company HQ

San Francisco, California

Parent company

J.M. Smucker Company

Sourcing and Manufacturing

United States , Thailand

Type of food

Dog Wet Food, Dog Dry Food, Senior Dog Dry Food, Puppy Dry Food

Where to Buy

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Pros

High protein content
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Affordable
All animal protein comes from animal sourced ingredients

Cons

The brand has been previously recalled

Brand Overview

Nature’s Recipe specializes in food for puppies, adult dogs, and seniors. The company has dozens of recipes to choose from, including options for small breed and large breed dogs. Nature’s Recipe does have grain-inclusive foods, but some options are grain-free.

How Much Does Nature's Recipe Dog food Cost

We’ve compared Nature's Recipe dog food to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

	Brand Price	Market Price Avg	+- From the Avg
Dog Wet Food	$0.32/oz	$0.31/oz	+$0.01/oz
Dog Dry Food	$1.49/lb	$2.49/lb	-$1.00/lb
Senior Dog Dry Food	$1.16/lb	$2.51/lb	-$1.35/lb

Nature's Recipe dog food is priced below the average market price for dog food.

Nature's Recipe Nutrient Profile comparison

We’ve compared Nature's Recipe dog food to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.

Dog Wet Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	+- From the Avg
Protein	56.31%	43.26%	+13.05%
Fat	13.05%	22.89%	-9.84%
Fiber	6.44%	6.99%	-0.55%

Dog Dry Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	+- From the Avg
Protein	26.19%	30.10%	-3.91%
Fat	13.57%	15.92%	-2.35%
Fiber	4.28%	5.27%	-0.99%

Senior Dog Dry Food

	Brand Avg	Market Avg	+- From the Avg
Protein	24.44%	28.36%	-3.92%
Fat	11.11%	13.52%	-2.41%
Fiber	5.56%	5.43%	+0.13%

All of Nature's Recipe dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.

Recall History

The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Nature's Recipe since 2009. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.

Nature's Recipe - Pet Treat (10/13/2012) -+