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Puppy Chow Dog Food Review
Company HQ
St. Louis, Missouri
Parent company
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
Sourcing and Manufacturing
United States
Type of food
Wet Puppy Food, Dry Puppy Food
Ratings
74%
? This rating is determined by comparing the food’s nutritional content to AAFCO standards and other foods in our database. Nutrient Value 60%
? Each recipe is evaluated based on a 5-point ingredient rating system that measures ingredients’ nutritional value, safety, and more. Quality of Ingredients 59%
? 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 100%
? 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 94%
? 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 44%
To our knowledge, Puppy Chow has never had a product recall
Foods are nutritionally complete and balanced according to AAFCO standards
Affordable
All recipes are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives
Cons
Some recipes contain plant-based protein
Some recipes list unnamed meat by-products
Brand Overview
Puppy Chow is a Purina Brand. The product line includes wet and dry food for puppies, including options for large breed puppies. There are a few different flavors to choose from. Puppy Chow also offers training treats formulated especially for puppies.
How Much Does Puppy Chow Dog Food Cost
We’ve compared Puppy Chow dog food price to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Puppy Chow Wet Puppy Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per oz
$0.15
$0.31
-52%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.44
$1.00
-57%
Price per day
$0.26
$0.60
-57%
Puppy Chow Wet Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Puppy Chow Dry Puppy Food Price Comparison
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
Price per lb
$1.13
$3.84
-71%
Price per 100 kcal
$0.07
$0.23
-70%
Price per day
$0.04
$0.14
-71%
Puppy Chow Dry Puppy Food is priced below the average market price for dog food.
Puppy Chow Nutrient Profile Comparison
We’ve compared Puppy Chow dog food recipes nutrient profile to the other 197 dog food brands in our database.
Wet Puppy Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
51.67%
42.84%
+21%
DM Fat
23.49%
27.27%
-14%
DM Fiber
7.05%
7.01%
+1%
DM Carb
17.80%
22.55%
-21%
Dry Puppy Food
Brand Avg
Market Avg
% From the Avg
DM Protein
31.43%
32.35%
-3%
DM Fat
13.15%
17.94%
-27%
DM Fiber
5.42%
4.66%
+16%
DM Carb
50.00%
44.25%
+13%
All of Puppy Chow dog food recipes meets AAFCO's minimum requirements.
Recall History
The following list (if present) shows all dog food recalls related to Puppy Chow Dog Food Review since 2011. If no recalls are listed, no recall events have been reported.
Since 2011 Puppy Chow has never been recalled.
Explore All Reviews of Puppy Chow Dog Food Recipes
Puppy Chow is owned by Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.
Where is Puppy Chow dog food made?
Puppy Chow is manufactured in the United States .
Is Puppy Chow AAFCO approved?
Yes, all of Puppy Chow recipes are AAFCO approved.
Has Puppy Chow dog food been recalled?
No Puppy Chow has never been recalled.
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