Dog Food Calculator — Calories & Monthly Cost

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Puppy Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe
Hill's Science Diet Puppy Lamb Meal & Brown Rice Recipe
Dry Food
From $3.16/lb
Packs $20–$79
Protein 28.3%
Fat 19.5%
Fiber 2.3%
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PREY Angus Beef Limited Ingredient Recipe for Dogs
Taste of the Wild PREY Angus Beef Limited Ingredient Recipe for Dogs
Dry Food
From $2.64/lb
Packs $29–$66
Protein 27.0%
Fat 15.0%
Fiber 5.0%
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Amazing Grains Fit & Trim
Orijen Amazing Grains Fit & Trim
Dry Food
From $4.76/lb
Packs $32–$107
Protein 42.0%
Fat 13.0%
Fiber 6.0%
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Have you considered fresh dog food?

Fresh food is made from real, minimally processed ingredients and portioned to your dog's exact weight and needs — better nutrition than most kibble.

Pro Plan Puppy Large Breed Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Purina Pro Plan Pro Plan Puppy Large Breed Chicken & Rice Formula Dry Dog Food
Dry Food
From $2.03/lb
Packs $52–$96
Protein 28.0%
Fat 13.0%
Fiber 4.8%
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Highest Protein Wild Atlantic Recipe
Acana Highest Protein Wild Atlantic Recipe
Dry Food
From $4.36/lb
Packs $33–$109
Protein 33.0%
Fat 17.0%
Fiber 6.0%
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Wellness CORE Large Breed Chicken & Turkey
Wellness Wellness CORE Large Breed Chicken & Turkey
Dry Food
From $3.08/lb
Packs $79–$80
Protein 34.0%
Fat 12.0%
Fiber 6.0%
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Rachael Ray® Nutrish™ High Protein Beef Potato & Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food
Rachael Ray Nutrish Rachael Ray® Nutrish™ High Protein Beef Potato & Peas Recipe Dry Dog Food
Dry Food
From $2.22/lb
Packs $12–$51
Protein 30.0%
Fat 15.0%
Fiber 5.0%
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Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula
Diamond Naturals Small & Medium Breed Puppy Chicken & Rice Formula
Dry Food
From $1.42/lb
Packs $17–$57
Protein 32.0%
Fat 22.0%
Fiber 3.5%
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Limited Ingredient Real Chicken Dry Dog Food
Merrick Limited Ingredient Real Chicken Dry Dog Food
Dry Food
From $3.32/lb
Packs $23–$73
Protein 21.0%
Fat 14.0%
Fiber 4.5%
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IAMS Proactive Health Adult MiniChunks Chicken & Whole Grain Recipe Dry Dog Food
Iams IAMS Proactive Health Adult MiniChunks Chicken & Whole Grain Recipe Dry Dog Food
Dry Food
From $1.51/lb
Packs $8–$61
Protein 25.0%
Fat 14.5%
Fiber 4.0%
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Large Adult Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Large Adult Dry Dog Food
Dry Food
From $2.75/lb
Packs $26–$110
Protein 24.0%
Fat 15.0%
Fiber 3.2%
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Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Adult Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
Dry Food
From $2.21/lb
Packs $14–$75
Protein 24.0%
Fat 14.0%
Fiber 5.0%
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