Dog Food Calculator — Calories & Monthly Cost

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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 Complete Health Senior Chicken & Barley
Wellness Wellness Complete Health Senior Chicken & Barley
Dry Food
From $2.31/lb
Packs $19–$70
Protein 22.0%
Fat 10.0%
Fiber 4.3%
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Life Protection Formula Puppy Large Breed Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Puppy Large Breed Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe
Dry Food
From $2.18/lb
Packs $39–$80
Protein 26.0%
Fat 15.0%
Fiber 5.0%
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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.

WILD RESERVE Free-run Chicken & Grains
Orijen WILD RESERVE Free-run Chicken & Grains
Dry Food
From $5.60/lb
Packs $36–$112
Protein 38.0%
Fat 18.0%
Fiber 12.0%
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Small Adult 8+ Dry Dog Food
Royal Canin Small Adult 8+ Dry Dog Food
Dry Food
From $5.08/lb
Packs $23–$66
Protein 25.0%
Fat 14.0%
Fiber 3.5%
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Adult Light Large Breed Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe
Hill's Science Diet Adult Light Large Breed Chicken Meal & Barley Recipe
Dry Food
From $3.47/lb
Packs $51–$52
Protein 25.3%
Fat 8.1%
Fiber 12.2%
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High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison
Taste of the Wild High Prairie Canine Recipe with Roasted Bison & Roasted Venison
Dry Food
From $2.11/lb
Packs $19–$59
Protein 32.0%
Fat 18.0%
Fiber 4.0%
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Skin & Coat All Life Stages Dog Salmon & Potato Formula
Diamond Naturals Skin & Coat All Life Stages Dog Salmon & Potato Formula
Dry Food
From $1.47/lb
Packs $31–$44
Protein 25.0%
Fat 14.0%
Fiber 5.5%
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Healthy Grains Real Beef & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Merrick Healthy Grains Real Beef & Brown Rice Dry Dog Food
Dry Food
From $3.08/lb
Packs $76–$77
Protein 26.0%
Fat 15.0%
Fiber 3.5%
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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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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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Rachael Ray® Nutrish™ Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Rachael Ray Nutrish Rachael Ray® Nutrish™ Grain Free Salmon & Sweet Potato Recipe Dry Dog Food
Dry Food
From $2.02/lb
Packs $27–$47
Protein 26.0%
Fat 14.0%
Fiber 5.0%
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