The Farmer's Dog Review

The Farmer's Dog is a high-quality pet food subscription service that was created by two pet parents who were committed to providing their pets a healthier, tastier food option. The Farmer's Dog provides pre-proportioned and ready-to-serve meals for your pet that are made using chicken, beef, turkey, and pork recipes. Additionally, The Farmer's Dog offers vet-approved meal plans. The Farmer's Dog ensures that it's easier than ever to feed your pet healthy meals that they genuinely enjoy.

MEAL PLANS





What kinds of pets does The Farmer's Dog offer food for?

The Farmer's Dog offers high-quality meals for dogs.

How does ordering The Farmer's Dog pet food delivery work?

The Farmer's Dog has a tailored and time-efficient sign-up process where you'll be able to identify whether or not you believe that your dog needs fresh food, how old they are, if they're spayed, what kind of breed they are, their weight, their body type, their healthy weight, their activity level, if they're picky or open-minded at mealtime, if they mainly eat wet/raw/dehydrated/fresh/homemade food (the brand as well), if they get any scraps of your food, if they have health issues, and if they require a prescription diet. From there, you'll be prompted with a screen that offers you the choice of opting for a different recipe, or lower price. The Farmer's Dog will also break down the cost of the meals per day (sometimes even offering a discount for your first order). Once you've made up your mind about your first order from The Farmer's Dog, you'll simply enter your payment information to confirm your order.

How much food is included in my The Farmer's Dog plan and can I choose different amounts of food?

As part of The Farmer's Dog's specialized meal curation process, they work closely with their team of vet nutritionists to determine the healthy calorie needs that your dog needs. From there, the food that's included in your order will be proportioned accordingly. For example, with your first order, you'll receive two weeks' worth of food (a meal a day).

Does The Farmer's Dog offer meal plan subscriptions and one-time purchase options?

The Farmer's Dog offers meal plans that start at $2/day and include free shipping. Every dog is built differently with varied needs though, so, full-meal pricing will be dependent upon the information that you provide regarding your dog and their habits during The Farmer's Dog's short questionnaire. 

How much The Farmer's Dog food should I feed my pet?

The Farmer's Dog takes care of the portioning process when it comes to determining the healthiest amount of food to feed your pet for each of their meals.

FOOD & INGREDIENTS

How are The Farmer's Dog recipes formulated?

The Farmer's Dog is committed to providing your pet with the highest quality food possible by ensuring that its ingredients are human-grade, sourced from trustworthy food suppliers, local farms, and other human food distributors that meet USDA standards. Additionally, every recipe created by The Farmer's Dog is simple by design. Each recipe incorporates clean USDA proteins, combined with simple produce, and balanced out with vitamins and minerals. The Farmer's Dog's board-certified veterinary nutritionists mindfully craft each recipe to be 100% complete and balanced to meet AAFCO standards.

What types of food does The Farmer's Dog offer?

The Farmer's Dog offers recipes with beef, chicken, turkey, and/or pork. The beef includes USDA beef, sweet potato, lentils, carrot, beef liver, kale, sunflower seeds, fish oil, and TFD nutrient blend (Vitamin mix). The chicken includes USDA chicken, brussels sprout, chicken liver, bok choy, broccoli, fish oil, and TFD nutrient pack. The turkey includes USDA turkey, chickpeas, carrot, broccoli, parsnip, spinach, fish oil, and TFD nutrient blend. Lastly, the pork includes USDA pork, sweet potato, potato, green beans, cauliflower, pork liver, fish oil, and TFD nutrient blend.

What kinds of ingredients does The Farmer's Dog use?

The Farmer's Dog doesn't use feed-grade ingredients, and they also don't process their ingredients to be shelf-stable. This helps ensure that the food is consistently high-quality and that the most possible natural nutrients are available.

Does The Farmer's Dog offer meal plans or foods for special diets or allergies?

Yes, The Farmer's Dog caters to special diets/allergies due to the extensive sign-up process where you provide numerous important details about your dog like their behavior, body type, activity level, exercise frequency, eating style, health issues (if any), routine diet, The Farmer's Dog is able to assemble a meal plan that will help your dog along the path toward a healthier life.



NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

Is The Farmer's Dog pet food delivery good for weight management?

Yes, The Farmer's Dog can be highly effective when it comes to helping your dog achieve the weight goals that you've set. This is largely due to the fact that you can identify these goals during the sign-up process, and then invest in a meal plan that will help you and your dog achieve the goal thereafter. Plus, the meals themselves are comprised of fresh, high-quality ingredients that your dog is ultimately more likely to actually enjoy.

Will The Farmer's Dog help my pet's skin and coat?

While The Farmer's Dog can't guarantee that their foods will make your dog's skin and coat healthier, it is worthwhile to note that the food provided by typical, commercial pet food brands that your dog would otherwise consume is so highly processed that the food oftentimes ends up losing the majority of its nutritional value by the time that your dog is able to eat it. On top of this, the fillers commonly used in the food provided by commercial pet food brands can cause common skin issues like itching, rashes, and dry coats for your dog. Fortunately, with a diet rich in fresh nutrients like that which you can get for your dog from The Farmer's Dog, they'll be able to reap the benefits from essential fatty acids (combination of omega 3, 6, 9) and could end up with a softer coat and smoother skin as a result.

Will The Farmer's Dog help with my pet's digestive issues?

While not scientifically backed at this point, the fresh food provided by The Farmer's Dog will be more easily digested by your dog. As a result, the protein and antioxidants in these different foods are absorbed more efficiently by your dog's digestive system, providing them more energy in the long run. Your dog is far less likely to encounter this benefit if they are consuming a standard dog food that can run the risk of being extremely processed, or even containing the meat of diseased livestock.



CUSTOMER SERVICE

How can I cancel my The Farmer's Dog subscription?

You'll be able to pause, cancel, or reactivate your subscription with The Farmer's Dog at any time by visiting your Customer Account.

How can I change my The Farmer's Dog order frequency or quantity? 

Located in the Subscription tab of your Customer Account you'll be able to easily reschedule your next order to either delay it or receive it sooner. If your dog doesn't enjoy the meal plan that you order, you'll have the option to work with a Farmer's Dog representative to try out a different set of recipes as well.

How should I store my The Farmer's Dog pet food delivery?

Due to the fact that The Farmer's Dog's food is comprised of fresh ingredients and doesn't use any preservatives, it's crucial that you handle the food like it's "real food." Make sure that you store the food at a safe temperature either in a refrigerator or a freezer. Your box from The Farmer's Dog should include an easy guide that will detail how to store the food properly.

How will my The Farmer's Dog food be delivered?

Your food from The Farmer's Dog will be delivered in refrigerated and environmentally friendly boxes that include dry ice to keep the food safe and cold until at least 11pm the day of intended delivery. You'll also be able to view the tracking info for your shipped orders under Packaging & Shipping, and can opt to receive an email notification with this information for each of your orders as well. Additionally, you can change your delivery address, rush, delay, or alter the amount of food that The Farmer's Dog sends you. Simply make adjustments to your plan as you see fit after you've signed up. Lastly, The Farmer's Dog ships to 48 contiguous states.