Independent pet food ratings built from FDA recall data, AAFCO nutritional standards, and ingredient quality analysis. Over 1,000 formulas scored on a 0–100 scale. No brand sponsorships.
The Chowmark score is a composite of five factors: Ingredient Quality (30%), Nutritional Adequacy (25%), Safety & Recall History (20%), Evidence Base (15%), and Label Transparency (10%).
| Product | Brand | Score | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ziwi Peak Air-Dried Lamb Cat Food 2.2 lb | Ziwi Peak | 93/100 — Excellent | dry_cat |
| 2. Ziwi Peak Air-Dried Beef Dog Food 5.5 lb | Ziwi Peak | 92/100 — Excellent | dry_dog |
| 3. The Farmer's Dog Fresh Beef Recipe Dog Food (weekly subscription) | The Farmer's Dog | 91/100 — Excellent | fresh |
| 4. The Farmer's Dog Fresh Turkey Recipe Dog Food (weekly subscription) | The Farmer's Dog | 90/100 — Excellent | fresh |
| 5. Orijen Original Dry Cat Food 10 lb | orijen | 89/100 — Excellent | dry_cat |
| 6. Ollie Fresh Chicken Recipe Dog Food (weekly subscription) | Ollie | 89/100 — Excellent | fresh |
| 7. Orijen Six Fish Dry Dog Food 25 lb | orijen | 88/100 — Excellent | dry_dog |
| 8. Nom Nom Heartland Beef Mash Fresh Dog Food (subscription) | Nom Nom | 88/100 — Excellent | fresh |
| 9. Orijen Original Dry Dog Food 25 lb | orijen | 88/100 — Excellent | dry_dog |
| 10. Sundays for Dogs Air-Dried Beef Recipe Dog Food 7 lb | Sundays for Dogs | 88/100 — Excellent | dry_dog |