Best AAFCO-Compliant Dog Food

Dog food that meets AAFCO nutrient minimums for the claimed life stage AND has a strong ingredient list.

  1. Orijen Original by Orijen — Score: 98
  2. Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Lamb Dog Food (formulated for kidney care) by Hill's Prescription Diet — Score: 85
  3. Hill's Prescription Diet k/d with Chicken Dog Food (formulated for kidney care) by Hill's Prescription Diet — Score: 84
  4. Acana Heritage Puppy and Junior by Acana — Score: 83
  5. Hill's Science Diet Puppy Chicken and Barley Entrée by Hill's Science Diet — Score: 82
  6. Hill's Science Diet Puppy Savory Stew with Chicken & Vegetables by Hill's Science Diet — Score: 82
  7. Hill's Science Diet Puppy Sensitive Stomach & Skin Salmon & Vegetable Stew by Hill's Science Diet — Score: 82
  8. Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small Paws Chicken and Barley Entrée by Hill's Science Diet — Score: 82
  9. Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small and Mini Beef and Barley Entrée by Hill's Science Diet — Score: 82
  10. Royal Canin Boxer Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food by Royal Canin — Score: 82
  11. Royal Canin Chihuahua Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food by Royal Canin — Score: 82
  12. Royal Canin Dachshund Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food by Royal Canin — Score: 82
  13. Royal Canin Labrador Retriever Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food by Royal Canin — Score: 82
  14. Royal Canin Pomeranian Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food by Royal Canin — Score: 82
  15. Royal Canin Poodle Adult Loaf in Sauce Canned Dog Food by Royal Canin — Score: 82
  16. Hill's Prescription Diet i/d Low Fat Dry Dog Food (formulated for digestive care) by Hill's Prescription Diet — Score: 78
  17. Hill's Prescription Diet z/d Low Fat Hydrolyzed Soy Recipe Dry Dog Food (formulated for food sensitivities) by Hill's Prescription Diet — Score: 78
  18. Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small and Mini Savory Stew with Chicken and Vegetables by Hill's Science Diet — Score: 77
  19. Pure Balance Grain Free Chicken and Pea Recipe by Pure Balance — Score: 73
  20. Hill's Prescription Diet w/d Multi-Benefit Dry Dog Food (formulated for multiple benefits) by Hill's Prescription Diet — Score: 70
  21. 4Health Salmon and Potato Adult by 4Health — Score: 69
  22. Zignature Duck Formula by Zignature — Score: 67
  23. Zignature Goat Formula by Zignature — Score: 67
  24. Zignature Kangaroo Formula by Zignature — Score: 67
  25. Zignature Lamb Formula by Zignature — Score: 67