Protein runs higher than the average wet food we review (44.6% vs 42.0% on a dry matter basis).
91% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).
41% of recipes are grain-free.
this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,205 foods we review
Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out
Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.
These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.
Dave's Pet Food, LLC is a family-owned company in Agawam, Massachusetts that makes wet and dry dog and cat food and treats. Its founder and CEO is Dave Ratner. The company says its goal is to offer premium nutrition at affordable prices. 1, 2, 3
The company does not publicly name its manufacturer. One third-party review says Dave's foods are made by an unnamed manufacturing partner in South Dakota, New Jersey, Canada and Thailand. 4
Dave Ratner runs the Dave's Soda and Pet City stores in Massachusetts, and the Dave's Pet Food brand dates to 2001. In October 2023 the company introduced its first major rebrand in 22 years, with a new logo, labels and website, and rolled the new packaging out through 2024. In August 2026 it launched shelf-stable Homestyle dog meal pouches made with goat milk at SUPERZOO 2026. 1, 2, 5
In June 2018 Dave's voluntarily recalled one lot (548 cases) of its 13 oz 95% Premium Beef canned dog food because it might contain elevated levels of beef thyroid hormone. The recall followed a complaint about four dogs with abnormal thyroid test results, and the FDA has since terminated it. 3
Researched from the sources above. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
Our log holds FDA dog food recall notices from 2012 on, so this is not a guarantee that Dave's Pet Food has never had one. See the recall log
At SUPERZOO 2026, Dave's Pet Food launched 14 complete-and-balanced recipes, including nine shelf-stable Homestyle dog meal pouches. These are the company's first products to use goat milk as a primary ingredient. eFeedLink
This article also covers the family-owned company's rebrand, including a new logo, labels, website and treats, rolling out through 2024. International Pet Food
Ten everyday foods. Safe, In Moderation or Never. No googling, no second guesses. Then share your score with your friends, however embarrassing it turns out to be.
115 foods in the deck. Grapes are in there. So is cheese.
Ten foods, one at a time. Call each one Safe, In Moderation or Never, then flip the card to see if you had it right. The ones you miss are listed at the end.
Keys: 1 Safe 2 Moderation 3 Never Enter Next
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