What are some highly-recommended dog foods for puppies?
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Protein Content (%) ⇅ | Fat Content (%) ⇅ | Crude Fiber Content (%) ⇅ | Moisture Content (%) ⇅ | Caloric Content (kcal/cup) ⇅ | Grain-Free ⇅ |
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Purina Purina Pro Plan Puppy Chicken and Rice Formula
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£14.98 ≈ | 28.0% | 18.0% | 3.0% | 12.0% | 456 kcal/cup | — |
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High‑quality protein (chicken first ingredient) with DHA for brain and vision development, antioxidants for immune support, and minerals for bone growth. Suited for growing puppies of most breeds needing a highly digestible, balanced dry diet.
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IAMS Proactive Health Healthy Puppy Dry Dog Food 8 lb bag
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£8.23 ≈ | 29.0 | 17.5 | 4.0 | 10.0 | 397 | — |
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Dry puppy formula made with real chicken as the first ingredient, omega-3 DHA for cognitive development, and nutrients to support muscles, bones, immune system, skin and coat. Suited for growing puppies of all breeds that tolerate grain-based diets.
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Royal Canin Royal Canin Medium Puppy Dry Dog Food (Size Specific Puppy Formula)
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£82.40 ≈ | 32% | 20% | 1.6% | 10% | — | ✗ |
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Complete dry formula for medium-breed puppies (adult weight 11-25 kg) to support growth, digestion and immune development with DHA and antioxidants. Suited for 2-12 month old medium breed puppies requiring balanced energy and highly digestible protein.
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Hill's Science Diet Puppy Small Bites Dry Dog Food 3.5 lb bag
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£32.21 ≈ | 23.0% | 15.0% | 5.0% | 10.0% | 393 | ✗ |
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Small bite kibble formulated for puppies with balanced protein, fat, and added DHA for brain development; supports digestion with prebiotic fibers and is suited for small-breed puppies and pregnant or nursing dogs.
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Blue Buffalo Life Protection Puppy Chicken and Brown Rice Recipe 15 lb bag
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£33.71 ≈ | 24.0% | 14.0% | 5.0% | 10.0% | 378 | ✗ |
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Dry puppy formula made with real deboned chicken, whole grains, LifeSource Bits, DHA and added vitamins and minerals to support growth and development. Suits puppies of all breeds needing balanced nutrition with grains rather than a grain-free diet. |
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Nulo FreeStyle Puppy Salmon and Peas Recipe 4.5 lb bag
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£17.22 ≈ | 30.0% | 17.0% | 4.0% | 10.0% | — | ✓ |
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High-animal-protein, grain-free puppy kibble with salmon and peas, added DHA and probiotics to support brain development and digestion. Suited for growing puppies needing high protein and lower-carb nutrition.
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Purina Pro Plan Puppy Chicken and Rice Formula 16 lb bag
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£56.17 ≈ | 28.0% | 18.0% | 3.0% | 12.0% | 456 kcal/cup | ✗ |
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Dry puppy formula with chicken first, DHA for brain and vision development, antioxidants and probiotics to support growth and digestion; suitable for growing puppies including large breeds. Designed for high-quality protein, joint support (glucosamine sources) and skin/coat nourishment.
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Orijen Orijen Puppy Large Grain Free Dry Dog Food
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£79.41 ≈ | 38% | 16% | 6% | 12% | — | ✓ |
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High-protein, nutrient-dense kibble formulated for large-breed puppies with 85% animal ingredients and WholePrey inclusions. Suited for owners seeking a grain-free, growth-focused diet for large-breed puppies.
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Orijen Puppy Grain Free Dry Dog Food 4.5 lb bag
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£26.96 ≈ | 38% | 20% | 6% | 12% | 475 | ✓ |
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High-protein, grain-free puppy formula made primarily from fresh or raw poultry and fish, providing dense nutrition for growth and development. Suited for most puppies needing a nutrient-rich, biologically appropriate diet.
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Hill's Hill's Science Diet Puppy Large Breed Chicken Meal and Barley Recipe
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£15.73 ≈ | 29.8% | 19.1% | 1.7% | — | 374 | ✗ |
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Dry puppy food formulated for large-breed puppies with chicken meal, balanced minerals for controlled bone growth, DHA for brain and eye development, and prebiotic fibers for digestion. Suits large-breed puppies (expected adult >55 lb) and pregnant or nursing dogs. |
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Merrick Merrick Grain Free Puppy Real Chicken and Sweet Potato Recipe
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£54.68 ≈ | 30% | 16% | 4.50% | 11% | 400 | ✓ |
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Grain-free puppy kibble made with real deboned chicken and whole foods like sweet potato, peas, apples and blueberries. Formulated for growing puppies with DHA for brain development, higher protein and added glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support.
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Victor Victor Classic Hi-Pro Plus Puppy Formula
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£46.44 ≈ | 30.0% | 20.0% | 3.8% | 9.0% | 406 | ✗ |
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Victor Classic Hi-Pro Plus Puppy is a high-protein, high-fat kibble formulated for growing puppies and active/high-performance dogs. It contains multiple meat meals, probiotics, and gluten-free grains to support digestion, energy and development.
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Nulo Nulo Freestyle Puppy Salmon and Peas Recipe
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£20.22 ≈ | 30.0% | 17.0% | 4.00% | 10.0% | 390 | ✓ |
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High-protein, grain-free puppy formula with salmon and peas, added DHA for brain and eye development, and probiotics for digestion. Suited for growing puppies needing high animal-based protein and omega fatty acids.
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Royal Canin Small Puppy Dry Dog Food 4.5 lb bag
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£20.97 ≈ | 29.0% | 18.0% | 3.9% | 10.5% | 349 | ✗ |
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Complete, high-energy kibble formulated for small-breed puppies up to ~10 months; supports digestion, immune development, and brain growth with DHA and antioxidants. Small, easy-to-chew kibble suits puppies with small jaws and fussy appetites.
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