Dog food changes, and so do our grades. Every time we update a brand's score or data, we log it here with the date and reasoning. No quiet edits.
April 17, 2026
JFFD meets every A-grade requirement: board-certified veterinary nutritionists on staff, completed AAFCO feeding trials, adult-specific formulas, and owns its own manufacturing. We previously docked points for mildly fear-adjacent marketing, but on review the science and transparency back it up. The marketing alone isn't enough to hold a brand out of the top tier.
We previously believed Freshpet only offered All Life Stages formulas without an adult-specific option, which capped them at B. On review, Freshpet does sell adult-specific recipes. Combined with completed feeding trials, board-certified veterinary nutritionists, and ISO 22000 (global food safety management) certified manufacturing, Freshpet meets every A-grade requirement. Some vague health claims remain, but the core science and testing are strong across the board.
April 16, 2026
Updated pricing data across all weight tiers. New monthly costs: $140 (25 lb), $230 (50 lb), $310 (75 lb), $380 (100 lb), $440 (125 lb), $500 (150 lb). Previous pricing was outdated.