Best Budget-Friendly Dog Foods

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Dr Mike Sagman is the creator of the Dog Food Advisor. He founded the website in 2008, after his unquestioning trust in commercial dog food led to the tragic death of his dog Penny.

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Updated: October 28, 2024

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Laura studied BSc (Hons) Animal Science with an accreditation in Nutrition at the University of Nottingham, before working for eight years in the pet food and nutrition industry.

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What’s the Best Affordable Dog Food?

Looking for the best cheap dog food?

Although the best budget-friendly brands are not always the cheapest…you can still find many 4 and 5-star dog foods selling for as much as 40% below the cost of premium recipes.

These are quality brands offering the best inexpensive dog foods designed to meet the needs of those who love their pets but who also want to avoid foods made with cheap fillers… and plant-based protein boosters.

Are Cheap Dog Foods Safe?

Sure. Lower priced dog foods CAN be safe.

As long as they are made by a company that performs regular safety testing… and then holds the finished food at its facility until test results are confirmed.

However, stay away from products rated 2 stars or lower by the Dog Food Advisor.

Many of these cheap, low-rated recipes contain BHA or other harmful chemical preservatives.

Instead favor brands rated 4 stars or higher… like the super-safe, budget-friendly dog foods listed below. These recipes have been screened by the Dog Food Advisor to be sure they don’t contain any risky additives… commonly found in so many cheap recipes.

Foods made with fillers and plant-based protein boosters are of little nutritional value to your dog. So, look for top-rated brands… selling at budget-friendly prices.

To help you find these money-saving gems… the Dog Food Advisor searched its vast database of more than  5,700 recipes and uncovered the following 4 and 5-star budget-friendly brands we recommend.

Each offers exceptional quality at an affordable price.

Since our research team is always discovering new inexpensive dog foods, be sure to bookmark this page so you can return to find more options for future savings.

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