Ollie's score based on 10 expert reviews
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Summary of expert reviews
Ollie is a fresh food dog food subscription service aiming to make your dog healthier and more energetic. They personalize the meals based on your dog’s breed, size, and other factors, and then send a combination consisting of one of four meat bases: beef, lamb, chicken and/or turkey.
The whole process was well-praised across the board, “The use of a questionnaire takes a lot of the hassle and stress out of switching to a new type of food for your dog,” said ConsumerVoice.org.
So why fresh? “Most commercial dog foods are being cooked at extreme temperatures which ends up destroying the nutrient content of the ingredients (especially the raw ones),” states DogFood.Guide. In addition to maintaining the nutrients, all recipes are “are created by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist to meet AAFCO standards for all life stages, and meals are cooked in USDA-certified kitchens in New York.” notes Daniel Caughill of The Dog Tale.
While the pricing varies by dog size and recommendation, Meg Marrs of K9 of Mine found Ollie to have a range of “…roughly anywhere from approximately $3.50 per day to feed a 10 lb dog, and up to $11 per day for an 80 lb dog.” This puts Ollie at a competitive level to the few other fresh delivery services out there.
The only caution was that if your dog has been on dry kibble previously, “It can take up to a total of two weeks before your pets stomach adjusts and re-learns how to properly break down fresh food as opposed to things like processed kibble,” notes ConsumerVoice.org. An easy way to do this is by mixing the fresh with the kibble for a week or two.
Overall Ollie was commended for it’s health-conscious fresh meals across the board, and as long as you are willing to pay a bit of a premium to dry kibble, the price is within the competitive range amongst other fresh dog food companies.
Expert reviews
“The Dog Food Advisor finds Ollie Dog Food to be an exceptional grain-free wet food. Each human-grade recipe uses a significant amount of named meats as its main source of animal protein… thus earning the brand 5 stars. Enthusiastically recommended.”
Dog Food Advisor | Yes, 100% | Full review
“Ollie is not just a premium pet food manufacturer – this company offers a product that is completely unlike anything else on the market.”
DogFood.Guide | Yes, 100% | Full review
“Overall, Ollie is an exceptional choice for anyone looking to provide their dog with the best meals possible, and you will likely see changes in your pup for the better. Many owners report increased energy levels, better immune systems, and a beautiful, shiny coat thanks to the switch.”
ConsumerVoice.org | Yes, 93% | Full review
“Ollie offers a great selection of HIGH quality recipes at an awesome price when comparing competitors; in addition, Ollie recently updated their packaging to be more sustainable while still remaining easy to use.”
Woof Whiskers | Yes, 90% | Full review
“While Ollie is a great option for any dog, owners of dogs who are picky eaters, have sensitive stomachs, or have questionable poops will especially benefit from trying Ollie out.”
K9 of Mine | Meg Marrs | Yes | Full review
“I love the whole ingredients and the fact that the recipes are developed by a veterinary nutritionist.”
Insider | Jackie Brown | Yes | Full review
“Ollie’s food can help your dog maintain a more ideal weight, and keep him far from developing certain types of illnesses.”
Pupjunkies | Amy Brown | Yes, 93% | Full review
“If you’re committed to your dog’s health and have the budget for human-grade dog food, Ollie is a reliable and yummy option for your dog and our choice for the best dog food for allergies.”
Canine Journal | Sally Jones | Yes, 91% | Full review
“They are a solid choice for people who want to get away from processed dog ‘food’ but are short on time.”
VetTech Guide | Yes | Full review
“Hobbes loves Ollie Dog Food, and so do we. In fact, it is one of our two top-rated dog food brands.”
The Dogtale | Daniel Caughill | Yes | Full review
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