Is Open Farm a good dog food?

Checked against Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains Dog Kibble · Updated Oct 2026

VERDICT

2 of 8 WSAVA checks verified. 2 partly, 4 not disclosed.

Adequacy by formulation (no feeding trial). FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked.

Employs a nutritionist?NOT DISCLOSED

Does the company employ a qualified nutritionist?

No source line found.

Not stated: employment of a qualified nutritionist

Who formulates the diet?PARTLY

Who formulates the diets, and what are their credentials?

“Vet formulated for specific health needs.”

Not stated: named formulator and specific nutrition credentials for all diets

Source: openfarmpet.com · 2026-10-06 · company-level statement

Quality control process?PARTLY

What quality control measures does the company use?

“If our partners can’t pass regular audits to ensure optimal practices, we don’t work with them.”

Not stated: product quality or safety testing and checks

Source: openfarmpet.com · 2026-10-06 · company-level statement

Research conducted / published?NOT DISCLOSED

What research has the company conducted, and is it published?

No source line found.

Not stated: research conducted and publication of results

Adequacy statementFORMULATED

Nutritional adequacy statement: feeding trials or formulation?

“Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels estimated by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages except for the growth of large-size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult).”

Source: openfarmpet.com

Calories stated?424 kcal/cup

Calories per cup / serving stated?

“424 kcal me/cup”

Source: openfarmpet.com

Contact info on label?NOT DISCLOSED

Contact information on the label?

No source line found.

Who makes it?NOT DISCLOSED

Who makes the food — the company’s own plants or a co-manufacturer?

No source line found.

Not stated: whether food is made in own plants or by a named co-manufacturer

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What the label says

“Open Farm Wild-Caught Salmon & Ancient Grains recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels estimated by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages except for the growth of large-size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult).”
  • Life stage, as stated: all life stages except for the growth of large-size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult)
  • Calories: 424 kcal/cup
  • Protein: 26% min
  • Fat: 15% min

Label source: openfarmpet.com

Recall record

FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked.

HOW MUCH FOR YOUR DOG

Using 424 kcal/cup from the label.

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