Is PetPlate a good dog food?
Checked against PetPlate's Chompin' Chicken Entrée · Updated Nov 2026
The product page online does not show calories, contact info or manufacturer; the bag may. 1 item not disclosed by the company.
1 of 8 WSAVA checks verified. 5 partly, 1 not disclosed, 1 not checked. Adequacy by formulation (no feeding trial). FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked.
Employs a nutritionist?PARTLY
Does the company employ a qualified nutritionist?
“Renaldo teamed up with Dr. Renee Streeter, a leading veterinary nutritionist”
Not stated: described as teamed up with, not as an employee
Source: petplate.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement
Who formulates the diet?NOT DISCLOSED
Who formulates the diets, and what are their credentials?
“Our FreshCooked meals are designed by a veterinary nutritionist to AAFCO standards”
Not stated: formulator credentials not stated
Source: petplate.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement
Quality control process?PARTLY
What quality control measures does the company use?
“Throughout the process, our recipes are tested to ensure they are nutritionally balanced, they are tested for pathogens to ensure they are safe, and they go through palatability, digestibility and shelf-life studies”
Not stated: quality control does not name both a finished-product test and a second check
Source: blog.petplate.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement
Research conducted / published?PARTLY
What research has the company conducted, and is it published?
“Throughout the process, our recipes are tested to ensure they are nutritionally balanced, they are tested for pathogens to ensure they are safe, and they go through palatability, digestibility and shelf-life studies”
Not stated: no publication or named study
Source: blog.petplate.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement
Adequacy statementFORMULATED
Nutritional adequacy statement: feeding trials or formulation?
“PetPlate's Chompin' Chicken Entrée is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth and adult maintenance, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult).”
Source: petplate.com · 2026-11-09
Calories stated?PARTLY
Calories per cup / serving stated?
“Calorie Content 39 kcal/oz calculated”
Not stated: calorie line does not give both kcal/kg and a familiar unit
Source: petplate.com · 2026-11-09
Contact info on label?NOT CHECKED · not on the product page
Contact information on the label?
Not checked: the product page we read does not show this; it may be printed on the bag.
Who makes it?PARTLY
Who makes the food — the company’s own plants or a co-manufacturer?
“gently cooked entrées are made in small batches in USDA-approved kitchens”
Not stated: actual manufacturer not named
Source: petplate.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement
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What the label says
“PetPlate's Chompin' Chicken Entrée is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth and adult maintenance, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult).”
- Life stage, as stated: growth and adult maintenance, including growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult)
- Calories: 39 kcal/oz
- Protein: 10.8% min
- Fat: 4.5% min
- First ingredients: Chicken, sweet potatoes, chicken liver, apples, green beans
Product page: petplate.com · 2026-11-09
Recall record
FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked. FDA does not post every recall.
Calories not on the label online — type the kcal/cup from your bag.
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