Our furry friends need high-quality food to stay healthy and fit, but many dog owners resort to over-processed kibble or canned dog food full of unnatural fillers and empty calories. Ollie has an easy and very healthy solution.
This company offers human-grade dog food chock full of healthy proteins, veggies, and superfoods that they customize for your dog’s particular nutritional needs. And they deliver right to your door.
How does Ollie work? And are their meals worth it? See our Ollie dog food review and read all about our personal experience.
Ollie Dog Food Review
Product Name: Ollie Dog Food
Product Description: Ollie offers fresh dog food delivered straight to your door.
Summary
If you’re committed to your dog’s health and have the budget, Ollie is a reliable and yummy option for your dog
Our team rates dog food delivery companies based on several factors, including variety, nutritional value, pricing, customer support, customization, and more.
Overall Score
Pros
- Up to 7 recipes to choose from
- All-natural fresh ingredients with no preservatives or fillers
- Also offers add-on treats and supplements
- Auto-shipping that you can pause, skip or cancel anytime
- Free shipping
- 100% money back guarantee
- Made in the USA
Cons
- Dog profile doesn’t take health issues into account (only allergies)
- Ships every four or eight weeks, so you may not have room in your freezer for the full meal plan
Key Features
- Company works with specialized veterinarians to formulate recipes
- Meal plans based on your dog’s age, breed, activity level, allergies, and ideal weight
- Three subscription options: Full or half-portion fresh meals or a mix of fresh and gently-baked dry food, which they make with the same high-quality ingredients
- Human-grade food made in the U.S.
- All meals contain no soy, corn, or wheat
- Meats sourced from family-run farms in the U.S. and Australia
- Every recipe includes high-quality proteins, veggies, and superfoods, like cod liver oil and chia seeds
- 100% money-back guarantee on starter box
- All recipes meet the guidelines of the Association of American Feed Control Officials
- Ollie donates 1% of their revenue to rescue organizations
Ingredients
Wondering what’s in Ollie’s fresh recipes and what the nutritional value of each recipe is? See below for the full list so you can see a breakdown.
| Recipe | Ingredient | Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef | Beef, carrots, beef kidneys, potatoes, peas, sweet potatoes, beef livers, chickpeas, spinach, tricalcium phosphate, salmon oil, salt, taurine, zinc gluconate, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulphate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin B1), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), potassium iodide. | 9% min | 7% min | 2% max | 72% max |
| Chicken | Chicken, rice, carrots, chicken livers, peas, potatoes, spinach, cranberries, tricalcium phosphate, salmon oil, salt, taurine, zinc gluconate, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulphate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin B1), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), potassium iodide. | 8% min | 3% min | 2% max | 74% max |
| Turkey | Turkey, kale, lentils, carrots, turkey liver, oats, blueberries, pumpkin, tricalcium phosphate, chia seeds, sunflower oil, salt, salmon oil, zinc gluconate, ferrous sulfate, copper amino acid chelate, vitamin e supplement, manganese amino acid chelate, choline bitartrate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin (vitamin b2), Vitamin d3, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), potassium iodide. | 11% min | 7% min | 2% max | 72% max |
| Lamb | Lamb, butternut squash, lamb liver, chickpeas, kale, rice, cranberries, green beans, potatoes, tricalcium phosphate, chia seeds, salmon oil, salt, zinc gluconate, taurine, vitamin e supplement, ferrous sulfate, calcium pantothenate, thiamine hydrochloride, manganese amino acid chelate, vitamin d3, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), potassium iodide, folic acid. | 10% min | 7% min | 2% max | 74% max |
| Pork | Pork, pork livers, butternut squash, rice, sweet potatoes, oats, peas, carrots, spinach, apples, tricalcium phosphate, salmon oil, salt, taurine, zinc gluconate, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulphate, copper amino acid chelate, manganese amino acid chelate, cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin B1), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), potassium iodide. | 9% min | 7% min | 2% max | 72% max |
Fresh Flavors:
- Beef with Sweet Potatoes (grain-free)
- Chicken with Carrots
- Turkey with Blueberries
- Lamb with Cranberries
- Pork with Apples
Baked Flavors:
- Chicken with Carrots
- Beef with Sweet Potatoes
Optional Add-Ons
Subscribers have the option to add “membership extras,” including treats and supplements, to their order.
Treats
- Beef and Sweet Potato Jerky
- Chicken and Apple Jerky
- Just Sweet Potato
Supplements
- Probiotic Chews – to aid in digestion
- Hip & Joint Supplements – to promote bone and ligament health
- Calming Chill Pills – to help promote calmness
Ice Cream
For a limited time, you can add a pup-safe ice cream to your delivery. Van Leeuwen, a human-favorite gourmet ice cream brand, has created its first pet-safe ice cream. Keeping dogs in mind, this ice cream is made with non-dairy ingredients, including oat milk and coconut cream, and features banana-based frozen goodness swirled with xylitol-free peanut butter.
Our Personal Experience With Ollie Ice Cream
We picked up some Ollie Ice cream at the local Van Leeuwen DC store. Our dog and his buddy loved it and it looked (and smelled) good enough for me to eat too! The texture seemed identical to a human ice cream and the ingredients were all fresh and creamy. It was quite a treat on a hot Summer day. We let them lick their first tastes straight from the container and then scooped some into a bowl. The pint lasted for days and was a perfect way to keep them cool (and entertained with the licking).
– Sadie Cornelius, Dog Mom to a picky eater Cavalier King Charles Spaniel & marketing for Canine Journal
Pricing
The cost of Ollie varies based on your dog’s size, portions, and weight loss goals. To give you an idea, here is an example of what you can expect to pay.
- Full Fresh plan: $51.00*/week
- Mixed Bowl plan: $42.00*/week
- Half Fresh plan: $35.70*/week
- Treats: $10/ 5 oz bag
- Supplements: $22/60 chews
- Free shipping
- See all options
*The following prices are based on the profile of a mixed-breed male, 1 year old, 38 pounds, healthy size, neutered, with no health problems or allergies.
Coupon
Our readers can get 50% off their first order. Use this link to take advantage of this offer (no discount code needed).
Our Personal Experience With Ollie
We got the opportunity to test out Ollie in exchange for an unbiased review.
The Ordering Process
To get started, you simply answer a series of questions about your pup (if you have more than one, you can add them once you get to the checkout page). These details help Ollie determine the right nutritionally balanced portion size based on your dog’s age, breed, activity level, allergies and ideal weight.
Once you go through the Q & A section, you select whether you want the full fresh plan, the mixed bowl plan (fresh and dry), or the half fresh plan. Then you can select any mix of the four different fresh recipes: beef, turkey, chicken, or lamb. And if you want the mixed bowl, you also choose their chicken or beef dry food (or both).
At any time, you can log into your Ollie account and adjust the recipes you want to receive, the frequency of deliveries (every 4, 6, or 8 weeks), and even add Ollie’s dog treats to your next order.
The Box Arrives
Two days after I placed my order, the cardboard box arrived, carefully sealed with ice packs and biodegradable insulation to keep the frozen meals cool.
Included were several individually packaged fresh meals, three types of supplements, and a bag of baked food.
Note: You have to thaw the frozen meals for at least 24 hours in the fridge (sealed food can last up to 14 days in the fridge).
Ollie Unboxing Video
Our Personal Experiences With Ollie Dog Food & Supplements
A few of us on the team, including myself, had a chance to try Ollie food and supplements. All of us had nothing but positive things to say.
I switched from feeding Tiny 100% dry kibble to mixing the kibble 50/50 with Ollie. Tiny gobbled up his new mixture immediately and was begging for more. This was a big change from him typically turning his snout up when I feed him only kibble. After a few weeks on the new diet, Tiny continues to love his new food. I’ve also noticed that he doesn’t have nearly as much gas, and his every-other-day vomiting has calmed down a lot as well. The only challenge is making room in my freezer for his food packets and remembering to keep enough thawed in the fridge for his next few meals.
“We gave our super anxious Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Ollie’s Chill Pill and he ate it and within a few minutes he was sleeping so deep that not even a loud dog barking outside woke him up! They smelled fresh and are super soft and look like a treat so could break it up and use as a training reward.”
– Sadie Cornelius, Parent To Anxious Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
“Our dogs love Ollie’s fresh food and gobble it right up! However, we found it a bit messier and slightly wasteful experience compared to what we’ve experienced with competitive products that come in individual servings or ships in plastic containers that you serve directly from. All of that said, the food quality is very high, and the price really cannot be beat.”
– Michelle Schenker, Co-Founder Of Canine Journal & Parent To Two Rescue Mixed Breed Dogs
“I gave my dog, Sally, Ollie’s Probiotic Chews. She loves the taste of them and after two months of giving her a probiotic, she hasn’t thrown up bile once from her anxiety. I attribute this to Ollie’s probiotic and will continue giving it to her.”
– Kimberly Alt, Parent To Coonhound Mix
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions pup owners often ask about Ollie. Don’t see yours here? Ask us in our comments.
Has Ollie Ever Been Recalled?
No, Ollie has never had any recalls of its products. This is good news for pup owners looking for the highest quality and safest dog food.
Who Owns Ollie Dog Food?
Ollie is a privately owned dog food company, which was founded in 2016 by Alex Douzet, Gabby Slome, and Randy Jimenez. The trio wanted to give pup owners healthier and safer dog food options and decided on personalized, human-grade chow.
Where Is Ollie Dog Food Located?
Ollie’s corporate headquarters are located in Reno, Nevada. It makes all of its food products in FDA-monitored, human-grade kitchens in the U.S.
How Does Ollie Compare?
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. They’re one of the more affordable companies that deliver fresh meals, although several others don’t come frozen.
If you want to see your other options, like The Farmer’s Dog and Nom Nom, and how Ollie compares to them, check out our review of the best dog food delivery services or best fresh dog food options. You can also learn more about Ollie in our interview with their Head of Food.
Our Methodology
We analyze hundreds of dog food brands and individual formulas to provide our recommendations for the best nutrition. Each of the following elements helps us determine the best dog food for any dietary need. Our in-depth research includes:
- Scrutinizing all ingredients included in every formula
- Having firsthand experience with our dogs for many of the foods we recommend
- Assessing the guaranteed analysis for every formula, including protein, fat, fiber, and caloric content
- Investigating the latest scientific studies on dogs’ nutritional needs and benefits of ingredients
- Researching the specific dietary needs for breed sizes and health conditions
- Reading hundreds of customer reviews
- Staying informed on every dog food recall
- Diving into every pet food brand’s history and reputation
- Keeping on top of pet food trends
Unlike many other review sites, we give unbiased reviews based on countless hours of research. Our goal is to provide our readers with the healthiest options for their pups.
Why Trust Canine Journal?
Sally has researched and reviewed hundreds of different dog food brands and specific formulas. She’s an expert at analyzing dog food ingredients based on current nutritional guidelines and scientific studies for the healthiest food for our pups. She’s part of a team of dog specialists at Canine Journal who have over a decade of experience in researching, testing, and writing about everything you need to know to keep your pup healthy and happy.
