PetPlate’s founder didn’t let a pass on Shark Tank hold him back from making sure dogs across the country get nutritional, human-grade dog food. His enterprise now feeds thousands of happy hounds every day.
Could PetPlate be just what the vet ordered for your pup? Our site’s founders subscribe to this all-natural dog food delivery service for their pups. But what’s our verdict on PetPlate?
PetPlate Pet Food Review
Product Name: PetPlate Pet Food
Product Description: PetPlate is a dog food delivery service offering freshly made food and gently baked food.
Summary
PetPlate isn’t cheap, but if you’re committed to the healthiest lifestyle for your pets, you can’t go wrong with this high-quality dog food.
Our team determines the overall rating based on several factors, including variety, nutritional value, pricing, customer support, customization, and more.
Overall Score
Pros
- Pet Plate comes in 6 fresh recipes (beef, turkey, chicken, lamb, pork, and venison) and 2 gently baked recipes (beef and chicken)
- Human-grade, USDA-certified, all-natural, fresh ingredients with no preservatives or fillers
- Two pet food subscription plans or custom
- Auto-shipping that you can pause, skip or cancel anytime
- All packaging is BPA free and recyclable
- Can add on organic treats and supplement cookies
- 100% money-back guarantee
- Free shipping
- Responsive customer service
- Made in the USA
Cons
- Fresh meals takes up a lot of freezer space since they ships frozen in large #5 plastic containers
- Insulation in shipping containers is cumbersome and not compostable at home
- Can’t customize delivery frequency
Key Features
- Fresh meals made with all-natural, human-grade ingredients and designed by a vet nutritionist
- Personalizes food for each pup, including age, weight, ideal weight, breed, activity level, allergies, and several health concerns
- All meals are pre-portioned
- Offers topper plan for 25% of full fresh meals, full FreshBaked chicken and beef recipes, and a FreshCombo option, which is a 50-50 mix of fresh and baked food
- Also offers chicken apple sausage bites (treats) and health supplement cookies for digestion or mobility
- All recipes meet the guidelines of the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)
- Free delivery to all 48 contiguous U.S. states
- Referral Rewards program
- Featured in HuffPost, Fortune, Good Housekeeping, and more
Pricing
Pricing is based on your dog’s age, weight, and other factors. Smaller dogs start at $3.32/day for the full fresh meal plan. The following price* is based on the profile of a mixed-breed male, one-year-old, 38 pounds, healthy size, neutered, no health problems, or allergies.
- Full plan: $43.68*/week
- 25% Topper plan: $20.23*/week
- FreshBaked plan: $36.68*/week
- FreshCombo plan: $43.68*/week
- Health Supplement Cookies: $67.80 (4 x 9.8 oz packs)
- Bites (treats): $44.96 (4 x 4.5 oz packs)
- Free shipping
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Coupon
Our readers can get 60% off your first box and a free bag of treats. No promo code is needed; use this link to take advantage of this offer.
Our Personal Experience With PetPlate
To get started with PetPlate, simply answer a few questions about your pup (if you have more than one, you will add them at the end of the process). These details will help PetPlate determine the right nutritionally balanced portion size based on your dog’s size, age, breed, and activity level.
Then select any mix of the four different recipes: beef, turkey, chicken, or lamb. On this screen, you can also read the detailed ingredients and key benefits of each formula.
Finally, enter your email address, and they will give you a customized meal plan. At this point, you can select from two options: a full meal of PetPlate or a topper on their current food.
Michelle’s First-Hand Review
We switched from feeding our dogs 100% dry kibble to mixing the kibble 50/50 with PetPlate after seeing it on Shark Tank. The company makes meals with natural ingredients, including meat (turkey, beef, chicken, or lamb) cooked with fresh veggies (carrots, peas, potatoes, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, pumpkin, etc.). They prepare the food fresh, then freeze it and ship it to our doorstep.
At first, we tried it out to see how our dogs would react to such a treat. But, as it turned out, our dog Lily, who used to be a very finicky eater, immediately gobbled her PetPlate food up and ate the mixed-in kibble as well! She went from a dog who only ate one of two meals every day to a member of the clean plate club every time! This was enough to convince us to add PetPlate to our regular feeding routine. We continue to feed 50/50 kibble because it makes this a more economical choice and keeps our dogs’ teeth cleaner, thanks to the abrasion of the harder food.
We have also found PetPlate to be easier on senior stomachs and experience less gas. PetPlate is a win for all in our household!
PetPlate Unboxing
See what’s inside a PetPlate box and witness for yourself how much our very own Barley and Lily love it as they gobble it up!
Note: Since recording this video, PetPlate changed its name and logo from Pet Plate to PetPlate. The video below reflects the old branding and packaging, but the process and food are still the same.
Interview With The PetPlate Founder
How Does PetPlate Compare?
PetPlate isn’t cheap, but if you’re committed to the healthiest lifestyle for your pets, you can’t go wrong with this high-quality dog food. PetPlate makes ordering and delivery a breeze, and their customer support is top-notch.
To see how other services compare to PetPlate, read our article comparing the best dog food delivery services. Our reviews include additional options for “human-grade” meals, as well as all-natural kibble, auto-ship dog food, and more.
