In a Nutshell
pros
- Human-grade meals designed by a veterinary nutritionist
- Cooked in USDA kitchens, pre-portioned for each dog
- Wide menu of fresh entrées, FreshBaked™, treats, and toppers
cons
- Requires freezer and fridge space for storage
- Premium pricing compared to traditional kibble
- Subscription-based plans only (no a la carte)
Ideal For
- Pet parents who want ready-to-serve, fresh meals tailored to calorie needs
- Busy families looking for convenience and pre-portioned servings
- Dogs with picky eating habits or requiring variety across recipes
How It Works
Getting started is simple: fill out a short quiz with your dog’s age, breed, weight, activity level, and health goals. Pet Plate calculates daily calories and recommends portion sizes.
You then choose from the menu of seven entrées, FreshBaked™ dry food, and extras. Meals are kettle-cooked in USDA kitchens, flash-frozen or slow-baked, and shipped in insulated boxes with dry ice. Subscriptions renew automatically but can be paused, skipped, or canceled anytime through your account dashboard. Free delivery is included, and Pet Plate offers a money-back guarantee on the first box.
Food Variety
Fresh-Cooked Entrées
- Barkin’ Beef
- Chompin’ Chicken
- Tail Waggin’ Turkey
- Lip Lickin’ Lamb
- Power Packed Pork
- Lean & Mean Venison
- Roost Rulin' Chicken
FreshBaked™
- Slow-baked, crunchy dry food available as a shelf-stable option.
Treats & Toppers
- Organic jerky treats (beef and chicken)
- Toppers to mix with kibble for added variety
All meals are formulated by veterinary nutritionist Dr. Renee Streeter to meet AAFCO standards for growth and adult maintenance, including large-breed growth.
Packaging & Delivery
Meals arrive in pre-portioned, resealable containers. Fresh meals are shipped frozen in insulated boxes with dry ice, while FreshBaked™ is shipped in resealable bags. All packaging is recyclable.
Orders ship on a subscription basis every 2–4 weeks depending on the plan. Free delivery is included across the contiguous U.S., and customers can pause or adjust deliveries anytime.
Help & Support
Pet Plate support is available by phone at +1 (855) 981-6109 (Monday–Friday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm ET) and by email at petcare@petplate.com. The Help Center and FAQs cover topics like feeding, ingredients, shipping, storage, and subscription management. Customers can also manage orders directly through their online account.
Bottom Line
Pet Plate is a strong choice for owners seeking fresh, nutritionally balanced meals designed by a vet nutritionist. With seven entrée options, FreshBaked™ dry food, toppers, and treats, it offers variety and convenience in pre-portioned servings. While it comes at a higher cost than kibble and requires freezer space, its USDA kitchen preparation, AAFCO compliance, and flexible subscription make it a trusted, high-quality option.
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