Wild Pet Food Review : The Dry Alternative to a Raw Diet for Dogs

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Do you love the idea of raw feeding but worry about the mess, hygiene or the freezer space needed?

We understand, and whilst raw dog food offers many nutritional benefits, dry dog food has its own advantages.

Wild Pet Food could be the perfect solution, as it has all the health benefits of raw with the convenience of a scoop–&–serve dry dog food.

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Fans of high-protein dry dog food will already know the big international names in this space. Orijen hails from Canada (now owned by Mars), and Carnilove is a Czech brand produced in Prague. Wild Pet Food is something different: a proudly British brand, using sustainably sourced UK proteins, cold pressed right here at home. Same high-protein philosophy, without the air miles.

Awarded an exceptionally high 89% on the nutritional website - All About Dog Food, we were keen to take a closer look at what Wild Pet Food has to offer dog lovers.

NEW - Wild Pet Food has launched an accompanying range of Fresh Frozen 80:20 meals

This review follows our dog food testing process to ensure safety, nutrition, and palatability.

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⏰ UPDATED : JUNE 2026 We've updated this review to include a review of Wild Pet Food's Fresh Frozen range of meals

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Wild Pet Food Review

1. The Food

  2. Ordering

  3. Our Verdict

  4. The Rivals

Wild Pet Food Review

1

The Food

“Nutrition plays a vital role in managing health and wellbeing in pets. A balanced diet tailored to your dog’s individual needs, including appropriate protein levels from high‑quality sources, provides the foundation for good growth, energy, immune support and overall health.”

— Dr Charlotte Gray MA VetMB MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon & Nutritionist 

Raw dog food is incredibly popular, and for good reason! It mirrors the natural diet of wolves, packed with protein and nutrients. Plus, it's limited ingredient list makes it ideal for dogs suffering with sensitivities and allergies.

However, a raw food diet for dogs comes with its challenges. Storage can be a hassle, especially with those larger orders. Let's be honest, handling raw meat can be messy and keeping it cold while travelling is a real pain.

So, how can you get all the benefits of a raw diet without the fuss?

Wild Pet Food may just be the answer you're looking for.

This isn't your average dry dog food! Wild Pet Food takes the goodness of raw ingredients, dehydrates them, and then uses a cold press technique to create delicious, digestible pellets.

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Cold pressed dog foods are growing in popularity because they are formulated at lower temperatures than traditional dry kibbles. Extremely nutritious and healthy, they are cheaper than the majority of fresh and raw alternatives.

Packed with protein and power, the Wild Pet Food range boasts 80% meat, 20% veggies and superfoods, all sustainable sourced right here in the UK.

For dogs with sensitive stomachs and allergies, it's worth mentioning that Wild Pet Food is 100% grain, gluten & legume free.

Plus, with fewer fillers, you're bound to notice a difference in your dog's poos (smaller and easier to scoop that poop).

And here's the clever bit: Wild Pet Food is remarkably transparent. They list ingredient percentages based on the dehydrated weight, giving you the real deal and cutting through the marketing jargon (I don't need to tell you the lengths some brands go to to make their foods sound healthier than they are!)

This means you're feeding a true alternative to a raw 80:10:10 diet.

As it's dry, Wild Pet Food will store for longer periods, there's no defrosting required and it's easy to portion with no mess or odour associated with raw dog food.

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So what did we think in testing ?

We switched Freddie to raw foods many years ago because we were tired of throwing away half filled bowls of kibble.

A typical Cockapoo, he was exceptionally fussy and simply turned his nose up at dry dog food. We've never had that problem with raw and his bowl is always licked clean. We were interested to see what he made of Wild Pet Food.

Well it's fair to say, he loved it, woofed it down - leaving an empty bowl every time!

Our picky pup ate the Wild Pet Food in exactly the same way he eats raw dog food, this would be a game changer when travelling - so much easier to take dry food with no cold storage issues.

We're not the only ones that love Wild Pet Food, they've earned a TrustPilot rating of 4.4/5 and have delivered over 1 million meals and counting.

Fresh Frozen 80:20: Maximum Meat, Minimal Fuss

Wild Pet Food have just launched their Fresh Frozen 80:20 range.

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Each freshly frozen feast packs an impressive 80% meat alongside a 20% superfood blend of fruits, veg and goodness. Choose from Beef, Chicken, Fish, Duck, or the combo classic Surf and Turf, all made in the UK with zero fillers, preservatives or artificial gimmicks.

The freshly frozen format locks in those all-important nutrients, scoring a stellar 95% on All About Dog Food's nutritional ratings.

Think of it as the halfway house between raw and dry: it's raw feeding's nutritional profile without the raw meat handling.

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Here's the honest bit: you'll need freezer space. However, as we've found in testing, the packaging is pleasantly slimline so it slots in neatly without monopolising your ice box.

The downside? The packs aren't resealable. We'd suggest decanting any leftovers into a container once opened, which keeps things fresh and stops your whole fridge from whiffing of Surf and Turf.

For anyone wanting true raw nutrition without the raw handling headache, this range delivers the goods.

2

Ordering

Wild Pet Food is available online so you can enjoy the luxury of having your dog food delivered direct to your door and even better - shipping is free!

Their range offers seven recipes to choose from, all suitable for dogs of all ages and sizes : ⭐️ Beef

⭐️ Chicken

⭐️ Fish

⭐️ Surf and Turf

⭐️ Duck

 ⭐️ Rabbit (lean, low purine)

 ⭐️ Herring (omega rich)

Each recipe is available to order in 5 different size recyclable bags - 2.5kg, 6kg, 12kg & 18kg and a bulk order of 40kg.

We think that the 2.5kg bag provides a great opportunity to make sure your dog likes Wild Pet Food before you buy a money-saving larger bag. They are so confident that your dog will love their food that they offer a money back guarantee on first orders up to £80.

Of course one of the best things about dry dog foods is you can order a massive money-saving bag with no freezer or fridge storage concerns.

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Looking for a budget-friendly way to give your dog a taste of different flavours?

Their Variety Bundles offer significant savings compared to buying individual bags. Choose the XL Bundle with 4 x 10kg bags, the Large Bundle with 4 x 6kg bags or the Small Bundle with 4 x 2.5kg bags to save money and keep your dog happy.

Wild Pet Food also offer further flexibility with 3 sizes of Build-your-own-Bundle if you are looking to customise your order.

That's not all, you can Subscribe and Save for an further 10% of your orders.

The Fresh Frozen range is available direct from Wild Pet Food online with free shipping on all orders.

You'll find five core recipes: Beef, Chicken, Fish, Duck, and Surf and Turf. You have Bundle options too, including Trial, Small Build-Your-Own, Medium Build-Your-Own, Large Build-Your-Own and Extra Large Build-Your-Own Bundles.

Clearly the bigger the bundle, the more you save per pack.

Given that the food is frozen, delivery arrives in insulated packaging designed to keep meals frozen in transit.

If you're new to the range, starting with a smaller order to test which recipes suit your dog is sensible, especially since freezer real estate is precious.

That's about it, save for the fact that when looking into the daily or monthly cost, be aware that Wild Pet Food is one of the most nutritionally dense dog foods on the UK market. As a result, you will be feeding smaller portions than other dry foods.

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3

Our Verdict

If you're looking for a high quality, good value dog food which is convenient to serve and store then we recommend taking a closer look at Wild Pet Food. They've nailed the middle ground between raw and kibble with two brilliant options.

Their cold-pressed dry range offers all the benefits of raw feeding with none of the drawbacks. It's raw, real, and ready to serve - no thawing, no mess, just pure cold pressed doggy delight!

But if your dog's a raw feeding convert and you want genuine frozen nutrition without the traditional raw rigmarole, their Fresh Frozen 80:20 range delivers. Yes, it needs thawing, but you're getting true raw-diet nutrition without sourcing from multiple suppliers or juggling portion packs. It's convenience meets genuine nutrition.

Either way, Wild Pet Food has you covered.

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4

The Rivals

If Wild Pet Food is not quite what you're looking for, why not explore our Best Dry Dog Foods Review.

We take a closer look at the best cold pressed dog foods available and see how they measure up to Wild Pet Food.

Or, swing by our review of the Best Raw Dog Foods on the market for 2026.

Whether you're a seasoned raw feeder or a curious newcomer, this guide will help you choose the perfect brand for your furry friend.

Take a closer look at our top 5 raw dog foods for 2026 - Bella+Duke, Naturaw, Paleo Ridge, Mersey Raw and ProDog Raw.

We hope this review helps you make an informed decision about your dog's diet.

Happy feeding from the Smart Bark team!