Ollie Dog Food Review 2026: Is It Worth It?

Overview

Ollie delivers freshly cooked and baked meals for dogs, offering a range of proteins. The recipes, designed by a vet nutritionist, meet AAFCO standards and are crafted with high-quality, human-grade ingredients. 

My colleague recently tested Ollie’s starter box with their Goldendoodle, Baxter. The customization process begins with a quiz, which tailors meal plans based on your dog’s size, age, and health. Baxter enthusiastically embraced the new meals, which looked and smelled much nicer than his usual kibble. 

Portioning was easy thanks to Ollie’s starter box, which included a scoop and a reusable Puptainer for storage. The fresh food lasts up to 6 months frozen. Treats and supplements are also available, and everything arrives in neat, environmentally mindful packaging. Signing up with Ollie is easy, and there’s a handy app to manage your account. Customer service was responsive, and you can even reach them by text. 

Ollie offers flexible plans and free shipping. Pricing varies based on your chosen plan and your dog’s needs, but it’s around $4-$8 per day for fresh meals. While not cheap, the cost reflects the premium ingredients and nutritional content. I think it’s well worth trying out the starter pack to see if your pup likes it.

Ollie’s Meals: Quality Dog Food for a Healthy Life

Plans & Recipes: Fresh or Baked Recipes, Treats & Supplements

Ollie is a subscription-based meal delivery service for dogs that brings quality, freshly cooked dog food to your door on a regular but flexible schedule. It offers 5 fresh recipes and 2 baked recipes with different main proteins. You can also order treats and supplements.

The food features real meat, veggies, and grains with no added hormones or fillers. Recipes are also free of common allergens like corn, wheat, or soy.

The meal plans are complete and balanced, ensuring your pup's nutritional needs are met. Every recipe was formulated by a board-certified vet nutritionist and meets the AAFCO standards, so you can rest assured that your dog is in good hands.

Ollie calculates the amount of food your dog needs after you take a short quiz. It also excludes any recipes that are unsuitable due to allergies or sensitivities. You can adjust this customized plan whenever you like.

By the end of the quiz, you’ll be given recommended options, and any allergy concerns will be grayed out. You should still check the detailed ingredient list if your pup has any serious allergies, though.

Each plan allows you to choose multiple recipes, or you can stick to just one. My colleague chose 3 fresh recipes and 1 of the baked recipes to try. You may already know what your pup likes, but if not, I think it’s worth trying a few different options in your first order to see which they like best.

Fresh Recipes

You can choose from 5 different fresh recipes: Beef with Sweet Potatoes, Chicken with Carrots, Turkey with Blueberries, Lamb with Cranberries, and Pork with Apples.

• The beef recipe is a popular choice as it works well for most dogs. It includes beef along with beef kidneys and livers as protein sources, which are great for fueling an active dog or growing pup. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, peas, and spinach add fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
• The chicken recipe is a great choice if your pup is a picky eater or has a sensitive tummy. It includes chicken and chicken livers for protein and cranberries for fiber and vitamins. There are also carrots, spinach, and rice for a gentle source of carbs.
• The turkey recipe includes a light and lean protein source for muscle building, namely turkey breast. Kale, carrots, and blueberries add vitamins and fiber, while pumpkin is a grain-free carb source. This recipe is also low in calories, so it’s great for dogs that need to lose some weight.

• The lamb recipe is suitable for pups that are prone to allergies since it avoids common triggers. It includes lamb and lamb liver for protein, chickpeas, kale, cranberries, and green beans for fiber and vitamins. Butternut squash, potatoes, and rice add easily digestible carbs to the recipe. This option is higher in calories, making it great for large or athletic dogs.
• The fresh pork recipe is ideal if your dog is a picky eater or prone to allergies. Apples are a great source of fiber, while butternut squash improves digestion and serves as an antioxidant. Sweet potatoes provide vitamins A and C, and oats supply vitamin B and omega 6 fatty acids that are beneficial to your pet’s skin and coat.

All of the recipes are WSAVA-compliant and AAFCO and USDA certified.

Dry Recipes

Ollie offers 2 dry food recipes: Beef and Sweet Potato and Chicken and Carrot. Both are baked into bite-sized morsels at safe, low temperatures to ensure minimal nutrient loss and a great crunch for your dog.

Both recipes include animal protein as the main ingredient, along with nutrient-packed veggies. Oats, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, pea flour, carrots, spinach, and apples are featured in both recipes for fiber, vitamins, and minerals, but they also add some extra protein.

The beef recipe includes beef and beef livers for protein. Healthy fats appear in the form of coconut oil and fish oil. The chicken recipe has chicken, chicken livers, and whole dried eggs as animal proteins. Fish oil and sunflower oil add healthy fats to the mix.

Treats, Supplements, & Extras

When it comes to treats, these are also made in the U.S. with human-grade ingredients and without preservatives, fillers, and common allergens (wheat, corn, or soy). These include 3 types of jerky strips and dental chews:

• Salmon and Coconut Jerky Strips

• Beef and Sweet Potato Jerky Strips

• Chicken and Apple Jerky Strips

You can also get Dental Chews in 4 different sizes. The chews are easy to digest and use natural ingredients like cinnamon and parsley to protect against plaque and tartar to naturally freshen breath (ideal for those mornings when you wake up to find a certain someone is sharing your pillow again…)

Lastly, Ollie also offers dog supplements as membership extras. There are 4 options available: Probiotic Supplement Chews for tummy problems, Hip & Joint chews for hip and joint problems, Skin & Coat Chews for itchy skin and a healthy coat, and Calming chews to make your pup calm and more relaxed.

The supplements are all-natural and are manufactured in a cGMP-certified facility. You should take note that the Hip & Joint supplements contain shellfish, in case your pup is allergic.

Ingredients: Wholesome Ingredients From Trusted Suppliers

Ollie’s fresh recipes contain a single main animal protein: chicken, turkey, beef, lamb, and pork. The 2 baked recipes feature beef and chicken as the main proteins. Apart from the protein, each recipe contains carbs in the form of nutrient-dense starches, vegetables, and seeds, plus healthy fats and superfoods such as kale and blueberries. Vitamins and minerals are added to supplement each recipe.

The lamb is pasture-raised and comes from free-range farms in the US, New Zealand, and Australia, so not all of it’s local, but it surely is premium quality, as every farm partner goes through a rigorous certification process. The produce, seeds, and oils are carefully sourced as well. While they’re not certified organic, Ollie puts a lot of effort into only selecting natural, quality ingredients.

All ingredients Ollie uses are human-grade, USDA Process Verified. There are no fillers, artificial flavorings, or preservatives in any of the meals, and all ingredient lists are surprisingly short.

I took a closer look at the fresh beef recipe, which is one of Ollie’s most popular options. This recipe provides 1540 calories per kilo and meets all the nutritional levels for dogs, as established by the AAFCO. The recipe not only includes real beef but also some organ meats and taurine.

The sweet potatoes are a welcome addition of dietary fiber, helping with your pup’s poop, as well as essential minerals and vitamins. Spinach is packed with vitamins A, B, C, and K, but also essential antioxidants that help fight the effects of aging, beta-carotene for eye health, and iron for healthy muscles and heart.

Peas are an important source of lutein, which helps with skin, eye, and heart health. It also contains a great percentage of plant protein.

The other recipes are crafted in a similar way and include nutrient-packed ingredients like kale, pumpkin, carrots, chia seeds, and cranberries.

Nutrition: Healthy Recipes for Dogs of All Sizes & Ages

This is the Guaranteed Analysis for the fresh beef recipe:

• Protein: min 9%
• Fat: min 7%
• Fiber: max 2%
• Moisture: max 72%

When it comes to the cooking process, Ollie uses low temperatures to cook the ingredients in small batches. In the process of cooking, bacteria are killed while nutrients remain almost intact, so the meals don't need the extra careful handling of raw food when you feed your dog.

Each meal is hand-packed in USDA Process Verified kitchens in the USA, so the highest safety and cleanliness standards are met at each step of the process. Ollie even goes the extra mile and tests every single batch of food to make sure it’s 100% safe to consume before it’s shipped to you. 

For the baked beef recipe, the Guaranteed Analysis looks like this:

• Protein: min 23%
• Fat: min 13%
• Fiber: max 4%
• Moisture: max 10%

These are excellent numbers. The protein percentage is significantly higher than many commercially available brands of kibble and has plenty of fiber for healthy digestion.

Another important thing to note is that all the recipes from Ollie meet the AAFCO profiles for dogs of all life stages, which includes puppies and large dogs (over 70 lbs as an adult). This means that you can feed your pup Ollie meals no matter its size or life stage.

What Makes Ollie Different

Human-Grade Quality Dog Meals

Not only are Ollie’s ingredients high-quality, but you could (technically) eat them yourself. The ingredient lists are fully transparent and comprehensive, so you won’t find any mysterious ingredients or fillers.

The meals are prepared in USA kitchens at low temperatures in small batches by real people. This makes Ollie closer to a meal delivery service for humans in terms of quality than to an industrially-made dog food brand.

Great Protein Variety

Ollie’s recipes are designed for all types of dogs. Whether your pup has weight problems, allergies, a sensitive stomach, or is simply very picky when it comes to food, Ollie has an answer on its menu.

The meals are free from the most common allergens and help with many health issues. Plus, since they have different protein sources, you can rotate them in your pup’s bowl to keep mealtime interesting.

Free Health Screenings for Members

Ollie doesn’t just offer meals and supplements; members also get extra perks, including health check-ins where you can get personalized advice from Ollie’s team of experts. These include dental checks, weight screening, digestion screening, and skin and coat screening. These are available on the app and are free to anyone who signs up for a membership.

Flexible Plans

You don’t have to order a full plan if you don’t want to. You have the option of a half plan, which makes it very convenient to try out Ollie and see how your dog likes it. You can also choose from fresh and baked meals or simply order a mix of both.

Ollie is also very flexible in terms of managing your subscription. You can edit your delivery address, frequency, and meal types, or add more dogs to your order at any time.

My Colleague’s Unboxing Experience With Ollie

All fresh food packages are vacuum-sealed with a special modified atmosphere technique to ensure that the food is kept fresh without any preservatives or chemicals. The box will contain the packages plus some really cold dry ice, so be careful when handling it (I recommend wearing gloves).

Packs are about the size of a smartphone or 2 stacked together, ranging from 1 to 3 inches in height and 4 to 7 inches in width, so they should be easy to store.

The first thing you need to do after the box arrives is to put all the fresh food in the freezer. It can stay fresh for up to 6 months frozen. Then, at least 24 hours before feeding your dog, you need to put a pack or 2 in your fridge to defrost.

You should store the baked food in a cool, dry place, and it’s good for 6 months after you receive it. However, you should finish it in the first 6 weeks after you open each bag.

There’s a resealable lid on each tray, so make sure to seal it back after opening the lid. After defrosting, the food can be safely stored in the fridge for up to 4 days, whether you’ve opened it or not.

As for the treats, you should also store them in a cool, dry place and keep them in the fridge after you open the package. You should also try to keep the treats in a sealed container or package after opening so they stay moist, soft, and fresh.

On your first delivery, your starter box will contain food packs and a free Welcome Kit. This includes a personalized feeding guide for your pup with instructions for a smooth transition and everyday feeding, a scoop to help you portion the food, and a Puptainer.

The Puptainer is a convenient food storage container that keeps the food fresh. You can put the remaining food from an opened tray in the Puptainer with the lid on instead, so your fridge stays clean and odor-free.

If you order for multiple dogs, you’ll get multiple puptainers and scoops, which I think is really generous.

The quantity of food you receive on your first order is meant to last for 2 weeks and is calculated based on the number of calories your dog needs in a day. If you have a really big dog, however, you’ll only receive enough food for 1 week.

Generally, a pack is meant to last for 1 day, so in most cases, you’ll initially receive 14 packs. All you need to do is break it in half, feed your dog breakfast, and save the other half in the Puptainer for dinner. However, based on your dog’s size and age, a pack could be too much for 1 day, so you’ll need to consult the instructions to portion it correctly.

Unfortunately, not all of the packaging is recyclable. The seal from the food packs is non-recyclable, and you need to throw it in the trash. The bags in which the baked food comes are recyclable through a store drop-off program only. The liner is curbside recyclable, and so are the cardboard boxes.

Baxter’s Testing Experience (Hint: He Really Liked Ollie’s Food)

Ollie makes the transition to its dog food straightforward. The personalized information guides and portioning tools make it easy to understand how much to feed your dog. Even if you use the food as a topper rather than a complete meal switch, the process is simple. There’s no guesswork involved in measuring the correct portions.

My colleague appreciated the practicality of the packaging and storage solutions offered by Ollie. The puptainer, a dedicated container for storing fresh food, helped keep his fridge organized and clean. The baked food's resealable bag was convenient for maintaining freshness and easy storage. 

Compared to Baxter’s usual kibble, Ollie’s meals appeared more vibrant and were packed with colorful vegetables like carrots, spinach, and sweet potatoes. Despite the portions seeming smaller, they were more nutrient-dense, offering a balanced diet with a pleasing look and scent that Baxter enjoyed.

Baxter's response to Ollie's food was positive. He eagerly accepted his new diet from the first sniff and devoured it without any fuss. Although Baxter isn’t picky, as he tends to eat anything offered to him, he definitely enjoyed Ollie’s food. Overall, feeding him with this service proved to be as straightforward as with his regular food.

Prices: Ollie Is Pricey, but It’s Great Value

Ollie’s prices vary a lot based on your dog’s specific dietary needs and size. Depending on the plan and which recipes you choose, the price per meal plan can change. The prices above were calculated based on a healthy, neutered, active male dog with no allergies, with automatic recipe selection (a mix).

Generally, each pack serves 2 full portions, so you’ll feed a pack a day. But this also varies depending on your dog’s size and plan. I’ve included the pack price above, but the actual portion size will vary. For example, a small dog may need only a third of a pack per portion, a medium dog half a pack, and a very large dog may eat one pack per meal. Before discounts, fully fresh meals start from $1.57 a meal, and the half-fresh plan starts at $1 per meal. 

Generally, you can expect to pay around $5-9 dollars per day feeding one dog. If the fresh plans seem out of budget, you can always lower the costs with a mixed bowl plan of both fresh and baked meals (when available) – or get a half-fresh plan and combine Ollie with your dog’s current food.

Each of the two-week starter kits comes with a free welcome kit (including container and scoop), and another great thing about Ollie is that shipping is always free. I’ve listed the regular prices above, as I think these are more useful when planning your ongoing budget, but new customers can often get a significant discount on the first two weeks – like 60% off your first box + a FREE Welcome Kit! – which can drastically lower the cost of your order.

Apart from the fresh and baked recipes, you can also add extras to your order. The price for treats is $12 for the jerky strip treats, $16 for the dental chews, while supplements cost $22 per jar (60 chews each).

Ollie offers a 30-day 100% money-back guarantee on your starter box if your pup doesn’t like the food. I think 2 weeks should be enough time to see if your pup truly likes its new food, and if it doesn't, you’ll get a full refund. Just make sure you’ve closely followed the transitioning instructions to rule out any problems. However, there’s no return or exchange policy beyond the initial 30 days, so bear this in mind for later orders.

Shipping & Delivery: An Extremely Easy & Streamlined Process

Ollie ships to all 48 continental US states. Ollie delivers every day of the week through different shipping partners, so you can choose your desired delivery day based on the carrier. My colleague’s first delivery arrived a day earlier than expected, and they were given a 4 hour delivery window, so they had a clear idea of when to expect it.

You’ll receive your dog’s food based on the frequency you selected after getting your starter box. From once per week to every 8 weeks, you have wiggle room to choose what’s best for you and your dog.

You can put the trays in a cooler bag with some ice packs and take them on your trip if you want to travel with the food you already have.

Major holidays or inclement weather can affect delivery. You can make adjustments to your delivery dates to prevent not getting the food on the usual day of the week in such cases.

A big plus is Ollie’s app (available on iOS and Android), which makes the process easier. Once subscribed, you can benefit from regular updates on your box, like the moment it ships and when it gets delivered.

Plus, you can manage your subscription directly in the app, like changing your delivery date or order frequency. You’ll also receive updates on new Ollie products before they’re launched.

How Ollie Works (Step by Step Guide)

Ordering from Ollie is super easy and, most importantly, quick. You simply need to take a quiz about your dog, select the plan and recipes you want, add extras, and then proceed to checkout. There, you can add additional dogs as well if you’re a lucky owner of more than one pup.

How to Sign Up (Just 5 Simple Steps)

1. Land on Ollie’s website and select Get Started.

   

2. Answer the short survey. Questions cover weight, activity level, allergies, and spay status. Ollie has the most extensive list of potential allergens I’ve ever seen, including alligator, bison, and tapioca, although it doesn’t ask about breed or health conditions like some other companies.

   

3. Choose one of the recommended plans. You can also select recipes at this point (and see which recipes are suitable based on your answers in the quiz). Hit Continue after that.

   

4. Pick optional treats and supplements. You can skip this section or select and hit Continue.

   

5. Add your shipping, account, and billing details. You’ll see the contents of your first order and details of the future subscription. Coupons are usually added automatically (for example, if you click through our link, the deal will automatically apply at this stage). Click on Checkout to complete your purchase.

   

Signing up for Ollie is straightforward, with clear meal options and pricing visible on the website without needing to pay anything (you will need to input an email address as part of the quiz, though). You can choose the cadence of your deliveries post-trial.

Managing Your Subscription

The account management page on Ollie's website is intuitive and user-friendly. The clean and organized interface makes it easy to navigate and locate necessary information. Users can access tabs for their plan details, personal information, referral options, and support resources, with crucial details about their dog's plan and upcoming orders readily available on the main page.

Adjusting orders on Ollie's platform is straightforward. While the initial order's delivery date is fixed, you can change future delivery dates, meal selections, and add treats or supplements with ease. These modifications can be made directly from the account page, which includes an interactive calendar for scheduling.

Both the Ollie website and its mobile app offer a seamless experience, allowing you to manage your account from any device. The app is easy to download and use, providing all the functionalities found on the desktop version.

You can easily edit your pet's food plans or skip deliveries as needed. Ollie makes this really simple by sending notifications via email and text, making it easy to keep the subscription tailored to your needs without any hassle.

Canceling your subscription can be done easily online without having to contact customer services. Throughout the process, Ollie offers various retention incentives, such as discounts and plan changes. Although it involves multiple steps and interactions with promotional material, it’s relatively quick, and your account deactivation is confirmed immediately.

Customer Service: Ollie’s Customer Support Is Great

You can contact the team by phone, SMS, live chat, or email. Ollie’s customer service team is available on weekdays from 9 am to 8 pm ET and on Saturdays from 10 am to 7 pm.

I appreciated that the staff can also be reached through text, which is relatively uncommon. It’s a great feature if you aren't fond of phone conversations.

Ollie's live chat service was efficient in my colleague's tests, quickly connecting them with knowledgeable and friendly representatives. The interface includes quick-access questions and a search bar for immediate answers. If needed, users can directly connect with a live chat representative or bypass the automated bot for immediate human assistance.

When I emailed with a question about dry food that I couldn’t find the answer to on the website, I received a quick and useful reply from the AI bot via email. I usually don’t find AI bots as helpful as speaking to real humans, but this response was actually pretty informative.

Ollie's FAQ section is comprehensive, with questions spread across categories, but there’s also a useful search bar. Additionally, the FAQ provides insights into supplemental services offered by Ollie, such as digestion, dental, and weight screenings.

Ollie Recalls: No Serious Issues, One Voluntary Recall

Ollie has a pretty clear history of recalls. In November 2025, it self-recalled a batch of its Gently Baked Beef Dish With Sweet Potatoes (Lot #5202254) due to a potential foreign material contamination. The recall was listed as terminated by the FDA in mid-December, which means “that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the product in accordance with the recall strategy.”

How Ollie Compares to Other Pet Food Services

Ollie vs. The Farmer’s Dog: The Farmer’s Dog is a great alternative, and it’s our top choice for a fully fresh service. The sign-up quiz is slightly more in-depth as you can share about your pup’s health concerns. Plus, I appreciate that The Farmer’s Dog offers a DIY nutrient mix for home-cooking your dog’s meals yourself. The Farmer’s Dog is better for human-grade fresh feeding, but if you want mixed feeding, then Ollie is better as it has a dry offering.

Ollie vs. We Feed Raw: Ollie is a better choice for pet owners whose dogs live on fresh or baked food. Besides, it tends to be more affordable, depending on the food you choose and your pup’s breed. But if your dog likes raw or freeze-dried meals better than fresh or baked, then We Feed Raw would make a logical choice.

The Bottom Line: Is Ollie Worth It?

Ollie's offerings of human-grade meat, fruits, and vegetables ensure optimal nutritional benefits, whether you’re feeding fresh, dry, or a mix. I also personally found that the brand just gets what it is to be a pet parent, and that really comes across in its offering.

During testing, Baxter enthusiastically enjoyed every meal, highlighting the appeal of Ollie’s tasty recipes. The fresh food, free from preservatives, fillers, and artificial additives, offers macro-balanced meals that dogs will love.

The ease of setting up and managing an Ollie subscription also adds to its value. The signup process is straightforward, although I’d have liked to see more in-depth health questions. The starter box is a great way to test out the brand, and I think the Welcome Kit with its free puptainer and scoop is a great perk. The options for mixed and fresh feeding make Ollie’s plans particularly flexible. 

While the cost is higher than many standard dog foods, the clear health benefits and convenient subscription may make it worthwhile to you. A discounted trial is a great way to test the waters. For those still exploring their options, our thoroughly researched and tested list of the best human-grade dog food delivery services is available to help you make the right choice for your pet.

FAQ

Is Ollie dog food healthy?

Yes, Ollie offers healthy meal plans personalized for your dog’s unique needs. All recipes were formulated by a professional veterinarian nutritionist and are made with healthy and nutritious ingredients.

Each recipe contains lots of welcome ingredients. Some of them are proteins from meats and organs, fresh veggies, and fruits, making Ollie a balanced and complete meal for your pup. No junk, no fillers, no preservatives. It's the perfect match for dogs with food sensitivities.

How is Ollie dog food cooked?

Ollie is cooked in small batches over low temperatures in USDA Process Verified kitchens. I was impressed that the team tests every single batch before sending it to you.

All ingredients are natural and farm-fresh. The cooking process helps eliminate any harmful microorganisms while preserving all the good nutrients in the food.

How much is Ollie dog food?

Before discounts, fully fresh meals start from $1.57 a meal, and the half-fresh plan starts at $1 per meal.  For a very large breed, the price can go up significantly. For a 36 lb dog, the two-week starter box will cost you $114.65 (this is at full price, though, for new customers, the price of the starter box may be discounted heavily depending on the deals available). 

The costs reflect the quality of the food, the human-grade ingredients, as well as the certifications Ollie has earned. Plus, the starter box is fully refundable if your dog doesn’t like the food.