Human Grade Dog Food

Human-Grade Dog Food at Petco

When it comes to feeding your dog, human-grade dog food provides some of the highest-quality ingredients and nutrition available. Made with restaurant-quality meats, vegetables, and grains, these meals are prepared under strict safety standards, ensuring that your dog gets the same level of care and quality as human food. At Petco, you’ll find a variety of fresh, minimally processed, and human-grade dog food options designed to support your pet’s health and well-being.

What Makes Dog Food Human-Grade?

Not all dog food meets human-grade standards, so it’s important to understand what sets it apart:

• Quality Ingredients – Uses real, whole-food ingredients sourced from suppliers that meet USDA standards for human consumption.
• Processed in Human Food Facilities – Unlike traditional pet food, which is processed in animal-feed plants, human-grade dog food is manufactured in kitchens that meet FDA and USDA guidelines for human food production.
• No By-Products or Fillers – Free from artificial preservatives, rendered meals, and low-quality fillers, ensuring cleaner, nutrient-rich meals.
• Fresh & Minimally Processed – Many human-grade recipes are lightly cooked or freeze-dried to preserve natural nutrients and flavors.

Types of Human-Grade Dog Food

There are several types of human-grade dog food available, catering to different dietary preferences and lifestyles:

• Fresh-Cooked Meals – Lightly cooked meals made from whole meats, vegetables, and healthy grains, often delivered fresh.
• Freeze-Dried & Dehydrated – Offers the convenience of dry food while retaining the nutritional benefits of raw or fresh ingredients.
• Raw Human-Grade Diets – High-protein options made from raw meats and fresh produce, designed to mimic a dog’s ancestral diet.
• Wet & Stew-Style Meals – Canned or pouch-based options that provide hydration, soft textures, and rich flavors.

Common Questions

Is human-grade dog food better than regular dog food?

Human-grade food is made with higher-quality ingredients and stricter safety standards, making it a great option for dogs with sensitive stomachs or pet parents looking for premium nutrition.

Can human-grade dog food be fed daily?

Yes! These meals are formulated to meet AAFCO standards for complete and balanced daily nutrition, just like traditional kibble or canned food.

Does human-grade dog food need refrigeration?

Fresh-cooked and raw human-grade meals often require refrigeration or freezing, while freeze-dried and dehydrated options provide shelf-stable convenience.