Help your pet thrive with
minimally processed diets
High-quality ingredients that are minimally processed and easy to digest.
Discover the many ways you can go beyond kibble with minimally processed.
Fresh Recipes
Using gently cooked whole ingredients, fresh diets come in frozen, refrigerated or shelf-stable forms.
Raw Recipes
The least processed of all diets, raw formulas use a variety of technologies, including high-pressure processing, to remove bacteria without heat.
Freeze-Dried Recipes
Enjoy all the benefits of raw food in a shelf-stable form made by gently freeze-drying raw ingredients.
Dehydrated
Finely diced whole foods are dehydrated to stay shelf stable while maintaining their nutritional value. Just add water for an easy, human-grade meal.
We've turned our backs on artificial ingredients*
Pick out your pet’s right food with confidence knowing Petco’s commitment to health includes being the first and only national retailer to have removed all products containing artificial colors, flavors and preservatives from our dog and cat food and treats.
*See how Petco defines artificial ingredients here.
Found the right food fast? Now take it slow.
The first thing you want is for your pet to eat well. The last thing you want to do is rush it. Help prevent tummy troubles by introducing their new food gradually.
Old Food
New Food
Days 1-3
25% new food
Days 4-6
50% new food
Days 7-10
75% new food
Day 11
100% new food
Taste test without worries
If your new food isn’t a good fit for your pet, our money-back guarantee has you (and your wallet) covered!
Discover why minimally processed can mean maximum benefits
Delve deeper into the world of fresh, raw and freeze-dried pet food to see if it’s the right choice for your pet.
What Pet Parents Should Know About Food Toppers
Get an expert breakdown on the differences between fresh, frozen and raw diets for your pet.
How to Build a Balanced Bowl for Your Pet
Discover the many forms quality nutrition comes in, including dry, dehydrated, wet, fresh and raw.
Fresh, Frozen and Commercially Prepared Raw Foods
Learn the best way to approach raw and begin feeding your dog a raw food diet.
