Best Wet Dog Food 2026
Find the best wet dog food ranked by ingredient quality, nutritional profile, and safety record. We compare canned, pate, stew, and fresh dog food formats by protein content, ingredient transparency, and value per serving to help you choose the healthiest wet food for your dog. Daily prices are calculated for a 50 lb moderately active adult dog. Looking for dry kibble? See our Best Dry Dog Food comparison.
Updated 15-Feb-26
Top 14 Wet Dog Food Ranked
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| Product | Overall | Ingredient Quality | Nutritional Profile | Ingredient Transparency | Safety Record | Palatability & Texture | Value Per Serving | |
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1The Farmer's Dog Fresh Dog Food | 8.8 | 9.5 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 3.5 | |
2Open Farm Harvest Chicken Rustic Stew | 8.7 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 8.5 | 5.5 | |
3Instinct Original Real Chicken Recipe | 8.2 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 5.5 | |
4Merrick Grain Free Real Chicken Dinner | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 6.5 | |
5Wellness CORE Turkey & Chicken Liver Pate | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 6.0 | |
6Nutro Hearty Stew Tender Chicken | 7.9 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 7.0 | |
7Blue Buffalo Homestyle Recipe Chicken Dinner | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 7.0 | |
8Purina ONE True Instinct Grain-Free Classic Ground | 7.3 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 6.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | |
9Purina Pro Plan Complete Essentials Classic Pate | 7.3 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 8.5 | 7.5 | |
10Rachael Ray Nutrish Premium Pate | 7.3 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 8.5 | |
11Hill's Science Diet Adult Chicken & Barley Entree | 7.0 | 6.0 | 8.5 | 5.5 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 6.5 | |
12Royal Canin Size Health Nutrition Small Adult | 6.9 | 6.0 | 8.5 | 5.5 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 5.0 | |
13Pedigree Chopped Ground Dinner with Chicken | 6.6 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 5.0 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 9.5 | |
14Cesar Classic Loaf in Sauce Beef Recipe | 6.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 |
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How We Evaluate Wet Dog Food
Our reviews are based on 6 weighted criteria including ingredient quality, nutritional profile, ingredient transparency, and more. See our complete methodology for details.
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