The Best Natural Pet Food Brands

If you’re a human who prefers to live and eat somewhat naturally, why not apply those values when it comes to feeding your cat or dog? Fortunately, there are a slew of brands out there making dog and cat food that is more on the natural side of things. We asked our audience to vote on 17 of the best natural pet food brands.

The 10 winners of this Green Matters Approved contest are listed below. Read more about our Green Matters Approved contests here.

Earthborn Holistic's pet food is family-owned and organic, and the company makes food for dogs and cats. Earthborn Holistic is a member of UPCs for Trees, which participates in reforestation efforts in multiple countries. All its bags are made of 25 percent recycled material and are recyclable.

Raised Right's human-grade pet food offers "home-cooked style" meals and treats for dogs and cats. You can even get a custom meal made for your furry friend! The company's offerings meet AAFCO standards and have lab safety-tested food. Additionally, Raised Right offers carbon-free shipping, and the company is certified by rePurpose Global as a plastic-neutral company.

The New Zealand Natural Pet Food Co. is dedicated to feeding cats and dogs worldwide with its air dried and freeze dried food. The non-GMO company's food is all high in meat and free of fillers, artificial flavors, colors and preservatives.

Tender & True is USDA-certified organic, meat products are made without antibiotics, and the seafood is Marine Stewardship Council certified. Tender & True is also UpCycled certified, meaning the company reduces food waste.

Reveal Pet Food is a Certified B Corp that makes food specifically for cats with allergies, so you don't have to worry about triple-checking ingredient labels in the pet store! Reveal Pet Food is also made with 100 percent natural ingredients and grain-free for a hypoallergenic diet.

Stella & Chewy's makes four kinds of dog food and cat food for all of your furry household needs. The company makes whole grain and grain-free kibble and has partnered with the Pet Sustainability Coalition to strive towards more sustainability. Stella & Chewy's reduces food waste by donating to animal shelters, and the company also has a How2Recycle partnership to help recycle its packaging.

Open Farm, which makes dog and cat food, pledges to reduce its carbon footprint by 42 percent by 2030. Its meat products contain no added hormones or antibiotics, and you can visit the website to search the lot code on your product to trace where the ingredients come from. Additionally, Open Farm has a TerraCycle partnership to help you recycle packaging.

Merrick Pet Care doesn't just feed your dogs and cats. The company partners with multiple animal-based charities, including K9s for Warriors, Paws Chicago, Austin Pets Alive! Tree House Humane Society, and many local organizations. Merrick Pet Care uses USDA-certified meats with manufacturing facilities that meet strict guidelines, including Safe Quality Food Level 3.

Orijen cat and dog food is made entirely with fresh or raw ingredients that meet the AAFCO standard of refrigeration. Its kitchen has achieved the internationally recognized Safe Quality Food and Safe Feed/Safe Food certifications.

Major brand Hill's makes dog and cat food that meets or exceeds the nutritional standards provided by the WSAVA and the AAFCO. Hill's partners with Shelter Nutrition and food is made with all-natural ingredients in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. Additionally, many of Hill's Pet factories are zero waste, with 70 percent of its packaging being recyclable.