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A Pup Above Dog Food Meal Delivery Services Review


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Founded in 2020, A Pup Above manufactures dog foods made from human-grade ingredients. Both fresh and dry foods are available online and at major pet retailers. Recipes contain only non-GMO vegetables and whole, minimally processed ingredients. A Pup Above is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
 
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How is A Pup Above rated?

Breakdown

4.4/5
Menu Options
4.2/5
Services
4.0/5
Pricing
3.5/5
Customer Experience

Overall Rating: 4 / 5 (Excellent)

A Pup Above offers four fresh-frozen recipes and four kibble-style recipes. Customers can also order combo packs that allow their pets to sample multiple flavors and textures. That's a nice option for picky pets and for pet owners who don't want to commit right away on their pets' behalf to a single-food diet. For some dogs, variety is the spice of life.

A Pup Above's recipes are high quality and clean, featuring human-grade ingredients, including non-GMO vegetables. Proteins have no added antibiotics and steroids. The company advertises that its foods have up to 50% more protein than competitive brands.

A Pup Above Recipes

Menu Options - 4.4 / 5

A Pup Above offers four wet food flavors and four dry food flavors. Pet owners can purchase combo packs in either of those categories or create custom combo packs.

Many of A Pup Above's recipes include bone broth. According to some veterinarians, bone broth can have health benefits, including better digestion and joint health. It's also a tasty addition that dogs enjoy. If you've ever let your dog finish your chicken soup, you'll know what we mean.

Pet parents should note that some of the company's recipes are grain-free and do not have added taurine. Taurine deficiency has been implicated in DCM, a heart ailment that particularly affects large-breed dogs. For your pup's best health and your own peace of mind, speak to your vet about whether grain-free foods are recommended for your dog.

Formula Options

Type of Service
Original Recipes

Recipe Example One

Fresh Beef Stew: Beef, beef liver, russet potatoes, tomatoes, beef bone broth, carrots, green peas, safflower oil, turmeric, thyme, parsley, A Pup Above vitamin and mineral mix
Verified Primary Ingredient
Yes

Recipe Example Two

Fresh Chicka Bow Wow: Chicken, chicken livers, sweet potatoes, bone broth, apples, spinach, rice, kale, turmeric, parsley, thyme, A Pup Above vitamin and mineral mix
Verified Primary Ingredient
Yes

Recipe Example Three

Freeze-Dried Turkey Pilaf: Turkey, sweet potato, barley, oats, eggs, carrots, cauliflower, turnips, cranberry, flax seed, salmon oil, A Pup Above vitamin and mineral mix.
Verified Primary Ingredient
Yes
AAFCO Compliant
Yes

A Pup Above Services

Services - 4.2 / 5

Unlike many premium dog food delivery services, A Pup Above doesn't recommend foods based a your dog's personal profile. The company leaves it up to you to decide. A Pup Above does provide guidelines on how much food you will need to keep your pup nourished. Feeding guidelines are based on a dog's weight.

A Pup Above has both subscription and one-time purchase options. Signing up for a subscription will save you some money. You have your choice of how often you'd like your pet's food delivered, from weekly to every eight weeks.

Unlike many competitive brands, A Pup Above foods are sold at retail locations, if you choose not to avail yourself of the company's delivery services.
Nutritional Counseling
No
Delivery Area
48 states, excluding Hawaii and Alaska.

A Pup Above Pricing

Pricing - 4 / 5

Customers who feed their pups store-brand kibble may suffer a bit of sticker shock when they look into the cost of A Pup Above foods. A combo pack containing 7 lbs. of fresh-frozen food costs $315.36 for a one-time purchase. If you subscribe, you'll save 15% on your deliveries.

By way of example. you'd feed about 20 ounces of fresh-frozen food daily to a medium-sized golden retriever. So a 7-lb. bag of food wouldn't last very long. So if you choose to feed A Pup Above foods, you can expect your dog food budget to increase significantly.
Shipping Cost
Shipping is free with all orders.
Money Back Guarantee
Yes

A Pup Above Customer Experience

Customer Experience - 3.5 / 5

Generally, we found A Pup Above's website easy to manage. The company lists its dog food products in a pull down menu under SHOP on its home page. You can also access the company's blog under LEARN. Under ABOUT, you'll find a comparison chart that highlights some benefits of feeding A Pup Above food.

The company does a good job of making ingredients and nutritional data accessible on the site. We noted one feature we liked very much. When you view the ingredient list for any recipe, if you hover over an individual ingredient with your mouse, a graphic appears that tells you why the ingredient is beneficial. That's a nice way of educating pet parents about pet nutrition and the benefits of feeding A Pup Above foods.
Trustpilot Rating
4.3 out of 5
Date Collected
2023-10-17

Company Profile

Full Name
A Pup Above Dog Food Meal Delivery Services
Company Website
https://apupabove.com
Headquarters
Austin, TX, 78701

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  • Fresh and dry dog food & combo options
  • Defrost-and-serve patties
  • 100% human-grade ingredients & non-GMO veggies 
  • All-natural meat with no antibiotics or hormones
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