The Pets Table vs. Blue Buffalo: Which Dog Food Brand Has Our Loyalty?

My Bernedoodle, Squash, is loyal to me because I care for her right. We do her favorite activities (she’s a sucker for fetch), I accept every snuggle offer ever, and when she experienced digestive issues, I tweaked her food until we found a winner.

But choosing the dog food we’ll stay loyal to for life was no small consideration. After trying the lion’s share of brands on the market, two of them soothed her stomach: The Pets Table and Blue Buffalo.

Here’s how I landed on what to feed Squash long-term:

The one that prioritizes nutritional needs…The Pets Table

Many people feed their dog kibble without questioning it. Compared to others out there, Blue Buffalo does it better by leaving out corn, wheat, soy, and poultry by-products. That said, it’s still highly processed and filled with ingredients I don’t recognize.

The Pets Table has both fresh and air-dried options. There are many reasons pet parents are turning toward fresh food: it’s nutritionally balanced with whole meats and veggies, it’s easy to digest, and it’s developed with vets. 

This translates to benefits such as solid poops, a glossy coat, healthy energy levels, and weight management for your pup!

But if dried dog food is still your style, you’ll appreciate that The Pets Table gently air-dries whole ingredients like chicken, carrots, blueberries, and flaxseed to ensure nutrition is maintained alongside shelf stability. Win-win.

The one that you can tweak according to your budget…The Pets Table

You’d think kibble is the cheapest dog food option on the market, breaking down to $2.17 per pound if you buy a 30-pound bag from the pet store and haul it home. 

But even considering the increased benefits of air-dried and fresh food, The Pets Table’s offerings aren’t much higher in price:

• Air-dried food starts at $1.59/meal – 40% more affordable than most Fresh/Frozen options out there!
• Mixed Fresh and Air-Dried Plans start at $2.57/meal.
• Fresh food starts at $2.89/meal.
• Or, if you’d like to experiment with adding a little fresh food to your pup’s existing diet, they have a Half Fresh Plan that starts at $1.90/meal.

The above pricing is based on a typical 30lb dog being fed 2 times per day, so Squash’s food deliveries are a little pricier. But spending a little extra dough on food that supports my doggo’s health is a no-brainer.

The Pets Table also offers a personalized 2 week trial box, and if you fall in love like Squash and I did, you’ll get 50% off your first box, 20% off the 2nd, and a 100% money-back guarantee.

The one you can buy at the pet store…Blue Buffalo

If you want a one-stop shop for all your pet stuff, Blue Buffalo can be found at Chewy, PetCo, PetSmart, and other pet stores.

But there’s no greater pain than lugging a 50lb bag of kibble to your garage, or realizing you’re completely out. The Pets Table delivers, so you don’t have to run an extra errand to stock up!  

The one that zeroes in on your specific dog’s needs…The Pets Table

Picky eater? Changes in activity? The Pets Table is part of the HelloFresh group, so customization is their middle name.

Kick things off with a quiz (it’s super adorable, BTW), and The Pets Table will portion your dog’s food out based on their age, weight, activity level, and more. Should that ever change, so can your deliveries.

We’re sticking with The Pets Table

Within a few weeks of switching Squash’s diet to the Fresh and Air-Dried combo from The Pets Table, I witnessed a shinier coat, clearer eyes, and increased solid poops from my girl. It’s amazing that simple, quality food can do just that. Other pup parents agree:

Take this as your sign to try The Pets Table–I have a feeling you and your dog are going to adore it and come barking back for more!