Ollie Dog Food Review: Fresh, Human-Grade Goodness Delivered to Your Door

If you’ve spent any amount of time trying to find actually healthy food for your pup, you know how overwhelming it can be. Every brand claims to be the best, but so many are packed with fillers, vague “meat meals,” and stuff that sounds more like it belongs in a science experiment than your dog’s bowl. So when I first heard about Ollie—a fresh, human-grade dog food that’s customized to your dog’s unique needs—I knew I had to dig in (pun intended) and see if it lived up to the hype.

Spoiler alert: it really does.

Whether you’re brand new to fresh dog food or just looking to upgrade your pup’s current meals, this review will walk you through everything you need to know about Ollie—from how it’s made to what’s actually in it, the pros and cons, and whether it’s worth the splurge.

9.2

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How Ollie Dog Food Is Made

One of the biggest things that sets Ollie apart is its commitment to real, human-grade food. No mystery meats, no powdered byproducts—just whole, gently cooked ingredients that you could technically eat yourself (though I’ll leave that part up to your dog).

Here’s how it works:

You start with a quiz: Ollie asks a few simple questions about your dog—breed, age, weight, activity level, allergies, and more—to help customize the perfect meal plan.
The meals are crafted by veterinary nutritionists, then slow-cooked at low temperatures to preserve nutrients and flavor.
The food is flash-frozen and shipped straight to your door on a flexible subscription schedule, ready to thaw and serve.

You can choose from four fresh recipes (Beef, Chicken, Turkey, and Lamb), plus baked kibble-style options if you’re not quite ready to go all in on fresh just yet.

What’s in Ollie? A Look at the Ingredients

Every Ollie recipe starts with a high-quality protein (real meat is the first ingredient—always). After that, they add in a mix of nutrient-rich veggies, fruits, and supplements to support your dog’s overall health.

Here’s a peek at what you’ll find in the recipes:

Real meats like beef, turkey, chicken, or lamb
Sweet potatoes, peas, spinach, and carrots for vitamins and fiber
Blueberries for antioxidants
Chia seeds and cod liver oil for omega fatty acids
Supplements like zinc, taurine, and fish oil for heart, coat, and immune health

What you won’t find: corn, soy, wheat, artificial preservatives, by-products, or flavor enhancers. It’s simple, clean, and crafted with care.

Pros of Ollie Dog Food

High-quality, human-grade ingredients
Custom meal plans based on your dog’s needs
Vet-formulated recipes
Great for picky eaters
Convenient delivery and easy-to-store packaging
Available in both fresh and baked recipes

✔ High-quality, human-grade ingredients
This is the biggest win for me. You can actually see the chunks of meat, veggies, and grains in every portion. It doesn’t smell like typical dog food (a blessing, honestly), and everything is USDA-certified for human consumption.

✔ Custom meal plans based on your dog’s needs
I love that Ollie doesn’t just throw out a one-size-fits-all formula. They take into account your dog’s age, breed, weight, and even allergies to tailor the meals accordingly. For example, Freya got a lower-fat formula because she’s super active but prone to sensitive digestion.

✔ Vet-formulated recipes
All recipes are designed by veterinary nutritionists, which gives me a lot of peace of mind. You’re not just guessing or hoping it meets AAFCO standards—it actually does.

✔ Great for picky eaters
Freya isn’t usually a picky eater (she thinks everything is a treat), but even she gets more excited when an Ollie meal hits her bowl. I’ve seen so many pet parents say this was the first food their dog actually looked forward to eating.

✔ Convenient delivery and easy-to-store packaging
The pre-portioned packs come frozen and stack neatly in the freezer. When you’re ready to feed, you just thaw and scoop. Each package is clearly labeled with serving sizes based on your dog’s plan.

✔ Available in both fresh and baked recipes
Not quite ready to go full-fresh? You can start with their baked food instead. It’s still made with the same high standards and real ingredients, just in a dry form.

Cons of Ollie Dog Food

More expensive than traditional kibble
Requires freezer space for storage
Needs to be thawed in advance
Not available in stores

❌ More expensive than traditional kibble
There’s no sugarcoating this one—Ollie is definitely a premium product. Depending on your dog’s size and feeding schedule, you could be looking at anywhere from $2 to $6 per day. That said, many pet parents (myself included) see it as an investment in their dog’s long-term health, especially if it helps avoid costly vet bills down the line.

❌ Requires freezer space
Since the food arrives frozen, you’ll need a bit of freezer real estate to store it. This wasn’t a huge deal for me, but if you’re already tight on space, it’s something to consider.

❌ Needs to be thawed in advance
You can’t just grab a bag and dump it in the bowl. You’ll need to plan ahead a little and move packs to the fridge to thaw overnight. Not a huge hassle, but definitely something to get used to.

❌ Not available in stores
If you run out and forget to schedule your next delivery in time, you can’t just pop into a store to grab more. Ollie is only available through their website, which makes their subscription service pretty essential.

Final Verdict: Is Ollie Worth It?

If you’re looking to feed your dog real, nutritious food that you can actually recognize, Ollie is absolutely worth checking out. Yes, it’s more expensive than kibble, and yes, it takes a bit more planning—but the quality, convenience, and health benefits more than make up for it.

Freya’s coat has gotten shinier, her digestion is smoother, and she licks her bowl clean every single time. That’s a win in my book.

Ollie makes it easy to feel good about what you’re feeding your dog—and at the end of the day, that’s what matters most.

9.2