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A Pup Above review
A sous-vide fresh dog food brand that sells by the patty or bag, with an optional subscription.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 12, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 7.8
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.0
- Value (35%)
- 7.6
A Pup Above suits owners who would rather shop like a grocery store than fill out a quiz. Its product page shows prices straight away: a 1 lb chicken patty is $13.99, with 3 lb and 7 lb bags as larger sizes. Food is gently cooked sous vide with bone broth, made with human-grade ingredients and formulated by a vet nutritionist. Proteins cover chicken, pork, beef, turkey, turducken, fish and a puppy recipe. Subscribing saves 5% and adds free shipping; one-time orders need at least $50 and ship free from $99. Boxes arrive frozen with dry ice, and delivery covers the 48 contiguous states but not Alaska or Hawaii. Because prices are by weight, you need your dog's daily intake to compare it with per-day services, and it scores lower on value than the quiz-based plans.
Who it is for
Owners who want to buy fresh food by the pound without a quiz
Price
1 lb chicken patty $13.99; save 5% and get free shipping on subscription.
ADD TO CART - $13.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.
Key features
- Gently cooked sous vide with bone broth
- Vet nutritionist formulated
- Sizes: 1 lb patty, 3 lb bag and 7 lb bag
- Proteins: chicken, pork, beef, turkey, turducken, fish and a puppy recipe
- Subscribers save 5% and get free shipping
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: No quiz needed to see prices
- Strength: Seven recipes, including turducken and fish
- Strength: Ships frozen with dry ice to the 48 contiguous states
- Weakness: One-time orders ship free only at $99 or more, with a $50 minimum
- Weakness: No delivery to Alaska or Hawaii
- Weakness: Prices are per pound, so you calculate daily cost yourself
Key facts
- Starting price: $13.99 per 1 lb chicken patty
- Sizes: 1 lb patty, 3 lb bag, 7 lb bag
- Subscription: Save 5% plus free shipping
- Shipping area: 48 contiguous states
- Cooking method: Sous vide with bone broth
Where it ranks
A Pup Above is No. 7 in our Best Fresh Dog Food Delivery verdict.
Alternatives we scored
- The Farmer's Dog8.9
- Ollie8.8
- Nom Nom8.5
- PetPlate8.5
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