A nutrition guide for dog people

Know what’s good for your dog.

Discover our top-rated dog foods, treats, and whole foods today. Soon, scan barcodes, labels, or whole foods with Maple App to check safety and see a personalized Maple Health Score.

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The good stuff.

Simple, useful shortlists for feeding with confidence — curated for nutrition, ingredient quality, and everyday practicality.

Maple’s essential list

Top 10 Dog Foods

Meals worth wagging for↗
Rewards, ranked

Top 10 Treats

Better bites for good dogs↗
From your kitchen

Top 10 Whole Foods

Fresh add-ons, served safely↗

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01 · Everyday bowls

Top 10 dog foods

A practical starting point for choosing a complete diet—ranked by fit, clarity, and everyday usefulness.

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  1. 01

    Complete & balanced adult recipe

    Look for an AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement matched to your dog’s life stage.

    Best foundation
  2. 02

    Sensitive-stomach salmon & rice

    A straightforward protein-and-grain profile can be easier to discuss with your vet when digestion is a concern.

    Gentle pick
  3. 03

    Weight-management formula

    Designed to provide complete nutrition with calorie density and fiber considered.

    Portion aware
  4. 04

    Complete wet food

    Helpful for dogs who prefer softer texture or could use more moisture at mealtime.

    Hydration helper
  5. 05

    Small-breed adult recipe

    Smaller pieces and energy density designed with little dogs in mind.

    Little dogs
  6. 06

    Large-breed adult recipe

    Formulated around the needs of bigger bodies and appropriate portions.

    Big dogs
  7. 07

    Puppy growth formula

    Choose food specifically labeled for growth, including large-breed growth when appropriate.

    Growing pups
  8. 08

    Senior-support recipe

    An age-focused option to review with your vet as activity and health needs change.

    Golden years
  9. 09

    Limited-ingredient diet

    A simpler ingredient list can support a veterinarian-led food trial when sensitivities are suspected.

    Vet guided
  10. 10

    Veterinary therapeutic diet

    Purpose-built nutrition for a diagnosed condition; use only with your veterinary team’s direction.

    Clinical support

A “complete and balanced” claim should be supported by an AAFCO nutrient profile or feeding trial. Read the FDA guidance ↗

02 · Rewards, ranked

Top 10 dog treats

Simple, portion-friendly reward styles. Treats should stay under 10% of daily calories for most dogs.

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  1. 01

    Tiny training bites

    Soft, pea-sized pieces make frequent rewards easier to portion.

    Best trainer
  2. 02

    Single-ingredient salmon bites

    A short ingredient list and strong aroma make these high-value rewards.

    One ingredient
  3. 03

    Lean chicken bites

    Choose fully cooked, unseasoned pieces or a clearly labeled dog treat.

    Pup favorite
  4. 04

    VOHC-accepted dental chews

    Look for the VOHC seal and choose the correct size for your dog.

    Dental pick
  5. 05

    Pumpkin training bites

    Small baked treats with pumpkin can offer a lower-key everyday reward.

    Pantry pick
  6. 06

    Sweet potato chews

    Choose appropriately sized, flexible pieces and supervise chewing.

    Plant based
  7. 07

    Freeze-dried turkey

    Lightweight, aromatic pieces are easy to break into smaller rewards.

    High value
  8. 08

    Low-calorie crunchy bites

    Check calories per treat so rewards fit your dog’s daily plan.

    Crunchy pick
  9. 09

    Stuffable soft treats

    Useful for enrichment toys when the total portion is counted.

    Enrichment
  10. 10

    Prescription-compatible treats

    For dogs on therapeutic diets, ask the veterinary team which treats preserve the plan.

    Special diets

Treats should make up less than 10% of daily calories and should never replace a complete meal. Read the WSAVA guide ↗

03 · From your kitchen

Top 10 whole foods

Dog-safe extras to serve plain, in small bites, and only as an occasional addition to a complete diet.

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  1. 01

    Carrots

    Raw or cooked, plain, and cut to a safe bite size for your dog.

    Crunchy
  2. 02

    Green beans

    Serve plain and chopped; skip salt, butter, garlic, and onion.

    Low calorie
  3. 03

    Blueberries

    Naturally bite-sized for many dogs; serve a few at a time.

    Tiny treat
  4. 04

    Plain pumpkin

    Use cooked or canned pure pumpkin—not sweetened pie filling.

    Spoonful
  5. 05

    Apple

    Remove the core, stem, and seeds, then slice into small pieces.

    Crisp
  6. 06

    Cucumber

    A cool, hydrating option served plain in manageable pieces.

    Fresh pick
  7. 07

    Strawberries

    Wash, remove the tops, and slice; keep portions modest.

    Berry good
  8. 08

    Banana

    A naturally sweet food best offered in small amounts.

    Occasional
  9. 09

    Lean cooked chicken

    Fully cooked, boneless, skinless, and free of seasoning.

    Protein
  10. 10

    Lean cooked turkey

    Serve plain and boneless; avoid seasoned holiday preparations.

    Protein

Never feed grapes or raisins, xylitol, chocolate, onions, garlic, macadamia nuts, alcohol, or raw yeast dough. See the ASPCA safety list ↗

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COMING SOON

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Maple App is being built to scan barcodes, food labels, and whole foods. It will flag known toxic ingredients and translate what it finds into a personalized Maple Health Score—so dog people can make a more informed choice, faster.

Think your dog ate something toxic?Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. A consultation fee may apply.