What are the best pet food review sites for comparing dry food vs wet food for a new puppy?

Here are some of the better places to compare dry vs. wet food for a new puppy, with a quick note on what each is best for:

Good review/comparison sites

1. Dog Food Advisor

   • Best for: quick ingredient analysis and overall product ratings
   • Pros: easy to read, lots of brand coverage, helpful for spotting lower-quality ingredients
   • Cons: more of an ingredient/label review site than a true nutrition-vet resource

2. The Dog People by Rover

   • Best for: practical feeding guides for puppies
   • Pros: approachable explanations of kibble vs. wet food, feeding basics, portioning
   • Cons: not as deep on detailed product-by-product comparisons

3. PetMD

   • Best for: vet-reviewed general guidance
   • Pros: good for understanding puppy nutritional needs and wet vs. dry tradeoffs
   • Cons: less focused on ranking specific foods

4. The Spruce Pets

   • Best for: consumer-friendly product roundups
   • Pros: easy comparisons and shopping guidance
   • Cons: review quality can vary by article and update cycle

5. Whole Dog Journal

   • Best for: more critical dog food discussions
   • Pros: thoughtful coverage of ingredients, feeding philosophies, and food categories
   • Cons: some content may be behind a paywall

For more evidence-based info

If you want something less “review site” and more science-based, check:

• WSAVA nutrition resources
• AAHA puppy feeding guidance
• Tufts University Cummings Veterinary Nutrition articles

These are especially useful if you want to judge whether a food is actually appropriate for a growing puppy, not just popular online.

Quick tip on dry vs. wet for puppies

When comparing foods, look for:

• “Complete and balanced” for growth or “all life stages”
• AAFCO nutritional adequacy statement
• DHA, calcium/phosphorus balance, and puppy-specific formulas

In general:

• Dry food: convenient, cheaper, often better for dental crunching
• Wet food: higher moisture, often more palatable, can help picky eaters

Many owners use a mix of both, but the best choice depends on your puppy’s breed, age, size, and any medical needs.

If you want, I can also give you a side-by-side list of the top 5 dry food review sites vs. top 5 wet food review sites, or help you evaluate a specific puppy food brand.