Alternatives to Eukanuba

Alternatives to Eukanuba: 10 better-rated foods

Eukanuba averages 75/100 across 13 products on the PetFoodRate independent A–E methodology. Here are 10 better-rated foods worth considering, picked across species and food type.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Eukanuba in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Eukanuba's 75/100 average. Below are 10 foods scored higher than Eukanuba, one per species + food-type pairing, ranked on our independent A–E method.

13Eukanuba products graded
75/100average score
10better-rated alternatives

The Eukanuba profile across 5 criteria

Across the 13 Eukanuba products we graded, the brand is strongest on "Few undesirables" and weakest on "Ingredient transparency". That weakest axis is usually where the alternatives below pull ahead.

  • Protein qualityB 77/100
  • Nutritional balanceB 75/100
  • Few undesirablesA 89/100
  • Ingredient transparencyD 50/100
  • Species fitB 73/100

Average of the A–E sub-scores across every graded Eukanuba product. See it product by product →

Our Eukanuba alternative picks

  1. #1
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Eukanuba.

    OrijenPuppy
    93/100
  2. #2
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Eukanuba.

    OrijenOriginal Adult Poulet
    92/100
  3. #3
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Eukanuba.

    OrijenSix Fish
    91/100
  4. #4
    A

    Top dry food for cats outside Eukanuba.

    OrijenCat & Kitten
    94/100
  5. #5
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Eukanuba.

    AcanaWild Prairie Recipe
    90/100
  6. #6
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Eukanuba.

    CarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit
    89/100
  7. #7
    A

    Top dry food for cats outside Eukanuba.

    OrijenSix Fish Cat
    92/100
  8. #8
    A

    Top dry food for cats outside Eukanuba.

    ApplawsKitten
    90/100
  9. #9
    A
  10. #10
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Eukanuba.

    Edgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz
    88/100

How we select alternatives to Eukanuba

For each species + food type combination represented in the Eukanuba range, we identify the highest-scored product from a competing brand. The A–E score synthesises five criteria: protein quality, overall nutritional balance, absence of undesirable additives, ingredient transparency, and species fit. No sponsorship can change a product's score — the methodology is applied uniformly across the catalog.

Want to dig into a specific alternative? Each card above points to that product's dedicated /alternatives/<product>/ page, which adds cheaper-per-kg sub-rankings and other food-type options for the same species.

Full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Eukanuba?

In our database the best-rated alternative to Eukanuba is Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (grade A) versus Eukanuba's 75/100 average. We list 10 better-graded picks in total, one for each species and food type Eukanuba sells.

Why look for alternatives to Eukanuba?

Eukanuba averages 75/100 on the PetFoodRate independent methodology across 13 products we've scored, and scores lowest on transparency. Buyers searching for alternatives typically want higher protein quality, fewer undesirable additives, better ingredient transparency, or a better species fit.

How are these alternatives selected?

For each food type and species in the Eukanuba catalogue, we pick the top-scored food from a different brand. Scoring covers five criteria: protein quality, nutritional balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability. No sponsored brand ever changes its score.

Are these alternatives cheaper than Eukanuba?

Cheaper-per-kg picks are flagged inside each individual product alternative page. Open any product card below to see its dedicated /alternatives/<product>/ page where the cheaper-per-kg sub-list sits alongside the higher-scored picks.