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Homemade, Pet Ice Cream

dry food · dogs · 56/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Homemade, Pet Ice Cream? Here are dry food products for dogs that PetFoodRate grades higher, and cheaper options for the same use.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Homemade, Pet Ice Cream in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Homemade, Pet Ice Cream's 56/100. All graded on the same independent A-E method, no sponsored brands.

By Theo Blanchard · reviewed by Max Kowalski · updated June 2026 · independent grading, no sponsorship

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Homemade, Pet Ice Cream vs its best alternative

CriterionHomemade, Pet Ice CreamOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeC 56/100A 93/100
Protein qualityDA
Nutritional balanceDA
Few undesirablesBA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitCA
Crude protein4%38%
Protein (dry matter)4.4%43.2%
Estimated carbs66%18%
First ingredientChicken fatFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 4%.

Orijen Puppy outscores 100% of dry food for dogs in our database.

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+37Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 4%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+36Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 4%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+35Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 4%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+34Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 4%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+33Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 4%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+32Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 4%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+32Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 4%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+32Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 4%.

Other food types for dogs

  1. #1AZIWI PeakAir-Dried Beef Recipe91/100raw food
  2. #2APure Pet FoodChicken Dinner Air-Dried89/100raw food
  3. #3ALily's KitchenTerrine Grain-Free87/100wet food
  4. #4AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Effilochés - Dinde au saumon86/100wet food
  5. #5ALily's KitchenCottage Pie with Beef86/100wet food
  6. #6AAtavikPâtée pour chien - Canard & Poulet85/100wet food

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Homemade, Pet Ice Cream?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Homemade, Pet Ice Cream's 56/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Homemade, Pet Ice Cream?

Cheaper-per-kg options for the same use are listed in the dedicated section on this page whenever our database has them.

Why switch from Homemade, Pet Ice Cream?

Homemade, Pet Ice Cream scores 56/100 (C) on our A-E method. Buyers look for an alternative to get higher protein quality, fewer undesirables, better transparency, or a better species fit. Our grading is independent with no sponsorship.