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Lakes Ice Cream Vanilla Dog Ice Cream

dry food · dogs · 64/100 · Average

Looking for an alternative to Lakes Ice Cream Vanilla Dog 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 Lakes Ice Cream Vanilla Dog Ice Cream in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Lakes Ice Cream Vanilla Dog Ice Cream's 64/100. 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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Lakes Ice Cream Vanilla Dog Ice Cream vs its best alternative

CriterionLakes Ice Cream Vanilla Dog Ice CreamOrijen Puppy
Overall gradeC 64/100A 93/100
Protein qualityDA
Nutritional balanceBA
Few undesirablesBA
Ingredient transparencyCA
Species fitBA
Crude protein25%38%
Protein (dry matter)27.5%43.2%
Estimated carbs42%18%
First ingredientAdded sugarsFresh chicken

Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.

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

8 better-graded alternatives

  1. #1AOrijenPuppy93/100+29Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  2. #2AOrijenOriginal Adult Poulet92/100+28Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  3. #3AOrijenSix Fish91/100+27Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 38% crude protein vs 25%.
  4. #4AAcanaWild Prairie Recipe90/100+26Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 33% crude protein vs 25%.
  5. #5ACarniloveFresh Chicken & Rabbit89/100+25Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 35% crude protein vs 25%.
  6. #6ATaste of the WildHigh Prairie Canine Recipe88/100+24Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 32% crude protein vs 25%.
  7. #7AEdgard & CooperAdult Poulet & Riz88/100+24Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.
  8. #8AFarminaN&D Prime Poulet & Grenade Adult88/100+24Wins on protein quality and nutritional balance ; 30% crude protein vs 25%.

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 Lakes Ice Cream Vanilla Dog Ice Cream?

In our database it's Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (A) versus Lakes Ice Cream Vanilla Dog Ice Cream's 64/100, among dry food for dogs. 8 better-graded alternatives are listed above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Lakes Ice Cream Vanilla Dog 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 Lakes Ice Cream Vanilla Dog Ice Cream?

Lakes Ice Cream Vanilla Dog Ice Cream scores 64/100 (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.