PetPlate Dog Food for French Bulldogs
PetPlate French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.
- Fresh cooked
- Baked (shelf-stable)
- Toppers
- Complete and Balanced
- Venture-backed
- Made in USA
- Since 2016
- No Red-Flag Ingredients
PetPlate is privately held, with venture investors including Pendulum and General Mills' 301 Inc. Trail Blazin' Beef Entrée is complete and balanced, with beef and oats listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $5.99 a day.
- PetPlate was founded in 2016, by Renaldo Webb. It is based in New York, USA.
- PetPlate is privately held, with venture investors including Pendulum and General Mills' 301 Inc.
- PetPlate food is made in USA (Midwest).
- Trail Blazin' Beef Entrée carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement that covers puppies.
- Its first three ingredients are beef, oats and chickpeas. The label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients.
- Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $5.99 a day, or about $182.23 a month.
Private, venture-backed
PetPlate is a venture-backed New York company founded in 2016 by Renaldo Webb. In December 2021 it raised a $19 million Series B led by Pendulum, with General Mills' venture arm 301 Inc. returning as an investor. It had raised a $9 million Series A the year before. just-food.com
venture-backed
PetPlate French Bulldog Feeding and Cost Calculator
Calories from the AAHA formula (70 × body weight in kg to the 0.75 power, times your life-stage factor). Amount from this recipe’s published calories (3,500 kcal/kg; 413 kcal/cup (brand site)). Price: $27.50 for 32 oz pack (brand site, November 2026), for Trail Blazin' Beef. Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.
PetPlate French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?
Trail Blazin' Beef Entrée
- Beef
- Oats
- Chickpeas
- Pea protein
- Carrots
Full ingredient list (source: brand site)
- No chicken on the label
- None of our eight red-flag ingredients
- No rendered meals
- No corn, wheat or soy
- Marine omega-3 source listed
- Gut-support ingredient listed
- Organ meat listed
- A named meat is the first ingredient
- Label covers puppies (growth or all life stages)
- None of our eight red-flag ingredients found.
PetPlate French Bulldog Food Label Facts
- AAFCO statement
- formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth and adult maintenance, including growth of large-size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult)
- Life stage
- Growth and adult maintenance, including growth of large-size dogs
- Calories
- 3,500 kcal/kg; 413 kcal/cup (brand site)
- Price
- $27.50 for 32 oz pack (brand site, read November 2026)
Is PetPlate Good for French Bulldogs?
- A chicken-free food (chicken is a common trigger for itchy dogs)
- Marine omega-3s for skin, coat and joints
- Gut-support ingredients for a sensitive tummy
- A recipe labeled for growing puppies
- Does poorly with peas or legumes (this recipe lists them)
Matched from the label against our Food Finder checklist. Every Frenchie is different: itching, gas, loose stool or weight changes are worth a vet visit, and food changes should be gradual over 7 to 10 days.
Where PetPlate French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced
Where It Is Made
PetPlate says all its entrées are made at a Midwestern USDA-approved facility. No city or state is given. petfoodindustry.com
Ingredient Sourcing
PetPlate says its meals use human-grade meats and vegetables, with meat as the first ingredient and no corn, soy, meat by-products, artificial colors or preservatives. It does not say where ingredients come from. petplate.com
“Our meals are made with human-grade meats and veggies to AAFCO standards”PetPlate petplate.com
PetPlate Product Lines
The PetPlate Story
- 2016Founded by Renaldo Webb just-food.com
- 2021Raises $19 million Series B led by Pendulum (December 2021) just-food.com
- 2023Expands to Chewy and Amazon petfoodindustry.com
- 2024Announces expansion into over 700 PetSmart stores nationwide (March 2024 release) petfoodindustry.com
Worth Knowing
- Recipes created with veterinary nutritionist Dr. Renee Streeter, described by PetPlate as one of only 300 board-certified veterinary nutritionists petplate.com
Where to Buy PetPlate French Bulldog Food
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PetPlate French Bulldog Food: Common Questions
Who owns PetPlate?
PetPlate is a venture-backed New York company founded in 2016 by Renaldo Webb. In December 2021 it raised a $19 million Series B led by Pendulum, with General Mills' venture arm 301 Inc. returning as an investor. It had raised a $9 million Series A the year before.
Where is PetPlate made?
PetPlate says all its entrées are made at a Midwestern USDA-approved facility. No city or state is given.
Is PetPlate good for French Bulldogs?
It depends on your dog. Trail Blazin' Beef Entrée is complete and balanced for growth and adult maintenance, including growth of large-size dogs. Its label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients. It is chicken-free. Talk to your vet about allergies, weight or health conditions before switching.
How much PetPlate should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?
About 7.0 oz of Trail Blazin' Beef Entrée a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s 3,500 kcal/kg; 413 kcal/cup (brand site). Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.
How much does PetPlate cost per day for a French Bulldog?
About $5.99 a day, or $182.23 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $27.50 for 32 oz pack from brand site, read November 2026.
Does Trail Blazin' Beef Entrée contain chicken?
No. We found no chicken, chicken fat, chicken meal, poultry or hen on the ingredient list.
How long has PetPlate been in business?
PetPlate was founded in 2016, by Renaldo Webb.
Sources
- just-food.com: d2c business petplate adds to funding pot as general mills returns as
- petfoodindustry.com: petplate announces expansion
- petplate.com
- petplate.com: our process
- petplate.com: trail blazin beef
- dogfoodadvisor.com: petplate fresh
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