Rachael Ray Nutrish Dog Food for French Bulldogs

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Rachael Ray Nutrish Dog Food for French Bulldogs

Rachael Ray Nutrish French Bulldog food, reviewed: who makes it, what is in it, and what it costs to feed a 25 lb Frenchie.

  • Kibble
  • Wet
  • Treats
  • Complete and Balanced
  • Owned by Post Holdings
  • Made in USA
  • Since 2008
  • No Red-Flag Ingredients
$0.82a day for a 25 lb Frenchieprice: PetSmart
6.6 ozof food a day at 25 lbfrom label calories
3,720calories per kglabel
26.0%crude protein (min)label

By Brandine Strand, founder of Best French Bulldog · Updated November 2026 · Our editorial standards · No brand pays to be listed

Quick Answer

Rachael Ray Nutrish is owned by Post Holdings, Inc. (through Post Consumer Brands). Rachael Ray Nutrish Small Breed Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Whole Health Blend Dry Dog Food is complete and balanced, with chicken and chicken meal listed first. For a 25 lb Frenchie it costs about $0.82 a day.

Key Facts About Rachael Ray Nutrish French Bulldog Food
  • Rachael Ray Nutrish was founded in 2008, by Rachael Ray, with Ainsworth Pet Nutrition. It is based in Lakeville, Minnesota, USA (Post Consumer Brands).
  • Rachael Ray Nutrish is owned by Post Holdings, Inc. (through Post Consumer Brands).
  • Rachael Ray Nutrish food is made in USA.
  • Rachael Ray Nutrish Small Breed Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Whole Health Blend Dry Dog Food carries an AAFCO complete and balanced statement.
  • Its first three ingredients are chicken, chicken meal and soybean meal. The label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients.
  • Feeding a 25 lb adult French Bulldog costs about $0.82 a day, or about $24.91 a month.
Founded2008 chainstoreage.com
FounderRachael Ray, with Ainsworth Pet Nutrition chainstoreage.com
HeadquartersLakeville, Minnesota, USA (Post Consumer Brands) postholdings.com
OwnerPost Holdings, Inc. sec.gov
Made inUSA stopandshop.com
FormatsKibble, Wet, Treats nutrish.com
Who Owns Rachael Ray Nutrish

Owned by Post Holdings, Inc.

Rachael Ray NutrishPost Consumer BrandsPost Holdings, Inc.

Post Holdings completed its acquisition of select pet food brands, including Rachael Ray Nutrish and Nature's Recipe, from The J.M. Smucker Co. effective April 28, 2023. sec.gov

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Feeding and Cost Calculator

Rachael Ray Nutrish French Bulldog Feeding and Cost Calculator

692calories a day
6.6 ozof food a day
$0.82a day
$24.91a month

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 (Metabolizable Energy (ME) 3720 kcal/kg; 395 kcal/cup). Price: $9.99 for 5 lb (PetSmart, November 2026). Start with the bag’s feeding chart and adjust every 2 to 3 weeks by body condition.

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Ingredients

Rachael Ray Nutrish French Bulldog Food: What Is in It?

Rachael Ray Nutrish Small Breed Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Whole Health Blend Dry Dog Food

First five ingredients
  1. Chicken
  2. Chicken Meal
  3. Soybean Meal
  4. Whole Corn
  5. Grain Sorghum
Full ingredient list (source: nutrish.com)
Chicken, Chicken Meal, Soybean Meal, Whole Corn, Grain Sorghum, Chicken Fat (preserved With Mixed Tocopherols), Peas, Brown Rice, Carrots, Menhaden Fish Meal, Malted Barley Flour, Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Niacin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Natural Flavor, Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Sulfate, Calcium Iodate), Taurine, Citric Acid (Preservative), Choline Chloride, Lactic Acid, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Rosemary Extract.
What the label shows
  • None of our eight red-flag ingredients
  • A named meat is the first ingredient
Watch-outs
  • None of our eight red-flag ingredients found.
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Label and Nutrition

Rachael Ray Nutrish French Bulldog Food Label Facts

AAFCO statement
Rachael Ray® Nutrish™ Small Breed Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance.
Life stage
Adult maintenance
Calories
Metabolizable Energy (ME) 3720 kcal/kg; 395 kcal/cup
Price
$9.99 for 5 lb (PetSmart, read November 2026)
26.0%Protein (min)
16.0%Fat (min)
4.0%Fiber (max)
10.0%Moisture (max)
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French Bulldog Fit

Is Rachael Ray Nutrish Good for French Bulldogs?

May suit Frenchies who need
  • No specific needs matched from the label.
Think twice if your Frenchie
  • Is allergic or sensitive to chicken (this recipe lists chicken or poultry)
  • Is a puppy under 12 months (label is for adult maintenance)
  • Does poorly with peas or legumes (this recipe lists them)
  • Needs to avoid corn, wheat or soy (this recipe lists one)

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.

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Manufacturing and Sourcing

Where Rachael Ray Nutrish French Bulldog Food Is Made and Sourced

Where It Is Made

The brand does not say where its food is made. The 2023 sale to Post included manufacturing and distribution facilities in Bloomsburg and Meadville, Pennsylvania, and Lawrence, Kansas. foodprocessing.com

Ingredient Sourcing

Nutrish does not name sourcing countries. It says every ingredient supplier goes through qualification and testing, and that it uses independent third parties to assess and audit its food safety programs. Nutrish.com

“Every trusted ingredient supplier goes through rigorous qualification and testing.”Rachael Ray Nutrish Nutrish.com
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Formulas

Rachael Ray Nutrish Product Lines

Whole Health BlendDry recipes, including Small Breed Real Chicken & Veggies
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History

The Rachael Ray Nutrish Story

  1. July 2008Rachael Ray launches Nutrish, developed with Ainsworth Pet Nutrition. chainstoreage.com
  2. April 2018The J.M. Smucker Company announces its acquisition of Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, maker of Nutrish. sec.gov
  3. April 2023Post Holdings completes its acquisition of Nutrish and other pet food brands from Smucker. sec.gov
  4. 2025Nutrish packaging redesigned. aol.com

Worth Knowing

  • A portion of the proceeds from each Nutrish sale goes to The Rachael Ray Foundation; the brand says more than $112 million had been donated to animal charities and other organizations through March 2026. nutrish.com
  • Sold in the United States only. Nutrish.com
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Where to Buy

Where to Buy Rachael Ray Nutrish French Bulldog Food

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FAQ

Rachael Ray Nutrish French Bulldog Food: Common Questions

Who owns Rachael Ray Nutrish?

Post Holdings completed its acquisition of select pet food brands, including Rachael Ray Nutrish and Nature's Recipe, from The J.M. Smucker Co. effective April 28, 2023.

Where is Rachael Ray Nutrish made?

The brand does not say where its food is made. The 2023 sale to Post included manufacturing and distribution facilities in Bloomsburg and Meadville, Pennsylvania, and Lawrence, Kansas.

Is Rachael Ray Nutrish good for French Bulldogs?

It depends on your dog. Rachael Ray Nutrish Small Breed Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Whole Health Blend Dry Dog Food is complete and balanced for adult maintenance. Its label lists none of our eight red-flag ingredients. It contains chicken, a common trigger for itchy dogs. Talk to your vet about allergies, weight or health conditions before switching.

How much Rachael Ray Nutrish should I feed a 25 lb French Bulldog?

About 6.6 oz of Rachael Ray Nutrish Small Breed Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Whole Health Blend Dry Dog Food a day for a 25 lb spayed or neutered adult, based on about 692 calories a day and the label’s Metabolizable Energy (ME) 3720 kcal/kg; 395 kcal/cup. Start with the bag’s chart and adjust by body condition every 2 to 3 weeks.

How much does Rachael Ray Nutrish cost per day for a French Bulldog?

About $0.82 a day, or $24.91 a month, for a 25 lb adult. That uses $9.99 for 5 lb from PetSmart, read November 2026.

Does Rachael Ray Nutrish Small Breed Real Chicken & Veggies Recipe Whole Health Blend Dry Dog Food contain chicken?

Yes. The ingredient list includes chicken or poultry.

How long has Rachael Ray Nutrish been in business?

Rachael Ray Nutrish was founded in 2008, by Rachael Ray, with Ainsworth Pet Nutrition.

Sources

  1. chainstoreage.com: rachael ray launches nutrish line pets
  2. postholdings.com: post consumer brands
  3. sec.gov: ex99 1projectkeystoneclosi.htm
  4. stopandshop.com:
  5. foodprocessing.com: jm smucker selling five brands private label pet food business to post
  6. nutrish.com: manufacturing and safety
  7. nutrish.com
  8. nutrish.com: little bites chicken and veggies
  9. sec.gov: d512665dex991.htm
  10. aol.com: rachael ray pet food brand 203300254.html
  11. petsmart.com: rachael ray nutrish whole health blend small breed adult dry dog food

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