Brand Comparison
Shopping at a Big Box Store?
See What You're Really Feeding.
Welcome to The Hungry Puppy! We're a second-generation, family-owned pet supply store in Farmingdale, NJ — and we've spent nearly 40 years helping our neighbors feed their pets better. When you shop local, you're not just buying a bag of food. You're getting real nutrition advice from people who know pets, supporting a small business that gives back to this community, and keeping your dollars right here in Monmouth and Ocean County.
We're Not Big Box — And That's the Point
Many pet food brands — like Authority (PetSmart), Kirkland (Costco), Member's Mark (Sam's Club), Pure Balance (Walmart), American Journey (Chewy), and WholeHearted (Petco) — are exclusive house brands you can only buy at those big box retailers. We can't sell them. But here's what the big boxes don't tell you: just because we're not big box doesn't mean we can't compete. We carry comparable — and often better — foods at a similar or lower cost per feeding. Not price per bag. Cost per feeding. Better ingredients often mean smaller portions, fewer fillers, and a bag that lasts longer than you'd think.
The comparison guides below put the big box brands side by side with foods we carry — ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and true cost per feeding — so you can see the numbers for yourself.
Brand Comparison Guides
Click any guide to download the full PDF comparison. We're adding new comparisons all the time — if there's a big box brand you'd like to see compared, call us at 732-938-4470 and we'll run the numbers.
Authority Sensitive Skin & Stomach — Lamb
How does PetSmart's house brand stack up against the sensitive skin & stomach formulas we carry? Ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and cost per feeding — side by side.
Authority Sensitive Skin & Stomach — Salmon
How does PetSmart's house brand stack up against the sensitive skin & stomach formulas we carry? Ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and cost per feeding — side by side.
Kirkland Signature
Comparison guide in the works.
Coming SoonAmerican Journey
Comparison guide in the works.
Coming SoonFour Healt
Comparison guide in the works.
Coming SoonRetriever
Comparison guide in the works.
Coming SoonEvery Food Is 100% Backed by Our Satisfaction Guarantee
Here's something no big box store will offer you: if your dog doesn't do well on a food you bought from us, we'll buy back the bag — even if it's empty. Maybe your dog turned their nose up at it. Maybe their skin and coat got flaky or itchy. Maybe their stomach just didn't agree with it. Whatever the reason, we stand behind every bag we sell.
How the Buy-Back Works (Some Rules Apply)
- Return the bag (empty is fine!) — we need the date code, UPC, and lot number on the packaging.
- If the food itself looked off, include photos of the food showing the problem.
- Give us a quick description of what happened — dog didn't do well on it, turned their nose up at it, skin and coat was flaky or itchy, etc.
That's it. We'd rather take back a bag than have your dog eat a food that isn't working for them — and our team will help you find one that does.
We Deliver — And We Ship
Can't make it to the store? No problem. We offer local delivery throughout Monmouth and Ocean County, bringing your food, treats, hay, and supplies right to your door. Prefer to shop online? Our full catalog is available 24/7 at thehungrypuppy.com with the same products, the same expert-curated selection, and the same guarantee. Big box convenience, small business service.
More Than a Store — A Community
The Hungry Puppy hosts community events all year long — adoption days, vendor demos, holiday photo events, and more. Visit The Hungry Puppy Dog Park for off-leash fun, and find a peaceful place to remember beloved pets at our Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Park. When you shop with us, you're supporting all of it.
Come See the Difference for Yourself
Bring in your big box bag — we'll compare it on the spot and find you something comparable or better, backed by our 100% guarantee.
The Hungry Puppy • 1288 Hwy 33, Farmingdale, NJ 07727 • 732-938-4470
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