ChiDog is a different kind of fresh food. Not only is it prepared with fresh human grade meats, fresh veggies and whole grains, but it’s made to nourish each dog’s personal Element. Based on Eastern Medicine philosophies, ChiDog’s founders are practicing veterinarians who have seen the positive benefits that personalized Food Therapy can have on our cherished four-legged family members.
Chi Dog (chidog.com) has 863 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5.
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chidog.com
Website
chidog.com
Category
Pet Stores
Location
Claremont, California
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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My 13.5 year old Havanese has stage 2 kidney disease. The vet said it was time to transition him to a renal diet. She suggested Chi Dog Water formula. I placed the order. Product arrived quickly solidly frozen. My dog loves the food and hopefully it will slow the progression of his kidney disease.
Response from Chi DogOct 14, 2026
Gena,
Thank you so much for sharing this! We’re thrilled to hear that your pup is loving the Water Diet and that everything arrived quickly and solidly frozen. It means a lot to us that your veterinarian recommended Chi Dog as part of his nutritional plan.
We hope he continues to enjoy every meal, and we’re wishing your sweet Havanese all the best as he navigates his kidney disease. Thank you for trusting Chi Dog to be part of his care! ❤️🐾
Warmly,
The Chi Dog Team
AC
A customer with a great B.
its expensive and no different from…
My review reflects my dog's actual experience with Chi Dog, not a misunderstanding of the company's claimed differences from other fresh-food brands.
Before switching to Chi Dog, my dog was healthy, had excellent digestion, and did very well on other high-quality, fresh-food diets. After switching to Chi Dog, my dog began experiencing significant digestive issues and poor bowel movements that had not previously been a problem.
I understand that Chi Dog emphasizes its whole-food ingredients, lack of organ meats, and Holistic Food Therapy approach. However, these marketing distinctions do not change my dog's experience or, in my opinion, justify the premium price. I found nothing about the product that distinguished it meaningfully from other high-quality, fresh-frozen dog foods I have purchased.
What makes this experience particularly disappointing is that I switched to Chi Dog based on a veterinarian's recommendation. That veterinarian practices within a private-equity-affiliated veterinary network, which makes me even more interested in understanding the basis for such recommendations.
Ultimately, my dog was thriving before this dietary change and developed digestive problems after switching to Chi Dog. For the price, I expected better results, not a decline in digestive health. I would not purchase this food again or recommend it based on my experience.
Response from Chi DogOct 14, 2026
Hi, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your dog experienced digestive upset and that Chi Dog wasn’t the right fit for you.
We did want to clarify that there are some important differences between Chi Dog and many other fresh-food options. Our recipes are made with human-grade, whole-food ingredients that are gently cooked fresh, and we do not use organ meats. Organ meats can be particularly concentrated sources of nutrients such as copper and, depending on the organ and cut, can also contribute additional fat. We intentionally formulate without them and use high-quality muscle meats along with fresh vegetables and grains.
Our recipes are also formulated with a specific whole-food and Holistic Food Therapy approach rather than simply being another frozen fresh food.
Every dog is different, however, and even a high-quality food may not agree with every dog’s digestive system. We’re sorry this was your experience and appreciate you giving Chi Dog a try.
JB
Julie B.
Pancreatitis Symptoms Gone
My 6lb. Chihuahua is doing SO much better after being on ChiDog for a couple of weeks. She began to improve immediately. I am happy with the quality and ingredients of this food. It's the best I've found for dogs with pancreatitis or those who suffer with the level of fat in even the best dog foods.
Response from Chi DogOct 14, 2026
Julie,
Thank you so much for sharing this! We’re so happy to hear that your little Chihuahua is doing so well on Chi Dog and that you noticed an improvement so quickly. ❤️
We put a lot of care into using high-quality, whole-food ingredients, and our Fire Diet is specifically our lowest-fat recipe, making it a popular choice for many of our customers with dogs who have pancreatitis or are sensitive to higher-fat foods.
It means so much to hear that she’s feeling better and enjoying her food. Thank you for trusting Chi Dog to be part of her care! 🐾
Warmly,
The Chi Dog Team
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Regina A.
Absolutely recommend!
I am absolutely pleased with how Chi Dog handled my delivery issues. My dog loves their food more than any other dog food delivery we had tried. Chi Dog is very responsive to all of my questions and I would definitely recommend them.
Response from Chi DogOct 8, 2026
Regina,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation!
We’re so glad our team was able to help resolve the delivery issues and answer your questions along the way. Most importantly, we love hearing that your dog enjoys Chi Dog more than any other fresh food you’ve tried!
We truly appreciate your trust and support. 🐾
Warmly,
The Chi Dog Team
CS
Christina S.
My chihuahua is picky
My chihuahua is picky. He soon gets sick of the food and we’ve tried almost every one. He loves your food. I’m ready to order again but need to talk to someone.
The shipment came in a day or two and frozen solid despite the horrific heat wave we’re experiencing.
Response from Chi DogOct 8, 2026
Christina,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! ❤️
We know how challenging it can be to find something a picky Chihuahua consistently enjoys, so we’re thrilled to hear he loves his Chi Dog! We’re also glad his food arrived quickly and frozen solid despite the heat.
Whenever you’re ready to reorder, please reach out—we’d be more than happy to talk with you directly and help get his next order set up. 🐾
Warmly,
The Chi Dog Team
KH
Kathryn H.
Wonderful Customer Service
So helpful to have a talk with one of the founders who was generous, knowledgeable and supportive. Thank you!
Response from Chi DogOct 8, 2026
Kathryn,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! ❤️
We’re so glad you had such a positive experience speaking with one of our founders and felt supported and well-informed. Providing personal, knowledgeable guidance is a huge part of what Chi Dog is all about.
We truly appreciate your kind words and support! 🐾
Warmly,
The Chi Dog Team
FR
Frank
Great Results!
Number one reason for Chi is the results in my dogs life line. She is a mixed Beagle / Bull Dog and she has allergies. We noticed her shots that she needed for allergies monthly , is now qtrly so reducing costs on vet visits.
Secondly, her age is now 14 yrs old and she has plenty of energy and looks great. People always tell us she looks great for her age and her health problems are minimal.
Response from Chi DogOct 8, 2026
Frank,
Thank you so much for sharing this! ❤️
We’re thrilled to hear how well your girl is doing at 14 years old, especially that she still has plenty of energy and continues to look and feel great. Hearing that her allergy management has improved and that Chi Dog has been part of her journey means so much to our team.
Here’s to keeping her happy and thriving! 🐾
Warmly,
The Chi Dog Team
MB
Maria B.
Customer service is responsive and…
Customer service is responsive and helpful
Response from Chi DogOct 8, 2026
Maria,
Thank you so much for the kind review! ❤️
We’re so glad our team has been responsive and helpful. Providing knowledgeable, personal support to our customers is incredibly important to us, and we truly appreciate your support of Chi Dog!
Warmly,
The Chi Dog Team
