Maev Vs We Feed Raw (2026): Which Raw Dog Food Is Better?

Last Updated on April 29, 2026 by Kieran Beckles

I tested We Feed Raw and Maev on my fussy Alaskan Klee Kai dog. One became her instant favorite. The other raw dog food brand didn’t stick.

I’ve been on a quest to find the best dog food for my Alaskan Klee Kai Copper and Skye since moving back to California from London in 2023.

Unfortunately, our preferred fresh dog food brand in the UK doesn’t operate in the US, so we had to start a fresh search for the best human-grade dog food for our Klee Kai.

We introduced our Klee Kai dogs to raw food in 2024, and Skye’s reaction blew us away. It transformed her from a picky eater to a food-motivated dog. We saw other benefits such as healthier coats, better energy, improved digestion, firmer stools and less tear stains.

While we initially tested and reviewed these two brands in 2024, I placed a new order and retested them in 2026. I noticed the recipes had changed and the prices had shifted.

So we’ll take a look at Maev, and We Feed Raw, highlight their recipes, how their subscription plan works and the monthly price and give our verdict.

UPDATED: April 2026
We updated this review in April 2026 to reflect the latest pricing and recipes from Maev and We Feed Raw for their respective raw food ranges. We also added a quick verdict and two comparison tables, plus quick-fire pros and cons to help pet owners. As always, this article follows our dog food testing process to ensure accurate, honest, and experience-based recommendations.

We Feed Raw or Maev Comparison Table

We Feed Raw or Maev: The Best Raw Dog Food

Let’s cut right to the chase and dive into the key part of our comparison raw dog food review. Who do we recommend?

I’d opt for We Feed Raw over Maev, based on my Alaskan Klee Kai’s reaction to these two dog food brands and my experience as a dog owner who has adopted a raw food diet.

I recommend We Feed Raw because I’ve never seen my Alaskan Klee Kai take to dog food so quickly, especially raw dog food, which they don’t usually like.

Skye’s reaction blew me away because she’s usually a fussy eater who likes to have a nibble or two before leaving her bowl, letting Copper finish it off.

Even with dog food she does like, such as this air-dried brand, Skye still takes her time but finishes the bowl. Her reaction to We Feed Raw was unprecedented.

We’ve been feeding their food consistently for 18 months, and Skye has never failed to finish her meal. We’ve seen benefits such as healthier coats, better digestion, more energy and firmer stools.

I liked the convenience of the meal pouches and splitting a pack between Copper and Skye every mealtime, taking the guesswork out of their portions. It’s handy that I can share an 6oz pouch between Copper and Skye at each meal.

We Feed Raw requires a little more effort from the dog owner. You have to remember to keep a couple of thawed meals in your fridge. However, I would pop a frozen meal into the fridge to thaw every time I took a thawed meal packet out of the refrigerator.

I really liked that Maev contains organ meat, raw meat, fresh fruit and vegetables and superfoods in a whole food format, so you can tell you’re feeding human-grade food.

You don’t have to worry about preserving freshness, because Maev can be fed directly from the freezer. There’s no need to thaw their food, so mealtime’s less messy. I like that Maev’s frozen food can help with dental hygiene and slow down fast eaters like Copper.

While Copper and Skye did enjoy their meals, I found that they started eating only the meat and picking out the fruit and vegetables. The result was defrosted green beans and potatoes on the floor next to their bowls.

Maev offers only three recipes (beef, chicken and lamb), whereas We Feed Raw has five (it used to be six but We Feed Raw removed their venison recipe in 2026). While Maev has three proteins, they offer four different health formulations targeting specific areas.

My Maev subscription cost $224 every month, while I had to pay nearly $280 a month for my We Feed Raw subscription. That’s a big difference. But We feed Raw is worth the extra cost for me because Skye has never consistently stuck with her food as she has with their frozen raw meals.

So my recommendation would be We Feed Raw, based on Copper and Skye’s enthusiasm. The raw dog food brand solved my Klee Kai’s pickiness, which I believe is worth the extra cost. It also ended a cycle of pain we were in and saved us money on vet bills.

We Feed Raw

We Feed Raw is a raw dog food company based in the USA who’ve created a range of raw foods.

They only use USDA, human-grade meats in their recipes, which are balanced, complete and formulated by a PhD nutritionist before shipping their meals cold. I’ve never reviewed dog food formulated by a PhD nutritionist, despite testing over 30 brands. So this interested me!

To get started with We Feed Raw, you can complete your meal plan by answering their questions about your dogs to allow the raw dog food company to help you decide what’s best for your dog’s diet. Their food doesn’t contain any fillers, preservatives or artificial colors.

At the time of writing, We Feed Raw offers recipes for chicken, beef, duck, lamb, and turkey. They offer freeze-dried beef and chicken recipes if you’d like to stick to dry food rather than adopt a raw diet. We now use their frozen raw and freeze-dried food together (as shown in the quick verdict box).

Want to learn more about We Feed Raw?
Read our dedicated review here.

When I received my raw dog food delivery, I noticed Copper and Skye’s meals came in meal pouches, which I found quite helpful because I could split a pouch between my Klee Kai at each mealtime. In 2026, We Feed Raw introduced peel-back pouches to make mealtime even smoother.

We Feed Raw’s meal pouches are compact, so they can be stacked in the freezer with minimal hassle. I managed to store all of my Klee Kai’s food in one shelf. While some dog owners might find it inconvenient, if you’re used to feeding fresh like me, it won’t be an issue.

I had to slightly thaw We Feed Raw before placing it in Copper and Skye’s bowls. This did require slightly more preparation and forward thinking on the part of the dog owner.

I must say I was stunned by Copper and Skye’s reaction to We Feed Raw, especially my female Alaskan Klee Kai and her sheer excitement for their raw meals. In my six years reviewing dog food as my job, I’ve never seen Skye vacuum up her food so quickly and with such excitement.

She would finish so soon that I had to double-check Copper wasn’t eating her food, as he’s prone to do sometimes. This remains the case 18 months after I first wrote this comparison article. Skye remains obsessed with their food.

Regarding price, I paid $280 per month (an increase of $10 from 2024), but I could sign up for freeze-dried raw, which worked out to $202 per month.

Discover our We Feed Raw price guide.
We do a cost breakdown here.

Maev

Maev has created a range of human-grade raw dog food for dog parents who want to introduce raw diets to their pets.

Maev is different from other raw dog food brands because its raw dog food is ready to serve. Effectively, Maev has created frozen raw meals for adult dogs, senior dogs and even puppies.

Best frozen raw brand?
Discover our ratings here.

Maev’s raw food contains unprocessed ingredients that are high in protein and low in carbohydrates and is formulated by a team of veterinary nutritionists. You won’t find any additives, nasties or preservatives in their raw dog food.

When you take a look at the human-grade ingredients in Maev’s recipes, you’ll have peace of mind knowing they use only USDA-certified lean meat alongside fresh vegetables and fruits such as green beans, blueberries and zucchini. My first impression of their food was that it looked vibrant compared to most other brands I’ve reviewed.

Maev offers a questionnaire service to help the raw dog food brand get to grips with your dog and their specific needs. However, I felt their service lacked the same level of customization and personalization as We Feed Raw and some other pet food companies.

How does Maev compare to Sundays?
We did a breakdown article here.

In 2025, Maev added a lamb recipe to their exisiting offerings of beef and chicken. They have a strong health and wellness focus in their dog food service, with four formulations: Weight & Digestion, Anxiety & Calming, Skin & Coat, and Hip & Joint.

How does Maev compare to The Farmer's Dog?
Read our comparison article.

It’s easy to feed because Maev is ready to serve. They recommend feeding frozen food to slow down fast eaters and promote cleaner teeth. It did slow Copper down, but not as effectively as a slow feeder would.

I was intrigued to give Maev a try, seeing as they offer the chance to adopt a raw feeding in a convenient and hassle-free way. I was surprised by the sheer excitement of my Alaskan Klee Kai.

I could easily spot the human food in Maev’s meals, with chunks of raw meat and fresh produce visible. Copper and Skye enjoyed their raw diet at the start. However, I noticed a problem after a few weeks. Copper and Skye started to pick out the fruit and veg, leaving them to the side of their bowl. This left a big mess, which wasn’t ideal.

My Maev subscription costs $224 every month (up from $172 when I first wrote this comparison article in 2024). I still consider this a very competitive price for raw food.

Discover more on Maev price.
Read our breakdown here.

We Feed Raw And Maev Price Breakdown

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We Feed Raw Vs Maev Conclusion

We’ve reached the end of our raw dog food comparison article.

After trying both pet food brands, we recommend We Feed Raw based on Copper and Skye’s positive experience with their frozen raw and freeze-dried foods.

We’ve never seen Skye consistently finish her food for this long before we switched to We Feed Raw. It’s been life-changing.

We love seeing Skye enjoy her food because we went through many years of distress and were stuck in a cycle with our picky Klee Kai dog.

Now, I continue to find empty bowls after every meal, much to my delight, and we’ve introduced freeze-dried raw as a table topper to complement their frozen raw.

While I love that Maev has health formulations and the convenience of feeding direct from the freezer, I wouldn’t dare leave my Klee Kai’s favorite food now.

Do you want to learn more We Feed Raw benefits?
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So, I’d urge dog owners to give We Feed Raw a try if you’re ready to start your raw food diet journey. They also have a freeze-dried range to consider.