Last Updated on January 7, 2025 by Kieran Beckles
Are you ready to change your dog’s diet, but you can’t decide between UnKibble and Maev?
We’ve been on a journey to find the best dog food for Copper and Skye since we returned to the USA in 2023. We’ve reviewed many different dog food companies in an attempt to find a brand that my Alaskan Klee Kai will consistently eat.
In this review, we’re going to be taking a look at UnKibble and Maev to highlight the differences between these two dog food delivery services, examining their fresh recipes, cooking methods, subscription services and prices.
We’ll also be sharing our verdict on these two dog food subscription services based upon my experience as a dog owner feeding human-grade dog food to Copper and Skye, as well as sharing which of these two brands my Alaskan Klee Kai preferred.
Cut To The Chase: We recommend UnKibble and you can save 50% when you use code “LIFEK50”.
UnKibble Vs Maev: Who Do We Recommend?
Let’s get right down to business. Do we recommend Maev or UnKibble?
Well, I’d pick UnKibble over Maev based on my experience feeding both of these fresh dog food companies to my Alaskan Klee Kai.
My Klee Kai would consistently finish their UnKibble meals, which was a delight to see. I liked being able to reseal the bag and put it back in the cupboard once mealtime was over.
They provide a customized scooper for Copper and Skye meant that there was no brainwork required at dinner time to make sure my Klee Kai were getting the right portions to meet their weight goals.
Copper and Skye loved eating Maev’s raw food. This lasted a few weeks before my Klee Kai started to pick out the fruits and vegetables.
They’d leave the discarded fruit and veg on the floor next to their bowl, which was a hazard, seeing as we’ve got a curious toddler in our home!
While I was impressed with Maev and how they’ve made raw feeding more convenient, UnKibble was less hassle to feed, easier to store and cheaper!
For that reason, I’d recommend UnKibble if you’re stuck between these two brands. It was a hit with my fussy Alaskan Klee Kai dogs.
You can save 50% on your first UnKibble order when you use code “LIFEK50” and click this link.
Who Are UnKibble?
While they were initially known for their fresh frozen meals, Spot & Tango launched their UnKibble range in 2021. They hoped to help pet owners who wanted to ditch traditional kibble found at local pet stores and supermarkets in favor of a healthier option.
UnKibble uses fresh human-grade ingredients in their limited-ingredient recipes which they clearly display on the front of each bag of UnKibble.
Formulated by veterinary nutritionists, UnKibble requires pet owners to complete a sign-up questionnaire to generate a suggested meal plan and create a customized scooper to get the portions right for their dog.
At the time of writing, UnKibble offers four recipes – beef, chicken, turkey and salmon recipes. Once you’ve completed the sign-up process, UnKibble provides a delivery service so your dog food will be shipped directly to your door.
I wouldn’t typically feed dry dog food to Copper and Skye but I was drawn to UnKibble because I liked their limited-ingredient recipes and customized scooper.
As someone who has typically fed fresh pet food meals to Copper and Skye, I appreciated the freedom to store UnKibble in the cupboard rather than taking up vital freezer space.
I liked that their fresh dog food requires very little effort on the part of the dog owner – I just had to scoop UnKibble out of the bag and serve it direct to my Klee Kai.
Copper and Skye enjoyed their UnKibble. The beef recipe was a particular hit with my Klee Kai. While Copper tends to be food-motivated at mealtime, Skye is more picky. After a few weeks, Skye and Copper continued to happily eat UnKibble.
UnKibble is competitively priced and cheaper than fresh dog food meals – I paid $34.64 per week or $138.56 per month to feed their fresh dog food to my Alaskan Klee Kai.
Who Are Maev?
Maev provides dog owners with the opportunity to feed a raw diet to their dogs in a much more convenient way than traditional raw food for dogs.
They’ve created a fresh dog food range comprised of frozen raw meals formulated by a veterinary nutritionist to improve your dog’s health if they’ve been eating unhealthy dry dog food or wet dog food.
To get started with Maev, you can complete their sign-up questionnaire (which isn’t the easiest to find – you can use the help section to navigate to the quiz) or you can head to the shop section and make your selections.
At the time of writing, Maev offer a beef recipe, a chicken recipe or a variety pack. The offer different recipe formulations that cater to dogs with specific health conditions – Weight & Digestion, Anxiety & Calming, Skin & Coat and Hip & Joint.
While Maev’s meals do need to be stored in your freezer, dog owners don’t need to thaw their meals before serving them to their dog. By serving frozen raw meals, fast eaters will be encouraged to take their time, and your dog’s dental health will also be boosted.
In my search for the best dog food delivery company, I’ve tried a lot of fresh dog food meals and customized dry dog food, but I’ve typically steered clear of raw dog food.
However, Maev appealed to me because their frozen raw meals are hassle-free and more convenient than feeding traditional raw food to Copper and Skye.
I like that I don’t have to handle raw meat and I don’t have defrosted raw dog food making a mess in my fridge. The Maev bag stays in the freezer and I can serve their meat meals direct to my Klee Kai.
I was really surprised to see how much Copper and Skye enjoyed their frozen meals. Skye devoured every Maev meal and showed a lot of mealtime excitement which is unlike her.
Copper is a fast eater, but he had to take his time with Maev’s raw food, which I really liked. Initially, Skye and Copper consistently finished Maev and cleaned their bowls.
However, I noticed that my Klee Kai started to pick out the fruit and veg, leaving the defrosted food to the side of their bowl. They’d only eat the meat. This created an unwanted mess on the floor.
With regards to price, Maev is competitively priced. I pay $152 every month for Copper and Skye’s meals, which I consider to be very reasonable.
Where To Buy UnKibble?
UnKibble can only be ordered through Spot & Tango’s official website – so you can’t find their pet food at your local supermarket or pet store.
We managed to secure a 50% discount for our Life With Klee Kai community, but you’ll need to use “LIFEK50” at the checkout and click this link.
Where To Buy Maev?
Maev offers their frozen raw dog food on their website, so you’ll need to click this link or hit the button below to place your order.
You can either use their quiz to find out the best portions and best formulation for your dog, or you can head to their “shop” section and make your own decision on the best dog food for your pup.
Wrapping Up – Our Final Thoughts
We’ve reached the end of our review of these two dog food companies.
Based on my experience ordering and testing their dog food, I’d recommend UnKibble.
UnKibble was a big hit with my Alaskan Klee Kai, and even my fussy eater loved their fresh meals more than most dog food delivery companies that we’ve reviewed in the past.
It’s really easy to store and to feed and UnKibble is extremely competitively priced when compared to a lot of dog food delivery companies that I’ve used.
Kieran runs Life With Klee Kai on social media and other online platforms alongside his wife Yasmin. With over 10 years of experience as a journalist and a passionate dog owner, Kieran loves to combine his passion for pets and writing to share useful insights and product reviews to help other dog owners.