PawGrade: Dog Food Scanner
Know what's in the bag
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Scan dog food and treats to get an instant safety score based on research. It flags harmful ingredients and explains what they are, empowering you to make informed decisions about your pet's nutrition.
What's New in PawGrade
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August 27, 2026
The scanner is much better at telling foods apart. • Kibble with freeze-dried pieces was scored as a raw diet. Fixed — it's now its own category. • Harmful ingredients carry their real weight. Anything toxic pins the score low. • Full ingredient list on every scan, colour-coded. Tap any one for the reasoning. • Salt line — anything below it is under 1% of the bag, so it no longer earns points. • New: Mineral forms — chelate beats sulfate beats oxide. If a bag scored too high before, rescan it.
MoreFAQ
What is Pawgrade?
Pawgrade is a free app that allows you to scan dog food and treats to receive an instant safety score. It analyzes ingredients based on peer-reviewed research and flags potentially harmful components.
How does Pawgrade score dog food?
Pawgrade assigns a safety score from 0-100 based on peer-reviewed research. It also considers how the food was made, with freeze-dried and raw options scoring higher than kibble.
What kind of ingredients does Pawgrade flag?
Pawgrade flags over 60 harmful ingredients, including BHA, BHT, menadione, and artificial dyes. It provides the scientific reasoning behind each flag.
Can Pawgrade scan treats too?
Yes, Pawgrade includes a separate scanner specifically for dog treats, which provides its own scoring system.
Does Pawgrade offer veterinary advice?
No, Pawgrade is for informational and educational purposes only and does not provide veterinary advice. It empowers users to make informed decisions based on the data presented.
What devices does Pawgrade support?
Pawgrade is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.
How often is Pawgrade updated?
The latest version of Pawgrade is 54, and it was last updated on June 22, 2026.
Is Pawgrade free to download?
Yes, Pawgrade is free to download and does not require a subscription.