Best Dog Food in Pakistan: How to Choose, Feed and Compare Prices (2026 Guide)

By Zoran Team · Pet Care Guides · Updated 13 November 2026 · 19 min read

Many dogs in Pakistan are still fed roti, milk and leftovers, and many owners only switch to bagged food when a vet or breeder tells them to. Then comes the confusing part: local brands at well under Rs 1,000 a kilo, imported ones at two to three times that, and labels full of terms nobody explains. This guide shows you how to choose the best dog food in Pakistan for your own dog, how much to feed and what it really costs each month, using guidance from veterinary bodies rather than brand claims.

Best Dog Food in Pakistan at a Glance

Here are the eight dog foods we stock, compared on the details that matter most. Prices are per kilogram so that bags of different sizes can be compared fairly. The rest of the guide explains how to judge these details for any dog food, including brands we do not sell.

Food	Life stage	Protein / fat	Calories (kcal/kg)	First 3 ingredients	Packs and prices	Lowest price per kg	Best suited for
Procan Adult Dog Food	Adults, 12 months and over	23% / 11% (min)	3,340	Dehydrated poultry protein, rice, whole ground maize	3 kg Rs 2,200 15 kg Rs 11,050	Rs 733	Everyday pet and family dogs on a budget	View
Woof Adult Dog Food	Adults, all breeds and sizes	22% / 6.9%	About 3,300 (our estimate)	Fish powder, chicken meal, chicken oil (order not stated)	3 kg Rs 2,300	Rs 767	Relaxed adult dogs on a budget	View
Big Paw Adult Dog Food	Adults, all breeds	25% / 15%	3,500	Dehydrated whole chicken, fish protein, rice	3 kg Rs 2,300	Rs 767	Owners who want chicken listed first	View
Procan Puppy Food (Growth Formula)	Puppies, 1 to 12 months	29% / 16% (min)	3,780	Dehydrated poultry protein, rice, whole ground maize	3 kg Rs 2,300 15 kg Rs 11,700	Rs 767	Small and medium puppies; litters (15 kg bag)	View
Puppy Paw Puppy Food	Growing puppies, all breeds	30% / 14%	3,850	Dehydrated whole chicken, fish protein, rice	3 kg Rs 2,400	Rs 800	Puppies, chicken and fish first	View
Procan Power Performance	Active and working adults	30% / 20% (min)	4,010	Dehydrated poultry protein, rice, whole ground maize	15 kg Rs 15,000	Rs 1,000	Guard, farm and very active dogs	View
Royal Canin Maxi Adult	Large breeds 26 to 44 kg, from 15 months	26% / 17%	3,970	Dehydrated poultry protein, maize, maize flour	4 kg Rs 14,200 15 kg Rs 34,700	Rs 2,313	Large-breed adults, joint support	View
Royal Canin Maxi Starter Mother & Babydog	Large-breed mothers and puppies up to 2 months	30% / 22%	Not listed	Rice, dehydrated poultry protein, animal fats	4 kg Rs 14,200	Rs 3,550	Pregnant and nursing mothers, weaning puppies	View

Lowest price per kilogram, by food

Procan Adult 3 kgRs 733

Big Paw Adult 3 kgRs 767

Procan Puppy 3 kgRs 767

Woof Adult 3 kgRs 767

Puppy Paw 3 kgRs 800

Procan Power 15 kgRs 1,000

Royal Canin Maxi Adult 15 kgRs 2,313

Royal Canin Maxi Starter 4 kgRs 3,550

What Dogs Actually Need

Dogs are omnivores, so unlike cats they can use grains and vegetables well, but they still need good protein, the right fats, and a balance of vitamins and minerals that home food rarely provides. A bagged food is only a full diet if it is complete and balanced: formulated to meet a recognised nutrient profile (such as AAFCO or FEDIAF) for a stated life stage. The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) advises that foods labelled for treats, “complementary” or occasional feeding should make up no more than about 10% of the diet.

The amount a dog needs depends on weight, age, neutering and activity. Vets start from resting energy (70 × body weight in kg^0.75) and multiply it for the dog’s life. That is why a lazy 20 kg house dog and a 20 kg guard dog on duty all night can need very different amounts of the same food.

How to Read a Dog Food Label in 60 Seconds

1. 1
   Life stage and “complete” statement. It should say puppy or growth, adult or maintenance, or all life stages. A food “for all life stages” is made to growth standards, so it is richer than an adult food.
2. 2
   Named animal protein near the top. “Dehydrated chicken” or “dehydrated poultry protein” tells you more than “meat and animal derivatives”. Ingredients are listed by weight before cooking.
3. 3
   Guaranteed analysis. Protein and fat are shown as percentages, often as minimums. The adult foods in our table range from 22% to 30% protein.
4. 4
   Calories per kilo. Look for “metabolisable energy” in kcal per kg. You need it to feed the right amount and to compare value.
5. 5
   Who makes it. A brand name, a real address and a way to contact the maker. WSAVA suggests asking whether the company employs a qualified nutritionist and how it checks quality.
6. 6
   Dates and bag condition. Check the best-before date and that the bag is sealed, dry and not torn, especially for big bags that take weeks to finish.

A quick trick for comparing protein

Bags hold different amounts of water, so compare protein on a dry basis: divide the protein figure by (100 minus moisture) and multiply by 100. Procan Adult (23% protein, 12% moisture) works out to about 26% on a dry basis, Woof (22%, 10%) to about 24%, Big Paw Adult (25%, 10%) to about 28%, and Puppy Paw (30%, 10%) to about 33%. Higher is not automatically better for every dog, but it lets you compare like with like.

Is grain-free dog food better?

Not for most dogs. Grains such as rice and maize are a normal energy source in dog food, and all the foods in our table contain them. Grain-free foods were linked to a heart condition (dilated cardiomyopathy) in reports to the US Food and Drug Administration, which said in its latest update that report numbers alone do not prove a cause. The safe choice is a complete food from an experienced maker, grain or no grain, unless your vet advises otherwise.

Local or imported?

Where a food is made tells you little about its quality on its own. Imported foods cost more in Pakistan partly because of import duty on pet food, which stood at 40% after a 2025 cut, according to Arab News. Local production has grown as a result: PetfoodIndustry reports that Procan is made in Pakistan by JBF Industries. Judge any food, local or imported, by its label and by how openly its maker answers questions.

Puppy Food vs Adult Food

Large and giant breed puppies need special care

German Shepherds, Labradors, Rottweilers, Huskies and Bully Kuttas grow fast, and growing too fast strains their bones and joints. VCA Animal Hospitals advises a food labelled for the growth of large dogs (over about 32 kg as adults), because these foods have a different calcium and phosphorus balance, and warns that puppies cannot regulate how much excess calcium they absorb. Large breeds can take up to two years to reach adult weight, so keep them lean, weigh them regularly and do not add calcium supplements unless your vet prescribes them.

How Much Should You Feed Your Dog?

The chart below shows a starting amount for healthy adult dogs on a typical 3,500 kcal per kg dry food. Bag charts are often written for active, unneutered dogs, so many pet dogs need less than the bag suggests.

Dog’s weight	Neutered, daily walks	Not neutered or active	Water a day (about)
5 kg	105 g	120 g	0.5 litres
10 kg	180 g	200 g	0.8 litres
15 kg	245 g	275 g	1.1 litres
20 kg	305 g	340 g	1.3 litres
25 kg	360 g	400 g	1.6 litres
30 kg	410 g	460 g	1.8 litres
40 kg	510 g	575 g	2.2 litres

For your own dog’s breed, age, activity and food, use the calculator below. It works out grams a day, meals, water, and how long a bag will last.

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Weigh the food with a kitchen scale for the first week, check your dog’s shape every couple of weeks, and adjust by about 10% at a time. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recommends weighing food in grams and keeping treats and extras to 10% or less of daily calories.

How Much Does Dog Food Cost Each Month in Pakistan?

The bag price does not tell you the real cost. A richer food costs more per kilo but you feed less of it, so the fairest comparison is the cost per 1,000 calories. Here is what a 20 kg neutered adult dog with daily walks (about 1,060 kcal a day) costs on each adult food at today’s prices.

Food (pack)	Grams a day	Cost a month	Cost per 1,000 kcal
Procan Adult Dog Food (15 kg)	317 g	Rs 6,970	Rs 220
Woof Adult Dog Food (3 kg)	317 g	Rs 7,290	Rs 230
Big Paw Adult Dog Food (3 kg)	303 g	Rs 6,970	Rs 219
Procan Power Performance (15 kg)	264 g	Rs 7,920	Rs 249
Royal Canin Maxi Adult (15 kg)	267 g	Rs 18,530	Rs 583

Three ways to spend less without cutting quality: buy the bigger bag of a food your dog already eats well (Procan’s 15 kg bag costs less per kilo than its 3 kg bag), weigh portions so nothing is overfed, and store the bag properly so the last kilo is as fresh as the first.

Which Dog Food Is Best for Your Dog?

There is no single best dog food for every dog. The right choice depends on age, size, activity and budget. Based on the label details above, here is how the foods we stock fit different dogs.

Whichever you choose, switch over gradually (see below). You can browse all of our dog food here, with Cash on Delivery across Pakistan.

Feeding Dogs in Pakistan’s Climate

Summer heat changes how dogs eat. Feed in the cooler early morning and after sunset, keep water in the shade and refill it often, and never feed a big meal just before or after exercise. Thick-coated breeds such as Huskies and German Shepherds struggle most in June and July. A dog drinking far more than usual (over about 90 ml per kg a day) should see a vet.

Humidity is the enemy of an open bag, especially in Karachi and during the monsoon. The FDA advises keeping dry food in its original bag, in a cool, dry place below about 27 °C, and putting the whole bag inside a clean container with a tight lid rather than pouring the kibble out. Keep the bag’s best-before date and batch number until the food is finished.

Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat

A little plain roti, rice or boiled chicken will not hurt a healthy dog, but a diet built on roti and milk leaves most dogs short of protein, calcium and vitamins. Some common foods are dangerous. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center lists these among the foods to keep away from dogs:

How to Switch Dog Food Without Upsetting the Stomach

A sudden change of food often causes loose stools. The American Kennel Club suggests mixing the new food in over about a week:

Dogs with sensitive stomachs may need two weeks. If vomiting or diarrhoea lasts more than a day or two, go back a step and speak to your vet.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Food

What is the best dog food in Pakistan?

There is no single best food for every dog. Choose a complete food for your dog’s life stage and size, from a maker that publishes its analysis and calories. Of the foods we stock, Procan Adult is the best value for adult pet dogs, Woof and Big Paw are other budget adult foods, Procan Power Performance suits working and guard dogs, Royal Canin Maxi Adult is made for large-breed adults, and Procan Puppy or Puppy Paw suit most puppies.

What is the price of dog food in Pakistan?

Local dog foods cost well under Rs 1,000 per kg in the bigger bags, while imported Royal Canin costs two to three times as much. Feeding a 20 kg adult dog costs roughly two and a half times as much on Royal Canin Maxi Adult as on a good local food. The comparison table and monthly cost table at the top of this guide always show today’s Zoran.pk prices.

How long does a 15 kg bag of dog food last?

For a 20 kg neutered adult dog with daily walks, a 15 kg bag of Procan Adult lasts about 47 days. A bigger or more active dog finishes it sooner. The pet food calculator shows how long a bag lasts for your dog.

When should I switch my puppy to adult food?

Most dogs switch at about 12 months. Large and giant breeds such as German Shepherds, Labradors and Bully Kuttas keep growing until 15 to 24 months and should stay on a puppy food, ideally a large-breed one, until then. Switch gradually over a week.

Is local Pakistani dog food good?

It can be. Local foods cost less partly because imported pet food carries a high import duty. Judge any food by its label: a complete formula for your dog’s life stage, a named animal protein near the top, a published analysis and calories, and a maker you can contact.

Is Royal Canin worth the price?

Royal Canin Maxi Adult is designed for large breeds, publishes its calories and includes sources of glucosamine, chondroitin, EPA and DHA. It costs about two and a half times as much per calorie as the local foods we stock. If the budget allows, it is a strong choice for large-breed adults; if not, a complete local adult food is a sound alternative.

Can dogs eat chicken and rice every day?

Plain boiled chicken and rice is fine for a few days when a vet suggests it for an upset stomach, but it is not a complete diet. Fed for weeks, it lacks calcium, vitamins and other nutrients. Keep home food to about a tenth of the day on top of a complete dog food.

How many times a day should I feed my dog?

Adult dogs do well on two measured meals a day. Puppies need 4 meals under 4 months and 3 until about 6 months. Large, deep-chested dogs are safer with two or three smaller meals and a rest after eating.

The Bottom Line

Pick a complete food for your dog’s life stage and size, compare it by price per kilo and per calorie, and feed it by weight. For most adult pet dogs in Pakistan a good local food does the job well; large breeds and working dogs benefit from a food made for them. Browse our dog food, work out the daily amount with the pet food calculator, or read our cat food guide if you have a cat too.

Sources

1. WSAVA Global Nutrition Committee: Selecting the best food for your pet (2021)
2. AAHA 2021 Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines: prevention of obesity
3. VCA Animal Hospitals: Nutritional requirements of large and giant breed puppies
4. ASPCA Animal Poison Control: People foods to avoid feeding your pets
5. American Kennel Club: The right way to switch dog foods
6. US FDA: Proper storage of pet food and treats
7. US FDA: Investigation into a potential link between certain diets and canine dilated cardiomyopathy
8. Companion Animal Veterinary Hospital: Dog water consumption guide
9. PetfoodIndustry: Pakistan’s pet food industry pivots to local production as import duties soar (2025)
10. Arab News: Pakistani pet food manufacturer eyes Saudi Arabia, Middle East expansion (2026)
11. Product label information for each food, as published on its Zoran.pk product page (November 2026)

This guide is general information for healthy dogs, not veterinary advice. If your dog is pregnant, unwell, very overweight or underweight, or on a special diet, ask your vet for a feeding plan.