Alternatives to Atavik

Alternatives to Atavik: 10 better-rated foods

Atavik averages 77/100 across 54 products on the PetFoodRate independent A–E methodology. Here are 10 better-rated foods worth considering, picked across species and food type.

In short

The best-rated alternative to Atavik in our database is Orijen Puppy (93/100, grade A), versus Atavik's 77/100 average. Below are 10 foods scored higher than Atavik, one per species + food-type pairing, ranked on our independent A–E method.

54 Atavik products graded
77/100 average score
10 better-rated alternatives

The Atavik profile across 5 criteria

Across the 54 Atavik products we graded, the brand is strongest on "Few undesirables" and weakest on "Ingredient transparency". That weakest axis is usually where the alternatives below pull ahead.

  • Protein quality B 79/100
  • Nutritional balance C 68/100
  • Few undesirables A 90/100
  • Ingredient transparency C 63/100
  • Species fit B 75/100

Average of the A–E sub-scores across every graded Atavik product. See it product by product →

Our Atavik alternative picks

  1. #1
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Atavik.

    Orijen Puppy
    93/100
  2. #2
    A
  3. #3
    A
  4. #4
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Atavik.

    Orijen Original Adult Poulet
    92/100
  5. #5
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Atavik.

    Orijen Six Fish
    91/100
  6. #6
    A
  7. #7
    A
  8. #8
    A

    Top wet food for dogs outside Atavik.

    Almo Nature Pâtée Poulet Bio
    85/100
  9. #9
    B
  10. #10
    A

    Top dry food for dogs outside Atavik.

    Acana Wild Prairie Recipe
    90/100

How we select alternatives to Atavik

For each species + food type combination represented in the Atavik range, we identify the highest-scored product from a competing brand. The A–E score synthesises five criteria: protein quality, overall nutritional balance, absence of undesirable additives, ingredient transparency, and species fit. No sponsorship can change a product's score — the methodology is applied uniformly across the catalog.

Want to dig into a specific alternative? Each card above points to that product's dedicated /alternatives/<product>/ page, which adds cheaper-per-kg sub-rankings and other food-type options for the same species.

Full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Atavik?

In our database the best-rated alternative to Atavik is Orijen Puppy, scoring 93/100 (grade A) versus Atavik's 77/100 average. We list 10 better-graded picks in total, one for each species and food type Atavik sells.

Why look for alternatives to Atavik?

Atavik averages 77/100 on the PetFoodRate independent methodology across 54 products we've scored, and scores lowest on transparency. Buyers searching for alternatives typically want higher protein quality, fewer undesirable additives, better ingredient transparency, or a better species fit.

How are these alternatives selected?

For each food type and species in the Atavik catalogue, we pick the top-scored food from a different brand. Scoring covers five criteria: protein quality, nutritional balance, undesirables, transparency, and species adaptability. No sponsored brand ever changes its score.

Are these alternatives cheaper than Atavik?

Cheaper-per-kg picks are flagged inside each individual product alternative page. Open any product card below to see its dedicated /alternatives/<product>/ page where the cheaper-per-kg sub-list sits alongside the higher-scored picks.