The Farmer’s Dog, Inc.
The Farmer's Dog Sued Over Alleged Excess Fat Linked to Pancreatitis Risk
A lawsuit claims The Farmer's Dog marketed its subscription meals as healthy and balanced while hiding fat levels far above typical recommendations, allegedly raising dogs' pancreatitis risk.
Key facts
- Claim deadline
- No deadline listed
- Potential payment
- Payment varies
- Proof listed
- No proof requirement listed
- Status
- Upcoming
- Settlement fund
- $5,000,000
Plain-language overview
Who may qualify?
Eligibility depends on the dates, products, locations, and other terms listed for this claim. Review any criteria below and the official terms before deciding whether it may apply to you.
- You must have purchased dog food from The Farmer’s Dog, Inc.
Case overview
What this settlement is about
A proposed class action has been filed against The Farmer's Dog, Inc., accusing the company of marketing its subscription dog food as "fresh," "human grade," "healthy," "balanced," and backed by "clinically proven nutrition," while allegedly failing to disclose that several recipes carry fat levels well above what's typically recommended for most dogs. According to the complaint, some products exceed 25% fat on a dry matter basis and more than 40% fat based on metabolizable energy — levels the lawsuit links to a heightened risk of pancreatitis. The named plaintiff says she bought a 14-day supply of the food in June 2025 for $27.26 after seeing Facebook ads, and claims she either wouldn't have purchased it or would have paid less had she known about the alleged risks. The suit brings claims for breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty, fraud, and violations of the New Hampshire Consumer Protection Act.
