Fromm Family Pet Foods - Dog Food
Explore our Fromm Family Pet Foods dog food range below — dry kibble, wet pâté, large breed formulas and more.
Why Fromm?
Because caring more matters – and has for five generations and counting. It starts with a dedication to providing exceptional foods to pet families everywhere. It's a driving force to do things better; to discover new products that bring health, happiness and wellness to our beloved four-legged family members. And caring more means a hands-on family, from the top office to the factory floor, sweating the smallest details and setting the highest standards, so our proud reputation for innovation, value and quality lives on for generations to come.
A Proud Family Legacy
For 5 Generations
When your name is on the line, everything down to the last detail has to be right. That’s why since 1904 – through five generations – there has been family deeply involved in everything from the kitchens and factory floor to the decisions that run the company. And the Fromm and Nieman families go back in marriage and business together even further – to the 1880s.
Today, Tom, Kathy, Bryan, and Dan Nieman proudly represent the fourth and fifth generations of a family business that’s still focused on new and better ways to add health and happiness to the next generation of pets and pet families everywhere.
The home Joachim Nieman built on Pigeon Creek in Ozaukee County, WI in the 1850s
Premium Ingredients
Our farming roots in Wisconsin started on our pioneer farm in 1852 and are still active to this day. In that time, we’ve learned a great deal about the diligence and dedication it takes to grow and raise foods worthy of the family table. All of our recipes require high quality ingredients, so our suppliers are trusted, carefully selected, and held to the same high standards we demand of ourselves. The reason is simple: Because in the end, like all farmers, we’re feeding family.
- High Quality Meat & Fish
- Wisconsin Cheese
- Pre and Probiotics
- Farm Fresh Produce
- Whole grains
Meticulous Preparation
When doing things the right way is the only option, you have to do it yourself. That's why we own and run our own production facilities right here in Wisconsin. It gives us total control of the process and allows us to maintain our own exceptional standards of quality and safety. That means every bag and can of our cat and dog food comes from a place where we control every aspect of the process and can guarantee a food that is prepared with extraordinary care. Our relentless attention to process gives us complete control over:
- Sourcing of Ingredients
- Formulation and Blending
- In-House Lab Analysis
- Employee Training
- Preparation of Meat and Produce
- Packaging, Warehousing, and Distribution
- Facility Maintenance and Sanitation
- In-House Customer Service
Uncompromising Safety
As a family business with a legacy of doing things right, we respect the trust that pet families place in the foods we prepare. We have exhaustive systems in place to ensure quality, consistency, and uncompromising integrity. That means putting in extra effort, with stringent safety measures employed at every stage of our production process to keep our products safe, reliable, and nutritious.
- HACCP Program Implementation (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points)
- Strict Approved-Supplier Program
- On-site raw ingredient testing
- On-site in-process testing
- Accredited third party finished goods testing
Satisfaction Guarantee
Fromm stands behind every product they make with a money back guarantee. If you or your pet are not completely satisfied, we'll make it right or give you your money back.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fromm Family pet food produced?
We own and operate two dry food and treat manufacturing facilities in our home state of Wisconsin — located in Mequon and Columbus, as well as wet food cannery, located in Eden, Wisconsin. Every bag and can of Fromm dog and cat food originates from one of these facilities.
Owning and operating our plants allows us to have full control over the quality and safety of the products we produce. This encompasses everything including, sanitation and pest control, facility maintenance, employee training, sourcing of ingredients, in-house lab analysis, preparation of meat and produce, formulation and blending, processing, packaging, warehousing and distribution.
We are also subjected to random and periodic inspections performed by outside agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
Who is Fromm Family Foods owned by?
Fromm Family Pet Food is proudly family owned-and-operated. Today, Tom, Kathy, Bryan, and Dan Nieman proudly represent the fourth and fifth generations of a family business that’s still focused on new and better ways to add health and happiness to the next generation of pets and pet families everywhere.
Since the company's humble beginnings in 1904, there has been family deeply involved in everything from the kitchens and factory floor to the decisions that run the company.
Not only are we a family-owned company, we also own and run three of our own facilities right here in Wisconsin. It gives us total control of the process and allows us to maintain our own exceptional standards of quality and safety. That means every bag and can of our cat and dog food comes from a place where we control every aspect of the process, and can guarantee a food that is prepared with extraordinary care.
Can I feed a combination of wet and dry food to my pet?
Yes, many pets do well eating both dry and wet food. This combination can work quite well for balancing cost-effectiveness, palatability, and water intake.
However, it’s important to do a bit of planning so your dog or cat doesn’t gain weight due to a larger quantity of food.
If your pup or kitty is currently eating dry kibbles, start by simply looking at the amount of wet food you plan to feed and subtracting a similar volume of dry food. That way, the total daily food intake is approximately the same. However, there may be some variation due to different calorie density of each food, so it’s important to monitor your pet for weight gain or loss and adjust their food intake accordingly.
For a more exact feeding guideline, you can contact one of our knowledgeable team members at Fromm. We are happy to walk you through the feeding recommendations on both foods and let you know how much of each recipe to give your pet.
Then, you may add the wet food separately from kibbles, or use it as a topper or mixed together with dry food. If you choose to top or mix, remember that dry food can’t be left out all day once wet food is added—any uneaten portion should be thrown out after 1-2 hours.
How are Weight Management recipes different?
Weight management pet foods are specifically designed to prevent excessive calorie intake, thereby helping a pet to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
Obesity is one of the most common and preventable ailments in pets in North America. Since obesity can lead to dog and cat health problems like diabetes, arthritis, heart and lung conditions, certain cancers, and more, it’s important to keep your pet at a healthy weight.
If your dog or cat struggles with weight gain or obesity, a weight management pet food could be much better for them than their regular diet. Here’s why…
Decreasing the proportion of a regular pet food (a food not specifically created for weight management) could leave your dog or cat feeling hungry. Also, even though decreasing your pet’s food intake would reduce the number of calories they consume, dramatically decreasing the portion for an extended period of time could result in malnourishment. In addition to fewer calories, your dog or cat would receive less than their daily requirement of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
Weight management foods help prevent these issues because they’re formulated with the right proportion of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals, in a recipe that’s less calorie dense.
That way, your pet will get all the nutrients they need, and they will feel fuller with their meals than they would with a more restrictive “diet.”
Fromm Weight Management and Healthy Weight recipes were developed using these principles. These specialty pet food formulations also contain:
- Lean (but tasty) nutrient-rich turkey liver or chicken for high quality protein.
- Complex carbohydrates to aid in appetite control.
- L-carnitine to help your pet utilize more fat as energy and maintain lean muscle mass.
Of course, it’s possible to overfeed any diet, even a Weight Management formulation. Be sure to check the feeding recommendations on the packaging, which are based on your pet’s weight.
If your pet needs to lose weight, please read this supporting article for additional, important information.
What is the difference between product lines?
We currently have three product lines for canines — Fromm Family Classics, Gold Nutritionals®, and Four-Star Nutritionals® — and two product lines for felines — Gold Nutritionals® and Four-Star Nutritionals®. All of our dry products for dogs and cats utilize wholesome ingredients with added prebiotics, probiotics, vitamins, and minerals.
Our Fromm Family Classics line is primarily formulated with chicken and includes products designed for puppies, adult dogs, and senior dogs.
Our Gold Nutritionals® line is formulated with select proteins and wholesome ingredients. The recipes in this line are life-stage specific. For canines, we offer different recipes for puppies, adults, and seniors, with more specific recipes for large breed puppies and adults, small breed adults, and canines needing to lose weight. For felines, we offer specific recipes for kittens, adult cats, and mature cats.
Our Four-Star Nutritionals® line is all about variety. Each canine and feline recipe is formulated for all life stages. This means that the canine foods are suitable for puppies, adult dogs, and senior dogs, and the feline foods are suitable for kittens and adult cats, as well as senior cats. In addition, every recipe in this line — formulated with grains or without grains — has been created with the intention of allowing the pet parent to feed a different recipe at each meal for unique variety.
