Short answer: Multiply the weekly cost by 4.3. For a 30-lb medium dog: ~$170-280/month. For a 60-lb large dog: ~$300-500/month. Plus freezer space needed and shipping logistics. Get exact monthly quote at thefarmersdog.com after entering your dog’s specifics.
What you should actually do
- Monthly = weekly × 4.3 (52/12 weeks per month).
- Annual cost for a 50-lb dog: typically $3,000-5,000 – significantly more than kibble.
- First-box discount (50%+ off) makes the first month feel cheaper than ongoing.
- Subscription is auto-renewing – cancel/pause anytime via the account portal.
- Comparison: high-end kibble (Hill’s Science Diet, Royal Canin breed-specific) runs $80-150/month for a 50-lb dog.
Budgeting for fresh-cooked food is a real commitment – many subscribers cancel after a few months when ongoing cost adds up. If freshness matters but budget is tight, consider rotating: 50% fresh food, 50% high-quality kibble.
For multi-dog households the math gets steep – two 60-lb Labs on The Farmer’s Dog can easily exceed $800/month.
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