Sundays Dog Food Cost Per Month

These are the questions buried in Reddit threads and FAQ pages that most cost guides sidestep with vague ranges. Here’s what the numbers actually look like.

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  How much does Sundays dog food cost per month? Small dogs under 20 lbs: approximately $56–$105/month · Medium dogs: $105–$138/month · Large dogs 60+ lbs: $184–$251/month · Giant breeds: can reach $300+/month · All subscriptions include free shipping · One-time purchases run approximately 8–12% higher than subscription pricing

  These ranges come from real subscriber accounts and independent pricing analyses updated in 2026. A verified subscriber paying for two 15-lb dogs reported $184.40/month for both in May 2026 — working out to $92.20 per dog, or $2.33 per dog per day. For a single medium-sized dog around 25–30 lbs, expect to land in the $105–$130 range on subscription. For a 60-lb Labrador as a complete diet, plan for $184–$200/month. Subscription pricing comes with approximately 20% off compared to one-time purchase, so subscribing and pausing or adjusting as needed is almost always the more economical choice than buying bags one at a time. Beef and Turkey recipes price slightly higher than Chicken. Larger initial starter kits (two weeks of food at once) are the typical first shipment format.
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  What does Sundays cost per day? $1.50–$2.33/day for small dogs · ~$3.22/day for medium dogs (one reviewer’s real meal cost) · $3–$7+/day for large breeds · Compares to $1.80–$2.90/day for premium kibble (Orijen, Acana) and $4.50–$5.50/day for The Farmer’s Dog at equivalent dog sizes

  The per-day number is more useful than the monthly bill because it tells you where Sundays sits against alternatives at the same meal. One independent reviewer paid $90.03 for a two-week starter kit for a medium dog — breaking down to approximately $3.22 per meal. For a small 10-lb dog, a per-day cost of around $1.85 means Sundays isn’t dramatically more expensive than premium dry food when you factor in calorie density. Where the math gets harder is large breeds: a 90-lb dog eating Sundays as a full diet can run $6–$7/day, which over a month is $180–$210. The honest per-day comparison for large dogs: Sundays costs roughly twice what premium kibble costs (Orijen, Acana at $1.80–$2.90/day) and about 25–35% less than The Farmer’s Dog or Ollie at comparable dog sizes.
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  Can I get a free sample before paying for a full subscription? Yes — Sundays offers 2-oz samples of each of its three recipes · Single recipe sample: $5.95 shipping · All three recipes together: $14.95 shipping · The sample ships before any subscription commitment · The $5.95 sample is the lowest-risk starting point before any larger purchase

  The sample option matters most for two situations: picky eaters who might reject the jerky-style texture, and budget-conscious owners who want to confirm palatability before committing to a bag that costs $59–$75. Sundays’ air-dried format has a distinct look and smell compared to kibble — most dogs respond to it enthusiastically, but some don’t take to it without a gradual transition. A $5.95 investment to find out before subscribing is sensible. The sample also serves as a helpful transition tool: giving your dog a few pieces of the sample mixed into their current food before the full bag arrives makes the palate adjustment smoother. Samples ship to all 50 states including Alaska and Hawaii. They are not available through any retail channel — only through sundaysfordogs.com.
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  Why is Sundays dog food so expensive compared to kibble? Four reasons: human-grade ingredients (same quality standard as food for people) · USDA-monitored production facilities · Air-drying process takes significantly longer and more energy than kibble extrusion · No meat by-products, fillers, or synthetic additives means each ingredient costs more · The premium over kibble is real — but calorie density offsets part of the gap

  The price gap between Sundays and conventional kibble is real, not marketing. Human-grade beef, chicken, and turkey cost more than the feed-grade ingredients used in most commercial pet food. USDA-monitored facilities operate under more stringent oversight than conventional pet food manufacturing plants. Air-drying at low temperatures for extended periods uses more energy and time than high-heat kibble extrusion, which takes minutes. None of those costs disappear. What the price-per-pound comparison misses: Sundays is roughly twice as calorie-dense as standard kibble, so the same caloric intake requires half the volume. A dog that eats two cups of kibble per day might eat one cup of Sundays per day. When you calculate price per calorie rather than price per pound, the gap narrows — it doesn’t disappear, but it’s meaningfully smaller than the raw bag price suggests. High-end kibble (Orijen, Acana) runs about $1.80–$2.90 per day for a 40-lb dog. Sundays runs about $3–$5 per day for the same dog — a real but not dramatic difference at that size.
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  How much does a bag of Sundays cost and how long does it last? A 40-oz bag: approximately $59 on subscription, $75 one-time purchase · How long it lasts depends entirely on your dog’s size: a 6-lb Pomeranian: approximately 6–8 weeks · A 30-lb dog: approximately 2–3 weeks · A 75-lb dog: approximately 3–5 days · Sundays customizes how many bags ship per order based on your dog’s size

  This is where most people’s mental model breaks down. They see a 40-oz bag for $59 and assume it’s comparable to a 40-oz bag of kibble. It isn’t — Sundays is significantly more calorie-dense, so the 40-oz feeds for more or fewer days than an equivalent weight of kibble, depending on your dog. One independent reviewer with a 75-lb dog found that two 40-oz bags barely covered a 10-day transition period, which puts daily bag consumption in sharp focus for large breeds. Sundays accounts for this in their subscription model: they calculate how many bags to ship based on your dog’s feeding plan, so you receive the right amount rather than running short. Bags stay fresh for 6–8 weeks after opening when resealed properly, and 12 months unopened — relevant if you want to stock up on a sale.
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  Is there a first-order discount and how much is it? First-order discounts typically run 30–50% through the Sundays website · Subscription discount: approximately 20% off one-time purchase price on every reorder · The first-order discount is only available through sundaysfordogs.com directly · Prices have increased since the brand launched — the introductory discount you see today reflects the current pricing, not the 2020–2023 pricing some older reviews quote

  The first-order discount is the best window to try Sundays at the lowest possible cost. A 30–50% reduction on the initial shipment means you can test two full weeks of feeding at roughly half the ongoing subscription rate. The ongoing subscription discount (about 20%) applies to every subsequent order and is the primary reason subscribing is more economical than buying bags one at a time. One practical note: prices have increased since the brand’s early days, so older reviews that quote lower absolute numbers may not reflect current reality. A subscriber who started in 2023 reported their monthly cost rising from $140 to just under $190 by May 2026. The first-order discount doesn’t fully offset multi-year price escalation, but it’s the right starting point for evaluating whether Sundays fits your ongoing budget.
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  Is Sundays cheaper than The Farmer’s Dog, Ollie, or other fresh food brands? For most dog sizes, yes — Sundays runs significantly lower than fresh-frozen delivery services · Real comparison for two 15-lb dogs: Sundays $184.40/month vs. The Farmer’s Dog $251.04/month — $66/month cheaper, $792/year cheaper · Ollie and Nom Nom run approximately $220/month at similar sizes · Sundays’ format (no refrigeration) also eliminates the logistics premium fresh food delivery carries

  The fresh food delivery market prices higher partly because of the logistics: cold packs, temperature-controlled shipping, and refrigerated storage add real cost per shipment. Sundays is shelf-stable — it ships like any other package. That difference in distribution cost flows through to the subscription price. The one caveat to this comparison that the April 2026 NAD ruling clarified: Sundays’ own claim of being “up to 55% cheaper than frozen food” was flagged as needing qualification. The NAD ruled that the comparison must be labeled as being against an average of frozen dog foods, not implying a comparison specifically to The Farmer’s Dog. The actual documented real-subscriber comparison puts Sundays at roughly 27–35% cheaper than The Farmer’s Dog at similar dog sizes — meaningful, but not the 55% some marketing materials implied.
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  What happens to the cost if I use Sundays as a topper instead of a full diet? Using Sundays as a 25% topper on quality kibble reduces the monthly cost by approximately 60–70% · A $140/month full-diet subscription for a medium dog becomes approximately $42–$56/month as a topper · This is the most cost-effective path for large breeds where full-diet Sundays costs $200+/month

  The topper strategy is the most common way budget-conscious Sundays owners reduce their monthly spend without giving up the product entirely. At 25% of the daily meal, one bag of Sundays stretches roughly four times as long as it would as a complete diet — so a bag that lasts 10 days as a full feed lasts approximately 40 days as a topper. The nutritional benefit comes from the whole-food ingredients, improved palatability (picky eaters often eat their kibble more readily when Sundays is mixed in), and the real-meat aroma that motivates reluctant eaters. One cost analysis found that mixing Sundays as a topper on quality kibble could cut a $140/month bill to approximately $85/month while still delivering meaningful ingredient-quality uplift over standard kibble alone. When using it as a topper, reduce the kibble portion proportionally — Sundays is calorie-dense and adding it on top of a full kibble serving without adjustment causes weight gain over time.

These reflect actual subscriber-reported pricing and independent cost analyses updated for 2026. Your exact cost will differ based on your dog’s individual calorie needs — run the quiz at sundaysfordogs.com for the real number.

These comparisons use a 40-lb adult dog as a common baseline. Costs reflect subscription pricing where applicable.

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