Pet Food Brand
American Journey
Chewy's private-label pet food, launched 2017. Positioned as premium ingredients at a mid-tier price, sold only through Chewy.com. Formulas include grain-free, limited ingredient, and puppy/adult/senior lifestage lines.
At a glance
- Parent company
- Chewy (private label)
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Plantation, Florida, USA
- Made in
- USA
- AAFCO method
- Formulated to meet AAFCO nutrient profiles
- Typical price tier
- Mid-range
- Pet types
- Dogs, Cats
Product lines
Recall history
No recalls in the FDA enforcement archive at time of last review.
Typical ingredients
Common across the brand's formulations — specific SKUs vary. Always scan the actual label.
Common questions about American Journey
Is American Journey only available at Chewy?
Yes — Chewy private label, sold exclusively through Chewy.com. Launched 2017, positioned as premium ingredients at a mid-tier price point. Formulas include grain-free, limited ingredient diet, and puppy/adult/senior life-stage lines. Because it's Chewy-owned, Amazon and pet specialty retailers don't stock it.
Is American Journey good for dogs with allergies?
The Limited Ingredient Diet line can work for single-allergen dogs at a lower price than Natural Balance or Wellness LID. Uses named single-protein sources (salmon, turkey, lamb). Contains peas and chickpeas in most formulas, so the DCM investigation context applies to DCM-predisposed breeds. For confirmed food-allergic dogs, Rx hydrolysed diets outperform any retail LID.
Scan a specific American Journey product
Brand-level typicals don't cover every SKU. Upload a photo of the actual food label and the scanner checks the ingredient list against your pet's allergen profile in a minute.
Scan a label →Factual brand reference sourced from FDA enforcement reports, AAFCO publications, and manufacturer disclosures. Not an endorsement or a ranking.