4.5(1,852)Amazon rating$13.00400+ bought last month
Our verdict
Hartz's powdered milk replacer is a budget friendly option formulated to match a mother's milk, and with 1,852 reviews averaging 4.5 stars it holds up well against pricier name brand alternatives.
Owners feeding puppies, or supplementing pregnant, nursing, or recovering adult dogs, who want an affordable tub style milk replacer.
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You need a ready to feed liquid instead of a powder that requires mixing, or your vet has recommended a different replacer for a specific medical issue.
Form Powder
Flavor Milk
Benefits Supports Growth & Development, Strong Bones & Health
Best for Stomach
Breed size Medium
Weight 0.75 Pounds
Priced 50% below the category median ($25.99 across 21 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 1,852 owner ratings
Popularity3.4/5
1,852 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This 12 oz tub of Hartz Powdered Puppy Milk Replacer is formulated to match mother's milk, and Hartz markets it as suitable not just for young puppies but also for pregnant, nursing, or convalescing adult dogs. The formula includes calcium, magnesium, vitamin A and linoleic acid, and it's labeled grain free.", "Hartz lists supporting growth and development along with strong bones and health as the main benefits, and the recommended uses cover feeding puppies as well as supplementing dogs during pregnancy, nursing, or recovery from illness. It's sized for medium breeds on the listing, though the mix and use case apply broadly.", "At $13.00 for a 12 oz tub, it's one of the more affordable milk replacers in this set, and with 1,852 reviews averaging 4.5 stars it has a solid track record without the premium price tag of some competing brands."]
Pros
Affordable price point relative to other milk replacers in this set
Grain free formula
Formulated to match mother's milk, per the label
Contains calcium, magnesium, vitamin A and linoleic acid
Can be used beyond just puppies, for pregnant, nursing or convalescing dogs
Cons
Powder requires mixing rather than ready to feed convenience
Lower review count than some of the bigger name brand competitors
Tub packaging may be less precise for portioning than a scoop marked container
Specifications
Form
Powder
Flavor
Milk
Benefits
Supports Growth & Development, Strong Bones & Health
Best for
Stomach
Breed size
Medium
Weight
0.75 Pounds
Performance notes
The added calcium, magnesium, vitamin A and linoleic acid point toward a formula built around bone and coat support alongside basic nutrition, and the grain free label removes a common allergen for households managing sensitivities elsewhere. Because Hartz positions this for pregnant, nursing and convalescing dogs as well as puppies, it's built with a bit more flexibility than a strictly puppy only formula.
What buyers say
A 4.5 star average across 1,852 reviews is a solid, consistent result for a budget priced milk replacer, and the volume suggests it's a repeat purchase for breeders and foster caregivers rather than a one off buy.
Can this be used for adult dogs, not just puppies?
Yes, Hartz lists it as suitable for supplementing pregnant, nursing, or convalescing dogs in addition to feeding puppies, based on the product's recommended uses.
Is this formula grain free?
Yes, the allergen information on the listing marks this Hartz milk replacer as grain free.
What form does it come in?
It's a powder sold in a tub, so it needs to be mixed with water before feeding rather than used straight from the container.
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