BADLANDS RANCH by Katherine Heigl, Superfood Complete Air-Dried Wild Fish & Turkey Dog Food, High Protein with Superfoods for Daily Wellness & Consistent Nutrition, 24 oz Review
By Dr. Lena Ortiz · Canine wellness writer · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-07-01
4.1(569)Amazon rating$42.991,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Badlands Ranch Superfood Complete is an air-dried wild fish and turkey recipe built around added superfoods like blueberry, chia seed and pumpkin, and its 4.1 star average across 569 reviews suggests it's well liked overall with some mixed feedback typical of a premium, higher-priced format.
Owners who want an air-dried, high-protein food with recognizable superfood ingredients and are comfortable with a premium price point.
Skip if
You're feeding a large dog or multiple dogs, since the 24 oz bag size and per-ounce cost make it an expensive choice at scale.
Form Pellet
Flavor Fish & Turkey
Benefits Supports Smooth Digestion And Overall Wellness
Best for Digestive Health, Hip And Joint Support, Muscle Care, Overall Health, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size All
Weight 24 Ounces
Priced 15% above the category median ($37.22 across 146 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.1/5overall
Owner rating4.1/5
4.1 average across 569 owner ratings
Popularity0.4/5
569 owner reviews, fewer 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 is an air-dried food rather than a traditional baked or extruded kibble, built around wild fish and turkey as the protein base. Badlands Ranch adds a mix of superfoods, including blueberry, chia seed, pumpkin and salmon oil, and markets it as high protein with an antioxidant boost.', "The listing positions it around digestive health, hip and joint support, muscle care, skin and coat health, and general overall wellness, framing it as a daily wellness food rather than a formula for one specific issue. It's suited to all breed sizes and comes in a pellet form from the air-drying process.", "At $42.99 for a 24 oz bag, it's priced well above a standard dry kibble per ounce, which reflects the air-dried format and added superfood ingredients, and its 4.1 star rating across 569 reviews points to generally positive but not uniformly perfect feedback."]
Pros
Air-dried format built around wild fish and turkey protein
Added superfoods: blueberry, chia seed, pumpkin and salmon oil
Positioned as high protein with antioxidant support
Addresses multiple wellness areas including joints, digestion and skin and coat
Suited to all breed sizes
Cons
Small 24 oz bag makes the per-ounce cost high, especially for larger dogs
4.1 star average is solid but trails some higher-rated kibble competitors
Air-dried pellet texture differs from standard kibble, which may require an adjustment period
Specifications
Form
Pellet
Flavor
Fish & Turkey
Benefits
Supports Smooth Digestion And Overall Wellness
Best for
Digestive Health, Hip And Joint Support, Muscle Care, Overall Health, Skin And Coat Health
Breed size
All
Weight
24 Ounces
Performance notes
The air-drying process is the defining feature of this food, aiming to preserve more of the fish and turkey protein along with the added superfood ingredients compared with high-heat extrusion used for standard kibble. The blend of blueberry, chia seed, pumpkin and salmon oil is the basis for its digestive health, skin and coat, and joint support positioning.
What buyers say
A 4.1 star average from 569 reviews, with about 1,000 recent monthly purchases, suggests a smaller but active buyer base that's generally satisfied, with some room for mixed opinions common at this price tier.
No, it's air-dried rather than extruded like typical dry kibble, which results in a different pellet texture. It's still shelf-stable and doesn't require refrigeration.
What superfoods are included?
The recipe lists blueberry, chia seed, pumpkin and salmon oil alongside the wild fish and turkey protein, contributing to its antioxidant and overall wellness positioning.
Does this support joint health?
The listing notes hip and joint support among its specific uses, but this is a food formulated to support general wellness, not a treatment for diagnosed joint conditions. Talk to your vet if your dog has ongoing joint issues.
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