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NUTRITION

Curious about canine nutrition, superfoods, and resources?

YOU'VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE

WHAT PRINCIPLES GUIDE OUR RECIPES?

OUR NUTRITION PLAYBOOK

  • Fresh food beats ultra-processed food.

  • Even 10–20% fresh food can make a meaningful difference.

  • Rotate proteins and ingredients for better nutrition and gut health.

  • Dogs weren't designed to eat the exact same meal every day.

  • Variety in taste, texture, and aroma keeps mealtime exciting.

  • Choose whole foods over isolated nutrients. 

  • Small upgrades add up over a lifetime.

  • Transition slowly when introducing new foods.

WHAT'S A SUPERFOOD?

CANINE SUPERFOODS

It's a food whose nutrients do the most good relative to other foods. It delivers clear, meaningful health benefits in one or more areas: ​​

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  • gut health

  • inflammation reduction

  • brain / cognitive function

  • immune function

  • longevity​​

 

Our recipes each contain at least 4 canine superfoods, so when you feed our toppers, you're making an outsized impact for your dog's health.

WHAT FOODS HAVE THE BIGGEST IMPACT?

THE SUPERFOOD LIST

  • Apples: Gut health | Digestive support

  • Beets: Circulation | Anti-inflammatory | Cellular health

  • Berries: Brain health | Heart health | Anti-inflammatory

  • Broccoli: Anti-inflammatory | Detox support | Whole-body health

  • Butternut Squash: Gut health | Immune support | Anti-inflammatory

  • Chia / flax seeds: Heart health | Gut health | Anti-inflammatory

  • Cilantro: Detox support | Whole-body health

  • Coconut oil: Brain health | Anti-inflammatory | Energy

  • Dandelion greens: Gut health | Detox support | Whole-body health

  • Eggs: Protein | Brain health | Whole-body health

  • Fish + fish oil: (from small fish) Heart health | Brain health | Anti-inflammatory

  • Honey: (raw, local) Gut health | Immune support

  • Kale: Anti-inflammatory | Detox support | Whole-body health

  • Novel proteins: (e.g., bison, duck) Protein | Gut health | Sensitivity support

  • Parsley: Gut health | Fresh breath | Detox support

  • Pineapple: Gut health | Digestive support

  • Pomegranate: Heart health | Anti-inflammatory

  • Pumpkin: Gut health | Digestive support

  • Purple cabbage: Anti-inflammatory | Whole-body health

  • Spirulina: Immune support | Anti-inflammatory | Brain health

  • Sweet potatoes: Gut health | Immune support

  • Turmeric: Anti-inflammatory | Joint health | Brain health

WHERE CAN YOU LEARN MORE?

RESOURCES

If you're interested in a deeper dive into canine nutrition, here are some books that provide research along with practical tips for feeding your dog a fresh or home-cooked diet.

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  • The Forever Dog by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker & Rodney Habib

  • The Forever Dog Life by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker & Rodney Habib

  • Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet by Steve Brown

  • Canine Nutrigenomics by W. Jean Dodds and Diana R. Laverdure

  • Real Food for Healthy Dogs & Cats by Beth Taylor & Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

  • Home Cooking For Your Dog by Christine M. Filardi & Dr. Wayne Geltman​​

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