Sample home-prepared recipes

Vet-formulated recipes for every dog

Designed by board-certified veterinary nutritionists. Each recipe is sized for an 11 lb (5 kg) reference dog — open any recipe to scale ingredients automatically to your dog's body weight.

These recipes are intended as guides to be used under veterinary supervision. Your dog's calorie needs, medical history, and diet history will all affect whether a given recipe is appropriate — please consult a veterinarian or veterinary nutritionist before starting.

Healthy Adult Dog
Maintenance

Healthy Adult Dog

An everyday balanced meal for healthy adult dogs — complete nutrition with room to rotate proteins, grains, and vegetables to keep mealtime interesting.

Per 11 lb (5 kg) dog · ~330 kcal
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Healthy Puppy
Growth

Healthy Puppy

A complete meal for growing puppies from 8 weeks to 9 months (12 months for giant breeds). Follow the ingredients closely — puppy nutrition has very little wiggle room.

Per 11 lb (5 kg) dog · ~500 kcal
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Pancreatitis & Low-Fat GI
Therapeutic

Pancreatitis & Low-Fat GI

A gentle, low-fat meal for dogs with chronic pancreatitis or trouble digesting fat. Use only with veterinary guidance.

Per 11 lb (5 kg) dog · ~305 kcal
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Renal / Kidney
Therapeutic

Renal / Kidney

A kidney-friendly meal for dogs with kidney disease and no other major health concerns. Built to keep phosphorus low and calcium balanced.

Per 11 lb (5 kg) dog · ~320 kcal
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Hepatic Encephalopathy
Therapeutic

Hepatic Encephalopathy

A gentler, lower-protein meal for dogs with advanced liver disease or non-operable shunts. Not appropriate for copper-related liver disease — confirm the diagnosis with your vet first.

Per 11 lb (5 kg) dog · ~330 kcal
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Ketogenic
Metabolic

Ketogenic

A high-protein, high-fat, very low-carb meal built around lean meat and lots of colorful vegetables. An alkalinizing approach some owners and vets explore for certain metabolic and oncology cases.

Per 11 lb (5 kg) dog · ~315 kcal
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Cancer Support
Therapeutic

Cancer Support

Easy-to-digest energy and extra protein to support dogs through cancer treatment. Two versions — moderate-fat (best for transition) and higher-fat (lower carb).

Per 11 lb (5 kg) dog · ~500 kcal
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Mobility + Weight Management
Therapeutic

Mobility + Weight Management

A high-protein, low-fat meal for overweight dogs with achy joints, arthritis, or recovery from orthopedic surgery — supports weight loss while protecting muscle.

Per 11 lb (5 kg) dog · ~348 kcal
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Renal / Kidney Low Fat
Therapeutic

Renal / Kidney Low Fat

A kidney-friendly meal that's also low in fat — for dogs managing both kidney disease and pancreatitis, high cholesterol, or fat sensitivity.

Per 11 lb (5 kg) dog · ~332 kcal
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GI / Sensitive Stomach
Therapeutic

GI / Sensitive Stomach

A gentle, easy-to-digest meal for dogs with upset stomachs, chronic diarrhea, recovery from GI surgery, or inflammatory bowel disease.

Per 11 lb (5 kg) dog · ~339 kcal
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Cardiac / Heart
Therapeutic

Cardiac / Heart

A heart-supportive meal for dogs with chronic heart conditions like mitral valve disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, or congestive heart failure. Moderate sodium with added taurine and L-carnitine.

Per 11 lb (5 kg) dog · ~337 kcal
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Allergy — Novel Protein
Therapeutic

Allergy — Novel Protein

An 8 to 12 week elimination meal for dogs with suspected food allergies — uses one new protein (pork OR bison) with sweet potato and rutabaga.

Per 11 lb (5 kg) dog · ~354 kcal
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Urinary
Therapeutic

Urinary

An antioxidant-rich meal for dogs with a history of bladder stones, recurring sterile cystitis, or chronic urinary tract issues. Encourages water intake to keep urine dilute.

Per 11 lb (5 kg) dog · ~352 kcal
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