Feeding guides
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Sensitive stomach
Gentle nutrition for a sensitive stomach
Occasional loose stool, gas, or a dog that seems uninterested in mealtime can often be traced back to what's actually in the bowl — heavily processed kibble with a long ingredient list gives a sensitive digestive system more to react to.
Look for a short, simple ingredient list rather than a long one.
Lean, single-source proteins are typically easier to digest than mixed or heavily processed ones.
Introduce any new food gradually over 7–10 days rather than switching all at once.
Gently cooked meals are generally easier on digestion than extruded, high-heat processed kibble.
If digestive issues are frequent, sudden, or paired with other symptoms, check with your vet before changing your dog's diet.
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Getting to a healthy weight
You should be able to feel your dog's ribs without pressing hard, and see a visible waist from above. If not, it may be time to look at what and how much is being fed — often it's more about calorie density than the amount in the bowl.
Higher-protein, moderate-fat recipes tend to support weight loss better than simply feeding less of a high-calorie food.
Use a feeding calculator based on your dog's target weight and activity level, not just their current size.
Treats and table scraps add up — they should stay under 10% of total daily calories.
Weigh your dog monthly to track progress rather than judging by eye.
Sudden weight change, gain, or loss can also signal a medical issue — talk to your vet if the trend continues despite diet changes.
Try our feeding calculator →Picky eater
When your dog turns up their nose at dinner
Picky eating is often about aroma and texture, not stubbornness. Dry kibble has very little scent compared to gently cooked, real-ingredient meals — and for a dog, smell is most of the appeal.
Gently cooked food generally has a stronger, more appealing aroma than dry kibble.
Slightly warming refrigerated food can bring out more scent and make it more appealing.
Rotating between a couple of proteins can help prevent boredom, without switching foods entirely.
A sudden loss of appetite that doesn't improve is worth a vet visit — it's not always pickiness.
A sudden loss of appetite that doesn't improve within a few days isn't always pickiness — it's worth a vet visit to rule out other causes.
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Supporting your dog through their senior years
There's no official 'senior' diet category — every senior dog's needs are different — but there are general things worth paying attention to as dogs age.
Joint comfort and mobility often benefit from easily digestible, high-quality protein.
Older dogs may need fewer calories if they're less active, so portion size is worth revisiting periodically
Dental comfort matters — softer, gently cooked food can be easier on aging teeth and gums than hard kibble
Senior dogs benefit most from a plan built around their specific health picture — talk to your vet about what's right for your dog's age and any existing conditions.
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Feeding a growing puppy
Puppies aren't just eating less of an adult dog's food — they have meaningfully different nutritional needs while they're growing, and getting this wrong can affect their development.
Growing puppies need food specifically formulated for growth, not a smaller portion of an adult maintenance formula — the nutrient density and balance are different
Look for a food labeled as meeting AAFCO nutrient profiles for 'growth' or 'all life stages,' not 'adult maintenance' only.
Calcium and phosphorus levels matter more for puppies than adults, especially for large-breed puppies — too much calcium during rapid growth has been linked to skeletal development issues
Puppies typically eat more frequently than adults — 3–4 smaller meals a day at 8–12 weeks, tapering toward 2 meals a day by around 6 months
Large and giant breed puppies often need a slower, more controlled growth rate than small-breed puppies, which affects how much and how often they should eat.
e're still confirming which of our recipes are formulated and labeled for growth — for now, talk to your vet about the right food and feeding plan for your puppy's breed size and age.