Current Delivery: 5 Business Days
Included With Every Recipe
Each recipe is uses nutrient-dense whole foods and supplements, as necessary, to create a meal plan that is complete and balanced for your pet. Each formulation is built from our pet’s specific nutritional requirements (NRC, FEDIAF or AAFCO), health status, condition, and growth stage. I only use ingredients listed on your intake form (based on what you say you can easily access), so meal plans are also affordable and practical for the owners.
Adjustments
Each recipe includes time for follow up questions and minor adjustments. If you need to swap out supplements or change your pet's portion size - no worries!
Recipe Analysis
You'll get a full recipe analysis so you know exactly what's in the recipe. You'll also get the recipe in the RFN Sheet format so you can edit and analyze the diet on your own.
Preparation Instructions
You'll get step by step instructions on preparing the recipe, including cooking instructions. Instructions are designed to minimize prep time for efficient meal prepping!
Shopping List
Included with each recipe is tips and notes on sourcing each ingredients. You'll also get direct links to recommended supplements.
How to Get Started
Purchase Recipe
To get started, purchase a recipe. If you have any questions before purchasing, please feel free to reach out.
Submit an Intake Form
Fill out an intake form. This includes information about you, your pet, and what ingredients are available to you.
Receive Recipe
My current turnaround is 5 business days after your intake is confirmed! After you receive your recipe, you will be able to follow-up with any questions or concerns.
Proactive Recipes
- 1 Recipe: $40
- 2 Recipes: $75
- 3 Recipes: $105
A recipe tailored for one healthy adult dog, based on their activity level, size and specific nutrient requirements. 30 minutes of adjustment time and follow-up is also included. Includes formulations for minor health conditions, weight loss, and food intolerances.
If you need help with a clinical recipe for dogs with significant health conditions, I recommend Savannah, Victoria, Dr. Charley Gray and Alicia from the RFN Directory.
Pack Recipes
- 1 Recipe for 2 Dogs: $65
- 2 Recipes for 2 Dogs: $125
A two part recipe made specifically for your pack. Pack recipes feature a base recipe that can be fed to all dogs, and daily toppers that can be added to each bowl to tailor the nutrients for the individual dogs. At least 30 minutes of adjustment time and follow-up is also included for any changes and questions.
All dogs must be adults and be healthy (minor health conditions, weight loss and food intolerance are accepted). All dogs much have similar caloric needs relative to their weights.
Puppy Recipes for Growth
- 1 Recipe: $110
- 2 Recipes: $190
- 3 Recipes: $275
- Additional Follow-up: $60
A recipe tailored for one puppy, based on their energy needs, size, and breed specific nutrient requirements. Recipes are adjusted during growth to accommodate changing nutrient needs. Recipes can include raw meaty bones for recreational chewing, and snack mixes for stuffing KONGs (or other puzzle toys).
Puppy formulations are suitable for all ages post weaning. If your puppy is almost adult weight (over 80% of expected adult weight) and a large or giant breed, I recommend a puppy formulation. Otherwise, for puppies almost adult weight, you can request an adult recipe.
As your puppy grows, caloric and nutrient needs will change (increase or decrease based on the growth stage). Puppy recipes need to keep up with your puppy – which means that your puppy’s recipe will need to be periodically updated and adjusted to accommodate for changing needs.
The initial fee covers the first eight months of support. Each month, I will adjust your recipe based on growth and changing energy needs – puppy owners will need to send me updated weights and pictures of their puppy as part of this process. You will then get an updated feeding chart, ingredient shopping lists and batch instructions.
If your puppy grows into their adult stage during this time, I will also adjust your recipe for adult requirements for a smooth transition.
The follow-up support fee covers additional six months of support as needed.
Adjustments can be made at any time to puppy recipes due to allergies/intolerances, changing energy needs, and growth changes. This includes changes in RMB sizes for safe chewing, and including or removing calories due to changing activity requirements.
Additional fees may apply for other significant adjustments, due to problems sourcing ingredients or changes in preparation style.
Toppers Recipes
- 1 Recipe: $35
- 2 Recipes: $60
A recipe for fresh, whole foods to add to your current commercial food (kibble or canned) to boost nutrients based on your adult dog’s needs and history. Toppers would replace 20% of your pet’s daily food. This formulation is best for dogs who are already doing generally well on their kibble.
Therapeutic Arthritis Recipe
- 1 Recipe: $60
- 2 Recipes: $115
A therapeutic recipe tailored for an adult dog, to support joint health and target key nutritional factors for the management and relief of osteoarthritis. 30 minutes of adjustment time and follow-up is also included.
If you need help with a clinical recipe for dogs with significant health conditions, I recommend Savannah, Victoria, Dr. Charley Gray and Alicia from the RFN Directory.
Premade Recipes
I offer NRC balanced raw and cooked recipes for healthy adult dogs available for purchase in the RFN store here.
You can view the ingredient list for these recipes before purchasing the recipe, and all recipes are designed to be entered into the RFN Sheet for further customization and alterations as desired.
Recipes are designed for specific dog weights and energy requirements.
Price: $10/recipe
If you need help with substitutions, energy changes, weight loss or have other questions regarding a premade recipe, please contact me.
How to Get Started
Purchase Recipe
To get started, purchase a recipe. If you have any questions before purchasing, please feel free to reach out.
Submit an Intake Form
Fill out an intake form. This includes information about you, your pet, and what ingredients are available to you.
Receive Recipe
My current turnaround is 5 business days after your intake is confirmed! After you receive your recipe, you will be able to follow-up with any questions or concerns.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Recipes can be raw or cooked, your preference! For some pets, a cooked recipe is better, particularly for older animals, pets with GI issues, or with low appetite.
All recipes are balanced to nutritional standards set by the NRC or FEDIAF. When whole foods falls short, supplements may be included to meet your pet’s nutritional needs. I work with each owner to determine if they want to maximize whole foods (which may be more costly or require more prep time) or if they prefer to use affordable or easily accessible cuts (which may not be as nutritionally impactful).
Unusually yes. I can also formulate to FEDIAF or AAFCO standards!
Once the recipe is finalized, there is an additional fee if it requires ingredient changes if you are not able to source ingredients.
All recipes include some time for adjustment. This can include swapping out minor ingredients if you’d like to use a different supplement, because the pet cannot (or will not) eat it anymore, or if food needs to be increased or decreased. Growth recipes for puppies also include further adjustments for growth, so that the recipe is appropriate throughout the growth process.
Recipes are formulated for a single pet, unless you are specifically requesting a pack or clowder recipe. Since the recipe has been formulated for a specific pet, it may not be appropriate to use for other animals.