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Simple, real-food shifts to support your pet’s long-term vitality.
Most of us started in the exact same place: at the pet store, looking for the best bag of food we could find. We trusted the vibrant images on the packaging and the advice of professionals who—while well-intentioned—were largely educated in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ industrial model.
For decades, we’ve been told that shelf-stable kibble is the gold standard for pet health. But the truth is, kibble was designed for convenience and a long shelf life, not for the complex biological needs of a living animal. If you’ve been feeding processed food, you haven’t been doing anything ‘wrong’—you’ve simply been following the only map that was provided to you. Today, we have a better map.
We believe that nutrition isn’t just a part of the plan—it is the foundation upon which everything else is built. Feeding real, living food is the single most impactful thing we can do as guardians to take control of our pets’ health and long-term vitality. Every meal is an opportunity to either support their system or create a layer of stress it has to work to overcome. By getting the fuel right, we aren’t just filling a bowl; we are providing the essential building blocks for a resilient body and a clear mind. When we simplify the transition to a biologically appropriate diet, we create a level of wellness that minimizes the need for reactive care, giving you more quality years together and the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re providing exactly what their body was designed for.
Professional Training & Certifications:
Clinical Pet Nutritionist | Academy of Natural Health Sciences
Professional Canine Nutrition Certification | Feed Real Institute
Billinghurst Raw Nutrition Certified | Billinghurst Institute
To understand why we are moving toward fresh food, we have to look at how industrial ‘feed’ is made. It isn’t about shaming a choice; it’s about understanding the process so we can make better decisions for the future.
The High-Heat Processing: Most kibble goes through a process called extrusion, where ingredients are subjected to extreme heat. This helps the food stay shelf-stable for months, but it also denatures proteins and destroys the live enzymes that support a healthy gut.
The “Complete & Balanced” Illusion: This label is a legal standard that ensures a pet won’t develop a deficiency immediately. However, it was never meant to be a benchmark for optimal health. It’s the difference between “surviving” and “thriving.”
Bioavailability Matters: Real food is recognized by the body as information. When we feed fresh, the nutrients are more ‘bioavailable,’ meaning your pet’s system can actually use them rather than working hard to filter out the synthetic binders and fillers found in processed bags.
In the world of processed pet food, ‘balance’ is often achieved through synthetic powders and high-heat processing. Unfortunately, high heat can alter the molecular structure of proteins and destroy delicate enzymes.
Species-appropriate nutrition focuses on bioavailability—the body’s ability to actually recognize, absorb, and utilize nutrients. When we feed real food, we are providing nutrients in their natural ‘packaging,’ complete with the co-factors and enzymes necessary for digestion. This means less work for the pancreas, a more resilient gut microbiome, and a level of vitality that synthetic minerals simply cannot replicate.
There is a lot of conflicting information online about fresh feeding. Working with a professional ensures that your pet’s meals are biologically complete and balanced. We take the guesswork out of the transition, making sure your pet gets exactly what they need without the risk of nutritional gaps.
The primary difference lies in the educational focus. Most traditional veterinary nutrition tracks are heavily centered on "clinical" diets—processed kibble and canned foods designed to manage issues after they arise. My training is focused on Species-Appropriate Nutrition. Instead of focusing on how to manage a system using processed convenience, I focus on how to fuel a healthy system using the fresh, living nutrients the animal was biologically designed to consume.
We prefer to call it Real Food. When prepared correctly and balanced for their species, fresh ingredients are the highest quality fuel available. We teach you how to use whole-food ingredients to build a foundation of health that minimizes the need for reactive care.
It’s important to understand the data behind those standards. AAFCO guidelines are largely based on research involving synthetic nutrients added to highly processed kibble. They establish the "minimum requirements" to prevent deficiency-related diseases, but they aren't necessarily designed for optimal vitality. Furthermore, many of these guidelines don't account for how fresh, whole-food nutrients are absorbed differently (and often more efficiently) than their synthetic counterparts. We aim for a standard that goes beyond "minimum survival" and moves toward peak resilience.
It can be if you are guessing. This is why professional guidance is so important. We don't just "throw some meat in a bowl." We use specific ratios of protein, organ meat, bone, and fiber to ensure the meal is biologically complete. By following a structured protocol, you get the benefits of fresh food without the worry of nutritional imbalances.
Absolutely. Fresh food is the best way to support the body’s natural infrastructure. While we don't treat clinical conditions, providing the system with high-quality, bioavailable fuel is a logical way to support any animal. A stronger foundation always leads to a better response to any care they are receiving.
The pet food industry is built on a model of shelf-stability and convenience. Fresh, living food is harder to scale, store, and market than a bag of dry kibble. Our focus is on the biological reality of the animal, not the logistics of the manufacturing plant. When you look at the results of a fresh-food-fed animal, the logic speaks for itself.
Most veterinary programs only offer a few hours of nutritional training, and much of that curriculum is funded or provided by the large industrial pet food companies themselves. They are experts in reactive care, but they aren't always trained in the nuances of fresh, raw, or species-appropriate foundations.
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