There’s no better feeling than watching your dog experience the joys of life. Whether that’s seeing them run on the beach, sniff their way through a hike, or just moseying around the neighborhood with you. Having your dog by your side simply makes things better. But to sustain an active and fulfilling life, a dog needs to be in good health, and good health begins with proper nutrition.
How Your Dog’s Food Is Made Matters
It’s no secret that what you eat matters. Not just the ingredients, but how they’re cooked and prepared. Research shows that overly processed food isn’t good for the health of any being, yet the pet food industry standard is a product that is highly processed and packed with preservatives. But 10 years ago, The Farmer’s Dog started making fresh dog food, and now their food is changing the lives of dogs across the country.
The concept is simple: The Farmer’s Dog uses real, whole meats and veggies that are gently cooked. The food is minimally processed, resulting in a product that retains natural nutrients, is easily digestible, and is not only good for your dog, but exactly what it claims to be. When looking at their chicken recipe, you can clearly see the chicken and vegetables right in the bowl. In fact, their food is so real that it’s human-grade, meaning it’s produced to the same high quality and safety standards as human food—something that can’t be said for the majority of dog food.
The Impact of Fresh
When The Farmer’s Dog started in 2015, they didn’t aim to change the way every dog was eating, at least not at first. It formed as a result of one of their founders, Brett, trying to solve his own dog’s, Jada’s, digestive issues. Nothing was helping her until a vet suggested he try home cooking. On her new diet, Jada’s stomach problems completely disappeared, and after that, Brett and his co-founder (and best friend), Jonathan, teamed up with a Veterinary Nutritionist to develop fresh food so that other dogs could benefit in the same way that Jada did.
In the last decade, The Farmer’s Dog has served over a billion meals, and the proof of feeding fresh is in the dogs that are eating it. Their food has scientifically backed health benefits, ranging from improved skin and coat health to boosted immunity and high-quality poops.
Customers often report positive changes in their dogs’ overall well-being, in addition to simply loving the food. Many brag about how their dog’s poops went from liquidy to solid. The Farmer’s Dog delightfully refers to these much-improved stools as “High-Quality Poops,” which is another proven benefit of feeding a fresh diet.
Healthy Food + Proper Portions
Big or small, young or old, high-energy or couch potato, The Farmer’s Dog knows that every dog is unique. When first signing up for the food, you’ll answer a series of questions about your dog’s age, breed, activity level, and more. Based on this information and your dog’s needs, the recipes are portioned to ensure your dog eats the correct amount of calories per day to reach or maintain a healthy weight.
With obesity being one of the most significant issues in pet health today, properly portioning your dog’s food is crucial. A dog kept at an ideal weight can live up to 2.5 years longer than an overweight dog, and The Farmer’s Dog wants to keep your dog lean and healthy so they can live a long, happy life!
