Clinical-grade nutrition for small-breed digestive health
Balanced meals formulated for your dog’s physiology. Limited enrollment now open for our founding cohort.
Nutrition that recognizes physiological nuance
A protein rationale that accounts for different tolerances, sensitivities, and requirements.
How it Works
We assess your dog's needs
We start with your dog's physiology, not preferences. Small-breed dogs metabolize differently, meaning our formulation decisions must begin there. We consider size, age, activity level, and digestive sensitivity.
We build a calibrated plan
We translate your dog’s needs into a feeding plan grounded in clinical nutrition standards. We map nutrient ratios and portions to support balanced nutrition, digestive stability, and sustained energy.
Your dog receives precision nutrition in every meal
Every meal is prepared under strict protocols. We use measured inputs, controlled cooking, and batch-level nutrient verification to ensure that what we formulated is exactly what gets delivered each time.
Verified nutrient content in every meal
We validate every recipe at the finished-food level, using laboratory testing to confirm vitamin and mineral targets are repeatedly met—not just assumed.
Batch-level testing against AAFCO standards
Every batch we produce is tested against AAFCO vitamin and mineral requirements, ensuring a consistent nutritional profile despite natural variation in sourcing, seasonality, and raw material composition.
End-to-end veterinary nutritionist oversight
Our formulation development and review are led by a board-certified veterinary nutritionist (ECVCN), ensuring that each decision is guided by established clinical nutrition principles.
Designed for small-breed physiology
Small breeds don’t just eat less, they metabolize differently—our recipes are engineered for their faster digestive transit, higher stool variability, and greater nutrient sensitivity.
Responsible sourcing and packaging
We responsibly source our ingredients and select our packaging to balance food safety, nutritional protection, and environmental impact without compromising formulation integrity.
What balanced nutrition delivers
Clinically evaluated in Cornell University-led research
Our formulation underwent an eight-week preclinical feeding evaluation at Cornell University to understand how our formulation interacts with digestion, metabolism, and physiological markers in adult dogs.
Digestive tolerance and stool quality
Daily fecal scoring conducted using the Purina 1–7 scale. Consistency and gastrointestinal tolerance tracked across the full eight-week period.
Palatability and consumption
Food acceptance measured twice daily. Monitored both immediate intake and total consumption to assess real-world feeding behavior.
Body weight and condition
Weekly assessments of body weight, body condition (AAHA 9-point scale), and muscle condition (WSAVA) completed. All evaluations conducted by veterinary staff blinded to diet group.
Clinical pathology and biomarkers
Bloodwork performed at study start and conclusion. Complete blood count, chemistry panel, CRP, fructosamine, and serum IL-6 were measured.
Skin, coat, and oral health
Skin, coat, oral health, and aural cytology evaluated at multiple timepoints. Standardized veterinary scoring systems used for objectivity.
Research oversight and compliance
Conducted under an approved IACUC protocol at Cornell's AAALAC-accredited Preclinical Services Core. Full compliance with animal welfare and research standards.
Research disclaimer
IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) is the oversight body responsible for reviewing and approving research protocols involving animals. AAALAC (Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care) is an independent organization that accredits institutions meeting the highest standards of animal care and welfare in research settings.
Speak with a nutritionist
Consult directly with a credentialed animal nutritionist for guidance on your dog's dietary requirements, physiological needs, and feeding protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Founding Cohort: Now Enrolling in Boston
Clinical-grade nutrition, launching first in Boston. We’re enrolling a limited number of dogs into our founding cohort to ensure careful oversight and quality control.
Founding Cohort: Now Enrolling in Boston
Clinical-grade nutrition, launching first in Boston. We’re enrolling a limited number of dogs into our founding cohort to ensure careful oversight and quality control.