About Us

  • Pharmaceutical-grade standards

    We believe true care begins with precision.Every formulation is developed using clinical nutrition principles, measured inputs, and documented processes - applying pharmaceutical-grade discipline to fresh food.

  • University-validated research

    Our work is guided by university-led research and preclinical evaluation.Meals are assessed for palatability, digestive tolerance, and general health markers-ensuring formulation decisions are grounded in evidence, not assumption.

  • Small-breed-specific formulation

    Small-breed dogs have unique digestive physiology and nutrient needs.Our formulations are intentionally designed to account for faster transit time, stool variability, and heightened sensitivity,whereprecision matters most.

Purely Golden Foods didn’t start as a business idea. It started as a way of paying closer attention. 

Over time, I became less interested in quick answers and more interested in how bodies actually respond - slowly, unevenly, and with far more nuance than most systems allow for. That shift changed how I think about care, nourishment, and responsibility. 

PGF reflects that mindset. We take our time. We measure what matters. We don’t rush outcomes or simplify complexity just to make something easier to sell. 

This is food made with respect - for dogs, for their physiology, and for the people who care deeply about doing things right. 

Irene Ou, Founder and CEO

The art of our Ingredients

Ingredients are selected for function, not trend. 

We prioritize digestible proteins, soluble fibers, targeted fats, and bioactive components that support stool consistency, nutrient utilization, and gut health. Each ingredient earns its place through formulation logic — not marketing appeal. 

The Science Behind our Selection

Our formulation decisions are guided by physiology, not popularity. 

Each ingredient is evaluated for digestibility, nutrient contribution, and interaction within the overall formulation matrix. This systems-based approach allows us to design meals that perform predictably in the body, supporting digestive stability and long-term wellness. 

Our Commitment

  • Precision over trends.

    Every decision is guided by nutritional science and documented standards

  • Measured care.

    Meals are designed to support health outcomes, not marketing claims.

  • Uncompromising integrity.

    We hold ourselves to the same level of care we expect in human health.

Meet the Experts

  • Dr. Caitlin Grant, DVM, ECVCN

    Board-certified veterinary nutritionist who reviewed and contributed to the formulation ofselectPurely Golden Foods recipes.

  • Dr. Barbara Royal, DVM

    Practicing veterinarian with decades of clinical experience, offering a holistic, physiology-first perspective on animal health.

Academic Research Collaboration 

Cornell University 

Preclinical feeding evaluation was conducted at Cornell University; academic collaborators do not commercially endorse products.