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We Made the Dog Food we Always Looked For

A simple approach to the health and longevity of our pets. A thoughtful process of ingredients and expertise. We created a dog food that's optimal in nutrition, digestion, and taste. Made by a company whose home is right here in Pittsburgh, Pa. And we deliver!

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Most Common Conditions

Obesity

The percent of dogs overweight

60%

Digestive Issues

Infected with gastrointestinal parasites

34%

Allergies

Most frequent problem reported

Top

Cancer

Leading cause of death

33%

Health by Age Groups

<1 Year

Gastrointestinal issues followed by infectious diseases

1-3 Years

Ear infections, dermatitis, and diarrhea

4-9 Years

Allergies, dental disease, and signs of osteoarthritis

10+ Years

Heart disease affecting 75% of senior dogs and canine cognitive dysfunction (similar to dementia)

Our Philosophy

It's no secret that the single most important factor to your dog's health is balanced nutrition. We have a simple philosophy behind the source of that nutrition that is both grounded in science and straightforward. Canine's eating whole, unprocessed ingredients and raw protein delivers exceptional digestibility and is recognized as one of the most effective ways to support long-term health and longevity. Partnering with a PhD in Animal Nutrition, we’ve combined nutritional expertise with hands-on experience to create our recipes. Their experience in canine diet formulation reinforces the proven advantages of whole-ingredient, raw nutrition for promoting peak health and vitality.

Dietary Difference

The overall wellness seen in dogs maintaining a Whole Ingredient and Raw diet is in the science

Lower Disease Risk

Improve Heart Health

Weight Management

Enhanced Immune Function

Improved Digestion

Absorption | Gut Mircobiome

From Pittsburgh Farms to Your Dogs Bowl

Dinkwads sources livestock from farms here in Pittsburgh, Pa. They are grass-fed, and raised free of Hormones, GMO's, and antibiotics from USDA inspected facilities. We also used different nutraceuticals in each recipe to promote Rotational Feeding. Ingredients are human grade and local wherever possible. Our commitment is to focus on sourcing for optimal nutrients with a focus on how and where they were made.

Beef

Lean Beef, Beef Heart, Butternut Squash, Beef Liver, Beef Spleen, Ground Sunflower Seeds, Spinach, Bone Powder, Broccoli, Apples, Cod Liver Oil, Ground Flaxseeds, Himalayan Salt, Fresh Thyme, Nori, Zinc Gluconate

Pork

Lean Pork, Pork Heart, Pork Kidney, Long Beans, Beef Liver, Carrots, Ground Sunflower Seeds, Pork Liver, Bone Dust, Broccoli, Ground Flaxseed, Cod Liver Oil, Himalayan Salt, Basil, Nori, Zinc Gluconate

Chicken

Chicken Breast, Chicken Heart, Chicken Gizzard, Ground Pumpkin Seeds, Long Beans, Beef Liver, Chicken Liver, Bone Dust, Kale, Sweet Potato, Cod Liver Oil, Blueberries,Himalayan Salt, Nori, Turmeric, Black Pepper, Zinc Gluconate

Andrew's Story

With a focused background in MarTech, I have always been driven to analyze and solve complex problems—especially when it comes to the ones I love most.

Enter Dexter, my 9-year-old English Lab who wakes up every day loving life. When he developed persistent allergy symptoms despite a prescription diet, I felt helpless watching him struggle. After two years of little improvement, I started experimenting with whole foods and discovered he thrived on a raw diet with real ingredients.

But I couldn't find dog food that met my standards—just clever marketing, mystery "special blends," and confusing labels. All I wanted was quality food with transparency around ingredients.

So I made it myself. Every ingredient in Dinkwads™ is chosen for a specific nutritional purpose, and made in part with our Pittsburgh community.

My commitment is and will always be ingredients with continual improvement, and we're excited to share that with you.

—Andrew