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Dog Nutrition

Your dog is a
carnivore.
This is what
that means.

75% real meat. Moisture in every bowl. Prebiotic fibre that survives the process. AAFCO complete for every life stage. Air-dried at 50–75°C in Pondicherry.

Dog portrait — your dog is a carnivore, feed like one
75%Real meat
50–75°Air-dried
AAFCOComplete & balanced
₹45Per meal from
3 minPrep time
Dog Biology

Four things a dog
actually needs.

1
Bioavailable protein
Kibble: crude protein % doesn't equal absorbed protein
UNDERSTOOD: native protein structure preserved at 50–75°C

The Maillard reaction at 180°C reduces protein digestibility by 15–30%. Your dog's body can't use what it can't absorb. Crude protein on a label is not the same as bioavailable protein.

2
Moisture every meal
Kibble: 8–10% moisture. Dogs need 70% from food.
UNDERSTOOD: 68% moisture when served warm and moist

Dry food forces the kidneys to work harder to compensate for missing moisture. Indian dogs in 40°C heat on dry food carry a permanent hydration deficit that compounds over years.

3
Prebiotic gut fibre
Kibble: extrusion at 180°C destroys prebiotic fibre structure
UNDERSTOOD: oat beta-glucan intact. Feeds the microbiome.

Dogs eating grass are asking for prebiotic fibre — the only source they can find. 70% of their immune system lives in the gut. The fibre that feeds it doesn't survive the kibble extrusion process.

4
Natural fat-soluble vitamins
Kibble: synthetic vitamins A, D, E, K added post-processing
UNDERSTOOD: vitamins from whole organ meat and egg yolk

Fat-soluble vitamins from synthetic sources and whole food sources are not bioequivalent. Preformed vitamin A from chicken liver is different from retinyl palmitate added to kibble after extrusion.

Breed Size Science

Small dogs are not
small large dogs.

Small breed dog — Shih Tzu or Beagle
Small & Mini Breed
Up to 10kg · Shih Tzu · Pomeranian · Beagle · Indie
Metabolic rate per kg
2× faster than large breeds
Higher caloric need per kg body weight. More frequent feeding optimal.
Serving size
35–40g dry → 110–120g moist
1–2 meals daily. ₹45 per meal. 750g = 20 complete meals.
Key formulation difference
Smaller kibble-equivalent texture. Higher caloric density per gram.
Formulated for small jaw size and the metabolic demands of a fast system.
Large breed dog — Labrador or Golden Retriever
Medium & Large Breed
10–40kg · Labrador · Golden · German Shepherd · Indie
Serving size
60–80g dry → 180–240g moist
1–2 meals daily depending on weight and activity. ₹75 per meal.
India-specific note
Labradors were bred for 10°C. India hits 42°C.
Thick-coated breeds in Indian heat carry a permanent hydration load. Moist food every meal is not optional — it's climate correction.
Joint health
Bone broth provides natural collagen and glucosamine.
Large breeds are prone to joint issues. Natural collagen from bone broth supports joints without separate supplementation.
Indian Pariah dog — one of the oldest natural breeds, deserves real food
Made for India

Formulated for
where they live.

🌡️
Indian heat. Moist food.
42°C summers demand moisture in every meal. Dry food in Indian climate isn't just suboptimal — it's a daily dehydration tax on kidneys that compounds over 12 years.
🐕
The Indie dog deserves better.
The Indian Pariah dog is 15,000 years old. One of the most genetically diverse, disease-resistant dogs on earth. She didn't come with papers. She came with everything else. Feed accordingly.
🌧️
Monsoon gut care.
Humidity + heat = bacterial bloom in the gut. June through September is peak season for canine digestive issues in India. Prebiotic fibre from oat beta-glucan supports the microbiome through it.
Dog-o-Meals

Three variants.
One biology.

Dog-o-Meals Small & Mini — complete air-dried food for small breed dogs
Dog-o-Meals

Small & Mini Breed

"For the fast metabolism. The big personality. The small dog who needs real food."
75%Real meat
35–40gPer serving
₹45Per meal

AAFCO complete for adult maintenance. Chicken, chicken liver, whole egg, bone broth, oats, salmon oil. Add 70ml warm water. Serve in 3 minutes.

300g ₹649 ~8 meals · Trial size
750g ₹1,499 ~20 meals · Regular
Dog-o-Meals Medium & Large — complete food for Labrador, Golden Retriever, GSD
Dog-o-Meals

Medium & Large Breed

"For the Labrador in 42°C Mumbai. The Shepherd in Delhi. The Indie in Chennai."
75%Real meat
60–80gPer serving
₹75Per meal

AAFCO complete for adult maintenance. Same named ingredients as Small & Mini. Larger serving size. Natural bone broth for joint support. Add 130ml warm water.

750g ₹1,499 ~12 meals · Regular
1.5kg ₹2,799 ~24 meals · Value
Dog-o-Meals Puppy — AAFCO growth complete from 6 weeks
Dog-o-Meals

Puppy

"The first year builds the next twelve. The window doesn't repeat."
75%Real meat
AAFCOGrowth complete
6 wks+From weaning

AAFCO complete for growth (all breeds). Higher calcium and phosphorus for bone development. DHA from salmon oil for brain development. The nutrition that builds the foundation.

300g ₹699 ~8 meals · Trial size
750g ₹1,599 ~20 meals · Regular
How to Start

The 7-day
transition protocol.

Day 1–2
80% old food
+
20% Dog-o-Meals
Day 3–4
60% old food
+
40% Dog-o-Meals
Day 5
50% old food
+
50% Dog-o-Meals
Day 6
25% old food
+
75% Dog-o-Meals
Day 7+
0% old food
→
100% Dog-o-Meals
Serve warm
38–42°C
activates appetite
If picky
Slower is fine.
5% change per day.

Most dogs need no transition — they accept warm moist food on day one. The protocol exists for dogs with sensitive stomachs or who've been on the same food for years. If your dog is eating enthusiastically from day one, proceed to 100% at your own pace.

Dog Feeding Calculator

Based on Resting Energy Requirement (RER) and life-stage & activity multipliers inspired by AAFCO/NRC guidance