What is air-dried pet food?

Air-dried pet food is made by slowly removing moisture from raw ingredients at low temperatures — 50–75°C — well below the point where taurine, B vitamins, and natural enzymes begin to degrade. Unlike kibble extruded at 120–180°C, air-drying preserves nutritional integrity without synthetic additives. The result is shelf-stable for 18 months and rehydrates in 3 minutes with warm water.

Is UNDERSTOOD pet food FEDIAF and AAFCO complete?

Yes. Purr-o-Meals meets FEDIAF (European) nutritional standards for complete and balanced adult cat food. Dog-o-Meals meets AAFCO nutritional standards for complete and balanced adult dog food. Both have been verified by NABL-accredited laboratory testing.

How do I serve UNDERSTOOD air-dried pet food?

Scoop the serving into a bowl, add warm water at approximately 37°C, and wait 3 minutes. For dogs: 37g dry plus 75ml water makes 110g served. For cats: 25g dry plus 50ml water makes 75g served. The 750g dog food pack makes 2.2kg wet food. The 500g cat food pack makes 1.5kg wet food.

Where is UNDERSTOOD pet food made?

UNDERSTOOD Natural Pet Food India is made in Pondicherry by a Certified Companion Animal Nutritionist. All products are FSSAI licensed and manufactured under NABL lab-tested quality standards.

Does Purr-o-Meals contain natural taurine?

Yes. Taurine in Purr-o-Meals comes from whole anchovies and chicken — natural sources, not synthetic additives. Because we process at 50–75°C, below the 120°C threshold where taurine degrades, the natural taurine remains intact. No synthetic taurine is added.