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Whole Food Mixer

What is the Whole Food Mixer and how is it different from your baked food?

Our Whole Food Mixer is a complete, nutritionally balanced dehydrated dog food that transforms into a fresh, wholesome meal when you add warm water. Unlike our gently baked food, the Whole Food Mixer uses dehydration to preserve the maximum nutrition

How do I prepare the Whole Food Mixer?

Preparing the Whole Food Mixer is simple and takes just a few minutes:. Water temperature tip: Use warm (not hot) water - about the same temperature you'd use for baby formula. Hot water can destroy some of the heat-sensitive vitamins we've carefully

Can I use the Whole Food Mixer as both a topper and complete meal?

Absolutely! We designed the Whole Food Mixer to be as flexible as your dog's appetite and your feeding routine. As a topper (up to 25% of calories): Mix with our baked food or any complete and balanced dog food to add fresh flavor, extra nutrients, a

Is the soy in your Whole Food Mixer safe for dogs?

Yes, the soy in our Whole Food Mixer is not only safe but also provides exceptional nutritional value for dogs. Despite some misconceptions, soy is an excellent protein source from a nutritional standpoint as it has a complete amino acid profile. The

Why did you choose dehydration over other processing methods?

We wanted to offer a complementary product to our baked food that prioritized whole food ingredients with minimal processing while remaining practical for everyday feeding. Dehydration preserves more nutrients than almost any other food preservation

Can I mix the Whole Food Mixer with other brands of food?

You can mix the Whole Food Mixer with any complete and balanced dog food, though we recommend some guidelines to maintain optimal nutrition:. With complete diets: When mixing with other complete foods, any combination will provide balanced nutrition.

How should I store the Whole Food Mixer before and after opening?

Unopened bags: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, just like our baked food. The dehydrated format has a shelf life of 18 months from manufacture. This date is printed on the back of the bag. After opening: Transfer to an airtight c

What ingredients do you use?

Our Whole Food Mixer features a different ingredient profile optimized for dehydration and rehydration. The complete ingredient list includes: Organic textured vegetable protein (organic soy flour), dried pumpkin, organic dried spinach, peanut flour,

How much should I feed my dog?

Our portion calculator can help you understand the right serving size for your dog based on their size, activity level, and how you intend to feed this product. When mixing our baked food and Whole Food Mixer, calculate portions for each product sepa

What are the primary protein sources?

The Whole Food Mixer derives its protein from a thoughtfully balanced combination of plant-based sources, with organic textured vegetable protein (TVP) making up approximately 30% of the total protein and peanut flour contributing 22%. The remaining

How was the Whole Food Mixer formulated?

Our Whole Food Mixer was formulated by Dr. Sarah Dodd (BVSc, PhD, DECVCN), a seasoned veterinary nutritionist and Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition. Dr. Dodd brings extensive expertise in plant-based companion

How was this food tested?

At Petaluma, we follow the same comprehensive testing protocol for all of our formulas, including the Whole Food Mixer. We are committed to testing protocols that treat dogs like family members rather than lab equipment, which means we do not perform

Is the Whole Food Mixer considered 'human grade'?

The short answer is yes - but we don’t use that marketing terminology in describing our products. Human grade is not a legal or standardized term defined by AAFO, the regulatory body that oversees U.S. pet food. The term has been used inconsistently