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To meet our own rigorous nutritional standards, we go the extra mile with third-party digestibility studies and feeding trials.

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Third-party testing validates nutritional quality, and digestibility data shows how effectively dogs absorb nutrients. A Pup Above’s strong results are evidence of the quality of its food.

Brad Quest, DVM

Up to

2.5 YEARS

More years together

One study found dogs fed as little as 20% fresh food lived up to 2.5 years longer than dogs fed conventional pet food.*

More than

93%

Highly digestible

Third-party digestibility studies validated A Pup Above meals are 93%+ digestible.**

Up to

50%

More digestible

A Pup Above fresh food is up to 50% more digestible than standard kibble.**

* Lippert and Sapy, “Relation Between the Domestic Dogs’ Well-Being and Life Expectancy” Statistical Essay.
** A Pup Above third-party digestibility studies conducted across recipes.

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This food is an absolute game-changer for my 14-year-old picky eater! I love that it smells delicious rather than stinky, and I don't mind getting it on my hands at all. It has completely brought back her pep; she watches me patiently and stares the entire time I’m preparing it. It’s incredibly easy to make, too—I just take a chunk, mash it down with a fork, and it turns perfectly light and fluffy. The second I put her plate down, she is ready to dive in!

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Finding a food that my picky 14-year-old dog loves has been amazing. Unlike other pet foods, this smells great and isn't stinky or messy to handle. It's incredibly simple to prepare; just mashing a chunk with a fork makes it light and fluffy. My senior pup has a real pep in her step now—she sits patiently, staring at me while I fix her plate, and devours it the moment it hits the floor.

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My 14-year-old dog is a notoriously picky eater, but this food gives her an absolute pep in her step! She stands there staring at me so patiently while I prepare it. It’s super easy to fix—I just mash a chunk with a fork until it gets nice and fluffy. Best of all? It actually smells delicious instead of stinky, so I don't mind handling it. She…

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Great food and smells good!!

My dog is usually a very picky eater and she just loved her new food!! Will continue buying it.

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Works great for our little old man!

Byson has had allergy and stomach issues really since he was a puppy. He was on prescription canned food for the first 10 years of his life and his stomach and bowels were never “great”. I then started the raw food journey with him which immediately made a huge difference - why couldn’t I have tried that way earlier?! Although we discovered a pork allergy. We switched to A Pup Above Turducken thinking the sous vide approach would help and we haven’t looked back. He clearly loves the taste, and he’s never had better poos! While he’s getting up there in age, I don’t mind the higher price for this food knowing his stomach is finally happy after all of these years.

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Can’t get enough

My picky husky that also has a poultry allergy is still scarfing this down. It took him a little while to transition to the new food but chefs kiss honestly. His poops are consistent and firmer. Easy to pick up. Love that I can see the fresh vegetables in the bowl and on the grass haha

Another big surprise is how much energy and spunk he has. I always thought he was a lazy boy but recently he’s been digging, zoomies, talking back, playing with toys.

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Why does this cost more than kibble?

Kibble is cheap to make because it's mostly cooked at high heat from inexpensive fillers. Our recipes start with 100% human-grade meat, veggies, and bone broth, then we gently cook each batch to lock in nutrients. Real ingredients cost more than fillers - but you're feeding your pup actual food, not scraps.

Is fresh food actually better than premium kibble?

Yes. Even premium kibble is extruded at high heat and loaded with carb-heavy fillers to hold its shape. Our recipes are gently cooked (never fried or extruded), so more of the natural nutrients survive - and it's easier for most dogs to digest.

Do I Need to Cook the Food?

Nope! We do the cooking for you. All you have to do is defrost and serve to your pup. You can serve it directly from the fridge or add a touch of hot water if your dog prefers warm food.

How do I transition my dog?

Go slow over 5-7 days: start by mixing a small amount of A Pup Above in with your dog's current food, then gradually increase the ratio each day until they're fully switched over. This gives their stomach time to adjust and helps avoid any tummy upset.

Can I find this in stores?

Use our store locator to find A Pup Above near you. Contact your local store to check recipe availability.

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