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Puppy Recipe

Big growth calls for big nutrition. This puppy recipe is made with cage-free chicken, whole eggs, and Icelandic fish oil to support developing brains, strong bones, and zoomies in the making.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5
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Puppy Recipe

Big growth calls for big nutrition. This puppy recipe is made with cage-free chicken, whole eggs, and Icelandic fish oil to support developing brains, strong bones, and zoomies in the making.

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Chicken, chicken liver, sweet potato, butternut squash, green beans, chicken heart, chicken bone broth, whole egg, thyme, turmeric, parsley, salt, Icelandic fish oil, APA nutrient mix

Calorie content 1,170 kcal/kg, 33 kcal/oz or 530 kcal/ patty ME (Calculated) 1 patty = 1 pound of food

Guaranteed Analysis Percentage
Crude protein (min) 9.5%
Crude fat (min) 2.0%
Crude fiber (max) 2.0%
Moisture (max) 80.0%
DHA* (min) 0.01%
Calcium (min) 0.4%
Phosphorous (min) 0.3%
Omega-3 fatty acids* (min) 0.1%
Omega-6 fatty acids* (min) 0.5%
Taurine* (min) 0.14%

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles.

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Weight
patties
per day (1 Patty = 1 Pound of Food)
# Of Bags
how often?
5
lbs		 3/4 3- 7 lb Bags 4 weeks
10
lbs		 1 1/4 4- 7 lb Bags 3 weeks
15
lbs		 1 3/4 4- 7 lb Bags 2 weeks
20
lbs		 2 4- 7 lb Bags 2 weeks
30
lbs		 2 3/4 6- 7 lb Bags 2 weeks
40
lbs		 3 1/2 7- 7 lb Bags 2 weeks
50
lbs		 4 4- 7 lb Bags 1 week
60
lbs		 4 3/4 5- 7 lb Bags 1 week

These are guidelines for the growth of puppies, including the growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult). Please refer to the feeding chart as an initial recommendation and adjust food as needed to reach desired weight goal. We suggest dividing the amounts into two servings per day.

pup’s
Weight
patties
per day (1 Patty = 1 Pound of Food)
# Of Bags
how often?
5
lbs		 1/2 2- 7 lb Bags 4 weeks
10
lbs		 3/4 3- 7 lb Bags 4 weeks
15
lbs		 1 3- 7 lb Bags 3 weeks
20
lbs		 1 1/2 3- 7 lb Bags 2 weeks
30
lbs		 1 3/4 4- 7 lb Bags 2 weeks
40
lbs		 2 1/4 5- 7 lb Bags 2 weeks
50
lbs		 2 3/4 6- 7 lb Bags 2 weeks
60
lbs		 3 1/4 7- 7 lb Bags 2 weeks

These are guidelines for the growth of puppies, including the growth of large size dogs (70 lbs or more as an adult). Please refer to the feeding chart as an initial recommendation and adjust food as needed to reach desired weight goal. We suggest dividing the amounts into two servings per day.

Clinically Validated Nutrition:

All of our recipes are thoughtfully formulated and reviewed by certified veterinarian nutritionists to ensure complete, balanced nutrition that meets AAFCO standards. We go the extra mile with digestibility studies and feeding trials, because your pup deserves nothing less.

100% Human Grade Standards:

Our food is made in USDA-inspected, human-grade kitchens that go above and beyond industry standards. Every step—from ingredient sourcing to store delivery—meets the strict requirements for 100% human-grade quality.

Rigorous Food Safety:

Your dog’s safety is our top priority. 

  • We prepare every meal in USDA inspected, human-grade kitchens audited by third parties for safety, quality, and sanitation.
  • Our recipes are gently sous-vide cooked, not raw, to eliminate pathogens and preserve nutrients. 
  • Each batch is tested for E. coli, listeria, and salmonella before it leaves our facility.
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Fresh Food Benefits Backed by Science

Every bite of fresh food makes a difference!
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More Years Together

*As little as 20% of fresh food a day makes a big difference.

Less Processing = Better Digestion

**Our fresh food is 93% digestible. Kibble can have digestibility as low as 64%.

Higher Protein, Lower Carbs

We have 90% animal protein. Kibble can have as many carbs as a bag of potato chips.

Easier Weight Management

With better digestion and more meat protein, your pup should feel fuller, longer.
*The Lippert-Sapy study showed dogs fed fresh food lived up to 2.5 years longer than dogs fed 100% kibble. **Verified through A Pup Above digestibility studies.

EACH INGREDIENT CHOSEN WITH PURPOSE

Hover over each ingredient to see why it’s included

  • CHICKEN,
  • CHICKEN LIVER,
  • SWEET POTATO,
  • BUTTERNUT SQUASH,
  • GREEN BEANS,
  • CHICKEN HEART,
  • BONE BROTH,
  • WHOLE EGG,
  • THYME,
  • TUMERIC,
  • PARSLEY,
  • SALT,
  • FISH OIL,
  • APA NUTRIENT MIX,

A Bowl Above The Rest

  • HUMAN GRADE INGREDIENTS

    INGREDIENTS YOU’D EAT YOURSELF, MADE IN A USDA HUMAN-GRADE FACILITY

  • NON-GMO VEGGIES

    GROWN IN NOURISHING SOILS HIGHER IN ANTIOXIDANTS AND NUTRIENTS

  • VET FORMULATED

    PRECISE RATIOS OF PROTEIN, FAT, CALCIUM + ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS TO SUPPORT GROWING PUPS

A Bowl Above The Rest

  • SINGLE SOURCE PROTEIN

    CAGE-FREE CHICKEN AND WHOLE EGGS

  • ESSENTIAL BRAIN FOOD

    RICH IN ICELANDIC FISH OIL, OMEGA-3 AND DHA FOR BRAIN + VISION SUPPORT

  • MADE FOR GROWTH

    supports muscle + bone development

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Louie Loves his A Pup Above!!!!!

Louie has been eating A Pup Above for about three years now. He never hesitates when it's in his bowl. I appreciate the variety and how easy it is to serve him fresh healthy food.

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Naz food

She loves the beef but not eating the chicken

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Best dog food ever

Wimbledon throughly loves his twice daily servings of A Pup Above. It’s clearly his favorite part of the day. The fresh, lightly cooked food gives him zero issues or negative reaction. The company’s easy delivery schedule makes life easier for everyone. Will absolutely be a customer for life.

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Great Nutrition

My GS Eli has been on this food for about 1 1/2 yrs. He will be 2 in January. As a pup he had a very sensitive stomach and did not do well with any premium dry kibble. After intense homework on chemical laden dry kibble, I made a decision to provide him with real food nutrition . A pup above provides this with great value for your money. Since providing him with real food, he has not stomach upsets, poops are good and he is satisfied. He gets 1 lb Pattie at night of pup above, and 6 oz raw meat ( another brand) in morning . He is satisfied, shiny, lean and happy. He loves all flavors. Always serve patties at room temperature, better on the stomach and to allow juices to come out for better digestion and texture. You can actually smell that’s it’s real food. Like a good meatloaf! Very satisfied with A Pup Above.

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Game-changer for my dog’s health and happiness

I cannot say enough good things about this fresh frozen dog food delivery service. From the moment the first box arrived, I knew this was going to be a game-changer for my dog’s health and happiness. The packaging is top-notch, everything arrives perfectly frozen and portioned out, making mealtime super easy.

My dogs used to be picky eaters, and one has a sensitive stomach. Since switching to this food, they both lick their bowls clean!

Customer service is also amazing, friendly, responsive, and genuinely cares about your pet. The app is a breeze to use for managing deliveries, and I love the flexibility in scheduling and the recipes.

It’s not just dog food, it’s peace of mind knowing my dogs are eating real, nutritious meals made with care. Worth every penny!

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Because it's not kibble. A Pup Above is sous-vide cooked using whole, human-grade ingredients — cage-free chicken, grass-fed beef, real bone broth — not rendered by-products or mystery meat meal. That process preserves more nutrients, which means your dog absorbs more from every meal. Kibble averages ~65% digestibility. Ours is 93%. You're paying for food that actually works.

They will. But if they don't, we'll make it right — 100% money-back guarantee, no questions asked. The bigger issue we hear is the opposite: once dogs try it, they refuse to go back. We call that the Fresh Food Problem.

Structurally, yes. Kibble is made by extruding ingredients at high heat — that process destroys a significant portion of naturally occurring nutrients, which is why manufacturers add synthetic vitamins back in after cooking. Sous-vide cooking preserves the food's nutritional integrity without that destruction. The result: higher digestibility, better protein bioavailability, and visible differences in coat, digestion, and energy. Research suggests dogs fed fresh food live up to 2.5 more healthy years than kibble-fed dogs.*

No. You can skip, pause, or cancel anytime — no fees, no calls. Log into your account and it's done in under 60 seconds. We offer subscription pricing because most dogs do best on a consistent feeding schedule, and it's a better value for you. But you're not locked in.

Yes, it's complete. Every recipe is formulated by board-certified veterinary nutritionists (ACVN) to meet AAFCO standards for all life stages. Nothing to add. No supplements required. It's a full meal, not a topper — unless you want to use it that way.

Your order ships in an insulated box with dry ice or gel packs, designed to keep food at safe temperature through transit. We ship from temperature-controlled fulfillment centers and won't send an order if it can't arrive safely based on your location and the forecast shipping window. Every order arrives frozen or properly chilled. If yours ever doesn't, contact us and we fix it.

You choose your recipes, your box size, and how often you want to receive it (every 2, 4, 6, or 8 weeks). We ship on your schedule. You can change recipes, adjust frequency, skip a delivery, or cancel at any time from your account dashboard. No phone calls. No hoops.

If your dog doesn't love it, we'll refund you. Full stop. Reach out to our team within 30 days and we'll make it right — no need to return the food.

No. Raw food is uncooked. A Pup Above is gently cooked sous-vide — sealed and cooked at precise low temperatures, the same method fine-dining restaurants use. That means you get the nutritional density of fresh food without the bacterial risk that comes with raw feeding. It's the better-of-both approach.

Gradually. Start by mixing A Pup Above with your dog's current food — about 25% new food, 75% old — and increase the ratio over 7–10 days. This gives their digestive system time to adjust. Most dogs show zero issues. Sensitive dogs may need the full transition window.

It depends on your dog's weight, age, and activity level. Our feeding calculator on the product page gives you a personalized daily amount. The short version: most dogs eat 1–2 pouches per day, though large breeds feeding exclusively fresh will need more.

Yes, and it's a great starting point. Research suggests adding even 20% fresh food to a dog's diet can produce measurable health benefits. A single pouch a day as a kibble topper is a low-cost, low-commitment way to start. Most customers who start as topper users end up transitioning fully within 60–90 days.

In a USDA-certified facility in the United States. Every batch is made to human-food standards — the same oversight applied to food made for people. No overseas manufacturing. No co-packer roulette.

Yes. A Pup Above is available in nearly 2,900 retail locations nationwide, including Sprouts, Pet Supplies Plus, Hollywood Feed, and Pet Food Express. Use our store locator to find the closest one. Buying online gives you subscription pricing, flexible delivery, and access to our full recipe lineup.
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