Gently Cooked, Human-Grade Fresh Dog Food
Description
Description
Our Grain-Free & Grain-Inclusive Gently Cooked Recipes are ideal for dogs who love the taste of a fresh, home-cooked meal. Carefully prepared in small batches and gently simmered in bone broth, these recipes combines nutrient-rich protein and/or veggies with a unique blend of immunity-boosting superfoods like goji berries, sage, thyme, and rosemary. These pouches offer a complete and balanced meal for dogs of all ages-always fresh, never frozen, and ready to serve in every bowl.
Variety Pack 20 pouches:
- 4 x Chicken & Pumpkin (grain inclusive)
- 4 x Beef & Potato (grain inclusive)
- 2 x Lamb & Carrot (grain inclusive)
- 4 x Duck & Kale (grain free)
- 4 x Salmon (grain free)
- 2 x Vegetarian (grain free)
Guaranteed Analysis
Guaranteed Analysis
For recipes: Chicken & Pumpkin, Beef & Potato, Lamb & Carrot, Duck & Kale, and Salmon
Crude Protein (min) 10%
Crude Fat (min) 5%
Crude Fiber (max) 3%
Moisture (max)78%
For recipes: Vegetarian
Crude Protein (min) 6.5%
Crude Fat (min) 1%
Crude Fiber (max) 2%
Moisture (max) 85%
Feeding Instructions
Feeding Instructions
For recipes: Chicken & Pumpkin, Beef & Potato, Lamb & Carrot, Duck & Kale, Salmon
3oz Pouches: Feed 1 pouch per 5lbs of body weight per day.
Dog Weight
9oz Pouches Per Day
2lb-10lb 1/2-3/4 pouch
11lb-25lb 3/4-1½ pouches
26lb-50lb 1½-2½ pouches
51lb-75lb 2½- 3½ pouches
76lb-100lb 3½-4½pouches
100lb+. Add ½ pouch per 25lbs
For recipes: Vegetarian
3oz Pouches: Adult Dog: Feed 1 pouch per 1.7lbs of body weight per day.
9oz Pouches: Adult Dog: 1 pouch per 5lbs body weight per day.
For all recipes:
Puppy: Feed up to twice as much per pound of body weight as an adult
Pregnant dog: Feed up to 50% more during last three weeks of pregnancy
Lactating dog: Require twice the amount of food as an adult dog
*Provide fresh drinking water at all times. Refrigerate any unused portions. Once opened use within three days.
Health Extension Gently Cooked vs. Other Brands
For pet parents comparing fresh dog food brands, Health Extension offers a practical middle ground: fresh cooked nutrition, real-food ingredients, complete and balanced recipes, and true everyday convenience in a ready-to-serve pouch.
No freezer or fridge needed
No long waits to thaw
Superfoods like coconut oil, tumeric, & more
Cooked in Bone Broth
Made with human-grade ingredients
Gently Cooked
Others
Benefits Every Pet should enjoy
Take A Closer Look At Our Fresh Food
Fresh dog food is made with real, whole ingredients like meat, fish, vegetables, and functional additions, prepared to deliver complete and balanced nutrition in a more recognizable format. Compared to traditional dry dog food, it offers higher moisture and visible ingredients while maintaining nutritional reliability. It offers a fresh, recognizable approach to nutrition in a ready-to-serve meal, alongside other complete and balanced feeding options like kibble.
Gently cooked dog food is a type of fresh dog food that is fully prepared using controlled cooking methods. Ingredients are cooked with moisture—often in bone broth—to help preserve flavor, texture, and key nutrients while ensuring safety and consistency. The result is a fresh, fully cooked dog food meal that is ready to serve with no additional preparation.
Fresh dog food and kibble are both formulated to provide complete and balanced nutrition, but they differ in format and feeding experience. Fresh dog food features moisture-rich meals with visible ingredients, while kibble offers a dry, shelf-stable option that is easy to store and portion. Many pet parents choose one or combine both, depending on their dog’s needs, preferences, and routine.
Both fresh dog food and raw dog food focus on real ingredients, but fresh dog food is fully cooked before serving. Raw diets use uncooked ingredients and require careful handling and preparation. Gently cooked dog food offers a more convenient approach, delivering real-food nutrition in a ready-to-serve format without the need to handle raw meat.
Fresh dog food supports everyday wellness through real ingredients and balanced nutrition. Moisture-rich meals and whole foods can support digestion, skin and coat health, and overall vitality. Many pet parents choose fresh dog food for dogs with sensitivities, including digestive issues, picky appetites, or skin and coat concerns, because recipes are straightforward and easy to tailor to individual needs. The natural aroma, texture, and moisture content also make meals especially appealing.
Chicken & Pumpkin
- Digestive Health
- Maintain Healthy Weight
- Picky Eaters
Chicken, Carrot, Pumpkin, Brown Rice, Chicken Bone Broth, Coconut Oil + Vitamins and Minerals.
Shop this RecipeBeef & Potato
- Muscle & Endurance
- Stimulates Brain Function
- Active Dogs
Beef, Carrot, Brown Rice, Potato, Beef Bone Broth, Coconut Oil + Vitamins and Minerals.
Shop this RecipeLamb & Carrot
- Skin & Coat Health
- Sensitive Stomach
- Immune Support
Lamb, Chicken, Carrot, Brown Rice, Sweet Potato, Broccoli, Beef Bone Broth + Vitamins and Minerals.
Shop this RecipeDuck & Kale
- Limited Ingredient Diet
- Joint Support
- Sensitive skin & stomach
Duck, Carrot, Beef Bone Broth, Kale, Coconut Oil + Vitamins and Minerals.
Shop this RecipeSalmon
- Joint Support & Mobility
- Skin & Coat Health
- Sensitive Skin & Stomach
Salmon, Carrot, Pumpkin, Green Pea, Duck Bone Broth + Vitamins and Minerals.
Shop this RecipeVegetarian
- Digestive Health
- Picky Eaters
- For Dogs with Food Sensitivities
Pumpkin, Carrot, Pea Protein, Broccoli, Green Pea, Sweet Potato + Vitamins and Minerals
Shop this RecipeThousands of Happy Dogs and Pet Parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I feed Gently Cooked to my dog?
Yes. Health Extension Gently Cooked is best for dogs of all breeds and sizes and can be served as a complete meal or added to your dog’s current food. It is a fresh dog food option for pet parents who want to feed fresh food without cooking, freezing, thawing, or refrigerating.
Can I feed Gently Cooked to a picky eater?
Yes. Gently Cooked is best for picky dogs because it has a soft texture, savory bone broth, and real-food flavor dogs get excited about. Serve it on its own or add it to your dog’s regular food to bring more fresh food to mealtime.
Can I feed Gently Cooked to a senior dog?
Yes. Gently Cooked is best for senior dogs who need soft, moist, easy-to-eat food. It can be served as a complete meal or added to your dog’s current food for fresh food flavor, moisture, and variety.
Can I feed Gently Cooked to a puppy?
Yes, when fed according to the package feeding guide. Gently Cooked is best for puppies when portions are matched to their age, weight, breed size, and activity level. Puppies have different calorie and nutrient needs than adult dogs, so follow the puppy feeding instructions and adjust portions as they grow.
Can I feed Gently Cooked to a small dog?
Yes. Gently Cooked is best for small dogs because it is easy to portion and can be served as a full meal or added to your dog’s regular food. It is an easy way to bring fresh dog food into a small dog’s daily routine.
Can I feed Gently Cooked to a large dog?
Yes. Gently Cooked is best for large dogs as a complete meal or as part of a mixed feeding routine. For bigger dogs, it is an easy way to add fresh food, moisture, and real-food flavor to the bowl.
Can I feed Gently Cooked to a dog with a sensitive stomach?
Gently Cooked may be best for some dogs with sensitive stomachs because it is soft, moist, and gently cooked in bone broth. Introduce any new fresh dog food gradually over several days and monitor your dog’s stool and appetite. If your dog has ongoing digestive issues, food allergies, or a veterinarian-prescribed diet, ask your veterinarian before switching foods.
How long does Health Extension Gently Cooked dog food last?
Health Extension Gently Cooked dog food has an 18-month shelf life when unopened. Store pouches in a cool, dry place. Once opened, refrigerate any unused portion and use within 3 days for best freshness and quality.
Does fresh dog food need refrigeration?
Some fresh dog food requires refrigeration or freezing, but Health Extension Gently Cooked dog food is shelf-stable until opened. No freezer, no refrigeration, no thawing. Store unopened pouches in your pantry, then refrigerate any unused portion after opening.
Is fresh dog food good for digestion?
Fresh dog food can support healthy digestion because it is moisture-rich and made with real, recognisable ingredients. Health Extension Gently Cooked recipes include ingredients such as pumpkin, carrots, inulin, and bone broth to help support sensitive stomachs and healthy stool quality.
How often should dogs eat fresh dog food?
Dogs can eat fresh dog food daily as a complete and balanced meal or mixed with kibble as part of a regular feeding routine. Follow feeding guidelines and adjust based on your dog’s age, weight, activity level, and body condition.
Is gently cooked dog food complete and balanced?
Yes. Health Extension Gently Cooked recipes are veterinarian formulated and complete and balanced. Meat, poultry, and fish recipes are formulated for all life stages. The Vegetarian Recipe is formulated for adult dogs.
Is Health Extension Gently Cooked dog food grain-free?
Some Health Extension Gently Cooked dog food recipes are grain-free, while others include brown rice. Chicken & Pumpkin, Beef & Potato, and Lamb & Carrot include brown rice. Duck & Kale, Salmon, and Vegetarian recipes are grain-free.
Can I mix fresh dog food with kibble?
Yes. Fresh dog food can be mixed with kibble to add moisture, aroma, flavor, and visible real-food ingredients. Many pet parents use Health Extension Gently Cooked as a topper, mixer, or complete meal.
Can fresh dog food be used as a topper?
Yes. Fresh dog food can be used as a topper to add moisture, flavor, and variety to kibble. Health Extension Gently Cooked can be served as a complete meal, mixed with dry food, or used as a fresh cooked topper.
