FAQs

Kibble brands have evolved overtime and many have stated that their products are as natural as they can get. Dog owners have more choices for quality kibbles, but it can still be tough to track how safe their meats are.

They are often heavily-processed in third-party factories with lesser quality control, or that their meat could be sourced from less ethical countries. Some third-party factories choose to lower costs by producing kibbles using by-products (bacteria-infested leftovers not stored properly after slaughter, dead farm/zoo animals, roadkill etc.) It is impossible to tell if the quality of meat in the kibble is good or rotting.

Big companies have gotten flak for using toxic substances which resulted in dogs suffering from kidney failure. Should we be taking the risk of letting dogs consume kibbles over their lifetimes?

Fresh food produced in human-grade kitchens will allow better and safer quality for our dogs. At Odie's Pantry, our meats are sourced from places such as Australia, Brazil and also in local farms that are fit for human consumption.

Our variety of hand-cooked recipes are significantly less-processed than tinned
or dried food.

It was really hard for us to decide on the optimal temperature! We want to do a balance between food safety and the juiciness of our meats. Slow-cooking at 90 degrees ensures that we eliminate pathogens that are invisible to the naked eye, while retaining the sweet, tender quality in our meats!

We cook in small batches to ensure quality control, and that the freshest ingredients are used for our food.

We are cautious in adding significant levels of organ meat such as livers. Vitamin A is a rich source in liver and it is important for digestion and reproductive organs. Livers also contain very high levels of other nutrients such as Vitamin D, Iron and Calcium.

Too much of a good thing is not great either. With a concentrated source of nutrients coming from livers, the risk of running into overdosing is higher. To be more precise, overeating liver may create Vitamin A toxicity. (Example: There is 17,997IU in 100g of Beef Liver. Dogs need 5000IU per day from all sources of food.) Over months or years of overconsumption, a dog may suffer from bone deformities or spurs, weakened muscles, digestive trouble or weight loss.

The recommended amount is no more than 5% of liver in your dog's diet. For a medium size dog, it should not be more than 28g of liver per day. Your dog is receiving Vitamin A not only from livers, but also from other sources such as carrots and eggs. Hence, taking organ meats in small amounts will be recommended.

If in doubt, consult your vet on the diet that is most appropriate for your dog.

You may refer to Feeding Guidelines for more info.

Please refer to Storage Guidelines for more details.

We cannot stress how important a gradual transition is required! Please refer to the Feeding Guidelines on how to do so from kibbles to fresh food. This will help to minimise digestive upsets.

Vomiting once or twice should not pose a big concern, and for diarrhea, not more than two days. If a gradual transition has been done, please refrain feeding your dog for about 12h to calm his digestive system, before re-introducing small amounts of OP's food with a higher
frequency. If it happens again, you may opt for another recipe and monitor your dog's response.

There are many factors for such a cause. Your dog could be sensitive to certain ingredients, eating too quickly, or thawing the food incorrectly (never leave the food out at room temperature for more than 1h).

It is not recommended as there are no preservatives/additives in our food. By doing so, it will compromise on the quality & hygiene of the food. Please refer to Storage Guidelines for more info.

We follow the AAFCO guidelines for adult & senior dogs (1 year old and above). There is a different set of nutrient requirements for growing puppies, pregnant or lactating dogs so our nutrition is not as ideal for them.

It is not necessary to do so as our meals are in line with AAFCO's guidelines for a balanced and complete meal. If your dog has specific needs such as joint, coat or digestive issues, you may add in supplements according to your dog's needs or the vet's directions.

Sure you can! however in today's world, it is often hard to find the time to do this properly. Dogs have complex dietary needs and it is critical for their health that they receive the good balance of minerals and vitamins.

We have done over 20 recipe iterations in the lab to ensure that the proportion of various ingredients give the suitable
amount of nutrition the dog needs. As we saw the challenge of perfecting our recipes, we got worried that there is a high possibility that owners cooking for their dog will not get the suitable level of nutrients by estimation.

This is one of the reasons why we set up Odie's Pantry. We are here to give you the peace of mind that your dog is getting the balanced nutrition he/she needs, whilst giving you more time to play with your beloved friend!

Yes we do! Simply email us at hello@odiespantry.com or Whatsapp us at +65 8561 8328 for a further discussion.