Beef & Quinoa Recipe

Beef & Quinoa Recipe

Fresh, gently-cooked dog food. Made from human-grade, preservative-free 80/20 ground beef, organic quinoa and organic vegetables. Complete and balanced. Arrives in bags of frozen cubes. Just defrost and serve.

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  • USDA, human-grade beef
  • Organic Vegetables
  • 14-16 frozen cubes per bag

Ingredients

Beef (lean ground, liver, kidney, spleen), organic quinoa, organic sweet potatoes, organic zucchini, organic kale, spinach, apples, organic cold-pressed sunflower oil, seaweed calcium, dicalcium phosphate, sea salt, cod liver oil, nutritional yeast, vitamin E, manganese, zinc, organic kelp powder.

How shipping works

We ship all orders on Mondays and Tuesdays, so they arrive by Friday. Order cutoff for same-week shipping is 6am PT on Tuesday. You'll get a UPS tracking number when your order ships, and an email when it is delivered to your door. Orders arrive in insulated shipping boxes with dry ice (avoid touching the dry ice, it's so cold it can burn you).

How much to feed

Use 1 cube (4oz) for every 10lbs of dog weight, per day. For example: a 40-lb dog would eat 4 cubes/day. Feed 2-3x more for puppies and pregnant/nursing dogs. Adjust amount if dog loses/gains weight in first 2 weeks.

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USDA 80/20 ground beef, organ meats, organic quinoa, organic vegetables, fish oil, minimal supplement

This high-protein recipe is made from USA-raised, USDA-inspected beef. The organic quinoa in the recipe provides an additional source of complete protein, and absorbs the beef’s flavor to make this the Dog’s Choice recipe from our menu. Perfect for picky dogs. 98% of the non-meat ingredients in our recipes are USDA Certified Organic. This is important, because non-organic vegetables are sprayed with carcinogenic pesticides, and studies have shown that their residues often end up in dog food. Like all of our recipes, this one is complete and balanced for all life stages. It was designed by a PhD vet nutritionist, and contains no preservatives, wheat, corn or soy.

Beef (lean ground, liver, kidney, spleen), organic quinoa, organic sweet potatoes, organic zucchini, organic kale, spinach, apples, organic cold-pressed sunflower oil, seaweed calcium, dicalcium phosphate, sea salt, cod liver oil, nutritional yeast, vitamin E, manganese, zinc, organic kelp powder.

beef ground: Hanford, CA beef liver: Hanford, CA Central Valley Meat Co. beef kidney: Four Star Beef beef spleen: Hanford, CA Central Valley Meat Co. quinoa: Organic, Peru Ambrosia sweet potato: Organic, California zucchini: Organic, Portland, Oregon Rico Farms kale: Organic, San Juan Bautista, California Coke Farm (San Juan Bautista, CA) and Lakeside Organic Gardens ( Watsonville, CA) spinach: Watsonville, CA Inn Foods apples: Granny Smith IQF, Sunnyside, WA Drr Fruit Products Company, Inc. sunflower oil: Coldpress, Non GMO, Pitts, GA Oliver Farms seaweed calcium: Shrewsbury, MA SeaTech supplement: Hauppauge, NY Custom from Maker's Nutrition cod liver oil: Iceland Jedwards International nutritional yeast: Organic, Milwaukee, WI Red Star kelp powder: Organic, Canada Starwest Botanicals

Protein: 12% | Fat: 9.1% | Fiber: 0.6% Moisture (max): 67%
1400 Kcals/kg 318 Kcals/cup Calcium (dry matter %) — 1.37 Phosphorous (dry matter %) — 1.06 Ca:P ratio — 1.29:1

This recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages including growth of large-size dogs (70lbs or more as an adult).

Store frozen. Defrost in fridge. Use within 5 days of defrosting. For adult dogs: use 1 cube per day for every 10 lbs of the dog’s weight. For example: a 20lb dog needs 2 cubes per day, a 60lb dog needs 6 cubes. Dog metabolisms and activity levels vary. Monitor your dog’s weight and adjust amount accordingly. For puppies, nursing or pregnant dogs: feed 2-3x the amount recommended above.

We ship all orders on Mondays and Tuesdays, so they arrive by Friday. Order cutoff for same-week shipping is 6am PT on Tuesday. You'll get a UPS tracking number when your order ships, and an email when it is delivered to your door. Orders arrive in insulated shipping boxes with dry ice (avoid touching the dry ice, it's so cold it can burn you).

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 27 reviews.

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My 15 year old dog has cancer and had stopped wanting to eat. We tried so many foods but nothing worked until this one. Now he eats happily again, has more energy, and even goes on little adventures with us. I’m so thankful for this food. It has made a huge difference in his quality of life.

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I wish beef was organic. I wish packet was sturdy as dry ice created a whole. I loved the recipe as it is clean and my dog who is picky eater loves it too and the food brand has so many flavors that hopefully she will not get bored of

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Customer photo review of Beef & Quinoa Recipe

We picked up a sample of the Beef & Quinoa recipe from our local pet store, and I wasn’t expecting much—our old girl has had a rough time with allergies, and finding food that actually helps has been a struggle. But she loved it right away, and within a few days, we started noticing a difference. She wasn’t scratching as much, and she just seemed more comfortable overall. It’s been such a relief to have something she enjoys eating that also agrees with her. We’ll definitely be sticking with it.

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I made my dogs' food for over ten years. It's a lot of work sourcing the ingredients and working with a vet to ensure the recipes have everything a dog needs. Two years ago both of my dogs died on the same day (kidney disease and cancer). It became difficult to keep making food for our new dogs (two of them have digestion issues). I was also too sad to really do anything. I did a ton of research on fresh dog food vendors. I couldn't trust these companies after discovering shady business practices among many of them. The California Dog Kitchen was the only business that I felt comfortable using (I found zero negative info in my research). They understand the value of organic and wild-caught novel proteins. They have helped me feed my dogs with confidence. We rescue special needs dogs so ensuring they have clean food is essential to their health.

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I’ve been ordering from California Dog Kitchen for a while and love the convenience and quality. The meals are fresh, easy to serve, and my dog enjoys them. I also appreciate that the recipes support her heart health, which gives me peace of mind.

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My 14 1/2 year old loves it! He’s lost about 50% of his body weight this past year due to cancer, so we are happy to find something he enjoys ❤️

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I have tried every other “soft dog food” choices on the market. My dogs won’t eat any of them. But this brand has my dogs licking their bowls clean! They are obsessed. Thank you for a healthy choice that my dogs will devour! Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I have two senior yorkies ages 14 and 15. They enjoy the food, and I am so glad to have found something they can eat! Customer service is exceptional. We will continue to order from California Dog Kitchen!

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3 single cube samples for $45 + $20 shipping is outrageous.

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Delivery was 3/5 because it was on a truck for 6 hours and was unfrozen

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This is the first food my 9 month old puppy enjoys! The cubes make it easy to thaw and serve.

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Haven - our Doberman, loves this recipe. Delivery time was perfect. Couldn't get it from our usual place (Earthwise Pet Nutrition and Grooming). The shipment was a packed well and just what we were hoping for. Thank you

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My picky eater loves her beef and quinoa! Thank you so much!!

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She loved the food, she ate in a few seconds haha amazing quality too

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My dog's coat has never looked better. Switching to this food was the best decision.

Beef & Quinoa Recipe

I've noticed a significant improvement in my dog's digestion since switching to this recipe. The fact that it's USDA Certified Organic is a bonus. Her coat looks shinier, and she seems much happier overall.

Beef & Quinoa Recipe

My girl is a very finicky eater. Although she occasionally refuses all food. She rarely refuses CA dog kitchen. So she’s now at a health weight !!

Beef & Quinoa Recipe

My dog has severe allergies, and this food has been a lifesaver. No more scratching or upset stomachs. I'm so relieved.

Beef & Quinoa Recipe

This is the best dog food I've ever bought. The high-protein content keeps my pup energetic and happy. He used to be quite lethargic with other brands, but now he’s full of life!

Beef & Quinoa Recipe

Our dogs are notoriously picky, but they can't get enough of this food. The beef and vegetable flavor is their absolute favorite!

Beef & Quinoa Recipe

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