Helping you make healthy food for your very special pet.
Making your own homemade pet food has never been easier. Our K9 and Feline Food Balancer Kits are a simple, affordable, and science-based way to create healthy, balanced meals for your dog or cat.
Just add your own meat and water, and in under 30 minutes, you’ll have a fresh, homemade batch that’s both delicious and nutritionally complete. Each kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions, pre-portioned vegetables, and essential nutrients — everything you need for success.
And if you ever have questions, you can count on us for personal, knowledgeable support every step of the way.
Try it!
You really have no excuse now — it’s time to see what all the tail-wagging is about! 🐾
Order your Trial Kit today and discover how easy — and fun — homemade feeding can be.
Our kits are incredibly simple to prepare: just add meat and water, mix, and serve. That’s it!
We’re confident your dog will love every bite — and you’ll love knowing exactly what’s in their bowl.
K9 & Feline Food Balancer Options
Pre-portioned batches
Our K9 and Feline Food Balancer Kits are conveniently pre-portioned in a variety of batch sizes, making homemade feeding simple and stress-free.
Just choose the formula and kit size that best fits your dog or cats needs — from small starter packs to our economy and jumbo options. You’ll save more with every upgrade thanks to built-in bulk discounts and less packaging waste.
Oh, and did we mention? Shipping is always free! 🐾
Make it a party!
Who says meal prep is just for people? 🐾
Invite a few friends over, order a pizza, pour a glass of wine, and turn dog food prep into a fun night in!
When you buy in bulk and cook together, you’ll be amazed at how much nutritious, homemade food you can create in just a few hours. It’s social, it’s satisfying, and it saves you money — all while giving your dogs and cats the freshest, healthiest meals possible.
Because when we make food with love (and a little laughter), everyone — two-legged and four — benefits. ❤️
What makes our foods special?
At Cooking 4 Canines, we believe your dog and cat deserves the same quality ingredients you feed the rest of your family. Each recipe is thoughtfully designed to deliver complete, balanced nutrition using fresh, Whole Foods — never fillers, preservatives, or artificial ingredients.
🥩 Quality Protein
Use only premium, human-grade meats — the same quality you’d prepare for your own table — ensuring optimal taste and digestibility.
🥕 Healthy Carbohydrates
Our diets feature a variety of nutrient-rich vegetables with optional organic grain add-ons for pets that thrive on a little extra energy and fiber.
🌿 Superior Fatty Acids
Every recipe includes organic hemp seed oil, a natural source of perfectly balanced Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. It also provides Vitamin E, essential amino acids, and key trace minerals that support healthy skin, coat, and immune function.
🦴 Quality Minerals
We use calcium citrate, which can benefit pets prone to urinary stones by reducing calcium buildup in the urine. Organic kelp adds a natural source of clean, bioavailable minerals to support strong bones and overall vitality.
⚖️ Complete & Balanced Nutrition
Each meal is fortified with essential nutrients — including natural Vitamin E, Vitamin D₃, B vitamins, and Taurine — to ensure your dog receives everything they need for lifelong health and well-being.
Our Story
Founded in 2007 by Canine Nutritionist Shelly Christensen, Paws Café Corp was one of the first companies in the U.S. to champion the power of whole-food nutrition for dogs. From day one, our mission has been simple: to provide the highest quality, science-backed nutrition and the kind of personal service you’d expect from a family-run business.
At Cooking 4 Canines, we believe every dog deserves real food — meals made from fresh, natural ingredients you can trust. Our hope is that one day, processed pet foods will be replaced entirely by healthy, homemade diets that nourish dogs the way nature intended.
From our family ranch in Montana, we remain deeply committed to the welfare of all animals — from the dogs who inspire our work to the livestock who share our pastures. Your support makes this mission possible, and for that, we are sincerely grateful.
Shelly Christensen, BSc, Dipl. CN
Founder & Canine Nutritionist
