My Dog Eats
Better
Than Me
Fresh food for dogs made with love in Kingston, NY.
COMING FALL 2026!
Fresh food, close to home.
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
IN THE HUDSON VALLEY
when we launch!
OUR RECIPE
BEEF, CHICKEN & SEA
Our signature recipe includes a diverse mix of whole-food ingredients, from quality animal proteins to colorful vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nutrient-rich organs. Each ingredient contributes something unique.
Family-Owned
Farms
We’re proud to partner with small, family-owned businesses here in New York that share our commitment to responsible sourcing and quality. They provide the grass-fed beef and chicken at the heart of our recipe.
Wild-Caught
Fish
Wild-caught whitefish and sardines provide naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids, lean protein, and a diverse range of essential vitamins and minerals.
Real Ingredients Cooked
in the Hudson Valley
Gently cooked in small batches using thoughtfully selected whole-food ingredients you'd recognize from your local farmers market or grocery store.
Veterinary Expertise &
Independently Verified
Our recipe is formulated in collaboration with veterinarians specialized in canine nutrition to ensure our recipe meets (and exceeds) AAFCO standards. To verify our guaranteed nutritional analysis, our recipe has been independently tested by an accredited laboratory.
Our recipe contains
23 whole-food ingredients.
Every ingredient serves a purpose—we choose them because they contribute something valuable to your dog's nutrition. While most commercial dog foods rely on synthetic vitamin and mineral premixes to meet nutritional needs, our recipe is formulated to naturally provide those nutrients through a diverse profile of whole-food ingredients.
WHERE OUR BEEF
COMES FROM
of the U.S. beef supply is controlled
by just four corporations.
Beef is our first ingredient. We source ours from small-scale family farms in Upstate New York, supporting local agriculture and the farmers behind our food.
LEARN MORE
Who We Are
Hi I’m Zoe, and I’m the human behind Better Than Me.
I live in Kingston, NY with my partner and our two dogs, Miso and Roux. What started as a love of cooking for my own dogs grew into a passion for making fresh, nourishing food for dogs here in the Hudson Valley.
Every batch of Better Than Me is cooked by me in our commercial kitchen. Thank you for being here. I hope your dog loves this recipe just as much as Miso and Roux do.
We know fresh dog food is a meaningful investment, and we understand it won't fit every family's budget. We've worked hard to keep our pricing fair and competitive, while investing in quality ingredients and thoughtful sourcing.
price per pound
than average.
guaranteed protein
than average.
We prioritize high quality protein while keeping our prices competitive.
Made with family-farm sourced beef and chicken, wild-caught fish, oysters, eggs & nutrient-rich organs.
Better food is coming to the Hudson Valley!
We’re excited to bring Better Than Me to dogs in the Hudson Valley!
We’re finalizing a few logistics and are almost ready to go.
Join the list to keep up-to-date on our launch and receive
25% off your first order.
FAQs
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Yes, Better Than Me is formulated to meet or exceed all AAFCO nutritional standards for adult dogs and complies with AAFCO labeling requirements.
To verify our guaranteed nutritional analysis, our recipe has been independently tested by an accredited laboratory.
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At launch, Better Than Me will be available for free local delivery throughout the Hudson Valley with no order minimum, as well as pickup at EAT Catskill.
We’re currently working on additional pickup locations and local markets. Check back once we launch for the most up-to-date list of where to find us!
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Every ingredient in our recipe has a purpose—we choose them because they contribute something valuable to your dog's nutrition. You can learn more about our ingredients here.
We use the following ingredients, (listed in descending weight order):
Beef, Chicken, Whitefish, Chicken Gizzards, Carrots, Kale, Sardines, Organic Eggs, Oysters, Broccoli, Green Beans, Chicken Liver, Organic Rolled Oats, Beef Heart, Beef Kidney, Organic Ground Flaxseed, Wheat Germ Oil, Beef Liver, Blueberries, Dried Yeast, Organic Ground Eggshell, Sunflower Lecithin, Dried Kelp
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We include beef, chicken, and fish in a single recipe because each contributes a unique nutritional profile. Together, they provide a wider variety of naturally occurring amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals than any one protein source alone.
For dogs without food allergies, this variety helps create a well-rounded, nutrient-dense diet. Of course, if your dog has allergies to any of these protein sources, or other ingredients in our recipe, Better Than Me unfortunately won’t be a good fit for them.
However, we’re definitely open to developing additional recipes in the future. We love feedback, so please reach out! -
Transitioning gradually gives your dog's digestive system time to adjust to any new food. The easiest way is to slowly increase the amount of Better Than Me while decreasing your dog's current food over 7–10 days.
Days 1–2: 25% Better Than Me + 75% current food
Days 3–5: 50% Better Than Me + 50% current food
Days 6–8: 75% Better Than Me + 25% current food
Day 9+: 100% Better Than Me
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You can find our feeding guidance here!
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Better Than Me is formulated to be complete and balanced for adult and senior dogs. In pet-food nutrition, this life stage is referred to as “Adult Maintenance”, meaning the diet is formulated for dogs who have finished growing.
You may notice that many commercial dog foods are labeled as “All Life Stages”, which means they are formulated to meet nutritional requirements for both growing puppies and adult dogs. Puppies have notably different nutritional needs during growth, including different requirements for energy and several essential nutrients.
Following the guidance we received during our veterinary nutrition consultations, we chose to formulate specifically for adult maintenance rather than for all life stages, allowing us to focus the recipe on the distinct nutritional needs of adult and senior dogs.
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Our meals are made in small batches in a licensed commercial kitchen under a New York State Department of Agriculture-approved food safety program. We gently cook every recipe to safe internal temperatures to preserve nutrients while ensuring food safety, then freeze it to preserve freshness.
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Yes. Keep the food frozen until you're ready to use it, then thaw in the refrigerator.
Once thawed, store it in the refrigerator and use it within 5 days. Our resealable pouches make it easy to keep meals fresh between servings.
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You can learn more about our family farms and independent suppliers here!
We source our beef from Northwind Farms in Tivoli, NY and our chicken from the East Village Meat Market in New York City. -
You can find our pricing, along with comparisons to leading commercial dog foods here.
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Yes! We provide additional information on formulation & veterinary oversight, ingredients, detailed nutrient profiles, independent lab testing, and food safety & production.
Please feel free to dive into our resources and share this page with your vet.
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If your veterinarian has prescribed a specific diet, it's important to continue following their recommendations. Better Than Me is formulated for healthy adult dogs and is not intended to replace a prescription or therapeutic diet.
Dogs with medical conditions that require dietary modification, including a history of pancreatitis, urate urolithiasis, hyperlipidemia, kidney or liver disease, severe food allergies, or conditions requiring fat, protein, mineral, or other nutrient restriction should be fed a diet under the guidance of their veterinarian.
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We think preparing fresh food at home can be a wonderful way to care for your dog!
In developing Better Than Me, we've learned firsthand just how much precision goes into creating a complete and balanced diet from whole foods. Dogs require specific amounts and ratios of essential amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Consistently meeting all of those requirements takes careful formulation.
Research has found that up to 95% of homemade dog food recipes are missing one or more essential nutrients.
If you’re interested in preparing your dog's food at home, we recommend working with a veterinary nutritionist who can create a recipe tailored to your dog's age, lifestyle, allergies, and any medical conditions.