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HELP YOUR SENSITIVE AND ALLERGY-PRONE DOGS THRIVE

Introducing Canada's first fresh plant-based diet. Better for your dogs. Now delivered to you.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Reviews, Vet Recommended

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Help Relieve Allergy Symptoms & Inflammation
Promote Healthier Gut & Better Poop
Vet Recommended & Picky Dog Approved
Planet Friendly, Cruelty Free
Human Grade
Formulated by a Board Certified Vet Nutritionist

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the better hypoallergenic dog food

  • Plant-based ingredients, no common allegens to manage sensitivitiies

  • Antioxidants rich fruits, vegetables & omega oils for better immunity & skin health

  • Gently cooked in small batch, zero added preservatives for better digestion

  • Complete & balanced, 100% human grade ingredients for quality nutrition

our crafted & functional recipes

  • High Protein

    Drool-worthy & nutrient dense with superfood proteins and rich essential amino acids

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  • Sensitive Skin & Tummy

    Low fat, balanced anti-inflammatory omegas and novel protein sources

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we have a PhD in vet nutrition

All our recipes are formulated by one of Canada's few Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists, Dr. Sarah Dodd, DVM, MSc, PhD, DECVCN.

Bringing together the latest research in sustainable, plant-based canine nutrition with healthy, novel ingredients and innovative cooking methods, Dr. Dodd created tail-waggingly delicious Root & Tail recipes that work for every dog's unique dietary needs.

Our recipes
  • ★★★★★
    I found the product very yummy (yes I have tried it myself) and FRESH; my dogs love it! I use both recipes, and my dogs are always asking for more. Thank you so much for making this product - the planet and my dogs thank you!
    Adriana, Hotaru & Roger's Mom
  • ★★★★★
    Nesca's a fussy eater and it's a miracle how much she loves this food! She's also diabetic and it doesn't spike her blood glucose so that's amazing!
    Barbara, Nesca's Mom
  • ★★★★★
    Arsène thoroughly enjoyed both recipes from Root & Tail! He was hesitant at first but once he tasted it, he ate consistently with no issues. He equally enjoyed both recipes with no tummy issues. We also noticed that his fur is silkier and softer.
    Small dog with a box labeled 'Root & Tail' on a tiled floor
    Lia, Arsène's Mom
  • ★★★★★
    My maltese (F 11years) gets very upset stomach when trying new foods or treats, but she is so picky she doesn't like eating the same food 2 days in a row, we have to change her meals all the time. This has been great sometimes we mix it with her kibbles or on its own and her stomach doesn't get sick.
    Keisha, Rocco's Mom
  • ★★★★★
    Bentley has always been picky and has a sensitive stomach, but he was so excited when we opened Root & Tail and it's been so gentle on his tummy.
    Claire, Bentley's Mom
  • ★★★★★
    It smelt good enough to eat myself! The texture was great, mixed easily into his kibble. He's usually a grazer but now he eats everything in his bowl.
    Shelley, Enzo's Mom
  • ★★★★★
    Immediately when we put the food down she devoured the whole lot! She's gotten quite fussy but we're now on Day 7 and she eats every meal.
    Emily, Rosa's Mom
  • ★★★★★
    Nice texture, thaws well, easy to portion. Would work well in a squeeze tube reward system too!
    Aleesia, Mom to 4 dogs
  • ★★★★★
    Tim LOVES his Root & Tail food. Being a small dog, his meal sizes are so tiny when he is fed kibble, he is much more satisfied with these fresh cooked foods. And our mastiff Bruce literally jumps for joy (and shakes the house!) when he sees Root & Tail in his bowl!
    Sarah, Tim and Bruce's Mom
  • ★★★★★
    Oscar was VERY excited to give it a go, he inhaled every last bit of the High Protein recipe. With ingredients like chickpeas, pea protein, lentil, oyster mushroom protein, I wanted to try it out too.
    Vera, Oscar's Mom
  • ★★★★★
    My dog Yuki loves it! I just mixed some to her regular food and it's the first thing she eats.
    Karla, Yuki's Mom
  • ★★★★★
    Our senior dog Pepper has never been a big 'foodie' and she's gotten fussier with age, so finding food she will consistently eat has been a struggle. She loves Root & Tail and licks her bowl clean -  we're so happy to have another option of Pepper-approved foods!
    Rich, Pepper's Dad
  • ★★★★★
    Meesha had her first week of Root &Tail and she absolutely loves it. She returns to her bowl after finishing to lick up every last speck. One evening, we forgot and gave her her usual kibbles. She stood by her bowl and whined until we finally remembered! Her allergies never perked up and her tummy was balanced.
    Rachel, Meesha's Mom

why we're the better choice

Scroll left to right  Root & Tail "Leading" Hypo-allergenic kibble "Leading" Raw food
No Common Allergens
No animal proteins, dairy, wheat
Contains wheat and animal by-products
Contains beef or chicken - most common allergens
Fresh and Whole Foods Ingredients
First ingredients: Chickpeas, Pumpkin
First ingredients: Corn Starch, Animal by-product
First ingredient: Fresh meats
Minimal Processing
Gently cooked for safety & digestibility, frozen to retain nutrients
Extruded at high heat, destroys essential nutrients
No cooking = potential pathogens

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