• High Protein Recipe
  • High Protein Recipe
  • High Protein Recipe
  • High Protein Recipe
  • High Protein Recipe
  • High Protein Recipe
  • High Protein Recipe

High Protein Recipe

Is your dog a growing puppy or a larger breed? An athlete? Agility champion, working dog, or just chasing balls and their tails all day without ever getting tired? 

Rich in protein and essential amino acids, this hypoallergenic recipe is great for dogs with higher protein needs, supporting growth and maintenance of their lean body mass.

Also perfect for dogs prone to obesity (Labrador Retrievers, we see you), and senior dogs that need to maintain muscles. We know, protein is pretty amazing!
  • Expert formulated
  • Picky dogs approved
  • Rich anti oxidants
  • No preservatives
  • No wheat, corn, soy
Ingredients

Chickpeas, Pea Protein, Lentils, Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato, Oyster Mushroom Protein, Sunflower Oil, Broccoli, Carrot, Apple, Blueberries, Flaxseed Oil, Nutritional Yeast, Minerals (Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium Yeast), Red Algae, Salt, Tomato, Shiitake Mushroom, Orange, Cranberry, Pumpkin, Spinach, Beet, Tart Cherry, Strawberry, Green Algae, Choline, Basil, Rosemary, Marine Microalgae, Amino Acids (Taurine, Methionine, Carnitine)

Nutritional Guarantee

Metabolized Energy 1681 kcal/kg

  • Crude Protein: min 15%
  • Crude Fat: min 5%
  • Crude Fiber: max 1%
  • Moisture: max 64%

Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages including growth of large size dogs (70lbs or more as an adult)

To compare the Nutritional Values with a dry diet (such as kibbles), below are the values on a Dry Matter basis when taking away the moisture:

  • Crude Protein: min 43%
  • Crude Fat: min 15%
  • Crude Fiber: max 2%
Feeding Guide

Feed 1 cup (180g) per 10 lbs of body weight. Feed more for active dogs and up to twice the amount for puppies.

See detailed feeding guide in the product photos above.

Storage Instructions

Store in the freezer, thaw one day before feeding in the refrigerator. Once opened, store the leftovers in the original packaging or in a food safe container in the fridge.

If food is still cold to touch at meal time, it is optional to leave it out at room temperature or heat it up in your microwave before feeding. Or try both ways to see what your pup loves most!

Once opened, consume within 5 days.

Transition Guide

Transition slowly over a period of 10 days, and especially slow if your dog is not used to fresh foods.

Day 1-3: Replace current food with 25% of Root & Tail food

Day 4-6: Increase to 50-75% of Root & Tail food

Day 7-10: Increase to 75% and completely replace current food at the end.

If at anytime during the transition, your dog experiences loose or soft stool, go back to the previous stage for 2 more days.

Shipping & Delivery

Within Vancouver

We usually ship 3-4 business days after your order. There is no tracking for local deliveries, and you'll be notified when the order is on the move. All orders within Vancouver have same day delivery.

Outside of Vancouver

We usually ship out on Tuesday or Wednesday the following week to allow time for the products to get to you before the weekend. We use expedited courier services (FedEx, UPS or Purolator Express) with 1 or 2-day service. There is a tracking number that comes with your shipping.

The products should arrive still frozen or cold to the touch and should be transferred directly into the freezer.

If you need consistent deliveries, please use our Subscription Service so you don't run out of food. See How Subscription Works.

CHOOSE YOUR BOX

Small Box contains 10 lbs of food and is great for smaller dogs (10-20lbs), Medium Box contains 12 lbs of food and is great for medium-sized dogs (30-40lbs), and Large Box containing 15 lbs of food is the best value for larger dogs or multi-dog families.
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What Customers Are Saying

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Why we love high protein recipe

  • Better Energy from Clean Superfoods Proteins

  • Tail Waggingly Delicious, Picky Dogs Approved

  • Better Poop from Nutrient Dense, Gut Nourishing Ingredients

how much does it cost?

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Small dogs (average 5kg)
$1.5 /day
$3 /day
$6 /day
Medium sized dogs (average 15kg)
$3.75 /day
$7.5 /day
$15 /day
Large dogs (average 30kg)
$6.5 /day
$13 /day
$26 /day

*Calculations based on averages for adult maintenance using price/lb of our large boxes. Actual feeding amount varies per individual dog. For exact feeding guide, please consult the Feeding Guide charts or contact us.

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Testimonials

  • ★★★★★
    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
  • ★★★★★
    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
  • ★★★★★
    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
  • ★★★★★
    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

FAQ

Find the most frequently asked questions below.

  • Most recipes are considered High Protein at 30+ % protein on a Dry Matter Basis. Considering that our recipe is a freshly cooked food, if you take away the moisture and compare it on a Dry Matter Basis, this recipe is at 43% in Protein. That is higher than most recipes you find in the market, including raw and meat based diets.

  • Protein in this recipe comes from multiple sources, notably Chickpeas, Lentil, Pea Protein, Oyster Mushroom Protein.

  • Yes! Dogs are omnivores, not carnivores, and although they evolved eating a diet including animals, the diet of many wild canines included a large proportions of plants.

    What's important is that their diet provides all the essential nutrients, including protein, and total protein requirements can be met with a number of different plant protein sources. In this recipe, the protein mainly comes from chickpeas, lentils, peas, and oyster mushrooms.

    There are multiple health benefits of plant-based proteins:

    • Lower in fat than animal proteins, especially saturated fats
    • Higher in gut-supporting fibre than animal proteins
    • Provide additional beneficial compounds like beta-glucans, antioxidants and other health-promoting phytonutrients

  • Don't take our words for it, ask your vet or a vet nutritionist! The fact is that plant-based kibbles are very common for dogs with sensitivities and allergies (vets prescribe them to dogs with allergies all the time), because plant-based diets help lower the chance of food allergic reactions.

    Although dogs evolved eating a diet including animals, the diet of many wild canines included a large proportions of plants.

    Dogs are omnivores, not carnivores, and what's important is that their diet provides all the essential nutrients, including protein, and total protein requirements can be met with a number of different plant protein sources. In this recipe, the protein mainly comes from chickpeas, lentils, peas, and oyster mushrooms.

  • Though not definitive evidence, studies have also determined that owners of dogs fed plant-based diets report better health and longer lives (up to 18 months) than dogs fed conventional meat-based diets. We will be sharing more about this exciting research in our blog!