{"product_id":"gently-cooked-grain-free-vegetarian-recipe","title":"Health Extension Gently Cooked Vegetarian | Grain-Free Meat-Free Dog Food","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #b5652f; background: #fdf0e6; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 100px; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eGrain-Free Vegetarian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: #111; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eHealth Extension Gently Cooked Vegetarian\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #9a9a9a; margin: 0 0 20px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eMeat-Free, Grain-Free Fresh Food — 3 oz \u0026amp; 9 oz Pouches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #555; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 100px; margin: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eNo Meat\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #555; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 100px; margin: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eGrain-Free\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #555; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 100px; margin: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eAdded Taurine\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #555; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 100px; margin: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eAdult Dogs Only\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #333; margin: 0 0 32px 0;\"\u003eA genuinely meat-free fresh food, built on pumpkin, carrot, pea protein, broccoli and sweet potato rather than a meat base, with taurine added — the amino acid dogs normally get from meat. It's shelf-stable and bowl-ready like the rest of the Gently Cooked range. Two things to know before you buy, both below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #b5652f; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eWhat It Is, and What It Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; margin: 0 0 36px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e🥦\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eVegetables and pea protein, not a meat analogue\u003c\/strong\u003e — pumpkin, carrot, pea protein, broccoli, green pea and sweet potato lead the list, with kale, goji berry, sage, thyme and rosemary in the blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e⚗️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eTaurine is added deliberately\u003c\/strong\u003e — dogs normally get taurine from meat. Its inclusion here is the difference between a formulated vegetarian diet and simply leaving the meat out.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e🥚\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eVegetarian, not vegan\u003c\/strong\u003e — it contains egg white powder. If you need a fully plant-based food, this isn't it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e🐕\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eAdult dogs only\u003c\/strong\u003e — Health Extension states it is not recommended for puppies, pregnant dogs or lactating mothers, and the AAFCO statement covers adult maintenance only.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e📉\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eMuch lower calorie density\u003c\/strong\u003e — 487 kcal\/kg against 1,500 for the meat recipes, so the feeding volume is roughly triple. See the FAQ before you budget for it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails open style=\"background: #fafafa; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #111; list-style: none;\"\u003eNutrition, Feeding \u0026amp; Ingredients\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e crude protein 6.5% min · crude fat 1% min · crude fiber 2% max · moisture 85% max.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 487 kcal\/kg — 41 kcal per 3 oz pouch, 124 kcal per 9 oz pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding, adult dogs, 3 oz pouches:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–10 lb, 1½–6 pouches · 11–25 lb, 6–9¾ pouches. \u003cstrong\u003e9 oz pouches:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–10 lb, ½–2 · 11–25 lb, 2–3¼ · 26–50 lb, 3¼–6¾ per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e pumpkin, carrot, pea protein, broccoli, green pea, sweet potato, egg white powder, sunflower oil, natural flavor, coconut oil, vegetable broth, goji berry, taurine, salt, turmeric, vitamins, zinc proteinate, kale, sage, thyme, rosemary, iron proteinate, copper proteinate, manganese sulphate, sodium selenite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAAFCO:\u003c\/strong\u003e formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for adult maintenance. \u003cstrong\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e for puppies, pregnant or lactating dogs. \u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e refrigerate after opening, use within three days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fafafa; border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 36px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer; color: #111; list-style: none;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eWhy does my dog need so many more pouches of this one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause it's far less calorie-dense: 487 kcal\/kg against 1,500 for the meat recipes. A 25 lb dog needs roughly 3¼ of the 9 oz pouches a day here, versus about 1½ of the chicken. Work out the daily cost before you switch — this is the single most common surprise with vegetarian fresh food, and we'd rather you knew now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eIs a vegetarian diet safe for a dog?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDogs are omnivores and can digest plant material, and this recipe is formulated to AAFCO adult-maintenance levels with taurine added. That said, a meat-free diet is a meaningful nutritional decision — if you're switching for ethical or medical reasons, it's worth involving your vet so someone is monitoring how your dog does on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eIs it vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It contains egg white powder, so it's vegetarian. There's no vegan option in this particular range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eCan my puppy eat it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — Health Extension specifically advises against it for puppies, pregnant dogs and lactating mothers. Growing and nursing dogs have higher requirements than an adult maintenance formula provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #111;\"\u003eWhy would I choose this over a vegetarian kibble?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormat, mostly. This is gently cooked and shelf-stable with a high moisture content; a kibble is dry, cheaper per calorie and easier to store in bulk. Many owners use a kibble as the base and a pouch as a topper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fdf0e6; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #b5652f; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e🎁 Compare With the Kibble Option\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eIf the feeding volume above gives you pause, \u003ca style=\"color: #b5652f; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/whiskerhouse.store\/products\/zen-vegetarian-dry-dog-food\" title=\"Addiction Zen Vegetarian Dry Dog Food\"\u003eZen Vegetarian Dry Dog Food\u003c\/a\u003e is a meat-free dry food that delivers far more calories per dollar. Different trade-off: less fresh, much cheaper to run, and easier to store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #8a8a8a; margin: 0;\"\u003eSame dietary goal, very different daily cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #b5652f; padding: 4px 0 4px 18px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #111; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eYou Might Also Like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #b5652f; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/whiskerhouse.store\/products\/addiction-zen-vegetarian-dog-food-vegan-treats-bundle\" title=\"Zen Vegetarian Dog Food \u0026amp; Vegan Treats Bundle\"\u003eZen Vegetarian Food \u0026amp; Vegan Treats Bundle →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eBrowse our full \u003ca style=\"color: #b5652f; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/whiskerhouse.store\/collections\/dog-food\" title=\"Whisker House Dog Food \u0026amp; Treats.\"\u003eDog Food \u0026amp; Treats collection →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: #b0aca3; margin: 36px 0 0 0;\"\u003eMeat-free, properly formulated. 🐾\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Health Extension","offers":[{"title":"3 ounce \/ Single Pouch","offer_id":48556081578169,"sku":"810120991580","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 ounce \/ 10 Pack","offer_id":48556081610937,"sku":"810120991597","price":27.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 ounce \/ 20 Pack","offer_id":48556081643705,"sku":"810120991603","price":49.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 ounce \/ Single Pouch","offer_id":48556081676473,"sku":"810120991641","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 ounce \/ 5 Pack *Save 25%*","offer_id":48556081709241,"sku":"810120991658","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 ounce \/ 10 Pack *Save 30%*","offer_id":48556081742009,"sku":"810120991665","price":59.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/8740\/4729\/files\/HE_GC_LP_-16.png?v=1786427290","url":"https:\/\/whiskerhouse.store\/products\/gently-cooked-grain-free-vegetarian-recipe","provider":"Whisker House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}