Frequently Asked Questions

Every dog is different. Variables like weight, age, activity level and current health are important factors when calculating how many calories your dog should eat in a day. We make this easy. When you first join Happy Howl we’ll ask you questions about your dog to determine how much they should be fed and we’ll provide a handy feeding schedule so you know exactly how much to give them at each meal, no matter how many times a day you are feeding them. Custom and convenient. Take the quiz here: Feeding Calculator

Yes, we do! All Happy Howl meal plans are formulated to exceed the nutritional levels established by AAFCO for a complete and balanced diet for all life stages. This means that our meal plans alone contain the nutritional adequacy that your dog needs.

We always recommend that everyone does their research before putting something into their body, or their dogs. Depending on how often your dog sees their vet and the documentation that your vet completes during each visit, they should have a very high level of understanding of your dog's health and medical history. This would include any known allergies, past infections, and risks for certain diseases. If you are aware of any known allergies of your dog, please check our ingredient list carefully. If you are uncertain, please reach out to our customer support at support@thehappyhowl.com. Happy Howl’s recipes are formulated by certified pet nutritionists under the recommendations of doctors of veterinary medicine.

Happy Howls products meet lots of strict standards.  All Happy Howl food exceeds AAFCO standards for complete and balanced full meal plans for all life stages; including puppies, adult, elderly dogs, and dogs over 140 lbs. In addition, all of our food is made with 100% human grade ingredients. Our food is cooked in small batches in a USDA-grade kitchen and goes through a strict testing process from a certified third-party for quality assurance before it ever leaves our facility. We go the extra mile so you can feel confident that you are feeding your dog the highest quality dog food on the market.

Transparency is an important part of who we are. Not only do we believe dogs deserve better, but so do you. We’re completely up front about what goes into our food, we’ve even made videos about how to make the food yourself. You can find out more about all our ingredients in each recipe on our recipes page.

Our food is “complete and balanced”.  This means our food meets the nutrient profiles for dogs established by the AAFCO for this criteria. Essentially, “Complete and Balanced” means that the food has all the necessary vitamins and minerals needed for a dog to be happy and healthy. This is where homemade food can fall short. 

It really depends on your dog and you. If your dog is a picky eater or has allergies, we’d recommend Lamb Delight. You can check through our entire ingredient list if you know what your dog is allergic to or reach out to us at support@thehappyhowl.com if you have any questions. Or consult your vet to confirm. Find our recipes here.

Happy Howl is the most dog-obsessed dog food brand. We have created our company with two things in mind: the best animals on earth and the people who love them most! We also pride ourselves on helping rescues and communities. Our dog-obsessed partnership program helps bring revenue to the people we love most: the dog obsessed. We are also focused on researching and developing the highest quality food, treats and desserts to bring to market in a shelf stable capacity to ensure the food is healthy, convenient, and environmentally friendly.

Happy Howl has a strict policy of quality control for each stage of processing and distribution. Our ingredients are thoughtfully sourced and are 100% human-grade. There are no fillers, byproducts, or unnecessary additives that humans wouldn’t eat. Our small batches are cooked in a USDA-certified kitchen under the strict standards of the FDA. Once the fHappy Howl recipes are cooked, they are placed under a five day hold while random samples are tested for quality, consistency and nutritional adequacy. From there, our food is transported to a temperature controlled distribution facility before ultimately arriving at your door. Simple, easy, and safe. That’s the Happy Howl way.

Happy Howl’s wet, human-grade food is made through a very unique process. Taking our original homemade recipes that were first cooked in crockpots, we found a way to scale this process using an extremely healthy heat treatment that utilizes steam and pressure. Our food is heated to the exact temperature to ensure all bacteria is destroyed while protecting the integrity of the key nutrients within the food. This ultimately creates a food that looks, smells and tastes as fresh as if it were coming out of a crockpot, while also making it shelf stable for up to two years without the addition of any preservatives.

We always encourage you to consult with a vet and if you’ve had testing and know what your dog’s allergies are (such as a protein allergy), to consult our ingredient list first. We recommend our Lamb Delight for our allergy conscious pup parents.

Our recipes were actually designed and formulated with picky eaters in mind. Our founder, Colin, still stands by his original statement of “Rocky was the pickiest eater on the planet.” Picky eaters rejoice! What’s even better is that you can update what recipe your subscription is in your account settings in between orders to switch up the recipes month-to-month to keep your doggie excited and interested in every meal!

Yes! Our food exceeds the nutritional adequacy for all dog breeds, no matter their size, shape, color, age or gender!

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