Question 1

Is homemade dog food actually safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes — when it is nutritionally complete and balanced. BetterBowl's recipe builder audits any recipe against AAFCO Adult Maintenance and NRC guidelines using a whole-food ingredient database, and the library includes 103 complete meal recipes that have already passed both standards. The other 279 recipes (toppers, treats, broths, special-occasion and condition-specific) are designed to complement those meals.

Question 2

Do I need to add synthetic supplements?

Accepted Answer

No. BetterBowl uses whole-food balancers like eggshell powder, kelp, hemp seed, and organ meats to hit the full nutrient profile without pharmacy-grade supplements.

Question 3

How is this personalised?

Accepted Answer

You tell us your dog's weight, age, breed, activity level and any allergies. BetterBowl sizes every portion, filters out allergens and tracks weight goals for each dog in your household.

Question 4

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing will be announced at launch. Beta testers get full access during the beta for free.

Question 5

When does the beta start?

Accepted Answer

We're rolling out access in waves — beta signups will be invited by email with setup instructions.

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