Our recipes are developed by James Pendergast, a leading authority in fresh pet food nutrition with 20+ years of experience. Each meal is AAFCO complete and balanced, crafted from upcycled chef‑quality ingredients and delivered straight to your door.
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Starting at
~$2/day
($10.99/lb)
First Order
20% Off
AAFCO Complete Meals
Balanced Nutrition
Charlotte, NC
Chef-Quality Ingredients
The Charlottean • 4.9★
Available at Local Retailers
Real food. Real ingredients. Real results.
Real, whole-food ingredients from our catering kitchen
Low heat preserves nutrients better than kibble
Even the fussiest dogs clean their bowls
Expertly formulated & balanced nutrition
Age and weight help us calculate the right daily calories and portion size.
This helps us fine‑tune calories so we're not over‑ or under‑feeding.
We'll use this to filter recipes and gently adjust portions.
If your dog needs a beef‑free diet, CORE K9 might not be the best fit right now — ask your vet for options.
You can change this anytime — this just sets your starting plan.
Based on your answers, we recommend starting with our top pick below. You can choose another if you prefer.
We'll also show your plan on the next screen, but email makes it easy to find later.
Based on what you told us, here's what we recommend:
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Loved by Charlotte vets and 60+ local dog parents for picky eaters and sensitive tummies.
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For best results, gradually transition over 7-10 days by mixing CORE K9 with current food, slowly increasing the proportion.
Low heat cooking preserves natural nutrients
Lamb, Beef Heart, Quinoa, Green Beans, Peas, Carrots, Beef Liver, Blueberries, Parsley, Vitamin E
No mystery ingredients. Just real food you can see, smell, and recognize.
87%
More excited to eat
72%
Shinier coat
65%
More energy
91%
Better digestion
Based on CORE K9 customer survey
From Yorkies to Great Danes — 4.97 ★ (66 reviews)
"Two years on CORE K9 and Caesar at 11 runs around the block like he did as a pup! His vet can't believe the transformation."
"My XL Bully is an 85 lb 3-year-old. When I tear open the bag of Rooted Goodness, he immediately sits and waits for my command!"
"We use the lamb and quinoa to supplement our very senior Great Dane's diet and he absolutely loves it."
Our Story
CORE K9 was born in the kitchen of Catering by Cordre, our 10-year-old Charlotte catering company.
When we noticed perfectly good, chef-prepared ingredients going unused after events, we knew there had to be a better way.
Now we're sharing that same care with dogs across Charlotte. Every meal supports a minority woman-owned business and reduces food waste.
10+
Years in Business
66+
5-Star Reviews
James Pendergast
Pet Nutrition Expert
Expert Formulation
Our recipes are developed by James Pendergast, a leading authority in fresh pet food nutrition with 20+ years of experience. Each meal is AAFCO complete and balanced.
Join Charlotte pet parents who made the switch to fresh, gently cooked nutrition.
Use code WELCOME20 at checkout • Free shipping on orders over $49.99
Join Charlotte dog parents who made the switch to fresh, gently cooked nutrition.
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