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 chefβquality ingredients and delivered straight to your door.
Starting at ~$2/day β’ Takes 60 seconds β’ 20% off your first order
Starting at
~$2/day
First Order
20% Off
AAFCO Complete Meals
Balanced Nutrition
Charlotte, NC
Chef-Quality Ingredients
The Charlottean β’ 4.9β
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
Personalized Feeding Guide
Enter your dog's weight and activity level to see their recommended daily portion and how much food to order.
Calculate My Dog's FoodTakes less than a minute
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 β 4.97 β (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.
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