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.
Starting at ~$2/day • Takes less than a minute • 20% off qualifying first orders of $30+
Starting at
~$2/day
First Order
20% Off
Adult Maintenance Entrées
Complete & Balanced Entrées
Charlotte, NC
Chef-Quality Ingredients
The Charlottean • 4.9★
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“We use the lamb and quinoa to supplement our very senior Great Dane's diet and he absolutely loves it.”
Shannon Davidson • CORE K9 customerReal ingredients. Thoughtfully prepared.
Real, recognizable ingredients thoughtfully selected for our entrées
Prepared with a gentle cooking process for convenient everyday feeding
Real, recognizable ingredients dogs can get excited about
Formulated for AAFCO Adult Maintenance
Personalized Feeding Guide
Enter your dog's weight and activity level to see their recommended daily portion and how much food to order.
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Clear, factual reasons to feel confident about what goes into your pup's bowl.
Lamb, Beef Heart, Quinoa, Green Beans, Peas, Carrots, Beef Liver, Blueberries, Parsley, Vitamin E
No mystery ingredients. Explore the recognizable ingredients in each CORE K9 entrée.
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 entrée recipes are developed with guidance from James Pendergast, Pet Nutrition Expert with 20+ years of experience. Each entrée is formulated to meet AAFCO Adult Maintenance requirements.
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