Give your senior dog their spark back.

Grass-fed beef and organic chicken, slow-cooked at 165°F with clinically backed pre- and postbiotics — gentle on older stomachs, and aromatic enough to bring a tired appetite back. Love it or your money back.

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A bowl of fresh, slow-cooked DASH food with grass-fed beef, blueberries, and grains

Why Older Dogs Thrive On DASH

Senior dogs get fussier, slower, and harder to keep weight and muscle on. DASH is built for that stage of life: grass-fed beef and organic chicken, slow-cooked at 165°F, with the gut support older dogs need. Many pet parents say their dog acts years younger within weeks.

A dog in a DASH bandana with paws up on a DASH box, reaching for a bowl of fresh food

Aroma that wakes a tired appetite

Older dogs often lose interest in food as their sense of smell fades. We sous-vide at 165°F so the natural aroma survives — enough to bring a fussy senior back to the bowl.

Protein for muscle & mobility

Butcher-grade, grass-fed beef and organic chicken deliver the high-quality protein aging dogs need to hold muscle and stay moving.

Gut support for senior stomachs

Clinically backed pre- and postbiotics support digestion and immunity — gentler on the sensitive stomachs that come with age.

Won’t eat it? It’s free

If your senior turns up their nose, you get your money back. Trying it costs you nothing.

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Real results from real older-dog households

“My 12-year-old lab mix has arthritis. Since switching to DASH his energy has improved, he’s more mobile, and he actually gets excited for meals again.”

Susan CrowleyVerified Purchase

“I open the bag, she comes running. Her coat is beautiful and she runs around like a puppy — and she’s 7 years old.”

Zahr L.Verified Purchase

“Lu is entering her 17th year. She’s turned her nose up at many foods over the years — but she LOVES this slow-cooked recipe!”

Natalie OlsenVerified Purchase

“My senior dog had gotten picky, so I tried this and he loves it.”

Amy ShelleyVerified Purchase

“My chihuahua, Tiny, is only 8 pounds and very elderly. She’s picky about her food — but she enjoys her meals now.”

Anita HanksVerified Purchase

“I’ve truly noticed my dogs are healthier, happier, and looking younger now that we’ve switched everything over.”

MaryAlice FeinsteinVerified Purchase

How it works

Getting started with DASH Dog Food is simple and tailored to your dog’s unique needs

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Receive an 8lb sampler box of our premium fresh food so your pup can do a taste test. 100% satisfaction guaranteed (or your money back)

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Your next bill date is calculated 14 days from the date of delivery, with portions set for your dog’s needs. Adjust the amount, frequency, or cancel anytime

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Questions, answered.

My dog is older and pretty set in their ways. Will they actually switch?

Most do, faster than you’d expect. A lot of senior fussiness comes down to a fading sense of smell, and DASH is slow-cooked at 165°F so the aroma stays strong. We recommend mixing a little into their current food at first; most older dogs are pulling toward the bowl within a few meals. If yours isn’t, you’re covered by the money-back guarantee.

Is fresh food a good idea for a senior dog?

Fresh, whole-ingredient food is easy for older dogs to digest and gives them high-quality protein to hold muscle as they age. Every DASH recipe is AAFCO-complete and developed by a nutrition team, with clinically backed pre- and postbiotics to support digestion and immunity. If your dog has a specific health condition, it’s always worth a quick word with your vet.

My senior has a sensitive stomach. Will this upset it?

It shouldn’t, and it often helps. The pre- and postbiotics in every recipe are there to support digestion, and the ingredients are clearly labelled with no fillers or by-products. Transition gradually over one to two weeks and go slower for very sensitive dogs — most settle within that window.

Will it actually help with energy and mobility?

We can’t promise miracles, but it’s the most common thing pet parents tell us: more interest in food, better coats, and dogs that seem to move more easily. That comes from quality protein, real ingredients, and gut support — not from any single “senior” additive.

How do I transition my older dog?

Start with about 25% DASH and 75% their current food for a few days, then shift the ratio gradually over one to two weeks. Older dogs and sensitive stomachs do better with a slower transition.

What if my dog still won’t eat it?

We’ll refund your first order. No return needed, no questions asked. We’d rather you try it risk-free than wonder whether it works.

Can I adjust portions as my dog’s needs change?

Yes. Adjust portions, change recipes, pause, skip, or cancel anytime from your account — no calls, no hoops.