
Feed Your Dog Well. Feel Confident Doing It.
Simple, science-backed nutrition guidance so you can feed your dog with confidence.
Hilary Wilkie | Certified Canine Nutritionist & Coach | Making Dog Nutrition Simple for Kiwi Families
You want to feed your dog well.
But between conflicting advice and your real life, it feels complicated.
The dog nutrition world is full of opinions about what's "best" for dogs. Raw, kibble, fresh, homemade, and everything in between—they all have passionate advocates and experts sharing conflicting advice.
Meanwhile, you're just trying to do right by your dog without turning meal prep into a second job or feeling guilty about every feeding decision.
What if feeding your dog well could actually feel... manageable?
How I Can Help You
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🗣️ One-on-One Consultations
Let's Figure This Out TogetherPersonalised nutrition plans that fit your dog's specific needs and your real life.
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📚 Education & Resources
Start HereGuides, courses, and tools to build your confidence without the overwhelm
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Who Am I to Help?
I'm Hilary—certified canine nutritionist, former overwhelmed dog mum, and your biggest cheerleader when it comes to feeding your dog well.
My approach comes from both professional training and personal experience navigating the nutrition maze with my own dog.
Dog Nutrition Without the Drama
Yes, I'm science-backed. I read the research, stay current on canine nutrition studies, and base every recommendation on proven principles. But I also get that you have a life.
You've got a budget, a schedule, and maybe a drama queen who refuses anything that looks remotely healthy.
My approach: meet you exactly where you are, give you evidence-based guidance that actually works in the real world, and help you feel like the confident dog parent you already are.
Testimonials
What dog guardians are saying about Thrive Dog Kitchen

I highly recommend the blends.
“We have three Dachsunds and we feed them Thrive Dog Kitchen food every day because the ingredients of this lovingly made nutrient packed food means all out dogs’ nutritional needs are met.We simply add it to their cooked chicken breast or sardines everyday. I highly recommend this product and they love it too.Tanya Nicholls
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"Hilary has been incredible throughout our nutrition journey.
"I went to Hilary to help coach me through adding new foods into Astra's diet. My favourite part about going to TDK is the fact Hilary changes each diet to fit your lifestyle. She does not push one diet into everyone. She’s adapted our current diet to add what we want and it’s been so easy! She’s always there for any questions. We’ve noticed Astra has had more consistent poops due to the addition of fibre and only goes once a day now."
Tobey, Dog mum to Astra
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"Hilary was amazing!"
"She worked within Harlo's medical condition, consulting with vets and other experts in the field, before coming up with a comprehensive plan. She took my busy lifestyle and budget into consideration, which made it easier to implement the changes. Hilary even created a tool box of foods I can feed Harlo if she ever does present with Pancreatitis/tummy issues. It is a blessing knowing how to care for my girl from the inside out, rather than an 'ambulance at the bottom of the cliff' approach."
Ngaire, Dog mum to Harlo
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"A perfect addition to Roy's meals."
"We have been feeding our dog, Roy, the Original Blend, for a couple of years. As a ChowChow, we have to make sure his diet doesn't contain too many carbs and find this supplement the perfect addition to his meals. He absolutely loves it and we're confident it's helping to keep him super healthy, inside and out! Hilary is knowledgable, passionate and caring - we're lucky to have her and Thrive Dog Kitchen in our local area."
Debbie, Dog mum to Roy

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7 Common Kibble Mistakes (and what to do instead)
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Ready to Feel More Confident About Feeding?
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Shop the Range
Thrive Dog Kitchen offers a range of whole food meal toppers to boost your dog's nutrition.
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Mushroom Broth
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Original Blend
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Winter Blend
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