FAQs

Bone broth made of novel proteins increases palatability and improves gut health to support a healhty digestive system. It is rich in amino acids, protein and collagen to help support joints. 

Yes we do! In April 2023 we launched Mushroom Broth, a supplement to complement Original Blend. And, more new products are in development. We look forward to sharing them with you.

Today’s dog parents are catching on to the importance of feeding their dogs well, so that they don’t just survive, but thrive. Science tells these 2.0 dog parents the benefits of feeding their dogs a species appropriate diet. Original Blend is a great fresh whole food choice to feed your dog because of the fresh nutritional benefits. Plus, it is a super easy and convenient way to add a spoonful of fresh whole foods into your dog’s meal.

Original Blend is a great and easy way to incorporate fresh foods into your dog’s diet no matter what type of foods they eat. Read our blog post – Why feed your dog fruits and vegetables? to learn more about the benfits of fresh whole foods for your dog.

It’s simple! When adding Original Blend to your dog’s meal, spoon on a small amount. Slowly increase the amount to the recommended serving size. This will allow your dog to adjust to the new taste and texture added to their food.

Recommended serving amounts are on the back of the container.

• Toy dog (1 to 5 kg) – 2 tsp
• Small dog (6 to 15 kg) – 1 tbsp
• Medium dog (16 to 25 kg) – 2 tbsp
• Large dog (26 to 35 kg) – 3 tbsp
• X-Large dog (36 +) – 5 tbsp

These are just guidelines. Adjust serving amounts based on your dog.

Original Blend should be no more than 25% of your dog’s daily food intake.

We recommend feeding Original Blend to your dog as a meal topper a minimum of three days a week for your dog to enjoy the full benefits of the blend.

Original Blend on its own is not a complete and balanced diet. If you’re interested in formulating your own fresh whole food diet we recommend you work with an integrative veterinarian or canine nutritionist.

Incorporating a small amount of mushrooms into your dog’s diet will benefit their health and well being, specifically:

• Balance the immune system
• Nourish and protect the gut
• Promotes overall longevity
• Controls inflammation and blood sugar
• Cancer prevention

To learn more about the benefits of mushrooms for your dog read our article here.

Our Mushroom Broth is an easy and convenient way to give your dog’s meal a nutritional boost. The broth can be used to hydrate freeze-dried or dehydrated food. And, it makes a great “gravy” topper to dry food.

Recommended serving amounts are on the back of the container.

Toy (1 – 5 kg) 1/2 tbsp
Small (6-15 kg) 1 tbsp
Medium (16-25kg) 2 tbsp
Large (26 – 35 kg ) 3tbsp
X-Large (36kg+) 5tbsp

Feeding requirements may vary and are intended for supplemental feeding.

We recommend feeding Mushroom Broth to your dog as a meal topper a minimum of three days a week for your dog to enjoy the full benefits of the broth.

You will receive an order confirmation followed by an email with courier tracking link or details of pick-up times. If there is any difficulty with your order before dispatch you will be contacted by email.

All orders received before 12pm Monday-Wednesday are shipped the same day via Courier Post.

Orders received after 12pm on Wednesday will be shipped the following Monday to ensure they arrive to you by the end of the week.

Orders are sent via overnight courier.

You will be notified of any potential delays due to a high volume of orders or courier service problems that are outside our control.

We use insulated packaging and ice packs for shipping. The ice packs may be dfrosted when your order arrives, but your items should still feel cold or frozen to the touch.

If your item feels warm to the touch please contact us, info@thrivedogkitchen.co.nz and we’ll be more than happy to help you.

Shipping costs are calculated at checkout. The rates very depending on your shipping address and size of your order.

Yes! When you sign up to receive our supplements on a subscription you save 10% on every order. Simply, select the number of containers you would like and how often you would like to receive the supplements.

When your next subscription delivery is comoing up, we’ll email you a reminder that includes the most up-to-date prices for the items in your order. Prices can fluctuate due to rising costs of raw ingredients.

No! Our product is not outsourced. It is manufactured internally.

No! Our supplements have zero hidden nasties. It is grain free, preservative free and gluten free.

Yes! Please send us an email to hilary@thrivedogkitchen.co.nz and Hilary would be more than happy to assist.

If you are experiencing issues with placing an online order, please reach out to us at info@thrivedogkitchen.co.nz. We will assist you in completing your order.