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Complete and balanced freeze-dried raw morsels for dogs, formulated using TCVM food energetics principles. Each flavor is designed for a specific constitutional type - Cooling Duck for Hot dogs, Warming Chicken for Cool dogs, and Neutral Beef for dogs in balance. Packed with essential nutrients derived from whole foods, with no synthetic vitamins or minerals, no artificial flavors, colors, or extracts. Locally sourced ingredients. Made in the USA. Rehydrates easily with water or broth.
What Is Food Energetics?
In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, all foods carry a thermal nature - Warming, Cooling, or Neutral - that affects the body's internal temperature and energy balance. Rather than feeding every dog the same diet, food energetics-based feeding matches the thermal nature of the food to the constitutional needs of the individual dog. A dog that runs Hot benefits from Cooling proteins; a dog that runs Cool benefits from Warming proteins; a dog in constitutional balance does well with Neutral proteins. Side by Side Morsels are formulated around this principle, with each flavor precisely calibrated so that the majority of ingredients by percentage reflect the intended thermal action.
Choose the Right Flavor for Your Dog
Duck Morsels - Cooling (60% Cool Ingredients)
Duck is a Cooling protein in the Chinese materia medica. The Duck Morsel formula is 60% Cool ingredients, 39.5% Neutral, and only 0.5% Warm - making it a genuinely Cooling diet rather than a diet with duck simply listed as the first ingredient.
- TCVM thermal nature: Cooling
- Primary action: Clears Heat, nourishes Yin, supports Liver and Heart, cools the Blood
- Ideal for dogs that: Pant excessively, seek cool surfaces, have a red or dark pink tongue, feel warm to the touch, are restless or anxious, have inflammatory skin conditions, or show signs of Yin deficiency or Liver Fire
- Use with caution in: Dogs with Cold constitution, Yang deficiency, or chronic loose stools from Spleen Qi deficiency - choose Warming Chicken instead
- Ingredient energetics: Cool 60% (Duck, Duck Gizzards, Duck Livers, Broccoli, Spinach, Blueberries, Cranberries, Oranges, Strawberries, Flaxseeds, Flaxseed Oil, Kelp, Chia Seeds, Alfalfa, Sea Salt); Neutral 39.5% (Pork Hearts, Eggshells, Carrots, Herring Oil, Quinoa, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Sunflower Oil, Dried Yeast); Warm 0.5% (Pumpkin, Pumpkin Seeds, Tart Cherries)
Chicken Morsels - Warming (80% Warm Ingredients)
Chicken is a Warming protein in the Chinese materia medica. The Chicken Morsel formula is 80% Warm ingredients, 15% Neutral, and only 5% Cool - making it a strongly Warming diet appropriate for constitutionally Cool or Cold dogs.
- TCVM thermal nature: Warming
- Primary action: Tonifies Yang, warms the Middle Jiao, supports Spleen Qi and digestion, promotes circulation
- Ideal for dogs that: Seek warmth and sunny spots, have a light pink or pale tongue, feel cool or cold to the touch, appear lethargic or low-energy, drool, or have reduced appetite associated with Cold patterns or Spleen Qi deficiency
- Use with caution in: Dogs with Hot constitution, Yin deficiency with Heat signs, or dogs prone to inflammatory conditions - choose Cooling Duck instead
- Ingredient energetics: Warm 80% (Chicken, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Livers, Parsley, Pumpkin); Neutral 15% (Carrots, Eggs, Herring Oil, Quinoa, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Sunflower Oil, Dried Yeast); Cool 5% (Alfalfa, Chia Seeds, Flaxseeds, Flaxseed Oil, Kelp, Sea Salt)
Beef Morsels - Neutral (95% Neutral Ingredients)
Beef is a Neutral protein in the Chinese materia medica - it supports the body without pushing temperature in either direction. The Beef Morsel formula is 95% Neutral ingredients, making it appropriate for dogs whose constitution is in balance, dogs transitioning between thermal diets, or dogs whose constitution has not yet been assessed.
- TCVM thermal nature: Neutral
- Primary action: Tonifies Qi and Blood, supports Spleen and Stomach, nourishes without generating excess Heat or Cold
- Ideal for dogs that: Have a balanced constitution with no strong Hot or Cold indicators, are transitioning between thermal proteins, or are early in a TCVM assessment
- Appropriate for most dogs as a foundation diet; can be rotated with Cooling or Warming formulas as constitutional needs shift seasonally or with age
- Ingredient energetics: Neutral 95% (Beef Hearts, Beef Livers, Carrots, Eggs, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Herring Oil, Quinoa, Sesame Seeds, Sunflower Seeds, Sunflower Oil, Dried Yeast, Pumpkin Seeds); Cool 4.5% (Alfalfa, Chia Seeds, Flaxseeds, Flaxseed Oil, Kelp, Sea Salt); Warm 0.5% (Pumpkin Seeds)
Why Freeze-Dried Raw?
Freeze-drying removes moisture at low temperatures without heat processing, preserving the natural enzyme content, amino acid profile, and bioavailability of nutrients in the raw ingredients. Unlike kibble or cooked diets, freeze-dried raw retains the whole-food nutrient matrix that dogs evolved to utilize. All vitamins and minerals in Side by Side Morsels are food-derived rather than synthetic - they come from the ingredients themselves rather than a vitamin-mineral premix added after processing.
Ingredients
Duck Morsels: Duck Gizzards, Pork Hearts, Duck, Duck Livers, Eggshells, Carrots, Broccoli, Spinach, Flaxseeds, Herring Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Dried Yeast, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Dehydrated Alfalfa, Quinoa, Kelp, Sesame Seeds, Sea Salt, Chia Seeds, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Sunflower Oil.
Chicken Morsels: Chicken, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Livers, Carrots, Pumpkin, Parsley, Flaxseeds, Herring Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Eggs, Dried Yeast, Sunflower Seeds, Dehydrated Alfalfa, Quinoa, Kelp, Sesame Seeds, Sea Salt, Chia Seeds, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Sunflower Oil.
Beef Morsels: Beef Hearts, Beef Livers, Eggs, Carrots, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Flaxseeds, Flaxseed Oil, Dried Yeast, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Dehydrated Alfalfa, Quinoa, Kelp, Sesame Seeds, Sea Salt, Herring Oil, Chia Seeds, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Sunflower Oil.
Guaranteed Analysis
Duck Morsels:
- Crude Protein (Min): 41%
- Crude Fat (Min): 25%
- Crude Fiber (Max): 5%
- Moisture (Max): 8%
- Calorie Content (Calculated ME): 4,500 kcal/kg; 295 kcal/patty/cup; 128 kcal/oz
Chicken Morsels:
- Crude Protein (Min): 41%
- Crude Fat (Min): 25%
- Crude Fiber (Max): 5%
- Moisture (Max): 8%
- Calorie Content (Calculated ME): 4,500 kcal/kg; 295 kcal/patty/cup; 128 kcal/oz
Beef Morsels:
- Crude Protein (Min): 40%
- Crude Fat (Min): 30%
- Crude Fiber (Max): 5%
- Moisture (Max): 8%
- Calorie Content (Calculated ME): 5,100 kcal/kg; 335 kcal/patty/cup; 145 kcal/oz
How to Feed
Rehydrate with water or bone broth before serving to support digestion: add approximately 1/4 cup of water or broth per 1 cup of morsels. Feed as a complete and balanced meal, or use as a fresh food mixer by substituting 25% of your dog's current food with Side by Side Morsels, or as directed by your veterinarian. Clean all surfaces, bowls, and hands thoroughly after each meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which flavor is right for my dog?
The right flavor depends on your dog's constitutional type. Hot dogs - those that pant excessively, seek cool surfaces, have a red tongue, or show inflammatory patterns - benefit from Cooling Duck. Cool dogs - those that seek warmth, have a pale tongue, appear low-energy, or have Cold digestive patterns - benefit from Warming Chicken. Balanced dogs do well with Neutral Beef. A holistic or TCVM veterinarian can assess your dog's constitution and recommend the appropriate thermal protein, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Can I rotate between flavors?
Yes, with intention. Protein rotation is beneficial for most dogs, but when rotating between thermal proteins it is best done gradually and with awareness of your dog's constitutional response. A TCVM-aware veterinarian can help design a rotation protocol that matches seasonal or age-related constitutional shifts, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Do I have to rehydrate the morsels?
Rehydration is recommended to support healthy digestion, particularly for dogs transitioning from kibble or those with digestive sensitivity. Water or bone broth both work. For dogs that prefer a crunchier texture, the morsels can also be fed dry, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Why no synthetic vitamins or minerals?
All vitamins and minerals in Side by Side Morsels come from the whole-food ingredients - organ meats, vegetables, seeds, and marine sources - rather than a synthetic premix added after processing. Food-derived nutrients come packaged with the cofactors and enzymes that support their absorption and are utilized by the body more efficiently than isolated synthetic forms, or as directed by your veterinarian.
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