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Complete and balanced lightly cooked wet stew for dogs, formulated using TCVM food energetics principles. Three flavors - each calibrated to a specific constitutional type based on the thermal nature of every ingredient. Warming Chicken and Lamb for Cool dogs, Neutral Beef and Salmon for balanced dogs, and Cooling Pork and Rabbit for Hot dogs. Made from fresh meats, vegetables, seeds, and fruits. No synthetic vitamins or minerals, no artificial flavors, colors, or extracts. Human-grade ingredients. Made in the USA.
What Is Food Energetics?
In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, all foods carry a thermal nature - Warming, Cooling, or Neutral - that influences 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. Side by Side Stews are formulated so that the dominant percentage of ingredients by weight reflects the intended thermal action - not just the first protein on the label.
Lightly cooking rather than heavily processing preserves the natural enzyme content, amino acid profile, and bioavailability of whole-food nutrients. All vitamins and minerals in Side by Side Stews come from the ingredients themselves rather than a synthetic premix. The high moisture content (73-79%) also supports hydration, kidney function, and urinary tract health - particularly valuable for dogs that under-drink on dry food.
Choose the Right Flavor for Your Dog
Warming Chicken and Lamb Stew (86% Warm Ingredients)
Chicken and lamb are both Warming proteins in the Chinese materia medica. This formula is 86% Warm ingredients, 10% Neutral, and only 4% Cool - making it a strongly Warming stew 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 Qi and Blood circulation
- Ideal for dogs that: Seek warmth and sunny spots, have a light pink or pale tongue, feel cool or cold to the touch on the belly or ears, appear lethargic or low-energy, drool, or have reduced appetite or loose stools associated with Cold patterns or Spleen Qi deficiency
- Use with caution in: Dogs with Hot constitution, Yin deficiency with Heat signs, or inflammatory conditions - choose Cooling Pork and Rabbit instead
- Key Warm ingredients (86%): Chicken Bone Broth, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Livers, Chicken Necks, Ginger, Lamb Hearts, Parsley, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Seeds, Tart Cherries, Turmeric
- Key Neutral ingredients (10%): Apples, Beets, Carrots, Dried Yeast, Kale, Quinoa, Rice, Sesame Seeds, Shiitake Mushrooms, Sunflower Seeds
- Key Cool ingredients (4%): Alfalfa, Blueberries, Broccoli, Celery, Chia Seeds, Cranberries, Kelp, Oranges, Sea Salt, Spinach, Strawberries, Tomatoes
Ingredient highlights:
- Ginger: A Warming root that supports digestion, boosts immune function, and supports heart health - its Yang-warming action reinforces the thermal intent of this formula
- Turmeric: A Warming spice with well-documented anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; supports healthy joints, liver function, and a normal inflammatory response
- Chicken Hearts: A Warming organ meat rich in iron and B vitamins including B12; supports energy, healthy circulation, and cardiovascular function
- Rice: A Warming, easy-to-digest grain that supports gut health and provides sustained energy; beneficial for dogs with sensitive digestion
Neutral Beef and Salmon Stew (75% Neutral Ingredients)
Beef and salmon are both Neutral proteins in the Chinese materia medica. This formula is 75% Neutral ingredients, 21% Warm, and only 4% Cool - making it a Neutral stew appropriate for dogs in constitutional balance or those 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, supports kidney and liver function
- Ideal for dogs that: Have a balanced constitution with no strong Hot or Cold indicators, are transitioning between thermal proteins, or are being introduced to food energetics feeding for the first time
- Appropriate for most dogs as a foundation diet; can be rotated with Cooling or Warming formulas as constitutional needs shift with season or age
- Key Neutral ingredients (75%): Beef Bone Broth, Beef Hearts, Beef Livers, Salmon, Carrots, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Kale, Beets, Apples, Coconut Oil, Dried Yeast, Eggshells, Quinoa, Sesame Seeds, Shiitake Mushrooms, Sunflower Seeds
- Key Warm ingredients (21%): Oats, Parsley, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Seeds, Tart Cherries
- Key Cool ingredients (4%): Alfalfa, Blueberries, Broccoli, Celery, Chia Seeds, Cranberries, Kelp, Oranges, Sea Salt, Spinach, Strawberries, Tomatoes
Ingredient highlights:
- Beef Bone Broth: A Neutral, highly hydrating base rich in collagen and amino acids; supports gut lining integrity, joint health, and palatability for dogs that are picky eaters or transitioning from dry food
- Coconut Oil: A Neutral source of medium-chain fatty acids and vitamin E; supports healthy skin and coat and immune function
- Beets: A Neutral vegetable that supports healthy circulation, provides dietary fiber for digestive health, and is a natural source of folate and manganese
- Salmon: A Neutral cold-water fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA); supports a healthy inflammatory response, skin and coat, brain function, and cardiovascular health
Cooling Pork and Rabbit Stew (Cooling)
Pork and rabbit are both Cooling proteins in the Chinese materia medica. This formula is formulated with a dominant percentage of Cooling ingredients, making it appropriate for constitutionally Hot or Warm dogs.
- TCVM thermal nature: Cooling
- Primary action: Clears Heat, nourishes Yin, supports Liver and Heart, cools the Blood, calms Shen (spirit)
- Ideal for dogs that: Pant excessively, seek cool surfaces, have a red or dark pink tongue, feel warm to the touch on the belly or ears, are restless or anxious, have inflammatory skin conditions, or show signs of Yin deficiency, Liver Fire, or Heart Heat
- Use with caution in: Dogs with Cold constitution, Yang deficiency, or chronic loose stools from Spleen Qi deficiency - choose Warming Chicken and Lamb instead
- Key Cooling ingredients: Whole Rabbit, Pork Hearts, Pork Livers, Mushroom Broth, Broccoli, Celery, Spinach, Blueberries, Chia Seeds, Sea Salt, Kelp, Apple Cider Vinegar, Alfalfa, Chamomile, Tomatoes, Oranges, Cranberries, Strawberries
- Key Neutral ingredients: Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Kale, Coconut Oil, Dried Yeast, Apples, Quinoa, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Eggshells, Sesame Seeds, Shiitake Mushrooms, Beets
- Key Warm ingredients: Parsley, Pumpkin, Tart Cherries
Ingredient highlights:
- Chamomile: A Cooling herb with well-established calming properties; helps reduce anxiety and stress-related restlessness, soothes digestive inflammation, and supports heart health - particularly appropriate for Hot dogs with Shen disturbance
- Sea Salt: A Cooling mineral that supports electrolyte balance, nutrient absorption, and healthy hydration; eases constipation and prevents dehydration
- Whole Rabbit with Bone: A lean, Cooling protein that is highly digestible and low in fat; ideal for dogs with food sensitivities, inflammatory conditions, or Hot constitutions
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Supports healthy digestion, gut pH balance, and skin health; a functional addition for Hot dogs prone to yeast overgrowth or digestive irritation
Ingredients
Warming Chicken and Lamb Stew: Chicken Bone Broth, Chicken Hearts, Chicken Necks, Lamb Hearts, Chicken Livers, Carrots, Rice, Celery, Kale, Dried Yeast, Chia Seeds, Pumpkin, Quinoa, Sea Salt, Parsley, Pumpkin Seeds, Dehydrated Alfalfa, Sunflower Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Kelp, Ginger, Turmeric, Eggshells, Apples, Tomatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms, Broccoli, Oranges, Cranberries, Spinach, Beets, Tart Cherries, Strawberries, Blueberries.
Neutral Beef and Salmon Stew: Beef Bone Broth, Beef Hearts, Salmon, Beef Livers, Carrots, Oats, Celery, Green Beans, Parsley, Sweet Potatoes, Coconut Oil, Dried Yeast, Kale, Spinach, Beets, Apple, Eggshells, Pumpkin Seeds, Sea Salt, Dehydrated Alfalfa, Quinoa, Sunflower Seeds, Chia Seeds, Kelp, Tomatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms, Broccoli, Oranges, Cranberries, Tart Cherries, Strawberries, Blueberries.
Cooling Pork and Rabbit Stew: Mushroom Broth, Pork Hearts, Whole Rabbit w/ Bone, Pork Livers, Carrots, Broccoli, Celery, Sweet Potatoes, Kale, Blueberries, Dried Yeast, Spinach, Parsley, Chia Seeds, Coconut Oil, Sea Salt, Apples, Kelp, Quinoa, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Apple Cider Vinegar, Eggshells, Sesame Seeds, Dehydrated Alfalfa, Chamomile, Tomatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms, Oranges, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Beets, Tart Cherries, Strawberries.
Guaranteed Analysis
Warming Chicken and Lamb Stew:
- Crude Protein (Min): 8.5%
- Crude Fat (Min): 3%
- Crude Fiber (Max): 1.5%
- Moisture (Max): 78%
- Calorie Content (Calculated ME): 914 kcal/kg; 324 kcal/box
Neutral Beef and Salmon Stew:
- Crude Protein (Min): 11%
- Crude Fat (Min): 5%
- Crude Fiber (Max): 3%
- Moisture (Max): 73%
- Calorie Content (Calculated ME): 1,250 kcal/kg; 450 kcal/box
Cooling Pork and Rabbit Stew:
- Crude Protein (Min): 8.5%
- Crude Fat (Min): 3%
- Crude Fiber (Max): 1.5%
- Moisture (Max): 78%
- Calorie Content (Calculated ME): 914 kcal/kg; 324 kcal/box (please verify Pork and Rabbit GA against label before publishing)
How to Feed
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 Stew, or as directed by your veterinarian. To open: lift the tabs on the sides of the box, squeeze the top corners so the flat top pops up, and tear at the perforated line. Clean all surfaces, bowls, and hands thoroughly after each meal.
Daily Feeding Guide (boxes per day):
- Small dog (10-25 lbs): 1-2 boxes
- Medium dog (26-40 lbs): 2-3 boxes
- Large dog (41-60 lbs): 3-4 boxes
- Extra large dog (61-80 lbs): 4-5 boxes
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which stew flavor is right for my dog?
Choose based on your dog's constitutional type. Hot dogs - those that pant excessively, seek cool surfaces, have a red tongue, or show inflammatory or anxious patterns - benefit from Cooling Pork and Rabbit. Cool dogs - those that seek warmth, have a pale tongue, appear low-energy, or have Cold digestive patterns - benefit from Warming Chicken and Lamb. Balanced dogs do well with Neutral Beef and Salmon. A holistic or TCVM veterinarian can assess your dog's constitution and confirm the appropriate thermal protein, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Can I rotate between flavors?
Yes, with intention. For dogs in constitutional balance, rotating all three flavors over time is appropriate. For dogs with a strong Hot or Cold pattern, staying on the constitutionally matched flavor is recommended until the pattern resolves, then rotating can be introduced gradually. A TCVM-aware veterinarian can guide a rotation protocol based on seasonal or age-related constitutional shifts, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Why is the moisture content so high?
The high moisture content (73-79%) is intentional. Many dogs on dry food diets are chronically under-hydrated, which places long-term stress on the kidneys and urinary tract. A wet stew format delivers hydration as part of every meal, supporting kidney function, urinary tract health, and digestive motility - particularly valuable for senior dogs, dogs prone to urinary crystals, or any dog that under-drinks on kibble, or as directed by your veterinarian.
Why no synthetic vitamins or minerals?
All vitamins and minerals in Side by Side Stews come from the whole-food ingredients - organ meats, vegetables, seeds, fruits, 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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