A New York Post writer recounted his experience trying “human-grade” dog food alongside his canine companion.
Journalist Eric Hegedus and his Maltipoo, Duncan, tried out a Just Food For Dogs takeout spot located within a Petco store in New York.
Hegedus notes that Just Food’s kitchen staff uses U.S. Department of Agriculture-approved ingredients, meaning the company’s recipes are “technically OK for humans to eat.”
He tried a venison dish made with sweet potatoes, butternut squash, cranberries and brussels sprouts. He found it to be “a mushy gruel in need of seasoning — maybe some garlic, a handful of basil, definitely a generous sprinkle from Salt Bae.”
The company’s recipes tend to be bland because spices aren’t necessarily good for dogs.
Duncan, age 11, loved the venison dish, and he was fond of a chicken-and-rice recipe, as well.
“[Dogs’] taste buds and preferences are designed to enjoy eating a real cut of meat,” said Dr. Oscar Chavez, the company’s chief medical officer.
Many pet owners are saying, “I want to feed my four-legged family members the same quality food that I feed my two-legged family members,” he noted.
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