v-dog FAQ

V-dog has not experienced any delays in production due to COVID-19. However, some orders are experiencing longer-than-usual shipping times due to UPS delays. For more information, feel free to reach out to us at support@v-dog.com. Thanks for your patience!

We're a totally different kind of dog food company!

Since 2005, v-dog has seen dogs of all shapes and sizes thrive on our nutritionally complete plant-based kibble. We are a vegan owned and operated family business dedicated to making products that are better for pooch and planet. Hooray for healthy, cruelty-free dog food!

Our team is made up of animal lovers, most of us with fur babies of our own. We work each day to ensure that you and your dogs are happy and that our products are providing them with the ultimate source of nutrition and joy. 

Learn more about our story.

We manufacture our kibble right here in California with 100% vegan ingredients.

V-dog is currently available in the US for online ordering and at select retail locations. 

Are you outside of the US? Good news! Our international brand, v-planet, is available in a growing number of countries — click here for links to purchase v-planet outside of the US. Learn more at v-planet.com and @v_planet_pets.

Yes! :) Due to thousands of years of evolution alongside humans, dogs are omnivores (not carnivores!) and have adapted to digest plant-based foods. Dogs can easily get all of their nutrients from vegan sources. Some of the benefits of feeding your pup a vegan diet can include elimination of allergy symptoms, better oral hygiene, improved skin/coat, and weight management. If our testimonials page doesn’t convince you, check out some of the research on vegan dogs. (P.S. Did you know one of the Guinness Book of World Records' oldest dogs, Bramble the collie, was a vegan?!)

Yes! We've compiled some of the top peer-reviewed research on vegan dogs here.

Our products are formulated to be both nutritious and tasty. We consistently hear from customers that their pups not only love the v-dog kibble — they actually pick around their old food to get to it!

Need some convincing? Check out our "picky eaters" page for testimonials from even the pickiest of pups.

We've got you covered with our handy Vegan Dogs 101 page, complete with all the info you'll need about switching your pup to a healthy plant-based diet. 

V-dog kibble is made with yummy whole foods like peas, lentils, quinoa and brown rice. We never use any corn, soy, wheat, fake stuff or fillers. See our full ingredients list here.

We also make USDA organic Wiggle Biscuits with 9 delicious ingredients, and yummy, chewy Breathbones. 

All of our products are made in the USA.

Yes! V-dog kibble is formulated to meet or exceed all guidelines for adult dog nutrition per AAFCO standards, so you can feel confident that it will meet your dog's needs. Learn more about our nutrition.

Nope! It’s fully supplemented with everything your dog needs to thrive, including 24% protein, L-carnitine, taurine and other whole foods, vitamins and minerals. Easy peasy!

Both our taurine and L-carnitine are from 100% vegan sources. 

Check out our feeding guidelines on our kibble page, or use our handy serving size calculator below:

Calculate your dog's order

Here at v-dog, we work closely with veterinarians who support a nutritionally complete vegan diet for dogs. Check out our veterinarians page for more info. We cannot offer official veterinary advice, but we are happy to offer resources if you email us at support@v-dog.com. 

Yes! We work with a team of vets who support and endorse a complete and balanced vegan diet for dogs. Learn more about our veterinary partners here. 

V-dog is technically an "adult formula," since it is expertly formulated to meet AAFCO standards for dogs 1 year and up. We have received feedback from many customers who have successfully raised younger puppies on v-dog: Check out Durango Animal Connection's story on our blog about raising 30+ foster puppies successfully on v-dog, and our story about bulldog puppies raised on v-dog.

Yes! V-dog is an excellent fit for seniors and can even help reduce joint pain and improve mobility. Read amazing stories from some of our thriving seniors here.

Since 2005, we've received incredible feedback from customers whose dogs are allergy-prone, have sensitive stomachs, and/or suffer from skin/coat issues. You can check out their stories on our testimonials page! Since v-dog is a pure plant-based dog food with no corn, soy or wheat, it is easily digestible and tends to help with allergy-related doggy ailments.

Many of our canine customers shed unneeded weight when they switch over to our lean, highly-digestible plant protein formula. Yay for faster ball-chasing!

We've heard many success stories from diabetic v-dogs. Read more about the benefits of a plant-based diet for diabetic dogs here.

V-dog kibble provides 100% complete nutrition for adult dogs and includes ingredients for urinary tract health such as methionine and cranberries. Please check out this article for more information if your dog is prone to urinary tract issues.

Check out our Product Recommendation Quiz here!

Our regular-sized kibble is approximately 1/2 inch in diameter and our Mini Bites kibble is approximately 1/4 inch in diameter. Both sizes are the same great formula, but we recommend our Mini Bites for dogs with small mouths or trouble chewing.

If needed, our kibble can be moistened in water to form a "wet food"-like texture. Check out some tips here!

Our 30 lb bag holds approximately 125 cups of kibble. 

Our 20 lb bag holds approximately 83 cups of kibble.

Our 4.5 lb bag of Mini Bites holds approximately 18 cups of kibble.

Breathbones are hard chews that become soft and break apart as your dog licks and chews (yum!). We currently offer them in 'mini' and 'regular' sizes. 

Mini: 3 inches long

Regular: 4 inches long

For more info or to buy some for your pup, click here. 

Environmental sustainability is extremely important to us here at v-dog. The paper used for our kibble bags comes from a certified sustainable forest and all of our packaging and products are made right here in the USA to ensure lower transportation emissions and high quality standards. 

Our treats are "plastic negative," which means that for every pound of plastic we use, 2 lbs are removed from oceans and landfills. Learn more about our plastic negative commitment here.

At this time, we are focusing on expanding our vegan dog products, but are considering cat products down the line!

Yes! The best ongoing discount we offer is our 'Subscribe and Save' option. If you sign up for a subscription order, your pup's v-dog arrives at your front door automatically at the interval of your choice, and you save 5% on every order. 

To set up a subscription, simply select "Subscribe and Save" before adding each product to your cart.  

At v-dog, we source high-quality, vegan ingredients for our 100% complete and balanced plant-based kibble. Since meat is a highly subsidized commodity (and can be especially cheap in the pet food industry) our ingredients are innately more costly. Plus, we don't use fillers or cheap ingredients, resulting in a superb, easily-digestible, yummy product. We're a family-owned business with a goal of helping dogs and all animals live better lives. We work hard to pass any savings we recoup in our production process on to our customers. 

Questions or concerns? We take customer feedback seriously! Email us at support@v-dog.com.

To set up a subscription, select "Subscribe and Save" before adding each product to your cart, and then proceed through the checkout process. 

You automatically save 5% on every order when you have a subscription set up with v-dog. 

You can log in to your account here and click "Manage My Subscription" to make changes to your subscription order. There are no fees to edit or cancel your subscription.

At v-dog, our order fulfillment system is automated to ensure your dog's food arrives as quickly as possible! Due to our speedy order processing, we cannot accommodate order cancellations after your order populates. Please be sure to edit/cancel your subscription order at least 3 days before its scheduled date to guarantee the change will be processed. We'll send you a reminder email in case you forget!

If you have any questions about your subscription, please email us at subscriptions@v-dog.com. 

Orders over $25 receive free shipping. There is a $9.99 shipping charge on orders under $25.

Orders ship via UPS. To set specific delivery options, please visit UPS My Choice. 

To help prevent kibble outage emergencies at home, we recommend you plan your order to arrive 1 to 2 weeks before your kibble bag runs empty. Orders typically deliver in 2-6 business days once shipped. Please be sure to note national holiday closures as they may cause slight shipping delays. 

At v-dog, our order fulfillment system is automated to ensure your dog's food arrives as quickly as possible! Due to our speedy shipping logistics, we cannot accommodate order cancellations after an order has processed. 

Please email us at support@v-dog.com for order return inquiries.

V-dog is not able to refund shipping fees paid at the time of ordering. 

We're super confident that your dog will love v-dog! Our 4.5 lb bag of mini bites is the perfect trial size for new customers interested in a taste test.

Please contact us within 14 days of delivery if there is an issue with your order. We cannot offer "change of mind" refunds, refunds on shipping, or refunds on opened bags. Returns on unopened bags of kibble are accepted within 14 days of delivery, but please note that your order will be subject to a 30% restocking fee. Sorry, we cannot accept returns on treats.

We're here for you, so don't hesitate to contact us at support@v-dog.com with any questions or concerns!