Fresh Lightly Cooked Food for Dogs

Gently cooked (or "lightly cooked") dog food is fresh food prepared at a low, controlled temperature, often using a sous-vide method, to protect nutrients and flavor while making it easier to digest than raw. Our Lightly Cooked recipes are made with 78 to 88% humanely raised meat, organ, and bone plus organic produce, gently sous-vide cooked rather than extruded like kibble.

Many pet parents choose fresh, lightly cooked food because it's minimally processed with no synthetic fillers or vitamin packs, so it retains more natural nutrients and flavor than heavily processed kibble. Our Lightly Cooked Sliders are a popular choice for picky eaters, seniors, and dogs transitioning off kibble.

Yes, Smallbatch Lightly Cooked recipes are grain-free, gluten-free and made with just humanely raised meat, organ, bone, and organic produce, without synthetic additives or fillers, making them a gentler option for dogs with sensitive stomachs. Check out each product’s full ingredient list to confirm it fits your dog's specific needs.

Yes, every recipe contains 78 to 88% humanely raised meat, organ, and bone plus certified organic vegetables, with no grains, fillers, or synthetic vitamin packs. Smallbatch has been crafting whole food recipes on the West Coast since 2005, staying true to the sourcing standards laid out in our story.

No, smallbatch Lightly Cooked Sliders arrive frozen and only need to be thawed before serving. Simply defrost the portion your dog needs in the fridge and serve it cool or at room temperature, no cooking or heating required.