Cultured meat is made when we gather a few animal cells from a live animal, and then culture them – like yogurt or beer – until we have enough cells to create animal tissue, or meat. Read all about it here.

Yes! 100% real meat.

No, cultured meat is 100% meat, just made in a different way. Check the details here.

No, it is made from animal cells, not plants, just like farmed meat. We get this question a lot! Read our full answer here.

No. Although it is made without slaughtering or harming any animals, we do use animal cells. So it cannot be called vegan, in our eyes. You can read more about that here.

Yes! Our cultured meat is healthier for pets as it will include nutrients commonly missing from most commercial foods, and will be made from the protein sources your pet evolved eating — such as mouse for cats, and rabbit for dogs. Read more here.

Yes. Our products will be safer than animal meat, which can cause significant pet allergies, and can be dangerously contaminated. This is because we grow it in a sterile environment. It will be safer, cleaner, healthier and better for the planet! Read all about it here.

Yes. The devastating effects of factory farming – rainforest destruction, dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico, the release of climate-harming methane in the air, to name a few problems for animal agriculture – are some of the primary reasons we need cultured meat. You can read more here.

We looked at what’s currently in pet food, the problems with producing it, and know we can do better.

No, we don’t. 

• We don’t slaughter or otherwise cause harm to any animals. If we are collecting cells from a live animal, we use non-invasive methods, similar to an ear piercing, to get a small amount of cells. We also use anesthetic. This procedure is done by a veterinarian.
• We don’t use fetal bovine serum, known as FBS, to culture our meats. We’ve created our own solution that doesn’t include any animal serums.
• We don’t discard or destroy any animal that we’ve collected cells from. We make sure these animals live the rest of their natural lives in the safest, most comfortable habitat available to them.

We called our company Because, Animals specifically because we care about all animals. 

Our supplements are made in Des Moines, Iowa. 

No.

We have nothing against China in general, but we do see persistent issues with the supply chain there and have a difficult time auditing the quality of ingredients coming from China. Thus we don’t use any ingredients or other materials from China. 

We use all-organic ingredients, save for our seaweed. It is the only ingredient in the supplement that is not certified organic. Our seaweed – we use seven different varieties! – comes from the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and thus are not certified organic. 

Yes! No synthetics, pharmaceuticals or any additives are used.

We endeavor to use only super healthy, functional ingredients. You can see a full list here. 

That depends on the size of your dog! There are approximately thirty teaspoons in each pouch. The recommended serving sizes per day are:

WEIGHT                                           AMOUNT                 HOW LONG WILL IT LAST

10 lbs or under                                 1/4 teaspoon                        4 months

11-25 lbs                                          1/2 teaspoon                        2 months

26-60 lbs                                          1 teaspoon                           1 month

61 lbs and over                                1-2 teaspoon                 2 weeks to 1 month

Cats are generally a similar size, and our supplement will last a very long time for cats. There are approximately thirty teaspoons in each pouch. The recommended serving sizes per day are:

WEIGHT                                           AMOUNT                 HOW LONG WILL IT LAST

14 lbs or under                                 1/4 teaspoon                       4 months

15 lbs and over                                1/2 teaspoon                       2 months

You will be able to find the expiration date stamped on your package. The supplement is very sturdy and has a shelf life of almost two years. 

No.

It is a very sturdy, shelf-stable, human grade probiotic. It actually diminishes the durability of the probiotic by putting it in the fridge!

Yes. We use whole foods that are naturally dried and ground into powder. That’s why we call them Sprinkles!

Our cookies are made in the USA, from ingredients from the USA. We bake the cookies in the Green Mountain State, Vermont. 

Yes. They are USDA organic, certified by the Vermont Organic Farmers.

Noochies are our name for our cookies because our hero ingredient is Nooch. Nooch is a “pet name” for Nutritional Yeast, an ancient form of inactive yeast that is both tasty and packed with vitamins. It is a complete protein for dogs, containing all the essential amino acids a dog needs. 

Nutritional yeast is an inactive yeast used to season foods or increase palatability. It’s been included in pet foods for decades. 

Read more about our love of nooch here.

No.

Nothing against China, we just can’t audit the quality of ingredients coming from this vast, otherwise amazing place.

Yes, only natural, non-GMO ingredients, organic when possible.

Our ingredients are listed on the back of the package, and you can read more about them here.

About 120!

We should have a complete nutrition dog food out in 2021!

We should have a complete nutrition cat food out in 2022!

We want your animal to be happy, so if your cat or dog is not happy, we will give you your money back. No shipping us back anything or taking photos of the product. Just email us!

We call it our Happy Pet Guarantee.

It generally takes three to four days to get a package to anywhere in the continental United States. If your package is late or didn’t arrive, please send us an email.

Sorry, not at this time. We’ll get there soon!

Sorry, not at this time. Though check with your local pet food store or search us on Amazon in your area, we may have some products available.

We are an American company, headquartered in Chicago. The problems we are addressing are global, and so we have offices in Canada and Europe.

No! We are an independent company, founded by two animal-lovers, Dr. Shannon Falconer and Joshua Errett. Read more about us here.

If we’re going to change the way we feed our animals, we’re gonna need some help! Email us your resume and a short paragraph about how you can help!

You must think a lot about what you feed your animals! That’s great. Send us an email here.

See our Wholesale page! If you have any questions, feel free to email us here.