Food
Why should I feed Artie?

At Artie, we believe EVERY family member deserves warm, home-cooked meals. But most of us don’t have the time to prepare food for our pets from scratch, or the knowledge of how to make food that is nutritionally complete & balanced. Every Artie recipe has been developed by expert food formulators and approved by our Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist® to be perfectly portioned, perfectly nutritious (and delicious), and perfectly prepared by our Artie appliance.

How do you formulate your recipes?

Artie recipes are formulated to be nutritionally complete & balanced and validated under the guidance of our Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist®.

What ingredients and nutrients are used in your recipes?

Artie’s artisan-inspired recipes include nutritious blends of freeze-dried/dehydrated proteins, whole fruits and vegetables, healthy grains, as well as essential vitamins and minerals. Visit our recipes page to see a complete list of our recipes and ingredients.

Do I need to refrigerate the meals when they arrive?

No! Since our recipes include freeze-dried and dehydrated ingredients, they require no refrigeration or freezing. Each Artie meal is sealed and shipped shelf-stable so that it can be stored in your kitchen, pantry, or cabinet.

Does your food meet AAFCO standards?

Yes! Every Artie recipe is formulated to meet AAFCO standards and where appropriate, exceed them based on the direction of our Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist®.

Should I consult my vet before using Artie?

It’s always a great idea to consult with your veterinarian before switching your pet to any new diet. All Artie meals are complete & balanced for adult dogs or cats, unless specifically designated for puppies. All recipes meet AAFCO standards and where appropriate, exceed them based on the direction of our Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist®.

How do I know my dog will like the meals?

Although our Artie meals are warm and delicious, we know a lot of you have some pretty picky pups! That's why we've created an Artie Sample Pack to let your dog try out all 3 of our recipes to see which one they love most. Click here to get your Trial Pack now.

Is your packaging environmentally friendly?

Yes! Artie appliances and pre-portioned meals are shipped in 100% recyclable cardboard. Each Artie meal cup is also BPA free, phthalate free and recyclable in all communities that accept paper cups. Also, Artie lids are 100% aluminum and recyclable. Be sure to check your local guidelines to confirm that paper cups and aluminum lids can be recycled in your area. After serving an Artie meal, simply remove the lid and rinse or wipe the container clean before placing into the appropriate recycling container.

Is your food "human-grade"?

All our meats/poultry are USDA certified and locally sourced. We formulate our diets to the strict standards of our Board Certified Veterinarian Nutritionist® and hold ourselves to the highest food safety standards - well above what is required by the industry. We are choosing not to pursue a "human-grade" claim at this time. We've done the research and found that most "human-grade" diets can claim no health benefits from doing so. Don't just take our word for it though, check out this article from Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine addressing the topic.

Are your ingredients non-GMO?

We are working toward full non-GMO certification for all our ingredients. Although we would love to claim this now, it is something we take very seriously, and we will not add a non-GMO label until we have a certified and verified source for every single ingredient so we can stand confidently behind that label.

Appliance
How does the appliance work?

Simply fill the water reservoir, insert your pet’s pre-portioned Artie meal, then press the button. The Artie appliance scans the bar code on the bottom of the bowl then delivers a precise combination of steam and hot water to lightly cook and prepare your pet's meal. This “blooming” process unlocks the fresh flavors and natural aromas within each ingredient, while creating a nutritious and mouth-watering bone broth your pets will love.

Cooking is complete in about 3 minutes and a melody plays telling you (and your pet) that your Artie meal is ready. Simply peel back the lid, gently stir the delicious bone broth into the meal, and transfer it directly into your pet’s bowl to be served.

Warm, home-cooked meals at the press of a button!

How big is the appliance? Will it fit on my counter?

The Artie appliance is roughly the same size as a traditional coffeemaker and will take up approximately the same amount of space. Product dimensions are roughly 10” wide (from left to right), 11.5” deep (from front to back), and 12” high (from top to bottom).

How do I make sure the food is not too hot for my pet?

With each Artie meal, the appliance will scan a barcode on the bottom of the bowl that ensures it delivers the right amount of steam and hot water to prepare the meal. After cooking each meal, you'll remove the lid and gently stir the ingredients before transferring the meal to your pet's bowl. This allows the meal to be served at the perfect warm serving temperature or Prey Temperature™ of around 100°F.

What colors does the appliance come in?

The Artie appliance is currently available in 4 colors: Teal, Black, White & Red. We’re always looking for other great colors to add to our assortment. If there are other colors you would love us to consider, please Get in Touch.

How can I be sure the appliance is safe for use in my home?

Your Artie appliance has been designed and manufactured to comply with strict safety standards established and continuously improved by Underwriters Laboratories (www.ul.com). Complying to the UL standard means the Artie appliance has been carefully tested to meet or exceed a safety standard created by a panel of governmental (US Consumer Products Safety Commision), industry and adjacent industry experts whose primary concern is to ensure a product is safe for use in your home.

Meal Plans
How do the meal plans work?
  1. Take our quiz. You’ll answer a few questions about your pet. Simple and easy. Takes about 3 minutes to complete and you'll feel like a hero.
  2. Select a recipe and an appliance color that compliments your kitchen. Snazzy.
  3. We will ship your new appliance (nice color choice!) and your 15 Day Intro Box, which includes 30 breakfast & dinner servings. After 15 days, you'll automatically receive your next full month of Artie meals. Update your subscription online at any time.
How much does it cost to feed my pet Artie?

Your price depends on your pet’s Artie Meal Plan and how many calories they need each day. Click Get Started now to see your pet's Meal Plan and the associated price.

Do I need to transition my pet to Artie?

Yes, we strongly recommend you provide at least 1-2 weeks of time to help your pet gradually adjust to an Artie diet. Transition instructions will be provided. Please note your 15 Day Intro Box may be slightly lower in calories as compared to your 30 Day Meal Plan. This is meant to make the transition process as easy as possible for you and your pup. After the two-week period, your calories may be adjusted slightly to the final 30 Day Meal Plan.

How often will I receive shipments?

After the initial 15 Day Intro Box, Artie Meal Plans will be shipped to you every 30 days. Each monthly shipment will include 2 perfectly-portioned Breakfast and Dinner servings for each day (60 meals total).

Is shipping free?

Yes, shipping is FREE within the 48 contiguous US states. Sorry Alaska and Hawaii; we wish we could!

Do you still have a question we didn't answer?

Please email it to us at help@feedartie.com

What Artie Can Do For Your Pet

Loki

2 yrs old

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Maltipoo

"Loki absolutely loves his warm Artie meals. When he hears the timer end, he starts spinning circles with excitement. Easy, warm meals, works perfect for our family and Loki loves it."

Sean E.

Buddy

3 yrs old

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Cavapoo

"Artie turned meal time into treat time! We love feeding Buddy warm meals and he really thinks he's eating our food. We no longer have to add anything to his kibble to get him to eat and so happy he enjoys it."

Dani J.

Ellie

10 yrs old

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Great Pyrenees

"We always struggled to feed Ellie just the right amount of kibble and now all that stress is gone. She gets SO excited for every warm meal and feeding her is so much easier."

Simone L.

Grandpa Joe

2 yrs old

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Golden Doodle

"We’ve tried putting water in his food, but always got it too hot or too cold. Artie is the perfect temperature and brings out the aroma when I feed my dog – it’s like fine dining! He cleans his bowl every time, gets hydrated while he eats & his poo has been perfect. My kids have also noticed how much softer his fur is too."

Mitch F.

Rue

6 yrs old

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Labrador Retriever

"Rue absolutely loves this food, which also loves her, and we love the simplicity of the process. One thoughtfully prepared warm meal for breakfast and another for dinner, with a drooling companion sitting right there anxiously awaiting her delicious meal. And, best part, it actually looks like real food – because it is. Love it. Thank you Artie!"

John K.

Scarlett

3 yrs old

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Chihuahua

“She loves her Artie. She even tries to help me open the package, lol!"

Jeannine V.

Bella

12 yrs old

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Chiweenie

“She would always give us a hard time with meals. After we switched her to Artie she’s BEYOND eager to eat her food! Artie has also become a HUGE timesaver.”

Meagen Y.

Finnigan

2 yrs old

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Goldendoodle

"Somebody loves his Artie so much he will even eat it dry!!”

Dawn W.

Betty

6 yrs old

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Yorkshire Terrier

“After switching her to Artie, she has both lost weight and become significantly more energetic, plus we’ve had no issues with pancreatitis!”

Meagen Y.

Romeo

3 yrs old

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Yorkiepoo

“I fed him kibble for most of his life until now and this is the first time I’ve seen him clean his food bowl! This is such a big transition from dry, hard kibble and I’m so grateful to Artie for helping me give Romeo a healthier, more delicious life!”

Makayla L.

Bandit

13 yrs old

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Chihuahua

“I cannot say enough good things about it. It feels like I'm making it homemade and they feel it like that too."

Sachi Y.

Ella

9 yrs old

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Morkie

"I have issues with my hands, which was one of the problems with making her food. By the time we finished making her food, I had so much hand pain it just made it too difficult. But, y'all are like an answer to a prayer."

Rhonda P.

Miss Bella

9 yrs old

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Toy Poodle

“Bella loves the food. She waits by the machine and gets all excited when it beeps when done and not only wiggles her tail... she wiggles her whole rear end waiting to eat!”

Tonio S.

Fiona

3 yrs old

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Shih Tzu

“I was really excited to find a dog food that you could see what was in it, it wasn't just mush or just kibble, and I love that I don't have to store it in the freezer. She worships her Artie cooker!  Even when it's not cooking her food she'll sit in front of it and grumble at it!!!

Marissa H.