Dr. Harvey's Canine Health Dehydrated Dog Food Base Mix — 5 lb, human-grade whole-food base

Dr. Harvey's Canine Health Dehydrated Dog Food Base Mix is a 100% human-grade, nine-vegetable and six-grain dehydrated meal base that rehydrates in minutes to create balanced homemade dog food when combined with your choice of protein and oil.

This 5-pound bag provides a convenient, whole-food alternative to kibble for pet owners who want direct control over the ingredients in their dog’s meals. The mix contains dehydrated vegetables, crushed eggshell calcium, and organic grains with no fillers, preservatives, dyes, or synthetic additives. It’s formulated as a versatile base that lets you add fresh or cooked meat and healthy fats, so you can tailor portion sizes and protein sources to your dog's preferences and needs.

How quickly can I prepare a meal with this dehydrated base?

Preparation is designed to be fast and simple: rehydrate the powder with hot water, wait eight minutes, then add your protein and oil. The process works well for busy weekdays or as a consistent part of a homemade feeding routine.

• Rehydrate with hot water in minutes—no long soaking required.
• Add cooked or raw protein of your choice for flexibility.
• Finish with a healthy oil for essential fats and palatability.
• One 5 lb bag makes about 33 one-pound meals when combined with protein.

What ingredients are included and why do they matter?

Canine Health focuses on whole-food ingredients you can recognize: nine different dehydrated vegetables, six organic grains, and crushed eggshells to supply calcium. The blend aims to offer fiber, vitamins, and minerals from plant sources while leaving protein choice to you.

• Nine dehydrated vegetables provide varied phytonutrients and fiber.
• Six organic grains contribute steady carbohydrate energy and texture.
• Crushed eggshells are included as a natural calcium source.
• No fillers, no synthetic preservatives, dyes, or artificial ingredients.

How does using a base mix help me control my dog’s diet?

Using a base mix hands control back to you: you decide the protein source, portion sizes, and the quality of fats added to each meal. This makes it easy to rotate proteins, avoid ingredients you don’t want, and match meals to life stage or activity level.

• Choose any meat or fish—fresh, cooked, or raw—to meet preferences and sensitivities.
• Portion protein based on your dog’s size, age, and activity level.
• Customize fats by adding preferred oils, such as fish oil or olive oil.
• Swap proteins frequently to support dietary variety and interest.

Is this product nutritionally complete on its own?

The Canine Health Base Mix is formulated as a nutrient-dense foundation but is not a stand-alone complete diet; it is intended to be combined with a meat protein and added fats to form a balanced meal. If you prefer a ready-made complete option, Dr. Harvey’s Complete Foods line includes meals with meat already incorporated.

• Base mix contains plant-based nutrients and calcium but requires added protein and fats.
• When combined as directed, a full meal provides improved control over ingredient quality.
• Choose Complete Foods from the same brand if you want meat included.

Who is this for? Dr. Harvey's Canine Health Dehydrated Dog Food Base Mix is ideal for pet owners who want to craft homemade meals with human-grade components, rotate protein sources, or control ingredient quality without creating recipes from scratch. It suits busy caregivers who want a quick rehydration routine, owners managing food sensitivities by selecting their own proteins, and anyone seeking a whole-food alternative to processed kibble. This 5-lb bag offers roughly 33 one-pound meal bases to combine with your chosen meat and oil, giving you both convenience and flexibility in everyday feeding.

Ingredients

Organic Rolled Oats, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Organic Barley, Organic Triticale, Organic Spelt, Organic Brown Rice, Organic Kamut, Potatoes, Celery, Green Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Crushed Eggshell, Peas, Parsley, Zinc Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Taurine, Selenium Yeast, Vitamin E Supplement, Copper Proteinate, Nicotinic Acid, Manganese Proteinate, L-Carnitine, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Biotin, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Yeast, Alfalfa, Dried Kelp, Lecithin, Ground Flaxseed, Dried Ground Fenugreek, Dried Ground Fennel, Dried Ground Ginger, Dried Ground Peppermint