Emma Lou's Kitchen

Emma Lou's Kitchen Fresh, completely balanced,human-grade quality, all natural food for your dog. Emma Lou's Kitchen is truly a labor of love. She began feeding Emma with it.

Shortly after Kristen Zang adopted her puppy Emma, she received jarring news. Emma was diagnosed with Distemper, a condition that leaves most dogs affected by it having to be put to sleep. Determined to save Emma, Kristen set out to learn everything she could about dog nutrition and the pet food industry. This was around the same time that many of the pet food companies were issuing recalls. Zang

consulted veterinarians, nutritionists and other specialists while simultaneously studying the diets of most dogs. She learned that most of what was being sold at pet stores was not healthy for them. Through her research, Kristen developed homemade dog food (which is actually people food) that was compliant with the AAFCO’s recommended dietary balance among proteins, vitamins, fats and micronutrients. Thanks to the health benefits of Kristen’s creation, all signs of Distemper quickly disappeared. Emma is now getting ready to party down at her Sweet 16! After experiencing the joy of Emma’s restoration to excellent health, Kristen wanted to share these benefits with other dog owners. What began as a small operation out of her home is now a rapidly growing company serving many satisfied and steadily returning customers. She now works in a commercial kitchen to accommodate the volume of food she’s producing, and yet maintains her personal touch by cooking everything from scratch. Kristen hopes to continue to grow Emmalou’s Kitchen exponentially and be able to share the love with as many dogs as possible.

Heads up, ELK family! 🦌🎄Our holiday shipping window is tight — the last day we can ship before the New Year is December ...
12/07/2025

Heads up, ELK family! 🦌🎄
Our holiday shipping window is tight — the last day we can ship before the New Year is December 15th.
If your AutoShip order falls near the holidays, reach out via DM or email and we’ll assist with rescheduling.
We appreciate you all so much!

Important message regarding our holiday shipping schedule -
12/02/2025

Important message regarding our holiday shipping schedule -

We’re reaching out to let you know that, due to how the holidays fall this year, FedEx shipping will be extremely limited. The last day we can ship before the New Year is December 15th.

Starting them young on real, fresh food.Emma Lou’s Beef & Quinoa = puppy approved! 🐶🥩💚
12/01/2025

Starting them young on real, fresh food.
Emma Lou’s Beef & Quinoa = puppy approved! 🐶🥩💚

Tricks? Nope. Only treats — Chicken Jerky style! 👻🍗Made with love (and no spooky ingredients).
10/31/2025

Tricks? Nope. Only treats — Chicken Jerky style! 👻🍗
Made with love (and no spooky ingredients).

🎃🐾 Pumpkin Pup Biscuits are here for the season!Wholesome, simple, and made with just a few clean ingredients — pumpkin,...
10/21/2025

🎃🐾 Pumpkin Pup Biscuits are here for the season!
Wholesome, simple, and made with just a few clean ingredients — pumpkin, oats, eggs, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 🍂
They smell amazing while they bake (your dog will notice 👀) and make the perfect cozy-weather treat.
Save this recipe and tag us if you try it — we love seeing your pups enjoying their homemade goodies! 🧡 . . . .

Did you know it’s actually healthy to switch up your dog’s protein? 🐾Just like us, dogs benefit from variety — each prot...
10/12/2025

Did you know it’s actually healthy to switch up your dog’s protein? 🐾
Just like us, dogs benefit from variety — each protein offers different nutrients that support overall wellness and can help prevent sensitivities over time.
At Emma Lou’s Kitchen, all four of our formulas share the same gentle, nutrient-rich base — the only thing that changes is the protein itself. That means you can safely rotate between chicken, turkey, beef, and pork without worrying about tummy troubles.
When you place an order, you can choose any combination of formulas you’d like — one box, two proteins, or all four!
Because variety shouldn’t just taste good — it should do good for your dog. 💛

Say hi to Benji 👋 He’s showing off our DIY Kit — complete with nutrient mix + recipe book so you can make fresh, balance...
08/29/2025

Say hi to Benji 👋 He’s showing off our DIY Kit — complete with nutrient mix + recipe book so you can make fresh, balanced meals right in your own kitchen. 🥕🍗🐾 dogfooddiy dogfoodadvisor

Roxie knows what she wants — and it wasn’t just any dog food. 💁‍♀️ After years of home-cooked meals and trial-and-error ...
07/30/2025

Roxie knows what she wants — and it wasn’t just any dog food. 💁‍♀️ After years of home-cooked meals and trial-and-error with other brands, she finally found her perfect match with Emma Lou’s. ❤️

We’re so grateful for customers like Donna and pups like Roxie who remind us why we do what we do. 🐾

Fireworks Are Fun (For Us)… Not So Much for Our Dogs 🎆🐾
We get a lot of questions this time of year about how to help do...
06/25/2025

Fireworks Are Fun (For Us)… Not So Much for Our Dogs 🎆🐾
We get a lot of questions this time of year about how to help dogs feel safe during fireworks, so here are a few things that can really make a difference:
✨ Exercise early in the day – A tired dog is a calmer dog. A good walk or playtime helps burn off nervous energy.
✨ Create a quiet space – Pick a cozy room, shut the blinds, turn on some calming music or the TV, and give them their bed or crate to retreat to.
✨ Keep them indoors – Before the noise starts, bring them in and make sure all gates and doors are locked up.
✨ Try natural calming tools – Some dogs do well with calming chews, a snug anxiety vest, or just having you nearby.
✨ Check their tags – If your dog gets startled and bolts, a current ID tag or microchip could bring them home safely.
From all of us at Emma Lou’s Kitchen, we hope you and your pups have a safe and peaceful holiday. 💛

We had an extra paw in the shipping department today 🐶 📦
06/16/2025

We had an extra paw in the shipping department today 🐶 📦

Box arrived. Gussy inspected. Quality confirmed. never misses.
05/22/2025

Box arrived. Gussy inspected. Quality confirmed. never misses.

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Emma Lou's Kitchen is truly a labor of love. Shortly after Kristen Zang adopted her puppy Emma, she received jarring news. Emma was diagnosed with Distemper, a condition that leaves most dogs affected by it having to be put to sleep. Determined to save Emma, Kristen set out to learn everything she could about dog nutrition and the pet food industry. This was around the same time that many of the pet food companies were issuing recalls. Zang consulted veterinarians, nutritionists and other specialists while simultaneously studying the diets of most dogs. She learned that most of what was being sold at pet stores was not healthy for them. Through her research, Kristen developed homemade dog food (which is actually people food) that was compliant with the AAFCO’s recommended dietary balance among proteins, vitamins, fats and micronutrients. She began feeding Emma with it. Thanks to the health benefits of Kristen’s creation, all signs of Distemper quickly disappeared. Emma is now getting ready to party down at her Sweet 16! After experiencing the joy of Emma’s restoration to excellent health, Kristen wanted to share these benefits with other dog owners. What began as a small operation out of her home is now a rapidly growing company serving many satisfied and steadily returning customers. She now works in a commercial kitchen to accommodate the volume of food she’s producing, and yet maintains her personal touch by cooking everything from scratch. Kristen hopes to continue to grow Emmalou’s Kitchen exponentially and be able to share the love with as many dogs as possible.