FAQ

Red Leaf is a pet food brand focused on thoughtfully crafted recipes for dogs. Each formula is designed to support everyday health with carefully selected ingredients and balanced nutrition. Red Leaf emphasizes quality sourcing, transparency, and recipes that help pets thrive while fitting naturally into modern pet parents’ routines.

Yes. Red Leaf is proudly 100% Canadian, made in Canada through and through. From formulation to production, Red Leaf recipes are crafted in Canada using carefully selected ingredients and strict quality standards. All our fruits, vegetables and proteins are locally sourced. Being made in Canada allows Red Leaf to maintain strong oversight of production and deliver consistent, high-quality nutrition pet parents can trust.

Red Leaf stands out because it combines thoughtfully crafted nutrition with Canadian quality and transparency. Key things that make Red Leaf different include: 100% Canadian - proudly made in Canada, freeze-dried infused kibble for enhanced taste, formulas tailored for different life stages and sizes, and balanced nutrition designed for everyday health. Every recipe is designed so pet parents can feel confident about what they’re feeding their dogs.

Freeze-dried infused means that Red Leaf kibble is enriched with freeze-dried ingredients to enhance both flavour and nutrition. The freeze-drying process helps preserve nutrients and taste, creating a recipe that dogs find highly appealing while still delivering balanced nutrition in every bowl.

Yes. Red Leaf recipes are designed to support dogs of many breeds and sizes. With options such as our Puppy Formula and Large Breed Formula, pet parents can choose the recipe that best fits their dog’s age, size, and nutritional needs.

Yes. Red Leaf recipes are designed to support dogs with different activity levels. Balanced nutrition helps fuel daily adventures - whether that means long walks, hikes, playtime, or simply staying energized throughout the day.

Yes. Red Leaf recipes are complete and balanced, meaning they provide the essential nutrients dogs need to support everyday health, energy, and wellbeing when fed according to the feeding guidelines. Each recipe is formulated to deliver the right balance of protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals to support a healthy, active life.

To transition your pet to Red Leaf, gradually mix increasing amounts of Red Leaf food with your pet’s current food over 5 to 7 days. This gradual approach helps pets adjust comfortably while minimizing digestive upset.

Yes. All Red Leaf formulas are formulated for all life stages, making them suitable for puppies. Red Leaf also offers a Puppy Formula specifically designed for growing dogs. Puppies have different nutritional needs than adult dogs, and the Red Leaf Puppy Formula provides the nutrients they need to support healthy growth, development, and energy during their early life stages.

Yes. Red Leaf also offers a Large Breed Formula specifically designed with extra large kibble to meet the nutritional needs of larger dogs. The recipe is thoughtfully crafted to provide balanced nutrition that supports the size, strength, and everyday activity levels of large breed dogs.

Feeding amounts depend on your dog’s weight, age, and activity level. Always follow the feeding guidelines on the packaging as a starting point and adjust based on your pet’s individual needs and body condition.

Many pets enjoy the taste and texture of Red Leaf recipes. Each kibble is freeze-dried infused, meaning it’s coated with freeze-dried ingredients that enhance both flavour and aroma. This added layer of taste helps make meals more appealing, which can be especially helpful for picky eaters. Combined with thoughtfully crafted, balanced nutrition, Red Leaf helps turn everyday mealtime into something dogs look forward to—bowl after bowl.

Red Leaf pet food can be found at your local grocery store, PetSmart and Amazon. Availability may vary depending on location, check out our store locator to find Red Leaf near you.

Red Leaf recipes are designed for dogs of all life stages, providing balanced nutrition that supports their everyday health and wellbeing. Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted to help meet the needs of dogs at different ages, activity levels, and lifestyles, ensuring they receive the nutrients they need to thrive every day.

To keep Red Leaf food fresh, store it in a cool, dry place and seal the bag tightly after each use. Proper storage helps maintain freshness, flavor, and nutritional quality.

Yes. Red Leaf also offers wet food recipes that can be served as a complete and balanced meal or used as a topper to make your dog’s bowl even more enjoyable. Some dog parents like to mix Red Leaf canned food with Red Leaf kibble to add variety, increase moisture in their dog’s diet, or enhance flavour for picky eaters. Whether served on its own or alongside dry food, Red Leaf wet food provides the same thoughtfully crafted nutrition that dogs need to thrive.