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Azestfor Dog Supplements

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Use this guide to find which Azestfor Supplements work with your dogs diet.

Getting Started Guide

1. Choose Your Recipe

Pick one of our vet-approved recipes allowing you to customize your dog’s diets to their unique needs.

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2. Prep Fresh Ingredients

No mystery meat or unpronounceable chemicals—just real food.

3. Mix in Vitamin Pre-Mix

Mix Azestfor homemade dog food pre-mix to make the meal AAFCO compliant, nutritionally complete and balanced.

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4. Serve & Watch Your Dog Thrive!

Transform your dog's health with every bite. More energy, shinier coat, and tail-wagging excitement at meal time

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Homemade Dog Food DIY Premix FAQs

1 lb of Azestfor Homemade Dog Food Vitamins will make approximately 33 lbs of homemade dog food complete and balanced.

21 Essential Vitamins and Minerals. Including Calcium, Phosphorous and Taurine. Country of Origin by Ingredient Tricalcium Phosphate – USA Natural Chicken Liver – USA or Roasted Peas for Veggie flavor -USA Chia Seeds - Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico Potassium Chloride -USA, Canada Kelp Meal – Canada Calcium Carbonate -USA Magnesium Sulfate – Mexico Sodium Chloride – USA Choline Chloride – USA Vitamin E Supplement – USA, China, Switzerland Zinc Sulfate – USA, Mexico Ferrous Sulfate – USA Copper Sulfate – Mexico Sodium Selenite – USA Thiamine Mononitrate -Germany Manganese Sulfate – Mexico Niacin Supplement – India D-Calcium Pantothenate – Germany, Scotland, China Riboflavin – Korea, Germany, China Vitamin A Supplement – China Vitamin D3 Supplement – Switzerland Pyridoxine Hydrochloride – Germany Vitamin B12 Supplement – France Calcium Iodate – USA, Canada Folic Acid – France, China

Proprietary formulations created exclusively for Azestfor, Inc.

Azestfor, Inc is based in Los Angeles California, USA.

Manufacturer is based in Illinois, USA.

Co-packer is based in Southern California

Store vitamins in a  cool dry place i.e. pantry, drawer or in a closed cabinet where the temperature stays below 80%. A refrigerator is not dry.

An open packet of Vitamins can last for 12 months.

Yes. Azestfor products are suitable for all breeds and all ages (12 weeks and older).

Yes - If the food you buy does not already have vitamins i.e. raw diets. No- If the food is kibble or canned food it will already be complete and balanced and you do not need to add additional vitamins.

Feeding Your Dog Homemade Food Means Creates Excitement at Meal Times - ideal for picky eaters. Eating High Quality whole foods means a life Free of Fillers, Preservatives and Harsh Chemical Treatments the simple and healthy The Food Grade Bio-available Fresh Ingredients are More Readily Absorbed and you will: Have Peace of mind knowing exactly what is in your dogs bowl and confidence your dog is getting all the nutrients they need. You can manage Food Allergies by Tailoring Your Dogs Diet and Save Money by Lowering Vet Bills for diet related illnesses.

You are making the food complete and balanced. Each recipe contains the quantity of vitamin mineral mix to add. General Guide Homemade Dog Food Vitamins Dosage: 1 1/4 teaspoons per cup of homemade dog food

Globally Sourced Ingredients. Proprietary formulations created exclusively for Azestfor, Inc.

Azestfor, Inc is based in Los Angeles California, USA.

Manufacturer is based in Illinois, USA. Packaged in the USA

The Azestfor Homemade Dog Food Vitamins - Veggie are considered vegetarian but not vegan.

The Vitamin D3 is derived from Lanolin. Lanolin is a naturally occurring grease on shorn sheep's wool. Shearing sheep for their wool does not harm the sheep.

Yes, you can reheat frozen meals with vitamins, reheat to room temperature, not hot.

Azestfor Homemade Dog Food Vitamins when used in conjunction with Azestfor recipes is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for growth and adult dog maintenance.

AAFCO is an agency that verifies with scientific methods that the food is appropriate for the dogs and nutritionally complete and balanced for the life stages of dogs.

If your dog gets diarrhea from the new diet- a possible cause is the carbohydrates you are serving are not thoroughly cooked. You need to ensure that the starches are well cooked.

  • Vitamin Mineral Premix to make Azestfor's Homemade Dog Food nutritionally complete and balanced
  • Food (aka Human) Grade
  • FDA & AAFCO compliant
  • Formulated by Pet Nutritionists
  • Manufactured in the USA with USA and Imported Ingredients
  • 1lb of Vitamins Makes 33 lbs of Homemade Dog Food Nutritionally Complete and Balanced
  • Aromatic to Appeal to Dogs Sense of Smell
  • Appropriate for All Breeds
  • Suitable for dogs of All Ages: Weaned Puppies, Adolescent, Adult, and Senior Dogs
  • Give us 30 days: We Will Change Your Dog's Life.

Our mission is to extend dogs’ lives through nutrition.
Just like with you what you eat impacts how you feel, the same is with our dogs.
We believe that a diet free of preservatives, chemicals and harsh processing is healthiest.

I worked with animal nutritionists to create wholefood recipes, and a vitamin mineral powder so you can cook for your dog – allowing you to tailor your dog’s diets to their specific needs.

To return your product, email hello@azestfor.com for a Return Authorization (RA) number. Please include your order number and the item name in your email. 

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Please note, you will be responsible for all return shipping charges. We strongly recommend that you use a trackable method to mail your return.

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Under 2: +10–20% (slider) • 3–7: baseline • Over 7: −20%.
Adjustments: Underweight +10% • Overweight −20%.
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Fresh Food Better Than Ultra-Processed

Real Food
Real Immunity

Fresh, whole ingredients full of bioavailable nutrients help your dog stay strong from the inside out.

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Regardless of breed, all dogs thrive on fresh, minimally processed food rich in natural goodness.

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Fresh, wholesome food that's easy to digest - meaning a happier tummy, smoother digestion.

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Delicious, freshly made dog food can help your dog achieve and maintain their ideal weight and stay energized all day long.


Which Supplements Work With Your Dog’s Diet?

Use this guide to find which Azestfor Supplements are compatible with homemade and commercial dog foods.

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Dog Food Guide — Full List

Informational only — consider your dog’s size and sensitivities; consult your vet for personalized advice.

Food Category Notes
Fruits
🍎Apple
SafeRemove core & seeds.
🍌Banana
SafeSmall portions due to sugar.
🍈Cantaloupe
SafeRemove rind & seeds.
🍈Honeydew
SafeHydrating; seedless pieces.
🍐Pear
SafeRemove core & seeds.
🍑Peach (pitted)
SafeRemove pit; chop small.
🥝Kiwi
SafePeel & dice; small amounts.
🥭Mango (pitted)
SafePeel & remove pit; moderate due to sugar.
🍑Nectarine (pitted)
SafeStone fruit; remove pit.
🍑Plum (pitted)
SafeRemove pit; tiny portions.
🍉Watermelon (seedless)
SafeFlesh only; no rind.
🍑Apricot (pitted)
SafeRemove pit; chop small.
🫐Blueberries
SafeAntioxidant-rich.
🍓Strawberries
SafeServe chopped.
🫐Blackberries
SafeModerate due to sugar.
🍇Raspberries
SafeA few at a time.
🍒Cranberries (unsweetened)
SafeAvoid sugary sauces.
Vegetables
🥕Carrots
SafeRaw or cooked.
🫛Peas
SafePlain only.
🟩String/Green beans
SafeLow-cal snack.
🥒Cucumber
SafeHydrating.
🥒Zucchini
SafeCooked or finely chopped.
🎃Pumpkin
SafePlain cooked or purée.
🍠Sweet potatoes (cooked)
SafeCook/mashed; no butter/salt.
🥔Potatoes (cooked)
SafeAvoid green/sprouted; never raw.
🎃Squash (winter types, cooked)
SafePeel/seed; cook soft.
🥦Brussels sprouts (cooked)
SafeSmall amounts; can cause gas.
🥦Broccoli
SafeSmall amounts.
🥦Cauliflower
SafeModest portions.
🥒Summer squash
SafeCook or finely chop.
🍠Turnips
SafeCook & dice.
🌱Bean sprouts
SafeRinse well.
🌱Alfalfa sprouts
SafeRinse well.
🍆Eggplant
SafeCooked & chopped.
🍄Mushrooms (store-bought)
SafeNever wild types.
🌶️Bell peppers
SafeMild peppers only.
🥬Kale
SafeCooked/chopped; small portions.
🍅Tomatoes (ripe flesh)
SafeAvoid green parts/stems.
🌿Celery
SafeCut to short lengths.
🥬Spinach
SafeOffer cooked; small portions.
🥬Lettuce
SafeHydrating; chop finely.
🌿Watercress
SafeChop finely.
Grains & Cereals
🍚Rice (cooked)
SafeGentle carb.
🌾Barley (cooked)
SafeServe plain.
🌾Oats / Oatmeal
SafeCook in water, not milk; plain only.
🌽Cornmeal
SafeFully cooked; plain.
🍝Pasta (plain)
SafeNo sauces or butter.
🍚Couscous (plain, cooked)
SafePlain only; no onion/garlic.
🧂Cornstarch
SafeSmall thickener amounts.
🌮Tapioca (cooked)
SafeCooked only.
🍿Popcorn (air-popped)
SafePlain; no oil/salt.
Breads (plain)
🍞White bread
SometimesEmpty calories; tiny pieces.
🌾Whole wheat bread
SometimesStill sparingly.
🥖Breadsticks
SometimesCheck for onion/garlic.
🌾Rye bread
SometimesAvoid seeded/onion loaves.
🥯Bagel
SometimesDense; tiny pieces; no toppings.
🧇English muffin
SometimesAvoid butter/jam.
🍔Buns & rolls
SometimesWatch portions.
🫓Pita
SometimesSmall pieces.
🌯Tortilla
SometimesCorn or flour; avoid oils/salt.
Beans & Legumes (cooked)
🫘White beans
SafeNo added salt.
🫘Red beans
SafeCook thoroughly.
🫘Lima beans
SafeServe soft.
🫘Black beans
SafeMash/chop to aid digestion.
🫘Broad beans
SafeCook well; modest portions.
🫘Soybeans
SafePlain, cooked.
🧆Chickpeas / Garbanzo
SafeAvoid salted canned.
🫘Pinto beans
SafeCook soft; serve plain.
🫘Kidney beans
SafeThoroughly cooked.
Meat & Poultry
🥩Beef (lean, cooked)
SafeUnseasoned.
🐮Veal / baby beef
SafeCook fully.
🐑Lamb (lean, cooked)
SafeLean cuts; fully cooked.
🍔Ground beef (90%+)
SafeCook through; drain fat.
🐄Tripe (cooked)
SafeFrom beef stomach; rinse & cook.
🐖Pork (leg, tenderloin)
SafeFully cooked; no seasoning.
🍗Chicken (skinless)
SafeRemove skin/fat/bones.
🦃Turkey (skinless)
SafeNo seasoning/gravy.
🦆Duck (skinless)
SafeRich; remove skin & excess fat; small portions.
🦌Venison
SafeCook thoroughly.
🫎Elk (lean, cooked)
SafeRich protein; no seasoning.
🦘Kangaroo (lean, cooked)
SafeFully cooked; introduce gradually.
🐦Ostrich (lean, cooked)
SafeVery lean; fully cooked.
🐇Rabbit
SafeDebone & cook.
🐿️Squirrel
SafeCook thoroughly; plain.
🐦Pheasant
SafeFully cooked, deboned.
🪿Goose (trim fat)
SafeTrim fat; moderate portions.
Fish
🐟Salmon (cooked)
SafePlain; boneless; avoid smoked/salted.
🐟Catfish (cooked)
SafeFully cooked; deboned.
🐟Whitefish (cooked)
SafeMild; deboned; plain.
Shellfish (cooked)
🦑Calamari / Squid
SometimesFully cooked, plain; small pieces.
🦐Shrimp
SometimesAllergy risk; small amounts.
🦪Clams
SometimesCooked; watch sodium.
🦀Crab
SometimesPlain; avoid imitation additives.
🦞Lobster
SometimesRich; tiny portions.
🦪Oysters
SometimesCooked; small amounts.
🦪Scallops
SometimesPlain & fully cooked.
Eggs
🥚Eggs (raw or cooked)
SafeComplete protein; fresh & plain.
Dairy
🥣Cottage cheese (low-fat)
SafeSmall portions.
🥛Kefir (plain, unsweetened)
SafeProbiotic; small servings.
🧀Ricotta
SometimesPlain; small amounts.
🧀Cheddar
SometimesHigher fat/salt; tiny cubes.
🧀Mozzarella
SometimesMilder; moderate portions.
🧀Cream cheese
SometimesVery small smear; no flavors.
Seeds & Nuts (tiny amounts)
🌱Chia seeds
SometimesTiny sprinkle; add water to avoid gel clumps.
🌱Flax seeds (ground)
SometimesGround is gentler; tiny amounts.
🌱Sesame seeds (black/white)
SometimesUnseasoned; very small amounts.
🌱Hemp hearts
SometimesRich; start very small.
🌱Black cumin seeds
SometimesUse sparingly; vet guidance preferred.
🌻Sunflower seeds (unsalted)
SometimesPlain, shelled; tiny portions.
🎃Pumpkin seeds (unsalted)
SometimesPlain, shelled; tiny portions.
Enticers (for pills/training; use sparingly)
🥜Peanut butter (xylitol-free)
SometimesCheck labels; calorie-dense—tiny smear.
🥜Almond butter (xylitol-free)
SometimesUnsalted; introduce slowly.
🥜Cashew butter (xylitol-free)
SometimesUnsalted; small amounts (avoid macadamias entirely).
🥣Bone/low-sodium broth
SometimesOn food; no onion/garlic; low sodium only.
🥪Luncheon meat (≤3g fat, low sodium)
SometimesRare treat; avoid garlic/onion seasonings.
🥓Ham & Canadian bacon
SometimesOften salty/preserved; very small pieces.
Never
🍇Grapes & raisins
NeverRisk of kidney failure.
🍫Chocolate
NeverTheobromine toxicity; darker = worse.
🧅Onion & garlic (all forms)
NeverDamages red blood cells.
🧪Xylitol (sweetener)
NeverSevere hypoglycemia/liver failure.
🍺Alcohol
NeverDangerous even in small amounts.
🌰Macadamia nuts
NeverCan cause weakness, tremors, fever.
🥗Tabbouleh (typical)
NeverUsually contains onion/garlic; avoid.

Dogs are omnivores — cooked grains and a balanced variety of proteins/veggies/fruits can be part of a healthy diet.