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Baked Dog Food

Baked Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Flavor
Senior Dogs

92 total reviews

Keep the puppy spirit alive in your graying pup with a tailored senior diet made with additional omega-3 fat, reduced calories, and quality sources of dietary fiber. Feed age-defying glucosamine, algae-derived DHA fat, and the powerful anti-inflammatory curcumin in every baked bite, eliminating the need for inconvenient and expensive supplements. This veterinarian-designed recipe is packed with protein from plant-based ingredients like chickpeas and organic whole grains. Baked in an oven to preserve nutrient quality and accentuate the tasty pumpkin, apple, and peanut butter flavor.

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Ingredients

Feeding Guidelines

Guaranteed Analysis

NutrientsGuaranteed
Crude Protein (min)26.5%
Crude Fat (min)9.5%
Crude fiber (max)6.5%
Moisture (max)10%
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)(min)450 mg/cup
Glucosamine* (min)150 mg/cup

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles

Petaluma Baked Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Flavor has been formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for adult maintenance.

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We share a full laboratory analysis of our nutrition profile because your dog deserves a real nutritional label. Download here.

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Nutrient Dense
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Minimally Processed
A stylized cartoon dog face with brown and white fur, pink tongue, and an orange heart on a plain white background.
Naturally Tasty
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Nutritionally Complete
Ingredients
Nutrition facts
The Formula
Reviews

Made forGray hairs &Golden years

Recommended for senior dogs

Senior age by dog size: small dogs under 20 lb at 10+ years, medium 20-60 lb at 9+ years, large 60-90 lb at 7+ years, extra large 90+ lb at 5+ years Senior age by dog size: small dogs under 20 lb at 10+ years, medium 20-60 lb at 9+ years, large 60-90 lb at 7+ years, extra large 90+ lb at 5+ years

What's Inside

Real Ingredients

Feeding and Nutrition

Guaranteed Analysis

NutrientsGuaranteed
Crude Protein (min)26.5%
Crude Fat (min)9.5%
Crude fiber (max)6.5%
Moisture (max)10%
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)(min)450 mg/cup
Glucosamine* (min)150 mg/cup

*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles

Petaluma Baked Pumpkin & Peanut Butter Flavor has been formulated to meet the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profile for adult maintenance.

Radically Transparent

We share a full laboratory analysis of our nutrition profile because your dog deserves a real nutritional label. Download here.

Ingredients

Portion Guide

Recommended portion, in cups and grams of food per day.

Dog Weight Cups / Day Grams / Day
2-5 LB ¼ - ½ 25 - 50 g
6-10 LB ½ - ¾ 50 - 80 g
11-20 LB ¾ - 1 ¼ 80 - 130 g
21-30 LB 1 ¼ - 1 ½ 140 - 180 g
31-45 LB 1 ½ - 2 ¼ 180 - 240 g
46-60 LB 2 ¼ - 2 ¾ 250 - 300 g
61-80 LB 2 ¾ - 3 ½ 310 - 380 g
81-100 LB 3 ½ - 4 380 - 440 g
101-130 LB 4 - 4 ¾ 440 - 540 g

Add ¼ cup for every 10 lb of body weight above 130 lb
*Calculated for weight maintenance of adult dogs with average activity and normal treat consumption (~10% or less of total kcal).

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Dr. Blake Hawley Lead Diet Formulator & Nutritionist

Formulated by experts

Meet Dr. Blake Hawley

Veterinarian & Lead Formulator

“We formulated Petaluma based on the best available research and many years of experience. We carefully designed this diet to provide all essential nutrients without the need for animal derived ingredients. There is plenty of evidence that dogs can thrive on a balanced meatless diet, and we have gone to great lengths to ensure Petaluma meets the gold standard of canine nutrition.”

Dr. Hawley is a veterinarian who has spent over 25 years developing scientific diets and pharmaceutical delivery products for pets. He received his doctorate in veterinary medicine from NC State University and conducted postdoctoral studies at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. He has developed extensive nutritional expertise while designing hundreds of unique and specialized pet diets.

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See & Taste the difference

Our baked food retains nutrients and natural flavors for meals your dog will love
Traditional kibble
Texture

Toasted Clusters
Each bite is formed with unique texture and flavor with chunks of carrots, oats, parsley, and nuts. Yummy!

Brown and Round
All ingredients must be ground into a fine powder, creating a uniform texture and flavor. Yawn.

Glycemic index

Low Glycemic
Maintains lower glycemic index with a balance of slow-and fast-release carbohydrates

High Glycemic
Increases glycemic index by converting all starches into a fast-release "gelatinized" form

Fats

Rich Omega-3s
Low degradation and oxidation of omega-3 and omega-6 fats

Oxidized Fats
High degradation and oxidation of omega-3 and omega-6 fats

Cooking

Cooked Medium Rare
Heat gradient cooks from "outside-in", creating browned edge and toasted flavor but less heat exposure at the center

Cooked Well Done
Pressure cooks from "inside-out" with browning and high heat exposure distributed throughout the entire kibble

Flavor

Naturally Tasty
Baking accentuates the natural flavors in our tasty ingredients like peanut butter and sweet potato - no flavor powder needed!

Artificially Flavored
Sprayed with fat and flavor powders after cooking to replace the natural flavor cooked out during processing

Compare our formulas

Nutrient Senior Formula Adult Formula Whole Food Mixer
Calories365 kcal/cup395 kcal/cup330 kcal/cup
Protein32 grams/cup33 grams/cup24 grams/cup
Fat12 grams/cup17 grams/cup13 grams/cup
DHA omega-3 fat450 mg/cup150 mg/cup100 mg/cup
Primary flavorsPumpkin, peanut butter, applesaucePeanut butter & sweet potatoPumpkin, coconut, & peanut
Functional ingredientsAlgae oil (DHA)
Taurine
L-carnitine
Miscanthus grass
Pumpkin
Algae oil (DHA)
Taurine
L-carnitine
Miscanthus grass
Organic sweet potato
Turmeric
Organic spinach
Organic kale
Pumpkin
Apple
Cranberry
Banana
Algae oil (DHA)
Age-specific supportAdditional algae oil (DHA)
Glucosamine
Curcumin (turmeric extract)
Reduced sodium
Reduced phosphorus
Reduced fat & calories
Age-appropriate fat and calories
Optimized mineral content
Age-appropriate fat and calories
Optimized mineral content
Organic ingredients30%50%67%

Questions?

Can dogs thrive on a plant-based diet?

How does Petaluma support longevity in dogs?

Will Petaluma help my dog's allergies?

Is Petaluma complete and balanced for all life stages?

How quickly will I see improvement in my dog's health?

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This baked, plant-based senior kibble earns high praise for palatability and health benefits. Customers said their dogs "absolutely loved" the pumpkin & peanut butter flavor, with many noting improvements in allergies, skin conditions, and digestion. The food "smells delicious" and transitions smoothly. Some concerns about kibble size and price.

  • 5 stars: 83 (90%)
  • 4 stars: 6 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (1%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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- B.R.
He LOVES it!

Our Basset Hound Percy (just turned 10) absolutely savors his Petaluma Baked Pumpkin & Peanut Butter flavor Petalumas. Every meal is like a major treat for him. He's in great shape, healthy and playful.
4 paws up for Petaluma! Highly recommended.

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Vegan f.t.a.
Great product and company

My dog has DCM and I had some concerns about the chickpeas in the food after the FDA suggested that boutique diets can cause DCM. Since then the FDA has basically retracted their stance after having no real credible evidence. Petaluma has excellent information regarding DCM and the FDA ‘s updated statements. Petalumas article on DCM is detailed and informative. As an animal rights activist I’m grateful to find a dog food that does not contribute to animal exploitation. This sweet senior dog at age 14 loves the food and has lots of energy. She walks two miles every day, still likes to play with her rope toy, and can still do stairs. Also, customer service is fantastic.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review of your experience. DCM has been such a hot button issue in pet nutrition, and it's really helpful for us to know when the content we share is useful/clarifying. Thank you for choosing a food that aligns with your values, and please give your sweet senior a pat from all of us at Petaluma.

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Dee
Both dogs love it!

A dachshund and Chiweenie love this dry food. I use it for their late day snack to supplement their wet food in the morning and afternoon. It stays fresh all month. It is easy to travel with too!

We love hearing that both of your pups are enjoying their snack time! It's great that the food is working well as part of their routine and staying fresh for you. And yes – the convenience for travel is definitely a bonus!

Thanks for choosing us to keep your dachshund and Chiweenie happy and healthy.

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L.T.
Fantastic

My 9 year old chichi mix loves the good and truly has more energy than ever! Thank you. We love your product and I’ll be adopting another dog soon and I’m recommending to everyone.

We’re so happy to hear that your 9 year old Chichi mix is thriving and has more energy! Thank you for giving a senior dog a loving home and for planning to rescue another soon. Your dedication is truly inspiring and we’re delighted to be part of your journey!

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Donna C.
My 11-year-old Corgi is thriving on Petaluma dog food!

I believe that without this dog food, my current pooch would have died early from cancer as was the case with all my other pets. I am so happy to have found Petaluma. Plus, I love the personal contact with the company's founder.

Hi Donna,

What a darling corgi! My first dog growing up was a corgi and I have had a lifelong soft spot for those little-legged pups. We are so happy to hear that your senior corgi is doing so well and we wish them many more years of healthy aging. Please feel free to reach out any time if we can be helpful.

All the best,
Caroline

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Rachel S.
My 2 Dachshunds love it!

I have a 15 year old dachshund and a 5 year old dachshund and both of them love their Petaluma meal time. I add hot water, soak and smash the kibble for my little old guy but he gobbles it up and loves it. Very high quality food, no need to worry about quality and, bonus added ingredients for aging pet buddies.

Hi Rachel,

Thank you for trying Petaluma and sharing your review. Your pup doesn't look a day over 10 :)
We're working on some food options for dogs that need (or want) a softer food, so hopefully we'll be able to save you some steps soon.

Best,
Garrett

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Joanna F.
Huge hit for my senior

I have a pretty picky Schipperke mix senior. She was never into peanut butter flavor before, so I was surprised how much she liked Petaluma food; she acts as though the pieces are treats! (It does smell really good to the human nose as well, kind of like a healthy muffin or something)

I was even more impressed by the full nutrient analysis available and the level of detail in formulating the diet. I’ve never seen another vegan dog food brand put this much effort into nutrition transparency. And the fact that they are making life stage appropriate foods at all! (A plant based senior diet, finally!!)
My pup also has allergies and has seen a 90% reduction in tearing since trying Petaluma and I never saw that extreme of a change before, even from the other meat free brands we tried previously.

I honestly cannot recommend Petaluma enough. We have been trying different foods for my dog’s entire life because none ever worked out long term, but this is the first one that seems to be perfect for her.

Hi Jo,

Wow, we are so appreciative of this detailed and kind review. I'm so glad that your dog is enjoying Petaluma and seeing such a great improvement in allergy symptoms. Music to our ears!

I'm also really glad that our nutritional information was useful. We know it's a bit uncommon to see a full nutritional profile, but we have found that it's been useful especially for dogs with medical concerns (or transitioning from a specialized diet) to see more granular data and possibly review with their veterinarian. I'm delighted to hear that it was useful in making a choice for your pup.

Thank you for such a generous review and support of Petaluma!
Caroline

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L.C.
Picky Frenchie Approved

My 12 year frenchie is very picky and has a very sensitive stomach! We are so happy we found this!! It has changed how he feels! He is so spunky these days! We wish we found it sooner.

Hi Loren,

Selective Frenchies are hard to win over - this feels like a great victory! I'm so happy to hear that Petaluma has worked well for your pup.

My own 11 year old dog is on our senior formula and I've also noticed the energy uptick personally - maybe we need a 'decaffeinated' version in the future ;)

Thank you for leaving such a thoughtful review of your Petaluma experience.

All the best,
Caroline

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L.B.
After some trial and error, I'm happy to say this brand is approved by my picky senior husky!

A couple of months ago I took in a senior husky (he turns 10 in December). When I was transitioning him to Petaluma, he would avoid eating his old kibble, so I was stoked that he seemed to like this brand as much as I do (he is a picky eater).

However, he was eating less than half of what he needed and often grimaced while chewing, so I thought maybe he wasn't a fan of the flavor after all. To encourage him to eat more, I started heating up some canned pumpkin and mixing it with his food (sometimes along with PB powder and water).

This worked for several weeks, but he stopped eating the kibble and would just lap up the softer foods/liquids. I tried adding a plant-based base mix with hot water—he finished his food for several days, but we ran into the same issue as before.

Running out of ideas, I started going in with a potato masher after adding hot water and the topper. He began eating a more appropriate amount, but he avoided the areas with larger pieces of kibble. That's when it finally clicked for me—it wasn't that he disliked his food, he just didn't want to chew it.

I bought a food processor and I use ~ 3:2 cups of Petaluma to hot water, pulsing until it has a pâté consistency. I don't add toppers or anything else to it anymore—he always leaves his bowl empty after mealtimes! About a month ago we began arthritis injections, so I'm glad I can feed him food that will support his OA treatment and overall health. His coat has become so soft and shiny!

Hi Leonard,

Wow, thank you so much for sharing your experience with Petaluma! It sounds like you had to get creative in the kitchen to make Petaluma work for your adorable husky pup and we're so grateful for the extra effort.

Wishing him the very best with his arthritis treatment and so happy to have a shiny happy husky in the Petaluma pack :)

Thank you again for supporting our small business & taking the time to share your feedback.

All the best,
Caroline

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Daria L.S.
Picky eaters no more!

I bought the senior blend originally for my adult lab mix who has has horrible skin allergy issues since day 1 - I had tried every organic meat-based protein diet imaginable. I eat a plant-based diet and figured what the heck - I’ll try it! Not only does he love it, his itching/coat quality has improved dramatically in just a week and my other two picky eaters are basically trying to get his food! Might have to become a full Petaluma household!

Amazing feedback!

Thank you so much for sharing your experience - we have learned from so many customers how tricky managing allergies are and I'm so happy that you have a solution for your pup. Petaluma is still a small business and we read each and every review - this really made my day to hear how well your pup is doing :)

All the best,
Caroline

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Megan B.
Heidi is aging gracefully and happily

Although I don't like admitting Heidi is entering her golden years, I want to keep her healthy and active as long as possible. I like that the senior food contains ingredients that eliminate the need for her to be on supplements. We switched her to the Petaluma senior food without a glitch!

Aging like a fine wine! No cuter corgi than Heidi.Thanks so much for leaving a review of our new formula!

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Caroline B.
My 11 year old taste tested this senior formula -- two salt & pepper paws up!

Leo has been the taste tester for every batch of the senior formula that Petaluma has been developing for the last nearly 2 years. He has become more discerning with age and I'm so happy he is excited about mealtime. I love that this formula is loaded with omega-3s and dietary fiber, keeping him youthful into his teens :)

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Betty
Great addition to my pup’s diet

This kibble is a great addition to my pup’s environment-friendly diet which includes a variety of high quality vegan kibble and fresh zero-salt/oil sardines.

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Debora W.

packaged well. delivers quick.

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Chatty V.
Respect for all animals

As an animal rights activist of 15 years, I have personally witnessed the absolute horror show that is animal agriculture. Removing myself as much as humanly possible from the systems that exploit and commodify animals is important to me. Grateful to Petaluma for creating a dog food that is healthy and provides our senior dog with all her nutritional needs. Thank you Petaluma!

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Rebecca B.
Good so far …

We’re still transitioning, but they aren’t avoiding it in their bowls, and it seems like they like it as much as the meat-based food. Fingers crossed!

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Tish
Allergies

I heard about this company via NPR. My Shih Tzu had chronic skin allergies and my vet and I syspfood to some degree
I have not made a total switch, but have greatly reduced her meat intake. Her skin has improved tremendously.

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Camille
Best vegan dog food

I heard the NPR interview and decided to order samples. My dog loves the dry foods but did not like the topper. I’ve tried other vegan dog foods, which she refused to eat. This dog food actually smells good! I’ve been mixing the two varieties for my 9-year old. She suffers from lifelong gastrointestinal disease and has had no issues with this food. Customer service has responded quickly to my questions.

Hi Camille! We're so happy to hear that your pup is doing so well on Petaluma and it agrees with her digestion. Thank you for giving Petaluma a try - reach out any time if we can be helpful, and huge thank you for taking the time to leave a review :)

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Taylor T.
Wonderful baked vegan dog food

Smells delicious! My dog favors it over his other vegan dog food. I really appreciate the use of renewable energy, and that the food is 30% organic!

Hi Taylor! We're so glad your dog is loving their food. Thank you for supporting sustainable and organic ingredients — it means a lot to us. We appreciate your kind words!

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McKenzie
A Dog Food Company Worth Supporting

It's refreshing to find a company that focuses on creating a high-quality kibble, and I feel good about feeding it to my dog.

Their customer care is also excellent. I had an issue with my shipment and they were quick to respond, proactive and genuinely helpful.

I'm happy to support a company that stands behind both its product and its customers :)

Hi McKenzie, this is an extraordinarily kind review! We're thrilled to hear you're happy with our product and service. Your support means a lot to us and your dog. Looking forward to serving you both in the future!

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Shannon
Hard & Breaks apart Easily

My dog is SUPER PICKY with food so i tried this one.. It seems to be a great food - Baked Hard but still breaks apart easily. But unfortunately my pup was still not a fan! I did give the sample bag to a friend/coworker and her dog loved it!! So even though im still on the hunt for my pup… I FOUND A DOGGIE TO LOVE THIS FOOD AND ITS AMAZING BENEFITS!!!

Hi Shannon, thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad another dog is loving the food, and we hope your pup finds their perfect match soon. Feel free to reach out if you need any recommendations!

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