Have you ever paused while preparing your dog’s meal and wondered what’s actually in their bowl? Do you turn the bag over and read the ingredient list?
The pet food industry is constantly evolving, and so are the options available to us. From kibble and freeze-dried raw on one end of the spectrum to frozen gently cooked meals and raw diets on the other, there’s no shortage of choices. The “right” food depends on many factors—breed, age, dietary sensitivities, health conditions, preferences, lifestyle, and of course, budget and convenience.
At the end of the day, every pet parent wants the same thing: to feed their dog something nourishing, balanced, digestible, and supportive of a long, happy, healthy life.
For us, when choosing food for our dog Georgie, we look closely at the ingredient list. We appreciate transparency, limited ingredients, Canadian-made products, and locally sourced foods whenever possible.
Georgie happens to be a picky eater. We’ve tried several high-quality dry foods, but after a while he loses interest. We’d rotate flavours within the same brand or switch brands altogether. Since we travel often, frozen options like raw or gently cooked meals weren’t ideal for our lifestyle.
Then we came across Wood Mountain Naturals at a trade show—and we were genuinely excited to give it a try.
A Brand Rooted in Family and Tradition
What truly touched our hearts is how this company began.
The story goes back generations to the Wood Mountain Homestead, established in 1896—a place built on respect for land, nature, and family. Long before it became a pet food brand, nourishing meals were being prepared in a family kitchen with care and intention.
Years later, that same spirit lives on.
When Cathie Bal nearly lost her beloved dog, Zara, in 2017 to a complex thyroid condition, she began searching desperately for a better solution. She discovered the power of raw feeding and balanced nutrition—but also experienced firsthand how time-consuming and impractical it could be. Raw diets required hours of preparation and significant freezer space.
Eventually, she found a locally made dehydrated raw food that worked beautifully for Zara—until it suddenly left the market in 2020. Faced with a life-threatening situation for her dog, Cathie did what so many devoted pet parents would do: she took matters into her own hands.
With the help of highly trained veterinarians and consultants, she created a nutritionally balanced, quality-tested dehydrated food made from ingredients she was proud to feed her own dog.
And just like that, Wood Mountain Naturals was born.
There’s something incredibly comforting about knowing this food began the way so many family recipes do—like a grandmother cooking in her kitchen decades ago, carefully preparing meals for those she loves. That same care, quality, and commitment continues today.
What Makes Wood Mountain Naturals Stand Out?
Fresh batches made in British Columbia
The food is produced in BC using locally sourced, human-grade produce and farm products. Having visited BC ourselves, we’ve always been impressed by the quality of fresh meats and produce there. Seeing that same quality brought into Georgie’s bowl feels special.
Transparency you can see
Once the food is rehydrated, you can actually see the real ingredients. It doesn’t get more transparent than that. No mystery fillers. No artificial additives. Just whole foods you can recognize.
Gently dehydrated for nutrition and convenience
The food is gently dehydrated at low temperatures to preserve nutritional value. It’s shelf-stable, lightweight, and incredibly travel-friendly—just add water to rehydrate and serve. For a family like ours that travels often, this is a game changer.
Complete and balanced nutrition
By combining whole food ingredients with carefully selected supplements, Wood Mountain Naturals provides a complete diet with the right balance of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. It’s nutrition you can rely on.
Clean ingredients
Locally sourced. Fresh. Natural. Free from fillers, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Because just like us, our pets are what they eat.
Options for Every Pup
Wood Mountain Naturals dog food comes in three protein options:
They’re available in different sizes, and there’s even a sample size so you can try it before committing.
They also offer “Bowl Boosts” (Beef, Pork, and Vegetable) if you’d like to enhance your dog’s current food or add extra variety.
And something we truly admire: the process is hands-on from start to finish—washing, cutting, dehydrating, and packaging. Even food scraps are thoughtfully upcycled and passed along to farms for chickens, pigs, and other animals. That level of responsibility and sustainability speaks volumes about their values.
Our Experience
For us, Wood Mountain Naturals checks so many boxes: transparency, local sourcing, thoughtful preparation, and real, visible ingredients.
Most importantly? Georgie enjoys it.
There’s peace of mind in feeding a product that was created out of necessity, love, and lived experience—not just market demand.
If you’re curious to learn more, we’re sharing a beautiful video that tells the full story of the brand’s origins, their process, and their commitment to supporting local farmers and sustainable practices.
Wood Mountain Naturals products can be ordered directly from their website or found at select pet retailers. Be sure to use their store locator to find a location near you.
Because when you know what’s in your dog’s bowl—and where it comes from—you feed with confidence.
