Healthybud is a Canadian, family-owned dog food brand built around gut health. Founder Kyle started it after healing his own Crohn's disease through food and losing the family dog, Roxy, to cancer. Today Healthybud makes freeze-dried raw meals, functional chews and mini training treats with butcher-quality meat, superfoods and pre + postbiotics, and the brand reports more than 10,000 five-star reviews.
What do they sell?
Prices from Healthybud's website, shown in Canadian dollars (CAD); US shoppers can switch the store to US dollars (USD):
- Freeze-dried Meal Patties and Meal Bites (Beef, Turkey, Lamb+Salmon): $50 each
- Turkey Gut Booster functional treat and topper with prebiotics: $20
- Mini Training Treats (Beef, Chicken, Salmon), 1 calorie each: $18
- Sample Kit with 8 best-selling foods and treats: $50
There are also a Duck Calming Aid with L-Theanine and chamomile, a Beef Joint Booster, single-ingredient chews like Beef Lung Wafers and Sweet Potato Chews, and 30-day starter kits for small, medium and large dogs. Prices can change, so check the site before you buy.
Who it's for
Owners of picky eaters, dogs with sensitive tummies or soft stools, and anyone who wants an easy raw topper or a full freeze-dried meal without the mess of fresh raw food.
What we like
- Every meal has pre + postbiotics for digestion.
- Works as a complete meal or as a topper on your dog's usual food.
- Vets on the brand's expert panel back the formulas.
- A 100% picky-eater guarantee: if your dog doesn't love it, you can swap or get a refund, according to the brand.
Good to know
- Ships from warehouses in both Canada and the United States, with delivery in about 2 to 3 business days after dispatch.
- Free shipping on orders of $79 or more.
- Orders usually ship within 1 business day, so the cancellation window is short.
Discount code
Code: THEDOWNTOWNALY for 35% off storewide. Enter it at checkout to see your savings; the discount is set by the brand and may not stack with other offers.
- Step 1: go to Healthybud.
- Step 2: pick your proteins, treats or a starter kit, then go to checkout.
- Step 3: enter THEDOWNTOWNALY in the discount code box and check that your total goes down.
Is it worth it?
Yes, if your dog is picky or has a sensitive stomach. Start with the Sample Kit or a bag of Meal Patties and use code THEDOWNTOWNALY to save 35%.
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