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How DOGMA®, the first air-dried dog food in Greece, was born!
FROM THE FOUNDER...
"9years ago living in New York and having a restaurant of my own, acquired my best friend, Noel, a delightful cocker spaniel, who has always been by my side in all my culinary experimentations!
When Noel was a puppy, he suffered sores on his skin due to allergies to ingredients commonly found in every kibble.
Vets were out of options and I was left in the dark with no nutritional advice so I took matters
into my own hands and began my search for the best dog food I could find..I had no choice but to experiment with raw alternatives which were the only natural nutritional solution, starting with serving Noel a whole uncooked chicken!
Doubtful at first, the positive results were almost immediate – I started seeing a playful ball of energy. Our journey towards recovery started!
After many years in the raw food diet, I began to see difficulties in terms of the time-consuming process of mixing the ingredients, difficulty in maintenance (large storage space is needed), in preservation (it needs to be thawed before serving) Trichinella, listeria, salmonella, which are found in raw meat and not all are neutralized in deep freezing degrees!"
Our founder started DOGMA® as a solution
to her own everyday problem:
She couldn't find a dog food,supplements and treats that was as nutritious and fresh as home-cooked meals and treats and as convenient as dry food.
And that’s how DOGMA®, the first air-dried dog products made in Greece, was born!
Following the steps of technology and science in the culinary industry she found the answer for preserving all the nutrients from the raw materials, avoiding exposure of her and her beloved cocker spaniel Noel, to harmful bacteria that uncooked food has, the fuss of prepping time and also the versatility by converting it from dry to re-hydrated product by adding water, or natural meat broth or herbs to enhance some property in Noel's diet!
our goal
The company's goal is for the DOGMA® brand to become synonymous with the good life of a dog at all levels and to be the only choice for owners when thinking of natural materials and cutting edge technology, in food products and accessories. To create a series of foods, supplements and delicacies of natural origin only, unprocessed, as well as accessories made from natural raw materials with harmless-non allergens to animals and humans.
DOGMA® premium dog nutrition is a company whose purpose is to change the way dogs are fed by providing natural final products with the least possible human intervention, but also with the absence of harmful substances, fillers and extruders used in pet food production.
DOGMA®'s unique air-drying method gently dehydrates raw material low and slow to preserve nutrients and flavor while killing germs. This cooking method produces the best dry food, because it offers the ease of kibble and the nutritional value of fresh dog food and also the most natural supplements and treats for dogs.
With the help of science and technology used in gastronomy (molecular gastronomy), truly natural fresh products are prepared in a different form than what existed until now, helping all the nutrients to remain unchanged!
Molecular gastronomy is a movement that integrates science and new techniques into the preparation, transformation and presentation of food. It is the study of molecules as they relate to the chemical and physical processes of cooking.
DOGMA®'s purpose is to provide customers with natural products for their dogs while having a positive impact on people and the planet. Because the natural and fresh product in our best friend's daily diet should now be accessible as well as in our own daily diet.
Our Mission
To Make Natural, innovative and Earth Friendly Products
We've worked for long time with excitement,dedication and detailed research to bring the natural and fresh dog food movement to life! We used all of our products on our own dogs with great results.
We took the very best natural human grade products and made them accessible for dogs. So the same high quality products we use on our dogs are now available for every dog!
Our promise is to treat your dog like he was our own furry family member. That's why we're so excited to share our products with your pooch!
But our promise doesn't end there ...
We also promise to keep the planet safe for you and your dog. Pet products can have a significant environmental effect so every ingredient and piece of packaging is chosen for minimal impact.
We care about dogs and we care about the planet!
And we make sure this is reflected in all of our products. A lot of products are manufactured with synthetic materials and ingredients which only contributes to climate change and environmental degradation. And knowing that 91% of plastics that end up in the environment are non-recyclable is enough for us to find better ways to package our products.
Every dog deserves healthy products that are free of harmful and synthetic ingredients. And every dog deserves an environment that's safe and free of toxins.
That's why in DOGMA® we support organic local Greek farmers and we use clean labels and packaging to ensure a healthy tomorrow for all the creatures on the planet.