Recipes & Nutrition

Sundays currently offers three core recipes: Beef, Chicken, and Turkey. You can learn more about the ingredients in these recipes here.

Each recipe is designed to be complete and balanced, so the best fit depends on your dog's age, activity level, sensitivities, and preferences.

We use named muscle meats and named organ meats in our recipes.

Our meats come from animals intended for human consumption, and the ingredients are handled to human-grade standards in our production process.

While we do include ingredients commonly used to support digestibility — such as chicory root and pumpkin — Sundays recipes are designed to be highly digestible on their own, which is one reason many dogs do well during and after the transition. Check out this article to learn more.

Our recipes are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for All Life Stages, including growth of large size dogs (70 lb. or more as an adult).

If you want the most detailed recipe-specific information, we recommend reviewing the current recipe pages and guaranteed analysis with your veterinarian.

To learn more about how Sundays for Dogs meets the guidelines set forth by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), you can check out our WSAVA page.

If you're comparing foods using the WSAVA framework, that's the best place to see how we answer their questions in more detail.

No. Sundays includes a small amount of grains in each recipe.

Sundays is grain-inclusive by design. At the same time, the recipes are made without gluten-containing ingredients and are positioned as gluten-free.

Check out this article to learn more about grain inclusivity in dog food.

DCM is a complicated topic, and our best resource is Dr. Tory's article on the Sundays site.

The short version is that Sundays does not use legumes or potatoes in its recipes and takes a conservative approach to ingredients that have been discussed in the ongoing diet-related DCM conversation.

If your veterinarian has prescribed a prescription diet, follow your vet's guidance.

Sundays is not intended to replace a prescription food, and we do not position it as a substitute for a veterinary therapeutic diet.

If you need to pause, cancel, or adjust your Sundays plan because of a medical recommendation, you can do that from your account or by reaching out to our care team.

All of our recipes are formulated for all life stages, including growth of large-size dogs, so puppies can eat Sundays from the start.

The best recipe for a given puppy still depends on things like size, activity level, and sensitivities. If you'd like a personalized recommendation, you can go through our signup flow and we'll guide you before purchase.

Check out this article to learn more about how Sundays could be the right choice for your puppy.

For many senior dogs, a leaner or more moderate-fat recipe can be a good fit as activity levels change with age.

Chicken and Turkey are often the recipes people start with for older dogs, but the best choice still depends on your dog's weight goals, activity, and health history.

Check out this article to learn more about how Sundays could help your senior dog — or, answer a few questions in our signup flow to get the best recommendation for your pup.

All Sundays recipes are complete and balanced for all life stages, making them appropriate for adult dogs. The best fit depends on your dog's lifestyle and goals.

Beef can be a strong fit for more active dogs. Chicken may be a good option for less active dogs or dogs who do better on a leaner recipe. Turkey is often chosen as a middle-ground option and is commonly used for dogs with sensitive stomachs.

Check out this article to learn more about why Sundays is the best choice for your adult dog.

Turkey is often the most allergy-friendly starting point in the Sundays lineup and is commonly recommended first for dogs with sensitive systems.

That said, food allergy workups can be complex. If your dog has significant allergy symptoms or a history of reactions, it is worth reviewing the plan with your veterinarian.

Check out this article to learn more about why Sundays is a preferred choice for some dogs with food allergies.

Turkey is usually the first Sundays recipe suggested for dogs with sensitive stomachs.

It is often the best place to start if your dog needs a gentler option, though the right answer can still vary from dog to dog.

If your dog needs to lose weight, a leaner recipe is often the best place to start. Chicken is commonly the first recommendation for that goal within the Sundays lineup.

The most important piece, though, is total daily intake. Use the personalized feeding guidance as your baseline and work with your vet if your dog needs a structured weight-loss plan.

Check out this article to learn more about why Sundays is great for your dog’s weight loss goals.

If your dog needs to gain weight, a higher-calorie or higher-fat option may be a better fit. Beef is often the first Sundays recipe considered for that goal.

If your dog is underweight, recently adopted, or has a medical history, it is a good idea to coordinate any feeding changes with your veterinarian.

Check out this article to learn more about how Sundays could help your dog get to their healthy weight.