Choosing Canadian-made pet food is about more than just quality—it’s about supporting trusted local businesses that uphold high safety standards and responsible sourcing. At Red Dog Blue Kat (RDBK), we’re committed to providing pets with real, whole foods that pet parents can trust while also supporting Canadian farmers and independent pet stores.
But what does "Made in Canada" really mean? In Canada, this claim requires that more than 51% of total direct costs (including production, ingredients, and labour) occur domestically but less than 98%. At RDBK, we go beyond the minimum. Our raw pet food is proudly manufactured in Canada at our CFIA-inspected, HACCP-certified facility in British Columbia. We prioritize Canadian-sourced ingredients whenever possible, including beef, chicken, turkey, and fish from trusted local farmers.
By choosing Red Dog Blue Kat, you’re not just feeding your pet a premium, natural raw diet—you’re supporting Canadian-made pet food that’s ethically sourced, transparently labelled, and manufactured in Canada with care.
5 Reasons to Choose Red Dog Blue Kat Overview
5 Reasons to Choose RDBK—A Proudly Canadian Manufacturer of Raw Pet Food
Manufactured in British Columbia with Canadian Standards
At Red Dog Blue Kat, we take pride in crafting Canadian-made raw pet food at our CFIA-inspected, HACCP-verified facility in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. With rigorous oversight at every stage of production, we ensure that every meal meets the highest safety and quality standards.
We prioritize locally sourced, human-grade ingredients, partnering with trusted Canadian farmers and suppliers to create wholesome, biologically appropriate recipes that help pets thrive.
From our humble beginnings in 2003 to becoming a leader in pet food transparency, our mission has never changed: to provide safe, nutritious, and ethically made raw pet food—right here in Canada.
A Women-Founded & Proudly Independent Business
We’re more than just a pet food manufacturing company—we’re a women-founded, proudly independent brand built by passionate pet parents who believe in feeding pets the way nature intended. When Inna, Louise, and Linda started RDBK in 2003, they weren’t driven by corporate profits—they were on a mission to challenge the pet food industry with transparency, integrity, and real food. What started in a small kitchen inside Vancouver’s historic Save On Meats building, where the first RDBK Foundations Raw recipes were formulated, has grown into a trusted brand that pet parents have relied on for over 20 years. Yet, at our core, we remain a small, values-driven business rooted in community, quality, and trust. We create food we’d feed our own pets—because they’re family, and they deserve the best.
Supporting Canadian Farmers & Suppliers
Many commercial pet food brands rely on imported ingredients with unclear sourcing, often using by-products and fillers to cut costs—leaving pet parents unsure of what their pets are really eating.
At Red Dog Blue Kat, we do things differently. Our Farm-to-Bowl Commitment means sourcing ethically raised, human-grade ingredients from trusted Canadian farms and fisheries to ensure quality, transparency, and nutrition in every bowl.
We take pride in sourcing the majority of our proteins from Canadian farms and suppliers that uphold high ethical, quality and animal welfare standards. Our suppliers are carefully chosen by our team to provide human-grade, responsibly raised ingredients that support both pet health and sustainable farming.
Our Locally Sourced Proteins
Grass-fed Canadian beef – Sourced from farms like Beretta Farms (Alberta)
Free-range Canadian bison – Sourced from farms like Canadian Prairie Bison (Alberta)
Free-run Canadian chicken – Sourced from farms like Rossdown Farms (British Columbia)
Free-range Canadian turkey – Sourced from farms like JD Turkey Farms (British Columbia)
Wild-caught Pacific Coast herring & salmon – Sourced from Seven Seas (British Columbia)
Supporting Local Pet Stores Across Canada
We believe that independent pet stores are the heart of our communities. That’s why we proudly partner with over 400 independent retailers across Canada, including Pet Valu, Global Pet Foods, Bone & Biscuit, and many family-owned pet stores.
By choosing to shop local, pet parents help support ethical pet food brands while ensuring continued access to trusted, high-quality nutrition for their pets. These retailers are more than just stores—they are trusted experts who help guide pet owners toward healthier choices for their furry companions. 🔗 Find an RDBK retailer near you with our Store Locator.
5. Reduced Carbon Footprint
Choosing Canadian-made pet food isn’t just good for your pet—it’s better for the planet. By sourcing ingredients locally and manufacturing in Canada, RDBK helps reduce transportation emissions and shorten the supply chain, minimizing the environmental impact of every meal. Supporting local farms and production means a more sustainable, eco-conscious pet food industry, helping to protect the environment while nourishing pets with fresh, responsibly sourced nutrition.
Conclusion: The Power of Choosing Canadian
Now more than ever, choosing Canadian-made pet food makes a real difference. It strengthens Canada’s food supply chain, supports independent pet retailers, and reduces environmental impact by minimizing transportation emissions.
At Red Dog Blue Kat, we are proud to partner with Canadian farmers, pet stores, and pet professionals to provide ethically sourced, high-quality nutrition—without relying on mass-produced imports.
By choosing RDBK, you’re not just investing in better nutrition for your pet—you’re supporting local businesses, sustainable sourcing, and a stronger Canadian economy.
Make the switch today and find RDBK’s ethically sourced raw pet food at a retailer near you—because pets deserve the best.
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