"The Dog's Table is not just a cookbook, it's a movement toward better nutrition, better health, and ultimately, better lives for our four-legged companions."
-Matt Kaeberlein, PhD, biologist and founder and codirector of the Dog Aging Project
Natural Vitamins & Minerals
Our balanced recipes call for a few natural, nutrient-rich ingredients to help meet dogs’ nutritional needs. While you can purchase these elsewhere (or use fresh eggshells and oysters in place of powder), we wanted to offer you a convenient, high quality option.
We proudly source our sea kelp from Canada, our eggshell from the USA, and our oysters from the USA—straight from the waters of the Pacific Northwest.
120+ recipes with photos
Balanced food, snacks, dogtails, special occasion, and more
Dogs thrive
on real, whole foods.
How @thecedlife led to The Dog's Table
Cedric came home in 2022 at 8 weeks old. He was so little, yet already on antibiotics for a stomach bug his litter had contracted. The antibiotics wrecked his gut, and he couldn't hold down his kibble.
We started feeding him home-cooked food, but the lack of resources made it difficult to do it on our own. We tried nutrition calculators and dog food formulators, but after finding mistake after mistake in the leading ones, we had to build our own. Today, we have the most comprehensive nutrition calculator for homemade dog food, which we used to formulate the balanced recipes in this book.
Comments on social media showed us that many people were confused about what dogs can or should eat. Fueled by all the interest, we dug deep into the research on dog health and nutrition. By the time Edith came home in 2023, we fed her our homemade food on day one. She was swollen, stressed, and her coat was dull, but not for long. After switching her to real food, her digestion improved, and within weeks, her coat began to shine.
The Dog's Table is the book we wish we had when Cedric first came home. We hope you love it!
Meet the dogs
Cedric (Dachshund)
Cedric is serious, emotional and introverted. He's the biggest sweetheart to his family, but will bark in everyone else's face (stranger danger!). His favorite activities (besides eating) include playing fetch in the park and neck scratching sessions. His favorite recipe from The Dog's Table is "Chicken Adogbo"!
Edith (Chihuahua Mix)
Edith is pure sunshine, enthusiam, and mischief. She is endlessly funny and gives the best hugs. Her favorite activities (besides eating) include running on the beach, cuddling, and giving Cedric a piece of her mind. Her favorite recipe from The Dog's Table is "Hungry Edith's Meatloaf".
About the Authors
We believe in real food for people and pets
Joelle Jay is a musician, designer, and content creator. Alongside her long-time collaborator, R. A. Young, she launched TheCedLife, a social media sensation known for creating dog meals so irresistible that even humans are jealous. In its first year, TheCedLife garnered over 200 million views. After successfully self-publishing an ebook, The Dog’s Table marks her debut full-length print book. Joelle also serves as cofounder and creative lead of Precious Creatures Co.
Born in Hong Kong to an American father and a Chinese mother, Joelle spent her formative years between Shanghai, China, and Kansas City, Missouri, which has given her a unique cross-cultural perspective.
R. A. Young is a technologist, researcher, and content creator. As TheCedLife’s audience expanded, R. A. Young turned his focus to the science of dog nutrition and health. He now leads the Precious Kitchen newsletter, one of the top-selling publications on Substack, and cofounded Precious Creatures Co., where he heads product development.
In addition to his work in canine health, R. A. Young’s expertise in AI, software, and human longevity has been featured in CNN, BBC, and the Wall Street Journal. Originally from Seattle, Washington, he has spent the last 20 years living across Asia, Europe, and the United States.
