The Ultimate 2025 Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs and Cats
Find the best holiday gifts for dogs, cats, and pet parents in 2025 with Grandma Lucy’s Ultimate Pet Gift Guide. From freeze-dried treats and wholesome meals to cozy beds and...
Grandma Lucy's Blog
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6 Benefits of Water for Your Dog or Cat
“Water is the most essential element in life, because without it you cannot make coffee.” -Karen Salmansohn Even though coffee is an essential part of many peoples morning routine, water...
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Grandma Lucy’s is Excited to Announce Our Partnership with Little Angels Service Dogs!
Grandma Lucy’s, located in Rancho Santa Margarita California is one of the nation’s last remaining family-owned and operated small-batch pet food companies, known for its unique freeze-drying pet foods and...
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Five Benefits of Home-Prepared Food for Your Pet
Did you know that people who don’t have dogs have to stop and pick up the food they drop on the floor? They do not get a super excited furry little vacuum coming to...
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Freeze-Dried vs. Dehydrated Dog Food: What's The Difference?
When you last visited your local pet store, you may have noticed the variety of pet foods that line the "home prepared" section. Within this grouping, freeze-dried and dehydrated are two of...
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10 Reason Why We Are Thankful For Our Pets This Thanksgiving
"For me, a house or an apartment becomes a home when you add one set of four legs, a happy tail, and that indescribable measure of love that we call...
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Grandma Lucy’s Pumpkin Pouches
Food fuels life, so it’s only logical to look to superfoods, like the ones found in Grandma Lucy’s Pumpkin Pouches to do just that. Pumpkin Pouches are more than just...
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Carmel's Journey to become a Certified Therapy Dog
Grandma Lucy’s is honored to have Carmel as a member of Lucy’s Crew! We would like to share a spotlight on Carmel and all that she does as a certified therapy dog. Carmel and her mom Barb have shared their story. “Carmel is...
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FORGET PICKY EATERS, TRY ROTATIONAL FEEDING FOR YOUR DOG
How many times have you attempted to meal prep for the week? Starting on Sunday afternoon you begin by cooking up some chicken breast, brown rice, and vegetables for the...
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Mister's Health Journey
We at Grandma Lucy’s love our customers and always love hearing how our food changes pet’s lives! This company was started to provide the best possible nutrition for pets everywhere,...
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Radiant Rover
Hello everyone! This is Nathan Valdez, the Social Media Coordinator for Grandma Lucy's. Here at Grandma Lucy’s we are all about solution based feeding! And it is not just something...
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Pumpkin Pouch Success Story
At Grandma Lucy’s, all of our recipes are created using solution-based feeding. What that means is, every ingredient we use in our food and treats are there to serve a...
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Tips For First Time Dog Owners: When To Introduce Your Puppy To The Dog Park?
Having a new puppy in the house is both exciting and a little intimidating. If this is your first pet, or your first time raising a puppy, then you may...
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How To Decide What To Feed Your Pet
Loving pet parents are often concerned about whether they’re making the best feeding decisions for their dogs and cats. Although the ideal diet is different for each animal, learning some...
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Recipes
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Let's Make Frozen Star Treats!
By Marketing Dept
Hi! Welcome to Lucy's Kitchen! 🐶 Summer is heating up! Looking for a refreshing and hydrating treat to help your pup cool off? These delicious frozen star treats are...
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How to Make Easy Doggy Sliders
By Kristel Kimball
Celebrate Memorial Day with a healthy homemade dog slider recipe! Made with ground beef, Artisan Chicken, and just five simple ingredients, these DIY dog treats are the perfect summer snack...
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Dog-Friendly Mocktail Recipes
By Kristel Kimball
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with fun and healthy dog mocktail recipes like a Watermelon Dogarita or dog-friendly Piña Colada. These easy DIY dog drinks are perfect for summer and packed...
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Springtime Carrot Pup-Cake Recipe: The Perfect Cupcake for your Dog
By Kristel Kimball
Whip up a Springtime Carrot Pup-Cake for your furry friend! This easy recipe features 3 Bears Chicken, carrots, and cream cheese frosting, perfect for Easter, birthdays, or any dog-friendly celebration. Discover...
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Let's Make Fresh Breath Dog Treats!
By Marketing Dept
Hi! Welcome to Lucy's Kitchen! 🐶 Love your pup's sloppy kisses but, can't stand their stinky breath? Well, we have an easy solution with these fresh breath dog treats! These...
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Let's Make Chicken Pot Pie!
By Marketing Dept
Hi! Welcome to Lucy's Kitchen! 🐶 Here is a chicken pot pie for dogs made with love and care just like grandma used to make. Using our single-ingredient chicken treats as the flavorful...
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Easy Homemade Oat & Cranberry Dog Treats
By Kristel Kimball
Ring in the holidays with the perfect homemade dog biscuit recipe! This one-bowl recipe is quick and easy, guaranteed to make tails wag. Filled with wholesome ingredients like antioxidant-rich cranberries...
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Let's Make Candy Canes!
By Marketing Dept
Hi! Welcome to Lucy's Kitchen! 🐶 Treat your furry friend with a delightful homemade treat this holiday season! Create a delicious candy cane dog treat using our 3 Bears Chicken recipe and...
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Pumpkin Pie Recipe for dogs
By Marketing Dept
Show your dog just how thankful you are for them with Grandma Lucy’s delicious pumpkin pie recipe! You can whip up a healthy, organic dessert for your pup with just...
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Let's Make Frozen Pumpkin Support Treats!
By Marketing Dept
Hi! Welcome to Lucy's Kitchen! 🐶 Introducing our frozen pumpkin treats for dogs, packed with benefits designed for a purpose. Our frozen pumpkin treats are made even more special with...
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ProjectPetRAK
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Supporting Our Firefighting Heroes: Mayzie’s Comfort Meets the Courage of the Wildland Fire Community
By Kristel Kimball
Mayzie, our sponsored therapy dog, provides crucial comfort to first responders and firefighters amidst fire season, reaching over 130 visits. Discover how her support impacts wildfire preparedness, community events, and...
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How We Give Back: Making an Impact for Pets in June
By Kristel Kimball
In June, Grandma Lucy’s donated 9,600 meals to service dogs, therapy dogs, and pets in need through our Project PetRAK initiative. Learn how we support pet food donations, service dog...
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Weekend Adventures: Inside Firefly Meadow’s Home Handler Program
By Kristel Kimball
Firefly Meadow Service Dogs Inc. is on a mission to change lives—one paw at a time.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Therapy Dogs Support First Responders
By Kristel Kimball
Discover how Mayzie, a dedicated therapy dog, provides crucial emotional support to first responders battling PTSD and burnout, from wildland firefighters to police officers, highlighting the vital role of therapy...
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Comfort in the Classroom: How Rocket Helps Students Heal
By Kristel Kimball
Discover how Rocket, a certified therapy dog, brings emotional support and healing to grieving students and school communities in California. From classrooms to memorials, learn how therapy dogs help reduce...
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How We Give Back: Making an Impact for Pets in May
By Kristel Kimball
In May, Grandma Lucy’s donated 10,572 meals to service dogs, therapy dogs, and pets in need through Project PetRAK. Learn how our nutritious freeze-dried dog food supports non-profits, food banks,...
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Meet Story: Firefly Meadow’s Comfort Canine with a Heart of Gold(en)
By Kristel Kimball
Meet the beloved Golden Retriever comfort canine from Firefly Meadow Service Dogs, bringing healing, calm, and joy to schools, therapy sessions, and community events. Learn how this service dog in...
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Grieving the Loss of a Pet: A Tribute to Bonnie
By Kristel Kimball
Celebrate the legacy of Bonnie, Grandma Lucy’s first sponsored reading therapy dog, whose journey inspired countless lives. Discover how her story continues to promote children’s literacy, community giving, and the...
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