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Fresh, completely balanced,human-grade quality, all natural food for your dog. Emma Lou's Kitchen is truly a labor of love. She began feeding Emma with it.

Shortly after Kristen Zang adopted her puppy Emma, she received jarring news. Emma was diagnosed with Distemper, a condition that leaves most dogs affected by it having to be put to sleep. Determined to save Emma, Kristen set out to learn everything she could about dog nutrition and the pet food industry. This was around the same time that many of the pet food companies were issuing recalls. Zang consulted veterinarians, nutritionists and other specialists while simultaneously studying the diets of most dogs. She learned that most of what was being sold at pet stores was not healthy for them. Through her research, Kristen developed homemade dog food (which is actually people food) that was compliant with the AAFCO’s recommended dietary balance among proteins, vitamins, fats and micronutrients. Thanks to the health benefits of Kristen’s creation, all signs of Distemper quickly disappeared. Emma is now getting ready to party down at her Sweet 16! After experiencing the joy of Emma’s restoration to excellent health, Kristen wanted to share these benefits with other dog owners. What began as a small operation out of her home is now a rapidly growing company serving many satisfied and steadily returning customers. She now works in a commercial kitchen to accommodate the volume of food she’s producing, and yet maintains her personal touch by cooking everything from scratch. Kristen hopes to continue to grow Emmalou’s Kitchen exponentially and be able to share the love with as many dogs as possible.

10/11/2026

Let me reintroduce myself. I’m Kristen. 💙

This is me and Emma Lou, the girl who started it all.

Emma was adopted from a shelter, and I didn’t know she was sick until after I brought her home. When the antibiotics stopped working and she began to fade, I started feeding her real, homemade food in the hope that proper nourishment could help her heal. Little by little, she recovered and went on to live an amazing 18 years.

She was my muse, my inspiration, and ultimately the reason Emma Lou’s Kitchen exists.

Before starting the brand, I worked as a model and was deeply involved in animal rescue. Emma brought those passions together: my experience gave me a platform, while rescue gave me a purpose. Her journey showed me how much love, care, and nourishment can change a dog’s life.

When I started Emma Lou’s Kitchen in 2008, I believed dogs deserved real, nutritious food made with the same care we give our own meals. I wanted to know exactly what went into their food, where the ingredients came from, and why each one was included.

Today, Emma Lou’s Kitchen is 18 years old. For nearly two decades, we’ve stayed committed to making nutritious food with real ingredients, thoughtful recipes, and the same care that inspired it all.

Emma may be gone, but she remains part of everything we do.

She was the original Emma Lou, and this business will always be her legacy. 🐾❤️

10/02/2026

Not all dog food is built the same. And sometimes the biggest differences are hiding in plain sight. 🐾

At Emma Lou’s Kitchen, we’ve always believed that good nutrition doesn’t need to be complicated.

We use real animal proteins, not pea protein to help boost the protein number.

Our only added oil is extra-virgin olive oil, along with the fats naturally found in our animal ingredients. Many conventional foods use added oils like canola, soybean, sunflower or safflower. Those oils can provide essential fatty acids dogs need — they’re simply not the fats we choose to build our recipes around.

And maybe the biggest difference?

You can actually see our ingredients. Pieces of real meat, vegetables and whole foods that still look like food.

We’re not interested in making another ingredient “the bad guy.” We just believe where your dog’s protein and fats come from matters.

It’s the way we’ve made Emma Lou’s since 2008.

Real ingredients. Thoughtful nutrition. A little common sense. 💙

09/15/2026

“Is that box for me?” 👀🐾📦

There’s just something about an Emma Lou’s delivery day. ❤️ Real food, made with love, for the dogs we love most.

09/04/2026

The hardest part about eating Emma Lou’s? Waiting for permission. 😂🐾

That face says, “I can see my dinner. I can smell my dinner. So why exactly are we still standing here?”

When dinner is made with fresh, real ingredients, patience is a lot to ask. ❤️

Emma Lou’s Kitchen — fresh food for dogs since 2008.

08/21/2026

Dog food should look like FOOD. 🥕🥦🥩

Not watery.
Not sloppy.
Not mush.

You should be able to see the real ingredients in your dog’s bowl — recognizable pieces of meat, vegetables, and whole foods.

At Emma Lou’s Kitchen, we don’t blend everything into an unrecognizable paste. We believe fresh food should have texture, substance, and ingredients you can actually see.

Because if we call it real food, it should look like real food. ❤️🐾

08/12/2026

Grief looks different for everyone—even dogs. 💔

After losing their owner and spending days by their side, this sweet dog was heartbroken. Once rescued, they wouldn’t eat. Their world had completely changed, and food simply didn’t interest them.

Then their foster offered Emma Lou’s. And they ate. ❤️

Stories like this are exactly why fostering matters so much. A foster home can be the bridge between the worst days of a dog’s life and the beginning of something new. A safe place. A patient hand. A warm meal. Someone willing to show them that they’re not alone.

In the spirit of giving, we love sending Emma Lou’s Kitchen food to foster and rescue dogs whenever we can. We may only be filling their bowls, but sometimes a bowl of nourishing food is about so much more than dinner.

Sometimes, taking that first bite means they’re beginning to come back. 🥹❤️🐾

To every foster who opens their home to a dog who needs them—thank you. What you do matters more than you know.

07/24/2026

We make it. They wait for it. 🐶❤️ Real food, made in our own kitchen with ingredients you can actually recognize. That’s the Emma Lou’s difference.

07/14/2026

What started as a mission to help my rescue dog survive distemper turned into this. ❤️

When I rescued Emma, she was fighting distemper. I started making homemade food for her because I was determined to give her the very best chance at survival. Not only did she survive—Emma went on to live to be 18 years old. And that one incredible dog changed everything.

I went on to work with veterinary nutritionists to create five complete and balanced recipes—and Emma Lou’s Kitchen was born.

Nearly 18 years later, there are some things that will never change.

We will never sell out to a co-packer. We will never cut corners on sourcing or compromise the quality of our ingredients. We will never become a mass-produced dog food company.

We will always make our food in our own kitchen, in micro batches, with real ingredients you can actually see. The same way we always have.

One rescue dog. One mission. Nearly 18 years later… this. ❤️🐾

And we’re just getting started.

07/10/2026

🐾 You guys are LOVING our DIY kits — and we are so excited! ❤️

We’ve been absolutely thrilled by the response to our Emma Lou’s Kitchen DIY kits! So many of you are loving the ability to make fresh, homemade food for your dogs right in your own kitchen — while knowing they’re still getting the carefully formulated nutrition they need.

Our DIY kits take the guesswork out of homemade dog food. We provide the nutrient blend and easy-to-follow recipe — you add the fresh ingredients and make it at home. 🥩🥕🥚

It’s a great option for families with multiple dogs, big dogs, or anyone who simply loves the idea of preparing their dog’s food themselves.

And hearing how excited your dogs are at mealtime? That’s our favorite part. 🐶❤️

Thank you for trusting Emma Lou’s Kitchen with your dogs. Whether we’re cooking for them or helping you cook for them, it means the world to us.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Birthday, America! ❤️🤍💙

Today we celebrate 250 years of freedom, independence, and the American spirit that makes small businesses like ours possible.

From our family to yours, thank you for supporting local, believing in quality, and trusting us to help feed your best friends with real food made right here in the USA.

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July! 🎆🐾

Happy 250th, America! 🇺🇸

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Fall Creek, OR
97438

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+18442284211

Website

http://www.emmalouskitchen.com/

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