What's Really in the Bowl?
There are more ways to feed a dog than ever before. The difference often comes down to how much processing happens between the ingredient and the bowl. otto is for owners who want to keep the food as simple and minimally processed as possible.
Kibble
Ultra-processed, high heat
Feed-grade & rendered
Carb-heavy fillers
Bagged for months
Disposable bags
Cooked
Cooked, high heat
Often human-grade, still processed
Often carb-heavy
Refrigerated, short shelf life
Disposable trays & liners
Otto's Raw Food
Raw, never cooked
Human-grade muscle, organ & bone
80/10/10, zero fillers
Fresh-frozen, delivered cold
Reusable ottopods®
Over the past two decades, our pets have faced a growing health crisis. Obesity, cancer, diabetes, and chronic disease have become alarmingly common — and for most dogs, it starts with what’s in the bowl.
What Owners Notice
What goes into the bowl can show up in some surprisingly visible ways. Here are the real-world benefits pet parents notice after making the switch:
Healthy Skin & a Shinier Coat
Healthy Skin & a Shinier CoatNaturally occurring animal fats provide essential fatty acids that support healthy skin and a soft, glossy coat.
Better Digestion & Smaller Stools
Better Digestion & Smaller StoolsHighly digestible animal ingredients can mean more of the food is utilized and less waste comes out the other end.
Cleaner Teeth & Fresher Breath
Cleaner Teeth & Fresher BreathA low-starch diet can leave less food residue behind after meals and help support a cleaner mouth.
Lean Muscle & Healthy Weight
Lean Muscle & Healthy WeightProtein-rich meals and measured portions make it easier to feed toward your dog’s ideal body condition.
More Excitement at Mealtime
More Excitement at MealtimeFor many dogs, the smell and taste of real meat makes dinner considerably more interesting.
Less Dietary Guesswork
Less Dietary GuessworkA short ingredient list makes it easier to know exactly what your dog is eating and identify foods that may not agree with them.
Why Dogs Thrive on Raw
Canine biology, anatomical reality, and modern wellness science all point to one thing — dogs are built to eat raw.
Teeth Made for Tearing
Prominent canine and carnassial teeth are designed to grip, tear and shear food.
A Digestive Tract Built to Process Animal Foods
Dogs have a relatively short digestive tract and produce strong stomach acid, helping them break down animal-based meals efficiently.
A Stomach Designed for Protein-Rich Meals
A dog’s stomach can expand to hold a substantial meal and uses powerful digestive acids and enzymes to break down meat, fat and bone.
What About Raw Food Safety?
Raw meat deserves the same thoughtful handling in your dog’s bowl that it does in your own kitchen. That’s why otto® is designed to remove as much handling and guesswork as possible.
Controlled From Kitchen to Door
We manage preparation, freezing and local cold-chain delivery ourselves.
Less Handling, Less Mess
Pre-portioned ottopods® eliminate measuring, transferring and storing half-used packages of raw meat.
Bone Without the Whole Bone
Bone is finely ground into the recipe, providing naturally occurring calcium and phosphorus without giving your dog whole bones to chew.
Worth Knowing: Kibble sees ~75x more pounds recalled than raw pet food (per multi-year FDA analyses).
Still unsure? Ask your vet.
Questions are a good thing.
If you’re considering raw feeding, show your veterinarian what otto contains, how it’s produced, and how you plan to feed it—especially if your dog has an existing health condition, is very young or old, or has specific nutritional requirements.
We’re happy to provide ingredient information, feeding guidance and product details so you can make an informed decision for your dog.