Fresh Meat & Poultry
Cooka just adores Senhor Nuno, our local meat merchant from Mafra. Her tail starts wagging as soon she hears the tires of his truck arrive on the road of our bakery. Nuno’s meat is always of premium quality and fully traceable. And of course only human-grade.
Carrots
Most dogs enjoy carrots and Cooka absolutely adores them as a healthy chew. Those orange beauties are a highly concentrated source of Beta Carotene, which may promote strong vision, support a glossy fur and healthy skin and strengthen your dog's natural defence system. Remarkably high in soluble fiber, carrots can also assist digestive health.
At Cooka’s we use fresh carrots from local suppliers.
Oats
Oats were grown already in ancient China and Greece. The Greeks were the first people to turn oats into porridge. Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of Vitamin E and B, minerals like zinc, iron and selenium, rich in fibers and antioxidants. The many health benefits of these grains include weight loss, lowering blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of heart problems.
Compared to other grains, oats are rather high in protein and fat. Protein quality is also an important fact, meaning that it can be easily digested and used by the body and provides a good balance of amino acids.
Yogurt
Yogurt can be very beneficial for our dogs. High in protein, a good source of calcium, which is vital for healthy bones and full of probiotics which are important for the digestive system. Our preferred yogurt is Greek yogurt.
Tapioca
Tapioca flour comes from the cassava root. This starch-based ingredient is commonly used to thicken foods like soups, stews or our yogurt-based cake and cookie frosting. The flour has a very low nutritional value, but being a 'resistant starch' it is very beneficial for the digestive system, as it improves the population of "good" bacteria in the gut microbiome.
Honey
Honey has antimicrobial and antifungal properties, can help to reduce inflammation, soothe stomach ulcers and even assist in curing allergies.
Superfood Powders
Superfood Powders are dehydrated superfoods, which are then ground into a fine powder. Health-boosting, nourishing and our way to add 'colours' to our cookies and cakes. Blue Spirulina is a powerful antioxidant, Green Spirulina is extremely high in many nutrients, Curcuma is a natural anti-inflammatory compound, Beetroot strengthens the heart, Charcoal binds toxins, and Butterfly Pea helps reduce stress and anxiety.
Gelatine
Gelatine is a fantastic supplement for dogs, supporting joint health, improving skin and coat condition, and aiding digestion. It’s packed with collagen, which helps strengthen cartilage, ligaments, and even nails! Just make sure it’s plain and unflavored.
Coconut
Coconuts have been grown in tropical regions for more than 4,500 years but only recently increased in popularity for their flavour and potential health benefits and are now considered a super-fruit. Coconuts are highly nutritious, rich in fiber, and packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) - also known as GOOD FATS, are kind of the 'secret weapon' of these tropical fruits and help to support the immune system, are anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-parasite.
As a bonus, coconut can also improve our dog’s skin and coat, improve digestion and reduce allergic reactions.
LOVE
The secret ingredient in our recipes is always love. 100% natural, real, honest, and nourishing. It helps heart health, lowers stress hormones, and boosts the immune system. Love is nature's most potent drug and the best part: it is free. Let's keep on loving!
