Raw Therapeutic Pet Food for Dogs & Cats

As pet owners, we all want the best for our furry friends. We want them to live long, happy lives filled with love and companionship. At Darwin's, we understand that sometimes our pets face health challenges that require a little extra care. That's why we created Intelligent Design, a line of therapeutic pet food designed to support pets with specific health conditions.

Our therapeutic meals are made with USDA-quality whole, raw ingredients and formulated by leading vets and experts in nutrition, ensuring that your pet receives the best nutrition possible as they navigate their health challenges. Each raw dog food and raw cat food recipe is formulated to support specific nutritional needs rather than general feeding. These targeted meals are designed to help support your pet’s daily well-being while providing balanced, species-appropriate nutrition.

Therapeutic Diets for Dogs & Cats

Our specialized veterinary diets are created to support your cat or dog where they need it most. Currently, we offer five options for pets:

Therapeutic Dog Food:

Darwin's raw therapeutic dog food collection includes: 

  • Intelligent Design Liver Support
  • Intelligent Design Kidney Support
  • Intelligent Design Cancer Support
  • Intelligent Design Joint and Musculoskeletal Support

Therapeutic Cat Food:

The therapeutic cat food line includes: 

  • Intelligent Design Kidney Support

Currently, these meals are available only with veterinarian approval. Talk to your vet to find out if Intelligent Design is right for your pet's health journey. Or, if you're ready to order, give us a call at 877-738-6325.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are therapeutic diets?

Therapeutic pet food refers to diets specifically formulated to support pets with health conditions such as kidney disease, allergies, and digestive problems. These meals are designed to provide targeted nutrition that supports your pet’s health journeys, helping improve their condition and overall well-being when used as part of a veterinary plan.

How is this therapeutic dog and cat food different from Darwin's traditional pet food?

Darwin’s therapeutic pet food is formulated by veterinarians to support specific health conditions, while traditional pet food is designed for everyday nutrition. Unlike our traditional pet food, which provides general nutritional support, these meals offer targeted benefits for pets with certain needs, using high-quality ingredients tailored to support health management.

How do I know which Intelligent Design formula is right for my pet?

Choosing the right formula depends largely on your pet’s specific health needs. We recommend consulting with your veterinarian, who can help determine the most appropriate formula based on your dog or cat’s health needs. 

How can these therapeutic pet food recipes help cats?

The Intelligent Design line currently includes a kidney-support formula created specifically for cats. This therapeutic pet food is designed to support cats with kidney-related health concerns while still providing complete, balanced nutrition made with whole raw ingredients.

How can these therapeutic pet food recipes help dogs?

For dogs, the Intelligent Design line includes therapeutic diets formulated to support liver health, kidney health, joint and musculoskeletal support, and cancer-related nutritional needs. Each recipe is designed to provide targeted nutritional support while still delivering balanced meals made with whole raw ingredients.