The Farmer’s Dog Announces Additional $10 Million Investment in Veterinary Research

In March of 2025, The Farmer’s Dog announced an additional $10 million investment in veterinary research. This initiative will fund residencies, grants, and clinical studies across a number of universities aimed at advancing scientific understanding of pet nutrition and supporting veterinarians as essential partners in pet health.

This investment will build on our existing veterinary research, including significant studies on the impact of food on dog hydration, relative supersaturation, and several ongoing projects.

The Farmer’s Dog most recently partnered with the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Agriculture and Life Science on a unique long-term feeding trial. This study examined the impact of feeding dogs The Farmer’s Dog as their primary diet for three times as long as a typical feeding trial, while also contributing to broader research on pet health and nutrition. With an extended duration, a larger participant group, and comprehensive data collection, all overseen by animal scientists and Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionists®, the results provided additional proof of the nutritional balance and completeness of The Farmer’s Dog recipes beyond industry standards. The study is the first of its kind in fresh or human-grade pet nutrition, and marks the first phase of a broader plan with the University.

Having already served over 1 billion meals, The Farmer’s Dog is proud to continue its work to advance pet health and well-being nationwide.