Fresh vs Processed: What Your Pet’s Bowl Is Really Saying

Why kibble isn’t always the “safe” or “simple” choice—and what your fur baby truly needs

If you’ve ever stood in a pet store, overwhelmed by choices—packets promising “complete” nutrition, “vet-approved” labels, long shelf lives—and still thought, “Is this actually good for my baby?”... you’re not alone.

At CuddleBuds, we had the same question, and it led us straight into the kitchen.

🤎 What is kibble, really?

Kibble is one of the most common types of pet food out there—especially in India’s growing pet market. It’s marketed as convenient, cost-effective, and complete.

But behind the crunchy little pellets is a highly processed formula made using meat powders or by-products, grains, artificial flavors, and preservatives—cooked at extreme temperatures to survive long shelf lives.

What does that mean for your pet?
It’s dry, hard to digest, and far from what their bodies are built to eat.

🍃 Why fresh food changes everything

We believe food should be simple, honest, and full of life—just like our pets.
That’s why we created CuddleBuds meals using:

• 100% human-grade ingredients
• 60% real meat (boneless + organ meats like liver and heart)
• No preservatives, no fillers, and no fluff
• Superfoods like pumpkin, flaxseed, turmeric & ashwagandha
• A little coconut oil—and nothing else

Fresh food helps your pet digest better, feel better, and even behave better. You’ll notice the difference in their coat, energy, mood, and poop (yes, we went there).

🧠 But what if you’ve never fed kibble?

Many Indian pet parents already make home food—boiled chicken, rice, curd, roti. It’s done with love, but it’s not always complete. That’s where CuddleBuds comes in—as a gentle bridge between homemade comfort and balanced nutrition.

We even use a small amount of natural multivitamin and mineral supplements—only to fill the nutritional gaps that even great ingredients can leave behind. No overdosing. No synthetic overload.

💛 Real food. Real difference.

Your pet can’t say what they need—but their body speaks volumes.
Skin issues, loose stools, picky eating, low energy… sometimes, it’s just about what’s in their bowl.

With CuddleBuds, you’re giving them real nourishment.
From one pet parent to another: this is love in the form of food.

🍲 Ready to make the switch?

You don’t have to toss the kibble today. Start by mixing in a bit of CuddleBuds fresh meals, or try our broths as a topper. Let your pet lead the way.

We’re here to help you every step of the way.
Because at CuddleBuds, we’re not just feeding pets—we’re nurturing your fur babies for a lifetime of health and happiness.

👉 Explore our fresh meals or follow @CuddleBudsOfficial for more feeding tips, fun facts, and pet parent stories.