Dr. Ruth Robert’s Crockpet Diet
The Crockpet Diet by Dr. Ruth Roberts
Customizable Fresh Food Meal Plans for Dogs & Cats—Rooted in TCVM Principles
Looking for a fresh food option that’s easy to prepare, vet-designed, and customizable for your pet’s unique health journey? The Crockpet Diet by Dr. Ruth Roberts offers exactly that—a real-food, crockpot-style feeding plan that considers the whole animal, not just a diagnosis.
What sets it apart? It’s grounded in both Western nutritional science and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)—making it a powerful choice for pet parents who believe food should nourish both body and energy systems.
Why Gently Cooked Food?
For many dogs, gently cooked diets are easier to digest and metabolize—especially when:
The gut is inflamed or out of balance
There are signs of food stagnation (bloating, burping, inconsistent stool)
The dog is a senior, depleted, or energetically “cold”
Raw food just isn’t working—even when it’s high quality
There’s a need for immune system rebuilding or detoxification
According to TCVM, cooking food adds warmth and Qi—ideal for animals who are constitutionally cold, weak, or recovering from chronic illness. Cooking also makes certain nutrients more bioavailable and reduces the energetic burden on the Spleen and Stomach.
This is especially important for dogs dealing with:
Low appetite or slow digestion
Spleen Qi Deficiency or Blood Deficiency patterns
Long-term illness or post-medication recovery
Senior dogs with sluggish digestion or low vitality
Developed by an Integrative Veterinarian—Dr. Ruth Roberts
Dr. Ruth Roberts, a pioneer in holistic veterinary care, created the Crockpet Diet to give pet parents a simple and affordable way to support their pets at home—using food as foundational medicine.
Vet-formulated and balanced for long-term feeding
Built around whole food ingredients—no synthetics or fillers
Prepped in a crockpot, Instant Pot, or stovetop
Adaptable to health conditions and TCVM patterns
Ideal for both dogs and cats—including recipe modifications for felines
Available Customizations
One of the biggest benefits of the Crockpet Diet is how flexible it is—perfect for building a nutrition plan that aligns with your pet’s constitution, symptoms, and goals.
Specialized options include:
Weight Loss & Metabolism Support — Slow-cooked meals can help balance appetite and support healthy body composition without leaving your dog hungry
Diabetes Management — Focuses on low-glycemic vegetables, gentle proteins, and blood sugar balance
Kidney-Friendly Versions — Reduced phosphorus, moderate protein, and high-moisture meals for kidney support
Cancer Support / Low Methionine / Keto — Anti-inflammatory foods with lower methionine and supportive herbs (when appropriate)
Sensitive Digestive Systems — Easily digestible meals that support gut healing and reduce the load on compromised organs
Cat-Specific Recipes — Yes, Crockpet has feline formulas too—designed to respect a cat’s obligate carnivore needs and picky preferences
TCVM Customizations Available
As a certified holistic pet health coach trained in TCVM, I can help you identify your dog’s constitutional type and adjust the Crockpet Diet accordingly:
Warming or cooling proteins
Energetically neutral vegetables
Ingredient selection based on meridian imbalances
Meal timing and supplements to restore Qi and Blood
Food can absolutely be part of a healing plan when you work with your dog’s energy instead of against it.
Let Me Help You Get It Right
Not sure where to start? I offer support in building the right Crockpet plan for your dog or cat. That includes:
Choosing the right protein and vegetable combos
Identifying your pet’s TCVM constitution
Balancing the diet with whole food supplements
Modifying the plan as your pet’s needs shift
We’ll build a plan that fits your lifestyle and supports your pet’s body—without overwhelm.
Ready to Start Cooking?
You can purchase the Crockpet Diet and additional resources directly from Dr. Ruth’s website:
Visit The Crockpet Diet Website
Once you’re ready to implement, I’m here to help you adjust, supplement, and optimize it for your pet’s unique path to wellness.