About Grandma Lucy's
Grandma Lucy's started in 1999 when Breann and Eric Shook's Cocker Spaniel, Lucy, turned her nose up at every commercial food they tried. Frustrated with the low-quality ingredients in most pet foods, they started making their own freeze-dried dog food and treats from scratch. Word spread fast. Twenty-five years on, the brand is still 100% family-owned, still making everything in their own Rancho Santa Margarita, California facility, and still using the same whole-food, human-grade ingredients they started with.
Grandma Lucy's Product Range
From crunchy oven-baked biscuits to freeze-dried meatballs and functional food toppers, Grandma Lucy's covers a lot of ground. Here's what you'll find on HardyPaw:
- Organic Oven Baked Treats: Small-batch, USDA certified organic pet food biscuits in Pumpkin, Blueberry, Apple, and Banana & Sweet Potato. Crunchy, clean-ingredient snacks in 14 oz bags with nothing artificial added.
- Freeze-Dried Single Ingredient Treats (Dogs & Cats): Just one ingredient, nothing else. Chicken, Chicken Liver, and Shrimp options in 3.5 oz pouches, suitable for both dogs and cats. Great for training or mixing into meals.
- Freeze-Dried Meatball Treats (Dogs): Bite-sized freeze-dried meatballs in Pork Roast, Chicken Parmesan, and Cheeseburger flavors. Real protein, no grains, no by-products, in 3 oz bags.
- Simple Remedy Freeze-Dried Food (Dogs): A limited ingredient dog food built around short, simple lists. These are the go-to dog treats for dogs with sensitive stomachs. Chicken & Rice, Pork & Rice, and Salmon & Rice formulas in 7 oz bags, designed to be gentle and easy to digest.
- Pumpkin Pouch Food Toppers (Dogs & Cats): Freeze-dried toppers with real pumpkin, each targeting a specific need: Digestive Support, Bladder Support, Skin & Coat, and Inflammation Support. Available in 6 oz pouches.
Why Buy Grandma Lucy's from HardyPaw?
- Genuine, Authentic Products: Every Grandma Lucy's item on HardyPaw is sourced through authorized channels. What you see is what your pet gets.
- Licensed Pet Pharmacy: HardyPaw is an NABP-accredited licensed pet pharmacy, so you are shopping from a regulated, trusted source.
- Competitive Pricing & Value: Grandma Lucy's products are priced competitively at HardyPaw, with subscribe-and-save options for regular orders.
- Fast & Reliable Delivery: Orders are processed quickly so your pet's favorite treats and food arrive without a long wait.
- Expert Pet Health Support: HardyPaw's customer care team is available Monday through Saturday to help with any product or order questions.
Why Vets Trust Grandma Lucy's?
- AAFCO-Compliant Nutrition: The freeze-dried food lines meet AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for dogs at every life stage, so they hold up as complete daily feeding options, not just toppers or supplements.
- USDA-Inspected Ingredients: Every protein used is USDA-inspected and goes into what is genuinely human grade dog food - hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and sourced from US suppliers. Grandma Lucy's tracks exactly where each ingredient comes from.
- Double-Stage Batch Testing: Every batch is tested before and after production for Salmonella, E. coli, lead, mercury, arsenic, coliform, and melamine, meeting human food safety standards.
- Zero Recalls Since 1999: In over 25 years of business, Grandma Lucy's has not had a single product recall. That kind of track record speaks for itself.
- Industry-Recognized: Grandma Lucy's took home the Pet Insight 2022 Vanguard Award for Freeze-Dried Foods, recognizing the brand as a category leader.
Frequently Asked Questions About Grandma Lucy's
Q1: What is Grandma Lucy's and what does it make?
Ans: Grandma Lucy's is a family-owned California pet food brand that has been making freeze-dried and oven-baked food and treats since 1999. Their range covers organic baked dog biscuits, single-ingredient freeze-dried treats for dogs and cats, meatball treats, gentle remedy food formulas for sensitive stomachs, and functional pumpkin-based food toppers.
Q2: Is Grandma Lucy's safe for dogs?
Ans: Yes. Grandma Lucy's uses USDA-inspected, human-grade ingredients with no artificial preservatives, fillers, or by-products. Every batch goes through two rounds of pathogen testing before it ships.
Q3: Can I use Grandma Lucy's treats for cats as well as dogs?
Ans: Several Grandma Lucy's products work for both dogs and cats. The freeze-dried Chicken, Chicken Liver, and Shrimp treats are labeled for both species, and the Pumpkin Pouch food toppers are also designed for dogs and cats.
Q4: Do Grandma Lucy's products need a prescription?
Ans: No. Everything in the Grandma Lucy's range is over-the-counter pet food and treats, with no prescription needed. If your dog has a specific health condition or you're thinking about changing their diet, it's worth a quick conversation with your vet first, but there is no prescription requirement to purchase.
Q5: Can puppies have Grandma Lucy's treats?
Ans: The organic oven-baked treats and single-ingredient freeze-dried treats are made with simple, clean ingredients that are generally fine for puppies as an occasional reward. The Artisan food line meets AAFCO nutritional profiles for all life stages, puppies included. Introduce any new food gradually and check with your vet if you have questions about your puppy's specific needs.
Q6: Where is Grandma Lucy's made?
Ans: Everything is made in the USA. Grandma Lucy's owns and runs their own facility in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, a building that was previously used for human food production. They handle sourcing, preparation, testing, and packaging in-house, so nothing is outsourced.
Q7: What is the difference between Grandma Lucy's oven-baked and freeze-dried treats?
Ans: Oven-baked treats are crunchy biscuits made with USDA organic ingredients and baked in small batches, providing them a texture closer to a traditional dog biscuit. Freeze-dried treats skip the heat and instead remove about 92% of the moisture through a low-temperature drying process, which locks in raw nutrition, flavor, and smell with no preservatives needed.
