Our Story
We've been teaching Food Therapy home cooking to our clients for years. Now we're bringing these meals to you- because Food is Medicine!
Dr. Susan Bohrer, DVM, CVA, Certified Veterinary Food Therapist, has 15 years of experience in veterinary medicine, specializing in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, including Herbal Therapy, Acupuncture, and Food Therapy. Dr. Bohrer founded Chi Dog to offer balanced, cooked meals for dogs, highlighting her philosophy that "Food is the First Medicine."
Dr. Chris Berg, DVM, has practiced veterinary medicine for 16 years, focusing on Western Medicine. As a small animal practice owner, Dr. Berg has observed the severe impacts of obesity, diabetes, and chronic diseases on his patients and was inspired by Dr. Bohrer’s holistic approach. His Water dog, Piglet, frequently accompanies him to work, greeting patients in the treatment room.
Holistic food therapy
Offer Chi Dog's holistic food therapy to your clients
Clinic Support
Chi Dog provides you with clinician’s guides, client materials and trial meal samples
meals to door
We send portioned meals to your client’s door, nationwide
AFFCO Compliant
AAFCO compliant for all life stages
Veterinarian Owned
Dr. Susan Bohrer
DVM, CVA, Certified Veterinary Food Therapist
Dr. Susan Bohrer has been a practicing veterinarian for 15 years teaching home cooking techniques to clients. Dr. Bohrer is Certified in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine’s Herbal Therapy, Acupuncture and Food Therapy.
After seeing the benefit of Food Therapy and using natural, whole-food ingredients in dogs’ diets for years, Dr. Bohrer decided to formulate cooked, balanced meals with therapeutic and preventative benefits, and Chi Dog began!
Dr. Bohrer provides an integrative approach to diet and nutrition for dogs supported by her holistically formulated Chi Dog meals because Food is the First Medicine!
Dr. Chris Berg
DVM
A small animal practice owner and a veterinarian for 16 years. Dr. Berg practices Western Medicine and has enjoyed caring for dogs and cats throughout their lives.
He has seen the severe effects of obesity, diabetes, chronic diseases, and cancer in his patients throughout his career. After witnessing the positive impact that Dr. Bohrer was achieving, he decided this was an avenue that he should understand and encourage.
Dr. Berg has a Water dog, Piglet, that loves to be at work with him, greeting the dogs that come into the treatment room.
Formulated and Approved By Certified Veterinary Nutritionist Dr. Edward Moser
Dr. Moser is an expert resource on the natural feeding of pets. Dr. Moser is an integral part of our team, aiding in the nutritional analysis of our diets, helping us meet and exceed AAFCO regulations, and consulting on individual cases.
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Leading Holistic Medicine and the Veterinary community to see Food is Medicine
Chi University Annual Conference of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
American Association of Veterinary Acupuncture
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Annual Conference
DVM 360 Conference
DVM 360 Conference
DVM 360 Conference
DVM 360 Conference
Western Veterinary Conference
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We are united in our mission to give your dog the best food, for their very best life!
ChiDog is a different kind of fresh food. It is prepared with fresh human-grade meats, fresh veggies and whole grains, but it’s made to nourish each dog’s Element.
We are united in our mission to give your dog the best food for their very best life!
Value-driven culture
- Respect: We value our Chi Dogs and their owners with dignity and professionalism.
- Integrity: We build trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.
- Teamwork: We achieve more through collaboration with owners and our team at Chi Dog to ensure the best outcome for each family we work with.
Innovative solutions
Based on Eastern Medicine philosophies, ChiDog’s founders are practicing veterinarians who have seen the positive benefits that personalized Food Therapy can have on our cherished four-legged family members.
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