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About fran

Your Registered Dietitian On Pet Food Patrol

My mission is to hold the dog industry accountable for a healthier food supply.

Unmatched Credentials

Fran Friefeld, RDN, CCN, P.H.Ec., is a Registered Dietitian (RDN), Certified Canine Nutritionist (CCN), Food Industry thought leader, three-time published author, and former TV food show host.

As a champion for a healthier food supply, she has become one of the food industry's leading voices – holding food companies accountable and helping consumers identify the healthiest options that fit their lifestyles.

Driven by her lifelong love of animals, Fran has earned certification as a Canine and Feline Nutritionist through the University of Illinois and the American Association of Veterinary State Boards, expanding her expertise to the health and longevity of our dogs too.

Patrolling the pet food industry to nourish dogs right

Your Registered Dietitian on Pet Food Patrol

Enforcing the truth about what’s in your dog’s food

Protecting you from dog food deception

About Me

Made With Intention. Built With Experience.

Fran Friefeld, RD, CCN, P.H.Ec. , the K-9 RD, is both a Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Canine Nutritionist (CCN) with over four decades of experience as a thought leader in the food industry.

Fran demonstrates unwavering commitment to nutrition expertise and transparency through education and advocacy. By holding pet food manufacturers and other key stakeholders within the food supply chain accountable for their practices, she helps ensure dogs have access to a healthier food supply that promotes optimal health and longevity. This accountability-focused approach aims to reshape the dog food industry by verifying that every ingredient and health claim is truthful, substantiated, and genuinely beneficial for our canine companions.

Patrolling the pet food industry to nourish dogs right

Your Registered Dietitian on Pet Food Patrol

Enforcing the truth about what’s in your dog’s food

Protecting you from dog food deception

Industry Expert

Expert Guidance You Can Trust

Fran’s exceptional combination of credentials enables the delivery of expert guidance to pet owners navigating the increasingly complex pet food market. With over 45 years of experience and expertise, and with an unbiased approach, she navigates and polices the marketplace, reviewing and critiquing products and holding companies accountable for transparency and truth in ingredients, labeling and nutritional claims.

Fran is the dog food industry guru, knowing every dog food product, every topper, every supplement and every treat on the pet food market from the ingredients, packaging materials, label marketing and claims. She knows all the nutritional information that’s on and off-label. Most importantly, she knows how to combine all of the above in the healthiest way to meet the unique needs of every dog.

Protecting You From Dog Food Deception

The Pet Food Industry Is Vast And Complex, Mirroring The Human Food Market With An Overwhelming Array Of Choices Along With Rampant Misinformation, Deceptive Marketing Practices, And A Concerning Lack Of Transparency. This Leaves Dog Owners Confused About Making Appropriate Choices As They Struggle To Navigate This Landscape.

Through Her Expert-Driven Approach, Fran Addresses This Challenge By Empowering Dog Owners With Clear, Evidence-Based Information That Helps Them Select The Optimal Combination Of Food Products To Enhance Their Dogs' Health, Vitality, And Longevity.

By Promoting Healthier Diets And Greater Awareness, Fran Is Helping Create Longer, Healthier Lives For Beloved Companions While Also Driving Higher Standards Across The Pet Nutrition Industry As A Whole.