The Volhard Rescue diet is a dehydrated base mix which is hypo-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, grain-free and gluten-free. Like Volhard’s other diets, the pet parent adds the primary ingredient - protein(raw or cooked) which can be rotated or tailored to the dog's needs. The Rescue diet was formulated to help heal dogs suffering with food intolerances, GI issues, recovering from illness or injury or needing a food low on the glycemic index. The ingredients in this diet have been carefully selected to support a variety of health needs. When combined with the appropriate protein source, Rescue can be used as a temporary diet during recovery or as a long-term, balanced option for dogs that have difficulty tolerating grains.
Rescue is a dehydrated foundation base mix that supports the liver, kidney, heart, lungs, stomach, and digestive tract. The ingredients in the Rescue diet include; a freeze dried USDA inspected organ meat (liver), a rainbow of vegetables, various supportive herbs, and other functional foods. Raw feeding has never been simpler!
Rescue was formulated under the guidance of a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist to outperform the nutritional levels for all breeds, sizes and activity levels for adult dogs. This diet can be used to feed puppies including large breed puppies - please follow our puppy feeding guidelines.
This diet has the quality you can see and smell the moment you open the bag and serve this up. Watch your dog lick the bowl clean following this delicious meal! Made in the USA, our human-edible/food-grade, whole food ingredients are non-GMO and preservative-free. We utilize a single-step cold dehydration technique to ensure that top quality raw materials are only dehydrated once, preserving essential vitamins and minerals for optimal nutritional value.
Rescue Diet Ingredients
Pumpkin, Zucchini, Beets, Tapioca , Sunflower seed (Organic), Broccoli, Dicalcium Phosphate, Coconut Meal, Pork Liver (Freeze Dried), Pork Liver Powder, Calcium Carbonate, Safflower Oil (Omega 6), Raw Coconut Oil (Organic), Fermented Plum, Oregano, Flax, Cod Liver Oil, Ginger, Kelp (Organic), Flaxseed Oil, Garlic, Diatomaceous Earth, Parsley, Burdock Root, Choline Chloride, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Milk Thistle, Magnesium Oxide, Natural Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, Thiamine, Biotin, Niacin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper, Pyridoxine, Selenium, Vitamin A and D3
Build a Bowl
Every dog is special. But it’s not just their personality. Every dog has unique nutrition needs based on their breed, size, shape, activity level and many other factors. The best way to help your dog be the best version of themselves is to build a healthy, balanced bowl that’s a combination of grains, vegetables, proteins, hydrators and supplements that are specific to your pet.
When you build a bowl here at Volhard, you will start with the choice of foundation mix. For better planning, it’s helpful to think about the dog you plan to feed and their issues first. This is where you can determine the "personality" of your bowl.
Build-a-Bowl is a fun way to find out what the nutritional value is in a bowl of Volhard! Then you will be asked to add a protein for a delectable super-powered meal for your dog!
Feeding Guideline Are Per Day
1. PUT RESCUE INTO A DOG BOWL
2. ADD PROTEIN AND WATER
3. MIX AND SERVE
DAYS 1-5 : RESCUE, raw or lightly cooked meat (80/20 beef recommended), and water
DAY 6 : Use an alternative protein source such as mackerel, salmon, greek yogurt, cottage cheese or sardines in water
DAY 7 - half day fast : Rest from food to cleanse the digestive system.
Puppies and senior dogs should not be fasted
Puppy Feeding Guildelines
FOR PUPPIES LARGER THAN 60 LBS AT 6 MONTHS CONTACT US
RESCUE can be stored unopened in a cool dry place for up to 1 year. After opening,
RESCUE must be stored in the fridge or freezer and is good for 6 months after opening.
The Transition
Add a small amount of RESCUE and protein to the current diet you are feeding your dog now and mix with water. As the week progresses, gradually increase the amount of NDF2, protein, and water, at the same time decreasing the current diet by a corresponding amount, until you have phased out the current diet. (If you are feeding the same protein for six days, you may want to feed another protein - canned mackerel or cottage cheese - on the seventh day.) At the end of the transition period, weigh your dog. Weigh them again after four weeks. Increase or decrease the amount you feed accordingly.
Recommended Protein: 80/20 beef.
52 Reviews
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Volhard Rescue Diet
My dog loves it. With an added protein, she never turns away from her feeding.
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RESCUE Diet
Thank goodness we found this dog food. We have tried several different diets and not one helped with our dog's allergies. After using RESCUE dog food for about a year, we are still happy with the results - no allergies!! THANKS to RESCUE!!!
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Volhard is awesome
We love all the Volhard products!
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Awesome food
Long story short...my English Labrador Retriever has food intolerance and allergies as well. I have been searching high and low to find dog foods that did not contain the ingredients that he has an intolerance to. I was super happy to find Rescue Diet that was safe for my dog. He absolutely loves it and I have noticed the itchiness has decreased as well and hopefully in time...I can wean him off of his medication. It is well worth the price to have a happy dog at last and it takes the guesswork away to figure out how to balance his meal since I was cooking for him for the last several months. Thank you Volhard!!
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Rescue and Digestive Aid
It saved my 13 year old shepherd. He went from slowly failing to healthy in 4 months. Stronger. Happier. Great poop! His protein fyi is buffalo I import from South Dakota. Just wasn’t enough.
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Awesome- so glad we switched!
Our puppy has a sensitive stomach. We switched him over from a very high-quality kibble to the Volhard Rescue diet. He has not had a stomach upset since! He loves the food, it smells fantastic. We cook the hamburger to add to it, we do not feed it raw. Highly recommend this food, it is honestly a good bang for the buck. As far as I can tell it is working out almost the same cost-wise as feeding the kibble we used to feed. If you do not have time to cook from scratch for your dog, this is the next best thing!
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Help for Pancreatitis
My 12-year-old mixed-breed male has been on NDF2 since we adopted him at age 2. But in the past 6 months, he has had a couple of bouts with pancreatitis. So, I reached out to the Volhard team to see what changes we could make. We were switched to the Rescue Diet (as well as changing his protein). He loved the taste and it certainly helped him recover. We are back on the NDF2 now, but keep the Rescue Diet on hand, just in case!
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Rescue
We have been on this for about 3 weeks. We were referred to try this due to my doodle sensitivity to digesting proteins and continued to get sores all over his abdomen. Since being on this they have decreased. I am looking forward to them completely going away the longer we are on this food
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Rescue Diet
My 8 year old German Shepherd loves it. Her ear infection is slowly lessening since starting about 6 weeks ago. At this point, I find it is worth the money.
