In 2012, my dog Stitchkoff began having seizures. But for a long time, he wasn’t diagnosed with epilepsy. Every time I rushed him to the hospital, I was sent back, told that I didn’t know what seizures looked like. To be fair, Stitchkoff would burst into the hospital like he was there to treat the doctor and his other patients — full of life and joy, masking what had just happened at home. He was just such a happy dog!
Nobody believed me at first — not until I finally recorded the episodes and showed them to the vets. Even then, there were no further tests, just a suggestion for homeopathy. That’s how poorly understood epilepsy was back then. It was considered rare in dogs, and not something most vets were familiar with or prepared to diagnose.
There was a lot of fear I felt during that time. I had always thought I lacked maternal instinct — until this happened. Up until then, I was just happy to have a dog in my life. But this… this was the beginning of my soul journey with him.
It was a pretty gloomy start, brought on by a horrible condition, but it ended up transforming both our lives — and, eventually, helping so many other dogs too.
With no formal education in nutrition at the time, I left behind a career in the corporate world and started focusing more on Stitchkoff. This meant moving away from the nasty dry food I had been feeding him purely out of convenience, and instead preparing fresh, wholesome meals for him at home. I spent every free moment studying, experimenting, and refining recipes that could truly nourish him from the inside out.
It wasn’t about creating a brand — I had no intention of creating one either. It was about helping my dog live a more comfortable life with the help of nutrition and holistic remedies. And honestly, it felt absolutely amazing to be out of the corporate rat race and be more involved in my dog’s health and well-being.
Epilepsy is a nasty condition, and it took me a few months to fully accept that this diagnosis was going to change our lives forever. But that shift also gave me purpose — and it all began with the food in his bowl.
As word spread among pet parents, I began sharing my meals more widely. One person told another, and I was happy to help as many as I could. In 2016, Georgina’s Kitchen officially launched — with a picture of Stitchkoff as the logo and a name a friend suggested that just stuck. From the beginning, it was always about learning, sharing, and evolving.
Even after the launch, I continued helping pet parents understand how to feed their dogs better. I sold the meals I made — but not a single penny was charged for dietary guidance until 2020. Helping dogs thrive through food was never a business strategy; it was something I did out of genuine care.
From one meal client, it became two, then three… and before I knew it, I was cooking for 35 dogs in my humble kitchen — all by myself — while Stitchkoff supervised my every move. In 2021, Shillpa joined me and took over the meal subscription service, helping keep our small-batch, hands-on model alive.
Even today, we take on a limited number of clients for meals — folks who are truly committed to feeding their dogs quality food, the kind we’d proudly serve to our own.
In 2022, Stitchkoff passed away at nearly 13. He was a companion, he was my heart, my teacher — and the reason this journey ever began.
I’m truly grateful to have had so many years with a dog living with epilepsy. Looking back, I genuinely believe it was the diet, the CBD, and the holistic remedies — along with his sheer will to stick around — that gave him such a full and happy life.
He was, without a doubt, the most fun-loving and joyful dog I’ve ever met. And I say that having grown up surrounded by dogs. Stitchkoff was special — full of mischief, affection, and that unshakable zest for life.
That same year, TweeFoo, Lord Tweedmouth and Lady Fleur came into my life. Twee came in like a life jacket — funny, goofy, and just as full of personality as Stitchkoff. Fleur (Foo) brought with her a quiet calm, though she carried deep fears of the world around her.
It felt as if they arrived not to replace Stitch, but to help me move forward — to ground me in the present, and remind me to live life as it is now. Stitchkoff was no longer with me physically, but firmly rooted in my heart. And in his place, I found two new teachers — ready to guide me, love me, and add color back into my life.
With TweeFoo came a new focus — the gut microbiome. I began exploring how gut health influences every aspect of a dog’s well-being. This insight reshaped Georgina’s Kitchen’s mission, deepening our commitment to whole, microbiome-supportive foods that truly reflect the biological needs of dogs.
I also began working on gut microbiome testing for dogs, and started formulating probiotics based on the results — collaborating with vets, microbiologists, and bioinformaticians to bring this vision to life. It’s been such an exciting journey, and I can’t wait to see how it continues to unfold.
I love bringing innovative, science-backed ideas into the canine world. And over the past few years, we’ve come a long way — not just in how we feed our dogs, but in how we treat them, how we prevent illness, and how we embrace holistic methods as valid, valuable tools.
Most of all, I’m grateful to work with pet parents who think the same way — open-minded, curious, and deeply committed to their dog’s health and happiness.
Pushing boundaries, I became the first in India to manufacture freeze-dried dog food — with the wholehearted support of my 70-year-old father, who shares my passion for crafting meals with care and an unwavering commitment to quality.
For pet parents looking for more budget-friendly options, we also introduced air-dried meals. Both approaches stem from the same philosophy: that moisture is an essential part of a dog’s diet. The freeze-dried format came from the need to retain nutrients while offering the flexibility to rehydrate easily — especially important for kidney support and overall hydration.
While I can’t yet back it up scientifically, I’ve personally observed a troubling pattern in dogs consuming large amounts of species-appropriate dehydrated treats — many of them struggled with dry skin and early signs of kidney stress. That observation further shaped how we approached our product development.
In our production process, we reject synthetic additives and mass-market shortcuts. We use only real, biologically appropriate ingredients — because dogs deserve nothing less. We don’t use scraps or low-grade trimmings. All our produce and meat are sourced with care and are strictly certified for human consumption. That’s what sets us apart — and that’s the standard we’ll always uphold.
At Georgina’s Kitchen, our mantra is simple:
Healthy Dogs First.
Certifications and trends don’t guide us — science, species-appropriate nutrition, and common sense do. We’re not just feeding dogs; we’re nourishing lives.
I strongly believe in evolutionary feeding — following what nature designed dogs to eat. We don’t adhere to rigid nutritional guidelines for the sake of ticking boxes. Instead, we focus on what truly matters: real, bioavailable nutrients from real food.
While we may not follow conventional minimums, we assure you — your dog is receiving optimum nutrition, often going well beyond those baseline standards. Because at the end of the day, we’re here to do what’s best for dogs. Not what’s easiest, cheapest, or most widely accepted. Just… what’s right and how nature intended for it to be.
These have been instrumental in shaping the values and practices at Georgina’s Kitchen. Still, I remain a lifelong student, always striving to learn more.