Our Story
It all started with an awkward question
One day, while making dinner, I looked at my dogs' food bag and asked myself: would I eat this?
The answer was a definite no. And if it wasn't good enough for me, why was I giving it to them — the ones I love the most?
From curiosity to obsession
I started researching. I read about canine nutrition, consulted veterinarians, studied nutritional charts and began cooking for my dogs. The results were immediate: more energy, a shinier coat, better digestion.
But I also discovered that preparing balanced food for dogs isn't simple. Every dog has different needs based on their age, weight, breed and health. It's not enough to just give them chicken and rice.
"Alqo" means "dog" in Quechua. We chose this name because we wanted
something that reflects our roots and our respect for these life companions.
Alqo was born
Alqo was born from the belief that our dogs deserve real food. No by-products. No mystery meals. No unpronounceable preservatives.
We created a system where every recipe is personalized for your dog's exact needs, cooked with human-grade ingredients and delivered fresh every week to your door in Montréal.
What drives us
Knowledge
Every decision is backed by nutritional science. We don't guess — we calculate.
Passion
We love what we do. Every recipe is prepared with the same care we'd give our own food.
Commitment
Your dog counts on us. We take that responsibility seriously, every single week.
Empathy
We understand the bond between you and your dog. That's why we do what we do.
Respect
For animals, for ingredients, for your trust. Everything we do starts with respect.
The explorer spirit
At its core, Alqo was born from the spirit of an explorer. From someone who wasn't satisfied with what existed and decided to find something better. That same spirit drives us every day to improve our recipes, source better ingredients and make sure more dogs eat the way they deserve.
Because if there's one thing explorers and dogs have in common, it's that they're always ready for the next adventure.
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