JustFoodForDogs, Pizzana to launch fresh dog pizza

JustFoodForDogs has partnered with pizza restaurant chain Pizzana to launch Pup Pizza, a dog-specific pizza product available at restaurant locations starting August 26.

The 3.5-inch pizza features a flour-and-water dough base topped with pumpkin puree mixed with peanut butter in place of tomato sauce, potato cubes as a cheese substitute, and JustFoodForDogs' single ingredient pork treats replacing pepperoni. The product development involved JustFoodForDogs' nutrition team reviewing all ingredients for canine safety and palatability.

JustFoodForDogs"Pizza night is a beloved family ritual, and as we look for new ways to make mealtime more exciting for dogs, we knew we wanted to create a healthy way for pups to join in on the pizza night tradition," said Natalie Lykins, brand partnerships manager at JustFoodForDogs. "Pizzana's commitment to quality ingredients mirrors our own, and together, we've crafted a fresh, dog-friendly take on a classic, rooted in whole-food nutrition."

Pizzana founder Candace Nelson added, "We believe great food brings people together, and now we can invite our pets into the experience too. The Pup Pizza combines our love of Neapolitan tradition with JustFoodForDogs' nutritional expertise, so the whole family, including four-legged members, can enjoy pizza night together."

The product launched with an exclusive event at Pizzana's Sherman Oaks, California, U.S., location on August 23. Pup Pizza will be available at all Pizzana locations in Southern California and Texas for US$8 plus applicable taxes, timed to coincide with National Dog Day.