Meet the Experts
Pet Nutrition Experts Behind Every Recipe
Recipes designed by very smart people. From the team we assembled, to the ingredients we select — nothing at Tom&Sawyer happens by accident.
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How does Tom&Sawyer approach nutrition?
Nutrition isn't just about what goes into a meal — it's about whether your pet actually wants to eat it. That's the thinking behind Tom&Sawyer's multi-disciplinary approach: culinary expertise and nutritional science, working together.
For several years, our recipe development process has been led by Dr. Hannah Godfrey, PhD, Animal Nutritionist, alongside culinary-trained chefs, animal nutrition experts, and veterinary professionals. The founders of Tom&Sawyer, Kristin and Peter, are always sitting at the table to be the voice of the pet parent, arguably the most important start to every good recipe idea. Specialist contributions from Dr. Kelly Swanson, PhD (animal nutrition and nutrigenomics) and Dr. Joe Inglis, BVSc MRCVS have also shaped our approach. And when pet parents have questions about their pet's nutrition, Kelly Gredner, RVT, VTS (Nutrition) is the expert in their corner.
Our team
Your Dedicated Nutrition Team
Dr. Hannah Godfrey
PhD, Animal Nutritionist · Lead Nutrition Scientist & Technical Advisor
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Kelly Gredner
RVT, VTS (Nutrition) · Veterinary Nutrition Consultant & Technical Specialist
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Dr. Kelly Swanson
PhD | Animal Nutrition & Nutrigenomics — Recipe Development Consultant & Advisory Board · Expert Contributor
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Dr. Joe Inglis
BVSc MRCVS | Veterinarian & Nutrition Expert — Advisory Board · Expert Contributor • VetChef Product Line
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Mischa Kapp
Red Seal Trained Chef, PhD Candidate | Culinary Science Consultant · Expert Contributor
The result shows up in every bowl.
Thanks to our dedicated team, every Tom&Sawyer recipe meets or exceeds the nutritional guidelines established by AAFCO and the NRC — the most rigorous standards in pet nutrition, while staying true to our promise of culinary-inspired human grade meals made with real, whole food ingredients.