Therapeutic Recipe Formulation
Specialist therapeutic nutrition formulation for canine and feline patients with complex or chronic health conditions
Who Is This Service For
For veterinarians requiring therapeutic nutrition support for patients with complex or chronic health conditions
Wisetroop works independently within your treatment plan, delivering condition-specific recipe formulations with detailed nutritional documentation for your review and approval
All formulations are developed exclusively for fresh pet food — gently cooked and raw. Wisetroop does not formulate kibble or canned pet food products
Our Approach
Referral Submission & Case Review
Referrals to be submitted directly by the attending veterinarian. Upon submission, the completed Referral Form is reviewed to establish a comprehensive understanding of the patient's case before any formulation work begins.
Quotation & Project Confirmation
Following the case review, a formal quotation is prepared and submitted. A 50% deposit is required to confirm the project and commence formulation work. Work commences upon receipt of the deposit.
Database Creation
Before formulation begins, all raw ingredients specified for the project are verified within the formulation software. Where ingredients are absent or require updating, a project-specific, verified ingredient database is built to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all nutritional data used in the formulation process. This stage is a critical foundation. The precision of the final recipe is only as reliable as the ingredient data it is built upon.
For complex or multi-condition referral cases, this stage may also involve a review of the patient's medication list to identify any known nutrient-drug interactions that should be taken into consideration during formulation.
Therapeutic Recipe Formulation
With the patient's case profile and ingredient database confirmed, formulation work begins. Each recipe is developed with careful consideration of the following parameters:
Target species and life stage constraints
Diagnosed condition and secondary health complications
Nutritional safety caps and established upper / lower limits
Ingredient inclusion ratios
Therapeutic nutrient ratios
Potential nutrient-drug interactions
Yield analysis
Each recipe carries a delivery timeline of three working days from the commencement of formulation.
Recipe Review
The recipe is submitted for clinical review and approval. The veterinarian is given two weeks to review and revert with feedback.
Each recipe includes up to three ingredient substitutions at no additional charge. Please note that changes to the primary meat or organ protein source will be considered a new recipe formulation rather than a substitution, and will be priced accordingly. Substitution requests exceeding the three included per recipe will be billed at SGD 45 per substitution.
Recipe Report & Final Delivery
Upon completion of all substitutions and final adjustments, a comprehensive Recipe Report is prepared and delivered to the initiating party. The report includes:
Complete recipe with preparation and storage guidelines
Guaranteed Analysis
Detailed macro and micronutrient profile
Caloric count and feeding guide
Diet transition guide
Clinical rationale for key nutritional decisions, where applicable
Recipe’s contraindications, if any
Any other relevant formulation notes for veterinary reference
Final delivery of the Recipe Report is contingent upon receipt of the remaining 50% balance payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Wisetroop's founder, Katherine Khoo, holds a Certificate in Small Animal Natural Nutrition from the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies (CIVT), Australia. She brings over 12 years of clinical experience as a human nutritionist, with specialist training in nutritional, metabolic, and functional medicine.
Her full credentials and professional background are available on her LinkedIn profile.
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Veterinary professionals may refer patients directly by completing the Referral Form and submitting supporting clinical documentation.
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The Referral Form captures the following information to ensure a thorough and accurate formulation:
Patient and owner details
Full medical and surgical history
Diagnosed conditions and any other observed health complications
Current medications
Complementary therapies — ongoing or previously undertaken
Recent blood work and diagnostic reports
A clinical summary of the patient's current condition and health goals
Dietary preferences of the pet and owner, where applicable
The more comprehensive the clinical information provided, the more targeted and clinically appropriate the formulation will be.
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Wisetroop communicates primarily with the veterinarian. All correspondence and deliverables are directed to the referring clinician.
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Wisetroop accepts referrals for dogs and cats managing a range of chronic and complex health conditions where therapeutic dietary intervention is indicated. This includes, but is not limited to, chronic kidney disease (CKD), pancreatitis, food allergies and inflammatory skin conditions, and multi-condition cases requiring careful nutritional balancing.
If you are unsure whether your patient's case is appropriate for referral, please contact us to discuss.
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Therapeutic recipe formulation for veterinary referral cases is priced at SGD 350 to SGD 500 per recipe, depending on the complexity of the patient's condition. Each recipe includes up to three ingredient substitutions. Additional substitutions beyond this are billed at SGD 45 per substitution.
A 50% deposit of the total project fee is required to confirm the project and commence work. The remaining 50% balance is due upon final delivery of the Recipe Report.
Please note that changes to the primary meat or organ protein source will be considered a new recipe formulation and priced accordingly.
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Yes. Wisetroop is experienced in formulating therapeutic recipes for patients with multiple concurrent health conditions. Each condition's nutritional priorities and contraindications are carefully considered to ensure the formulation supports the management of all relevant conditions without compromise.
The complexity of multi-condition cases will be reflected in the therapeutic recipe pricing, which ranges from SGD 350 to SGD 500 per recipe.
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The veterinary referral service is a specialist recipe formulation service, initiated with clinical documentation from a veterinarian and focused on therapeutic dietary intervention for patients with complex or chronic health conditions.
The standard Pet Nutrition Consultation is a broader advisory service available directly to pet owners, covering diet assessment, nutritional goal-setting, commercial diet recommendations, and supplementation guidance, with recipe formulation available as a separate add-on.
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No. Wisetroop operates as an independent specialist within the broader veterinary care team, providing therapeutic nutrition expertise that complements and supports the clinical management plan established by the attending veterinarian. All formulated recipes are intended to work alongside, not in place of, veterinary treatment and ongoing clinical monitoring.
If your pet requires urgent medical attention, please contact your veterinarian directly.