A method to prepare an animal food by dehydrating animal meat, such as poultry, fish, beef, and lamb, and separately dehydrating a mixture of fruits and vegetables, each dehydration step using low heat and a high velocity air flow. Subsequently mix the dehydrated meat and the mixture of fruits and vegetables together to produce an animal food that complies or exceeds pet food standards established by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and produce a complete and balanced animal food for pets at any life stage.