We are loving pet parents ourselves, and created Nutrivore because we weren’t happy with the food options available to us.

Our main concerns were the unnecessary and potentially harmful ingredients in typical pet food diets such as chemical preservatives, flavourings, and colourings and cheap fillers. Proteins are often just referred to as meat meal (ie. beef meal, chicken meal). Meat meal is created through the process of rendering, where it is cooked at high temperature to create a concentrated powder. It is commonly made from the waste material from slaughterhouses and may contain very little actual meat (muscle meat). In addition, labelling regulations allow a food to be declared “Beef Dinner” as long as it contains just 4% beef, even though it may actually contain 20% of another meat source such as pork or chicken. 

We’re not trying to create anything lavish or elaborate. We just want to offer honest, clean food made fresh with real ingredients you can see. Using recipes that are backed by science to help your dog live their best life. 

The benefits of a whole food diet are numerous, and can include shinier coats with less shedding and itching, healthier weight and increased vitality, and improved gut health and immunity. But don’t take our word for it, see what our pack of healthy hounds and happy pawrents have to say.

Our meals are vacuum sealed and frozen immediately after cooking to lock in freshness and preserve their nutrient integrity. We don’t use any chemicals or preservatives, so treat your dog’s meals as you would your own home-cooked food, because essentially that’s what it is! They will be delivered to you frozen and will last up to a year in the freezer. An unopened pouch will last for four days in the fridge, and once opened, pouches should be consumed within two days.

We suggest keeping a few days worth of meals in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. Each time a pack is finished, move one over from the freezer to the fridge - it will be defrosted by the time you need it.

Nope! Our food is pre-portioned and ready-to-serve! 

You can serve directly from the fridge (as long as it’s fully defrosted), but most pet parents like to heat the meals up a little. You can do this by placing their serving in a microwavable dish and warming through for a short time (check for hot spots before feeding), or simply place the pouch in warm water up to their serving level for a few minutes to bring to room temperature.

If you forget to defrost a pouch overnight in the fridge, you can submerge the bag in cold water for 10-15 minutes to thaw quickly. For food safety reasons, it is not recommended to defrost any food in hot water.

Our recipes have been developed by our leading veterinary nutritionist to ensure your dog receives the ideal mix of vitamins and minerals they need to thrive. The formulations are backed by science and meet internationally recognised standards for nutrient levels (AAFCO and FEDIAF).

You might be shocked to learn what goes into commercial pet foods. Preservatives, chemicals, fillers, rendered meats & by-products are just some of the potentially harmful nasties that most dogs are being fed on a daily basis.

But not our pack! Nutrivore meals are made with natural human-grade ingredients that are sourced from reputable suppliers. Each ingredient has been selected for it’s nutritional qualities, so our recipes include all of what your dog needs, and none of what they don’t.

Our recipes meet or exceed standards set by both AAFCO (USA) and FEDIAF (EU) Dog Food Nutrient Profile for all life stages. This means that if your dog eats just our food in the daily amount we recommend for them, they’ll be getting the nutrition they need in the ideal ratios to stay fit and healthy.

No, our meals are gently cooked which kills pathogens that may be present in raw ingredients, making it a safe option for your dog and your family.

No, our recipes have been carefully formulated to ensure your dog receives the optimal levels of vitamins and minerals they need to thrive, with each ingredient selected for it's nutritional properties.

Yes! We’ve carefully formulated our recipes for all life stages, meaning dogs can enjoy Nutrivore meals from weaning through to their senior years.

Growing pups will need their portions increased over time, and we’ll check in with you monthly to assess their needs and make the appropriate adjustments.

We have consulted and worked with vets and leading nutritionists to create what we believe is the best food you can feed your dog. Our recipes have been formulated to internationally recognised standards to ensure that they are nutritionally complete for dogs, who should thrive on a fresh diet.

Our food is intended to fully replace a standard diet, but not prescription diets. Your dog’s wellbeing is our primary concern, and if your dog has any medical condition or dietary requirements we do recommend playing it safe before changing their diet. If in doubt, it’s always a good idea to speak to your vet. Please also feel free to contact us and our in-house nutrition consultants can advise you further.

Typically, dogs with sensitive tummies do really well on our meals as they are gently cooked and contain none of the nasties found in highly processed commercial food (preservatives, flavourings, colouring, etc).

The first delivery contains a 7-day transition week, which is sufficient for most dogs but those with sensitive stomachs may need to take it extra slowly introducing the new food. Just let us know and we’ll be happy to set this up for you.

We hear this a lot and deliver hundreds of meals each week to our fussy friends! We’re so confident that your dog will love our meals that we offer a Clean Bowl Guarantee.

We recommend selecting all recipes they can eat to offer variety, and warming their food to bring out aromas that excite even the fussiest eaters.

A balanced meal for a dog is very different from a human's, and without the input of a veterinary nutritionist it’s extremely improbable that meals cooked at home.

Cooking for your dog is time-consuming and can be expensive. But more importantly, without the input of a veterinary nutritionist, your home-cooked meals will not be nutritionally complete (no, adding a multivitamin is not a fix!). Serious health issues can arise from feeding your pet meals that are deficient (or excessive) in certain nutrients in the long run.

Our canine nutrition experts have crafted our recipes to ensure that each meal delivers the correct nutrition for your dog, and includes a proprietary blend of vitamins and minerals.