Why we make a chunky recipe
We make a chunky recipe so you guys can see exactly what's in our food: lean, quality cuts and never mushy, mechanically separated mystery meat. For small pets, chunks also provide dental benefits and enrichment from chewing. Watch to learn about our Chunked recipe.
Chunks not your thing? All recipes also come ground.
Beef for Dogs
Sold as two 1lb packages ($7.75/lb)
Ingredients
90% Humanely Raised Beef with No hormones or growth-promoting antibiotics, 8% Organic Fruits & Veggies, 2% Natural Supplements
Beef, Beef Heart, Beef Bone, Beef Kidney, Beef Liver, Organic Carrots, Organic Cranberries, Organic Broccoli, Organic Green Beans, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Ginger, Organic Icelandic Kelp, Organic Flaxseed Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Organic Wheatgrass, Vitamin E (Tocopherols), Organic Shiitake Mushrooms, New Zealand Green Mussels
Added probiotics: Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium animalis, Lactobacillus reuteri
Formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance.
Bone is always ground in both chunked & ground recipes.
See our cattle farm 🎥
Nutrition
Why We Add Probiotics
The probiotics in our food are added for food safety!
These are not the same strains as ones you’d buy at the store for yourself or your pets for gut health. Each strain in our mixture has been chosen specifically to perform a unique “job” in controlling or eliminating pathogens.
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made with 💜 in USDA kitchens
💯 natural whole food supplements
🌎 always ships green
humanely raised & harvested
no hormones or growth promoting antibiotics, ever
100% vegetarian diet
100% non-GMO
free of synthetic pesticides & fertilizers
no peas, potatoes, or starchy fillers
100% whole foods for maximum bioavailability
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🐾 meet our satisfied paw-rents
Butters loves Viva
Butters has had food/digestion issues for years, having been over medicated and his gut flora was destroyed. We've been on over a dozen different foods, including the "prescription" foods that were tried in haste. After much research, we stumbled upon VIVA and WOW, GAME CHANGER! The food is beautifully fresh, neatly packaged, great communication with the company, we couldn't be happier. We are with VIVA for life!
Thank you!
Raw has been life changing for her! We do bloodwork 2x/year to ensure she is getting a balanced diet and her bloodwork is always better than it was on the kibble. Her skin and coat are BEAUTIFUL, someone asked me once if I put oil on her!! Her gastro issues have cleared up, her teeth are beautiful and clean, her eyes are bright, her muscle tone is amazing and her energy and alertness has improved. I'm so happy I found Viva!
So excited for mealtime!
Harley has been on the raw diet for almost 3 years and we’ve tried many different companies. For sure Viva has been her favorite! Doesn’t matter what meat, she will do spins, drool, and whine until she’s fed. Thank you for providing a brand that is so wholesome and doesn’t break the bank.
frequently asked questions
Where does Viva source from & how is the food made?
We're proud to be sourcing high quality, USDA-inspected meat from smaller farms. These are the same farms that stock your local Whole Foods & favorite restaurants. We only work with farms that never administer hormones & growth promoting antibiotics (a huge step up from conventional) & are certified humane through third-party audits like G.A.P. or the American Humane Program. By not relying on chemicals, our farmers focus on providing high quality food and a clean environment to raise healthy, happy animals.
We grind, mix & package all of your pup's meals in our kitchens—where we are the first and only pet food made in our facility that also produces human food. And you better believe we’re proud of it. Everything is made in small batches (each package is hand-labeled & checked for quality) and tested for pathogens, because your pup deserves the freshest food from farm-to-bowl.
How much should I feed my dog & how much will it cost?
Feeding amounts are based on your dog's weight, age, and activity level. We recommend checking outto determine your pet's personalized feeding recommendations using Viva—we worked closely with our nutritionists & used the latest research to develop these!
On average, our food will cost $6-7 / day for a 30lb dog if you are feeding a variety of our proteins. To determine your exact costs, we recommend filling out ourfor your pup.
Do I need to add anything to your food?
Nope! Just thaw and feed 🙌
Our food is Complete & Balanced for adult dogs. We worked with multiple vets & nutritionists to develop these recipes over the course of an entire year & lab-tested over 50 unique whole food ingredients in the process. This rigorous process at Viva is to ensure that our meals not only meet minimum nutrient requirements, but go above and beyond to improve the overall health of your pup with superfoods like shiitake mushrooms or mussels.
If you're feeding a puppy (< 1 year old), check out our Complete for Puppies instead for optimized nutrition during the growth stage! You can always reach out to our Nutrition Experts with additional questions.
Should I get my food chunked or ground?
If you're new to our food or have a picky eater, then we recommend getting Ground since it will be easier to to mix and portion. If you're comfortably feeding Viva, then we encourage trying the Chunked! Chunk sizes are 1-2 inches in size and are a great choice if your pet prefers more texture, for hand-feeding, or even if you're just curious what's in your pet's food! We've had pets of all sizes, including cats & ferrets do great on our chunky blend 💜
How much is shipping & when do you ship orders?
We ship to all of the US & offer FREE shipping for all orders over $200! (not applicable to Alaska, Hawaii & certain areas of Texas & Montana due to coverage). For orders under $200, we offer a flat-fee rate between $10-20 depending on your zone.
We ship M-W each week and you'll receive a tracking number once your package ships! We avoid shipping packages later in the week to prevent boxes from being held in carrier warehouses over the weekend. Orders placed by Tuesday before 11:59 p.m. EST will ship the same week, and orders placed Wednesday or later will ship the following week.
Do I need to subscribe?
Nope, not at all! While we recommend subscribing so that your shipments come automatically & you never run out of food, you can always order one-time boxes too (just choose this option on the confirmation page)!
