Our pantry

Fresh ingredients, kept clean and simple.

VIE.PET is built for Val de Vie families who care what goes into the bowl. We use fresh, human-grade ingredients, cooked to order, with no preservatives or unnecessary nonsense.

Fresh dog-safe ingredients prepared for VIE.PET meals

What goes in

A practical South African pantry.

Ingredients vary by recipe, dog profile and availability. The focus stays fresh, recognisable and dog-safe.

Proteins

ChickenOstrichBeefSardines

Vegetables and fruit

PumpkinSweet potatoCarrotsPeasSpinachBlueberries

Gentle bases

Brown riceQuinoaSoft cooked vegetables

Balance support

SeedsCalcium supportTrace mineralsDog-safe oils

Cooked gently

Small-batch prep, clean cuts and tidy portions.

Fresh first

Produce and proteins are chosen for freshness and practicality.

Human-grade pantry

Recognisable foods, handled like proper kitchen ingredients.

No cheap fillers

No mystery mixes, colourants, added sugar or preservative-heavy shortcuts.

What stays out

Zero preservatives.
Zero rubbish.

Dog safety matters as much as freshness, so some human foods are intentionally never used.

Artificial preservatives
Colourants
Added sugar
Unnecessary salt
Xylitol
Onion or garlic
Chocolate or cocoa
Grapes or raisins