Science Based Pet Nutrition
Everything, from the nutrients in our diets, to the ingredients providing those nutrients, are backed by evidence of safety, efficacy and benefit. Scientific literature regarding essential nutrient requirements, and additional beneficial nutrients are backed up with our own trials, where appropriate.
At Vivus we work hand in hand with leading researchers in the field, our methods and formulations are guided by an ever-changing world of scientific discovery! Our team not only includes a board-certified veterinary nutritionist, but human food technologists and scientists, who bring their expertise in making food, not feed.
Our goal is always to nourish, not just sustain, our fur-mily.
Nutrients Packed Vegan Treats
These yummy, bite-sized, nutritious treats are the perfect high-value tidbits for training and rewarding your pup! The treats feature wholesome ingredients, combined into a mouth-watering, tasty, hypoallergenic treat. These treats are protein packed thanks to the beans, chickpeas and nutritional yeast. Miso, a fermentation product, packs an umami punch, but, more importantly, is full of probiotics and vitamins to promote a healthy gut. Hemp oil, flax seeds, and algae oil bring complimentary omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids for anti-inflammatory, skin and coat health.
Yes you can feed them, guilt free!
Why is our food so good?
Dr. Sarah Dodd BVSc, MSc, PhD, DECVCN
Dr. Sarah Dodd is a practising veterinarian and board-certified veterinary nutritionist. After completing her veterinary degree at Massey University, New Zealand, Dr. Dodd returned to Canada to undertake further education in veterinary nutrition, including Masters and PhD degrees as well as clinical nutrition training, culminating at the end of her residency with board certification. Her research has focused on plant-based diets for companion animals, and when she isn’t working on plant-based pet foods, Dr. Dodd can be found travelling Ontario attending veterinary calls for local farmed animal sanctuaries and rescues.
Dr. Sarah Dodd is a practising veterinarian and board-certified veterinary nutritionist. After completing her veterinary degree at Massey University, New Zealand, Dr. Dodd returned to Canada to undertake further education in veterinary nutrition, including Masters and PhD degrees as well as clinical nutrition training, culminating at the end of her residency with board certification. Her research has focused on plant-based diets for companion animals, and when she isn’t working on plant-based pet foods, Dr. Dodd can be found travelling Ontario attending veterinary calls for local farmed animal sanctuaries and rescues.
Our Superfood Ingredients
Beet
Loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
Loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
Carrot
Contains soluble fiber to improve digestive health and regulate loose stool.
Contains soluble fiber to improve digestive health and regulate loose stool.
Navy Bean
Helps to burn fat, regulate blood sugar, and strengthen immune system.
Helps to burn fat, regulate blood sugar, and strengthen immune system.
Sweet Potato
Rich in vitamin A to promote healthy skin, coat, eyes, nerves, and muscles.
Rich in vitamin A to promote healthy skin, coat, eyes, nerves, and muscles.
Lentils
Helps to maintain whole blood and plasma taurine.
Helps to maintain whole blood and plasma taurine.
Teff
Packed with antioxidants to protect against oxidative stress-related disease.
Packed with antioxidants to protect against oxidative stress-related disease.
Sunflower Seed
Rich in omega 6 fatty acids to improve skin, hair and coat health.
Rich in omega 6 fatty acids to improve skin, hair and coat health.
Quinoa
Stimulates growth and activity of healthy hindgut bacteria.
Stimulates growth and activity of healthy hindgut bacteria.
Chickpeas
Strengthens the gut mucosal barrier.
Strengthens the gut mucosal barrier.
Nutritional Yeast
Reduces plasma glycemic values, serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Reduces plasma glycemic values, serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Algae Oil
Full of omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA to Improve learning and healthy brain function.
Full of omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA to Improve learning and healthy brain function.
Flaxseed Oil
Increases proportion of serum polyunsaturated to saturated fatty acids.
Increases proportion of serum polyunsaturated to saturated fatty acids.