Question 1

What is fresh dog food?

Accepted Answer

Fresh dog food from DogChef.in means real, human-grade ingredients, gently cooked to preserve nutrients and flavor. Every meal arrives fresh, not processed, not canned, and never with artificial preservatives. Just real food crafted with care for your dog’s well-being.

Question 2

How is this different from kibble or canned food?

Accepted Answer

Unlike kibble and most canned foods, our recipes are made using whole meat, fresh veggies, and purposeful ingredients. It’s gently cooked and never shelf-stabilized. There are no fillers, artificial preservatives, highly processed “meals” or mystery “meats”. Your dog gets the pure, simple, real food that actually looks and smells like food.

Question 3

Are the meals nutritionally balanced?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Every recipe is developed by our team of board-certified veterinary nutritionists and chefs to be complete and balanced. Each meal is tailored to your dog’s age, size, activity level, and health needs, so your pet gets optimal nutrition in every bite.

Question 4

What goes into your meals?

Accepted Answer

Only real, human-grade meat and veggies. No by-products, no artificial anything. We include powerful ingredients like zucchini, sweet potato, peas, lentils, herbs, and superfoods such as blueberries and olive oil. You can see and recognize every ingredient in your dog’s bowl. All our recipes are available online here.

Question 5

Is there science behind your food?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All our recipes are formulated by vets and our chefs according to both AAFCO standards and the Indian Standard (BIS, 2019) for Pet Food (IS 11968 : 2019). They are then tested to ensure your dog receives tasty, safe, balanced, proven nutrition.

Question 6

Can I mix fresh DogChef food with kibble?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can! Many pet parents mix our food with kibble for variety. Just remember to adjust portions to meet your dog’s daily calorie needs.

Question 7

How do I switch my dog to fresh food?

Accepted Answer

We’ll send you a simple transition guide. Start by mixing small amounts of our fresh meals with your dog’s current food and increase gradually over several days. This gentle transition helps your dog’s digestion adjust smoothly.

Question 8

Can I heat or freeze meals?

Accepted Answer

Our food is cooked fresh, then delivered cold. It has never been frozen. If your dog prefers, our food can be gently warmed, don’t overheat the food so the nutrients are preserved.

Yes, you can refrigerate or freeze the meals.

Question 9

How is portion size decided and why does it change?

Accepted Answer

We use your dog’s unique profile (age, weight, breed, activity) to determine their perfect portion. As your dog grows or changes, just update the profile and we’ll adjust their plan. If you have any concerns, please feel free to call us & we'll be happy to help.

Question 10

Where are your ingredients from?

Accepted Answer

We partner with trusted local farms and suppliers for fresh and responsibly sourced meat and vegetables. Our ingredients are a quality we’re proud of, from our kitchen to your dog’s bowl.

It's not just our ingredients, our dog meals are human grade - we personally try them to make sure.

Question 11

Are there preservatives in your food?

Accepted Answer

None. Our food stays fresh thanks to refrigeration and gentle cooking. We never use chemicals, preservatives or high temperature treatments (retort packing).

Question 12

How long do meals last?

Accepted Answer

We always deliver fresh meals for your pup. You can keep them refrigerated for 2 days, or freeze for longer storage. Check your delivery for best-by dates.

Question 13

Can I customize meals to my dog's needs?

Accepted Answer

Every meal plan is personalized. Let us know about weight goals, sensitivities, or allergies and we’ll craft your dog’s recipes accordingly.

Question 14

What does human-grade food mean?

Accepted Answer

Every ingredient, as well as the kitchen, packing, storage, handling and shipping - must meet human food standards. The kitchen must be licensed and inspected as a human kitchen for safety and cleanliness. All of which means the food is fit for human consumption.

Question 15

Does one meal fulfill my dog’s entire daily nutritional requirement?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Each of our meals is carefully prepared to provide your dog with a complete day’s worth of balanced nutrition. If your dog prefers to eat multiple smaller meals throughout the day, you can easily divide the portion to suit their eating habits.

Question 16

What does complete food mean? Do I need supplements?

Accepted Answer

“Complete food” means the product contains all the essential nutrients a dog needs for its specific life stage, in the right proportions, to support overall health and energy requirements. This is defined and regulated by organizations like AAFCO and the Bureau of Indian Standards, ensuring the food can be fed as a dog's sole diet without nutritional gaps.

If your dog eats complete food meals provided by DogChef, supplements are generally not needed unless recommended by your veterinarian for specific health reasons.

Question 17

Why use DogChef instead of cooking dog food at home?

Accepted Answer

We know your home cooked food is paw-some! Similarly our food is designed to be highly palatable with appealing aromas that excite dogs - it’s also designed by board certified veterinary nutritionists to be perfectly nutritionally balanced, helping to ensure your best friend stays healthy.

Our meals are varied, and crafted with expert care to restaurant standards - ensuring your pet enjoys fresh, tasty, and healthy meals without any guesswork. Convenience, health benefits, and variety makes DogChef an easy choice.

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