Is Viva Raw a good dog food?
No representative product: A calorie figure for this product was not read. · Updated Nov 2026
The brand website blocks automated reading; we could not read the label online. 1 item not disclosed by the company.
0 of 8 WSAVA checks verified. 4 partly, 1 not disclosed, 3 not checked. Adequacy by formulation (no feeding trial). FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked.
A score of 0/8 means none of the eight checks has yet met our evidence standard: we either found no dated, public evidence, found evidence that was incomplete or out of date, or could not access the source. It is not a finding that the food is unsafe or of poor quality.
Employs a nutritionist?PARTLY
Does the company employ a qualified nutritionist?
“Finally, we also consulted with Dr. Richard Patton who has a Ph.D. in small animal nutrition & has been the primary formulator for many fresh food companies.”
Source: vivarawpets.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement
Who formulates the diet?PARTLY
Who formulates the diets, and what are their credentials?
“we worked with a variety of experts for the absolute best formulation. We worked with Dr. Barbara Royal… Additionally, we work with James Pendergast… Finally, we also consulted with Dr. Richard Patton who has a Ph.D. in small animal nutrition”
Source: vivarawpets.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement
Quality control process?PARTLY
What quality control measures does the company use?
“Everything is made in small batches (each package is hand-labeled & checked for quality) and tested for pathogens”
Source: vivarawpets.com · 2026-11-09 · company-level statement
Research conducted / published?NOT DISCLOSED
What research has the company conducted, and is it published?
No source line found.
Adequacy statementPARTLY
Nutritional adequacy statement: feeding trials or formulation?
“Our Dog Recipes are formulated to AAFCO 2023 Dog Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance”
Source: vivarawpets.com · 2026-11-09
Calories stated?NOT CHECKED · not on the product page
Calories per cup / serving stated?
Not checked: the product page we read does not show this; it may be printed on the bag.
Contact info on label?NOT CHECKED · not on the product page
Contact information on the label?
Not checked: the product page we read does not show this; it may be printed on the bag.
Who makes it?NOT CHECKED · not on the product page
Who makes the food — the company’s own plants or a co-manufacturer?
“As we grew, we faced the choice to either build and set up our own manufacturing facility or look for a partner. The reality was that there was only one option if we wanted to produce our food under the highest standards possible.”
Not checked: the product page we read does not show this; it may be printed on the bag.
Source: vivarawpets.com · 2025-05-05 · 1.5 years old
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What the label says
A calorie figure for this product was not read.
Recall record
FDA animal food recall listings since 2024: 0 entries. Earlier: not checked. FDA does not post every recall.
Calories not on the label online — type the kcal/cup from your bag.
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