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OUR SCIENCE
Backed by the lab.
FreshBark isn't marketing. Every recipe is built on peer-reviewed veterinary nutrition research.
9.1%
Fat
Low-fat recipes average
23g
Protein
Per 100g (low-fat)
91
kcal/100g
Low-fat calorie density
100%
Human-Grade
Zero by-products
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▲ OUR METHOD
Five steps to the perfect bowl.
01
Research
We start with AAFCO and FEDIAF nutritional profiles, then layer in peer-reviewed research on canine health, pancreatitis management, and life-stage requirements.
02
Formulate
Our in-house vet nutritionist balances each recipe for complete nutrition. We run every batch through a nutrient analyzer before approval.
03
Source
Human-grade SA-raised proteins. Local Karoo lamb, grass-fed beef, free-range chicken. No meat meals, no by-products, ever.
04
Cook
Slow-cooked in small batches at low temps to preserve bioavailable nutrients. Third-party lab tests every batch for pathogens.
05
Flash-freeze
Locked in within hours of cooking. No preservatives needed. Delivered frozen, thawed in your fridge.
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▲ THE LOW-FAT STORY
Why fat matters.
Pancreatitis is one of the most common — and misunderstood — conditions in dogs. High-fat foods can trigger attacks. Our Chicken Stew is <1% fat — low enough for recovery, high enough in protein to build strength.
FAT CONTENT COMPARED
FreshBark Chicken0.7%
FreshBark Pork4.5%
FreshBark Venison6.5%
FreshBark Beef7.2%
FreshBark Lamb8.0%
Typical kibble12–18%
▲ OUR VET PANEL
The team behind the bowl.
DR. NOMSA MBEKI
BVSc, MMedVet (Nutrition)
Our lead formulator. 14 years in small-animal clinical nutrition. Oversees every recipe.
DR. JAMES VILJOEN
BVSc, Gastroenterology
Reviews our low-fat formulations. Consulted on Bella's pancreatitis protocol.
SARAH M.
Founder · Bella's mom
Not a vet — just a dog owner who refused to accept "there's nothing we can do".
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OUR SCIENCE
Backed by the lab.
FreshBark isn't marketing. Every recipe is built on peer-reviewed veterinary nutrition research and reviewed by our in-house vet panel. Here's what that actually means.
9.1%
Fat
Low-fat recipes average
23g
Protein
Per 100g (low-fat)
91
kcal/100g
Low-fat calorie density
100%
Human-Grade
Zero by-products or fillers
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▲ OUR METHOD
Five steps to the perfect bowl.
Every 1kg pack that leaves our Sandton kitchen follows this exact process. No shortcuts, no exceptions.
01
Research
We start with AAFCO and FEDIAF nutritional profiles, then layer in peer-reviewed research on canine health, pancreatitis management, breed-specific needs, and life-stage requirements. Our reference library has 400+ papers and counting.
02
Formulate
Our in-house vet nutritionist balances each recipe for complete nutrition — amino acid profiles, fatty acid ratios, mineral bioavailability. Every batch runs through a nutrient analyzer before approval.
03
Source
Human-grade SA-raised proteins: Karoo lamb, grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, sustainably caught hake, wild venison. Vegetables from local farms. No meat meals, no by-products, ever.
04
Cook
Slow-cooked in small batches at low temps to preserve bioavailable nutrients and kill pathogens. Third-party lab tests every production run for safety before packaging.
05
Flash-freeze
Locked in within hours of cooking. No chemical preservatives needed because cold is the preservative. Delivered frozen, thawed in your fridge overnight, served fresh.
COATDIGESTIONENERGYWEIGHTMOODCOATDIGESTIONENERGYWEIGHTMOODCOATDIGESTIONENERGYWEIGHTMOODCOATDIGESTIONENERGYWEIGHTMOOD
▲ THE LOW-FAT STORY
Why fat matters.
Pancreatitis is one of the most common — and misunderstood — conditions in dogs. High-fat foods can trigger attacks. Our Chicken Stew is <1% fat, low enough for recovery, high enough in protein to rebuild strength. This recipe saved Bella.
FAT CONTENT COMPARED
FreshBark Chicken0.7%
FreshBark Pork4.5%
FreshBark Venison6.5%
FreshBark Beef7.2%
FreshBark Lamb8.0%
Typical kibble12–18%
▲ OUR VET PANEL
The team behind the bowl.
PORTRAIT — DR. NOMSA MBEKI
DR. NOMSA MBEKI
BVSc, MMedVet (Nutrition)
Our lead formulator. 14 years in small-animal clinical nutrition. Oversees every recipe from research to final approval.
PORTRAIT — DR. JAMES VILJOEN
DR. JAMES VILJOEN
BVSc, Gastroenterology
Reviews our low-fat formulations. Consulted on Bella's pancreatitis protocol and helped shape our Chicken Stew.
PORTRAIT — SARAH M.
SARAH M.
Founder · Bella's mom
Not a vet — just a dog owner who refused to accept "there's nothing we can do". Every FreshBark bowl starts with her questions.
✦ READY TO START
Join the pack
today.
GET STARTED →
FRESHBARK · SANDTON, GAUTENG
hello@freshbark.co.za
© 2026 — FOR BELLA ♥