frequently asked questions

Yes, it is safe for consumption. The odor comes from our signature ingredient, green tripe. Green Tripe is one of the best foods to feed your pets. Before domestication, their wild counterparts have thrived on this for centuries. In modern times, although it is a well-known secret amongst owners that green tripe is nutritionally dense and beneficial for their pets, it is not widely available. NUTRIPE makes this possible.

NUTRIPE’s signature ingredient is the Green Tripe, a well-known superfood for pets. Green tripe is sourced from the stomach lining of ruminating animals grazing green pastures. Ruminating animals have four-chambered stomachs — the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum to support multiple digestions which systematically break down grasses with a slew of digestive enzymes, gastric juices, and amino acids. The digestive process is similar to a fermentation process with good bacteria acting to aid in digestion. Our green tripe is from the fourth chamber — nutrient-rich abomasum where gastric juices such as rennet consisting of Chymosinchymosin, a protease enzyme, and other enzymes such as pepsin and gastric lipase are secreted to continue the digestion of the food before acid chyme moves into the intestine. In addition, the green tripe is raw — gently rinsed with cold water, unprocessed, and unbleached, leaving all the natural goodness inside. Green tripe is unique as it is completely natural and contains a range of proteins, minerals, probiotics, essential fatty acids, digestive enzymes, and vitamins. These nutrients present in green tripe support a healthy gut microbiome in your pet and are essential to their wellbeing. A healthy gut is the foundation for a healthy immune system — it accounts for about 30% of your immune system! With a healthy gut microbiome, your pet’s health is well taken care of.

NUTRIPE pet foods are available at some authorised clinics, pet specialty stores, pet grooming facilities and online pet food stores in Singapore, New Zealand, Japan, and the Philippines. Contact our authorised country representatives to find a retailer near you.

NUTRIPE ESSENCE Dry Food has an expiration date of 18 months past the date of manufacture. NUTRIPE PURE Wet Food has an expiration date of 36 months past the date of manufacture. We suggest consuming our products by the Best Before date (stamped on the packaging).

At NUTRIPE, it is in our DNA to protect the welfare of animals, be they domestic or wild. We took steps to ensure sustainability and ethics in our sourcing and production processes, so that both you and your pets could have a healthier future for many generations to come. Core ingredients are ethically sourced from New Zealand and Australia, and are natural, free-range, pasture-fed, and hormone-free, supplied by partners who share our vision of a sustainable future.

We do not conduct caged animal testing. Our palatability trials (these tests are observational in nature and non-invasive) are only carried out (if necessary) in home environment.

Our vision at NUTRIPE is to help create a future in which we all want to live in; to make the planet a better place for everyone, including our pets. We only use recyclable materials for all our packaging. (Optional: Please refer to your country’s guidelines on recycling.)

NUTRIPE ESSENCE Dry Food range is holistically formulated to support your pet’s overall well-being. All formulas in our ESSENCE Dry Food range are enhanced with prebiotics and probiotics to maintain appropriate balance of good bacteria in your pet’s gastrointestinal system. Digestive enzymes are also added to improve digestion and increase the absorption of nutrients. This effective staple diet range gently cares for your pet’s gut health, while boosting their immune system. NUTRIPE PURE Wet Food range mimics the natural diet of our pets and contains the same nutritional ratios that your pets have naturally evolved to eat. Our wet food formulas contain high levels of protein found in muscle meat, green tripe and organs, and are fortified with vitamins and minerals, making each meal a wholesome and well-balanced one.

Calories vary across products. You can find the calorie content for each NUTRIPE product on its product page.

NUTRIPE ESSENCE Formulated Dog Dry Food range is suitable for all life stages and all sizes except for large breed puppies. NUTRIPE ESSENCE Formulated Cat Dry Food range is suitable for all life stages and all sizes. NUTRIPE PURE Wet Food range is formulated for adult dogs only.

Using natural ingredients, we make it in small batches. It is normal to see some variability from batch to batch due to this process. Usually, this happens in aspects such as colour, fragrance and texture. Please rest assured, the formulation of the product and the consistency of the ingredients remain consistent and secure.

NUTRIPE offers a wide selection of complete and balanced diets for dogs and cats. NUTRIPE ESSENCE Dry Food — Our ESSENCE range is holistically formulated to support your pet’s overall well-being. All formulas in our ESSENCE Dry Food range are enhanced with prebiotics and probiotics to maintain appropriate balance of good bacteria in your dog’s gastrointestinal system. Digestive enzymes are also added to improve digestion and increase the absorption of nutrients. This effective staple diet range gently cares for your pet’s gut health, while boosting their immune system. NUTRIPE PURE Wet Food — For generations, pets have fed on wild prey to meet their nutritional needs. The NUTRIPE PURE Wet Food range mimics the natural diet of our pets and contains the same nutritional ratios that your pets have naturally evolved to eat. Our wet food formulas contain high levels of protein found in muscle meat, green tripe and organs, and are fortified with vitamins and minerals, making each meal a wholesome and well-balanced one.

All the core ingredients are from ethical and sustainable sources in New Zealand and Australia.

We do not use any artificial preservatives and colourings in all our products. The main method of preservation is freeze-drying, air-drying or canning processes. Our foods going through the processes can be kept for a long time without additives and preservatives.

All our products are grain-free. Disclaimer: Our grain-free food is produced in the same facility where products containing grains and eggs are made. Though best manufacturing practices are adopted, inadvertent trace amounts of these ingredients may still be found.

Good nutrition is provided through a balanced diet consisting main nutrients such as proteins and energy from carbohydrates and fats, as well as essential nutrients which your pet is unable to make on its own. These essential nutrients include essential amino acids, essential fatty acids of omerga-6 and omega-3 classes, and all the vitamins and minerals. The best pet foods are formulated to include a complete and balanced diet according to the nutrient requirements for the different life stages, such as puppy/kitten and adult dog/cat, as specified by recognised authorities like the AAFCO or FEDIAF.

If you dog or cat is a picky eater, NUTRIPE might be your instant solution. Our signature ingredient, green tripe, has an aroma that might be unpleasant to humans, but our furry friends crave it. Even the pickiest dog or cat can't resist the enticing smell of NUTRIPE.

Do consider complementing our PURE wet food to dry food to increase the moisture content and enhance the flavour of the meal.

Depending on the size of the dog, once or twice a day, and up to three times a day for very large breeds of dog. If feeding kibble feed or dehydrated food, ensure ready access to clean water.

Most dog foods from reputable companies have feeding guides for their foods. Remember these are a guide only. The amount that can be fed will vary from the guide according to the environmental circumstances/genetic makeup of each dog and the amount of exercise that the dog receives.

Yes, but the bones should be fed raw preferably. Cooked chicken bones can splinter during chewing and cause problems.

The optimal time for transition will vary by breed of dog. Small breeds can transition to adult food at about 6 – 8 months, medium breeds at about 9 – 12 months and large breeds months at about 12 – 18 months and very large breeds at about 24 months.

Change pet’s diets slowly. Take about 7 days for the transition, starting at 25% new diet / 75% previous diet for 2 days, 50/50 for 2 days, 75/25 for 2 days, then finally onto 100% of the new diet at 7 days.

Yes, a dog can be vegetarian but it is not preferable. On the other hand, it is very difficult for a cat to be fed on a strictly vegetarian diet without supplying some specific nutrients not commonly found in vegetarian foods.

The signs of dehydration in cats and dogs may vary, depending on the underlying cause of the dehydration. Common signs include: - Loss of appetite - Loss of skin elasticity - Vomiting with/without diarrhea - Dark coloured urine - Excessive panting - Sunken, dry-looking eyes - Very pale, dry or sticky gums - Weak or little energy It is important to ensure that your pet is hydrated with free constant access to fresh and cool water, particularly when feeding dry food diets, and to limit their time and activity in the heat. If you notice your pet is not drinking enough water but does not show any of the signs above, they are likely to be fine. If your pets are being fed wet food diets that are high in water content, then they may have had enough water intake from their diet. Nevertheless, do consult your veterinarian for advice if your pet exhibits any sudden change in the amount of water it drinks.

Your pets pass firmer and smaller stools as their bodies consume most of the food. Green tripe, our signature ingredient, contains probiotics and digestive enzymes which aid digestion and support a healthy gut microbiome in your pet.

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