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VIRCHEW STARTER KIT

October 7, 2025 By

VIRCHEW Starter Kit
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$70.00

Delivered to your door in the greater vancouver area, and shipped across canada

Category: VIRCHEW DOG FOOD
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Description

Looking for a simple way to try Virchew’s drool-worthy, allergy-friendly meals and toppers or seeking a NON-kibble, proven plant-protein food for your pooch?

Or, you’re a veterinary professional seeking an evidence-based, novel protein to introduce to your patients?

Well, you’ve pawed to the right place!

Our LOVE Bowl Starter Kit™ is the latest addition to the LOVE Bowl™ family and another industry-first for dogs from Virchew.

What’s inside?

  • Approximately 7-14 days (or more if you have a tiny pup!) of our complete & balanced* LOVE Bowl™ rehydratable recipe, tailored to your dog’s weight.
  • A package of our delicious LOVE Bites™.  Rehydrate them for a perfect meaty, chewy topper or feed them dry as a tasty treat during your walk to the park! They’re naturally free from top allergens, making it a delectable way to support your dog’s healthy & happy life.
  • A package of our LOVE Nuggets™. These cookie treats (or toppers) are made with the same ingredients as our LOVE Bowl, so you can treat with peace of mind if you have a dog with skin or tummy issues!
  • Instructions, convenient tips and faqs to support your dog’s new diet.

And, that’s not all. There are delightful surprises just for you, their human! 🎁

This Starter Kit has everything you need to cause a happy tail and tummy. (And less vet visits!)

Our Care Crew will send your dog’s customized MEAL size to you upon receipt of your order.

We highly recommend you slowly transition your dog’s diet from their present diet following the important detailed instructions inside the Starter Kit. 

Fetch more facts about our awesome foods on our FAQS page or we’re always available to answer your questions! The contact information for Virchew’s Care Crew is included in the kit or send us a message from our contact page. 

*The Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists® at Pet Recipe Designers initially formulated these recipes to be compliant with AAFCO 2024 nutrient profiles. / Les nutritionnistes vétérinaires certifiés du Conseil® chez Pet Recipe Designers ont initialement formulé ces recettes pour qu’elles soient conformes aux profils nutritionnels de l’AAFCO 2024.

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Ingredients

100% Plant-Based Protein

100% Hypoallergenic

100% Non-GMO

100% Sustainable

100% Soy, Corn & Gluten-Free

100% LOVE

INGREDIENTS: Pea Protein, Oats, Potato, Hemp Hearts, Organic Kale, Organic Pumpkin, Organic Carrots, Spinach, Golden Algae (Source of EFA/DHA), Natural Flavour, Salt, VIRCHEW Custom Supplement: Calcium Carbonate, Rice Hulls, Dicalcium Phosphate, DL-Methionine, Taurine, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D2, Vitamin B12

Guaranteed Analysis: Moisture – 8% Crude Protein – 29% Crude Fat – 8% Crude Fiber – 8%

Additional Nutrients (As fed): Taurine – .18 % min. Methionine – 0.70 % min. DHA – 0.44 % min. Omega 6 – 3.5 % min. Omega 3 – 1.3 % min.

The Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists® at Pet Recipe Designers initially formulated these recipes to be compliant with AAFCO 2024 nutrient profiles. / Les nutritionnistes vétérinaires certifiés du Conseil® chez Pet Recipe Designers ont initialement formulé ces recettes pour qu’elles soient conformes aux profils nutritionnels de l’AAFCO 2024.

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Full deets 👀 ⬇️ 👩‍🍳 Ingredients: ½ cup chickpe Full deets 👀 ⬇️ 

👩‍🍳 Ingredients: 

½ cup chickpea flour

½ cup water 

Eggy spices ✨  ½ tsp each: Garlic • turmeric • onion • (the magic) black salt (kala namak) — or @shaniseasoning vegan egg spice mix!

½ cup finely chopped veggies (mushroom, onion, red pepper

Vegan cheese of choice (used @daiyafoods mozz)

👀 Bonus protein addition: @complement unflavoured protein powder is great / so easy to sneak into anything savoury you’re whipping up!! Easiest way to add a little extra clean plant protein. Use ‘Hookedonplants’ for a discount (link in bio) 

👩‍🍳 Directions: 

	1.	Whisk chickpea flour + spices + water until completely smooth
👉 should be pourable, not tooooo thick
	2.	Heat a non-stick pan on medium and lightly oil
	3.	Sauté veggies until translucent 
	4.	Pour batter, spread gently into a thin circle & cook 3–4 minutes until edges lift and centre sets
	5.	Add veggies & cheeze to one half & Flip carefully, cook 1–2 more minutes, lid on. 
	7.	Make sure it’s cooked through & serve hot with @sriracha_ca 🤤 or vegan hollandaise !! 

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I’d rather actually post tips to help you eat more plants, instead of not posting at all because my lighting’s bad, or presentation isn’t great. 

🙌 SOY CURLS. 
They’re JUST THE BEST. 
High protein & delish. 

How do you prep them?

My go- to: 

(Big batch: leftovers in the fridge for wrapping, toppers, etc) 

- soak in water 10 minutes then strain

- little bit of olive oil and @bragg liquid aminos on medium heated pan 

- add soy curls (just enough of them to cover whole pan in one layer)

- Cooke 3 minutes, mix around and pan fry another 3 minutes until crispy brown edges. 

That’s it! 

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…
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Ok I lied. 3 MAIN ingredients… + just a couple of Ok I lied. 
3 MAIN ingredients…
+ just a couple of easy add-in boosters 👌 

Blender-made.

So easy. So delish.

👨‍🍳 Base:
	•	3 cups oats
	•	2–3 ripe bananas
	•	Plant milk of choice (about 1½ cups — add more if needed to blend smoothly)

👨‍🍳 Extra fluff (optional but recommended):
	•	1 tsp baking soda
	•	1 tsp baking powder
	•	Pinch of salt

👨‍🍳 Add-In benefits (also optional):
	•	1 scoop each of @complement Greens + Chocolate Protein (super clean — use code Hookedonplants for a discount)
	•	2 tbsp Daily Defend Mushroom Blend powder (code Hookedonplants at @staywyldorganics)
	•	1 tsp vanilla
	•	1 tbsp cinnamon

Blend a big batch, flip a bunch, and freeze for later.

Perfect toaster pancakes for busy mornings 🙌

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When we picked Zak up from the SPCA at 7 months, he had hot spots and itchy skin. We tried everything — every food under the sun, even home-cooked meals for a while (yes, we went full gourmet dog-parent mode 😂).

But our sensitive dude still wasn’t feeling his best… until we finally connected with Virchew — made in Vancouver, delivered right to your door in the Sea to Sky, and created by passionate animal lover, Laura.

✨ Hot spots… gone.
✨ Digestion… smooooth.
✨ Energy… he initiates the play.

Tez has been on Virchew since we rescued her in Mexico at around 8 months old. She loved it instantly and has been thriving ever since.

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