HelloBello

What's in the box: Frozen, pre-portioned fresh cooked meals made with beef, chicken, pork or game, sized to your dog's calculated daily needs.

HelloBello is an Austrian fresh dog food service that cooks meals and ships them frozen on a recurring plan. You answer a few questions about your dog, and the site works out portion sizes and shows price options. There are four recipes: beef, chicken, pork and a newer premium game recipe. The company says all its meat comes from Austria and Bavaria and that meals are gently cooked with no artificial additives. It says specialist veterinarians developed the recipes and that they suit dogs from puppies to seniors. The subscription, called a Sparplan, includes free shipping. You can change, pause or stop it at any time, there is no minimum term, and a money back guarantee is offered. As a rough guide, the price calculator shows 4.35 euros per day for a two year old dog weighing 12 to 15 kg, or 3.04 euros per day with the first order discount. That costs far more than dry kibble, and bigger dogs will cost more. You also need room in your freezer. Some health claims, such as a longer lifespan, are marketing and not settled science. For owners in Austria who want regionally sourced fresh food without cooking it themselves, this is a solid and flexible choice.