Frequently Asked Questions
Is my dog getting all of the vitamins and nutrients it needs by feeding raw food?
A complete nutritional analysis has been conducted for each of our diets and each meets the NRC standards as outlined for adult dogs and puppies. However, we encourage you to mix and match our products so that your dog gets its proteins, carbohydrates, and fats from all the meats and vegetables we use in our diets. Variety is key to any diet so that nothing is missed. We make things easy for you to achieve that variety!
Do I have to worry about my dog getting parasites from raw meat?
Parasites in meat generally come from the original animal and unclean slaughterhouse practices. Our meat and poultry are all human grade and comes directly from a local butcher who provides you with the same meat for your table! In addition, we randomly batch test our products and surface test our equipment for E. coli, Salmonella, Clostridium,
Staphylococcus, Yersinia, Campylobacter, and Listeria as part of our “Best Safe Practices Protocol”. Also avoiding these parasites is manageable because of the registered, human-grade source and quality of the meat.
Staphylococcus, Yersinia, Campylobacter, and Listeria as part of our “Best Safe Practices Protocol”. Also avoiding these parasites is manageable because of the registered, human-grade source and quality of the meat.
We encourage all our clients to follow “Best Safe Practices” at home that include washing with hot water and soap everything that comes in contact with our diet. This includes your pet’s bowl, utensils, countertop, hands, etc. Also, keep our diets frozen and thaw just before serving for optimum freshness.
Will my dog's skin look better on this food will it stop itching?
Skin issues are often linked to either environmental or food allergies. If your dog is allergic to something in its environment a raw diet can help as you are not providing excess starchy carbohydrates that act as a feeding ground for the yeast. However, if your dog has a food allergy it is best to have a food sensitivity test run by your veterinarian. Because our food is based on simple, wholesome ingredients you are introducing your dog to a simpler diet with no fillers or additives that may be linked to allergies.
How should I handle the food?
Product safe handling tips:
- keep frozen
- thaw in a cool location just prior to serving
- thoroughly wash pet dishes, utensils, countertops, and hands after serving
- do not cook or warm product
Can I add anything to the dog food?
Absolutely! Variety is absolutely key to all animal’s diets! I strongly encourage people to add things like raw egg, all-natural yogurt, proteins, and fresh vegetables to our food.
Can I mix raw and dry dog food together?
There is really no right or wrong way to feed raw. However, if you are going to offer your dog a mixed diet it might be easier on his tummy to feed one meal kibble and one meal raw as the digestion process for fresh and dry food is different from the mechanical breakdown to the cellular.
How do I introduce the raw diet to my dog?
You get to choose how quickly you introduce raw into your dog’s current diet. Most dogs can be switched over directly, but others may prefer smaller amounts to be added to their current food.
How much should I feed my dog?
As a baseline plan to feed your dog one ball per kilo of body weight (or 1 ball per every 2.2 pounds of body weight). This is a starting point, but you should carefully monitor your dog’s weight as feeding amounts vary by metabolism, current desire for them to increase or decrease weight, age, and exercise level.
If you require any further information about the raw diet, feel free to contact us.