What’s wrong with a ratio?
If you have researched raw feeding online you will have come across ratio diets. Typically “80:10:10” or similar. This refers to a seemingly magical way of balancing your dog’s food: 80% muscle meat, 10% offal, and 10% bone. As long as you vary the protein source, they will be grand. Sounds simple? Unfortunately, it is […]
Are commercially produced foods the safest way to feed fresh or raw?
The commercial raw and fresh (cooked) food market for dogs and cats has absolutely exploded in the last few years. There are lots of beautiful-looking packages with tempting slogans offering an easy solution to fresh food for your pet. Some are produced by local butchers – surely they must know about meat? Many say “complete” […]
Raw and fresh cooked food: How do I do this?
So you have decided you would like to give fresh food a try, but you are overwhelmed by the jargon and don’t know what’s going on! Here we will discuss different methods commonly used for fresh food feeding. Bear in mind, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing – you can use some kibble […]
Raw Feeding 101 – Risks, Rewards and Recommendations
Have you heard about the benefits of raw feeding, but you’re not sure where to start? Have you been given conflicting information about the risks and rewards of raw feeding? Are you overwhelmed by all the different options of commercial raw foods? Do you know lots about raw feeding, and want to find a vet […]