We want to make raw feeding as easy as possible, so that more dog owners choice the natural diet for their dogs. Our raw feeding information section will cover a range of things whether you are thinking of switching your dog to raw, new to raw, or experienced raw feeder looking for some clarity or to extend your knowledge.
Benefits of a Raw Diet
Gut Health
Since raw food is free from artificial additives, fillers, and excessive carbohydrates, it’s easier for dogs to break down and absorb nutrients efficiently.
The natural enzymes in raw meat aid digestion, reducing bloating, gas, and stool odor.
Additionally, a diet rich in fresh, unprocessed ingredients supports a balanced gut microbiome, promoting overall gut health.
Many pet owners notice smaller, firmer stools and fewer digestive issues when switching to a raw diet, making it a great option for dogs with sensitive stomachs.
Weight Management
A raw dog food diet can be highly effective for weight management, helping dogs maintain a healthy body condition.
Unlike processed kibble, raw diets are rich in high-quality proteins and healthy fats while being low in unnecessary carbohydrates, which can contribute to weight gain.
This natural balance supports lean muscle development and sustained energy levels. Additionally, raw feeding allows for better portion control and satiety, reducing the risk of overeating.
Many pet owners find that switching to a raw diet helps their dogs shed excess weight, stay fit, and feel more energetic.
Skin Condition
A raw diet can significantly improve a dog’s skin and coat health by providing essential nutrients that support hydration, reduce inflammation, and promote a glossy, healthy shine.
Raw foods are rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, which nourish the skin, reduce dryness, and help alleviate itching or flakiness.
Since raw diets are free from artificial additives, fillers, and processed grains, they also minimize potential allergens that can trigger skin irritations.
Many pet owners notice reduced shedding, fewer hot spots, and an overall softer, shinier coat after switching their dogs to a raw, natural diet.
Plus its been notied that people tend to think their dogs coats are less odourous than a kibble fed dog.
Diabetes
Pancreaitis/ IDB/IBS Control
Intolerances/ Allergies
A raw diet can be highly beneficial for dogs with diabetes by helping regulate blood sugar levels and promoting overall health.
Kibble contains high amounts of carbohydrates and processed fillers; whereas a raw diet focuses on high-quality proteins, healthy fats, and minimal carbohydrates, reducing blood sugar spikes.
The natural, unprocessed ingredients in raw food improve insulin sensitivity and provides steady energy throughout the day.
Additionally, a raw diet supports a healthy weight, which is crucial for diabetic dogs, and provides essential nutrients to strengthen the immune system. Many pet owners find that feeding a balanced raw diet helps stabilize their dog’s glucose levels, leading to improved energy, digestion, and overall well-being.
Feeding a raw diet can be highly beneficial for dogs suffering from pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
A raw diet is naturally low in carbohydrates and free from processed fillers, artificial additives, and grains that can trigger inflammation and digestive distress.
For dogs with pancreatitis, a raw diet can be tailored to include lean proteins and healthy fats in controlled amounts, reducing strain on the pancreas. We find that dogs with Pancreatic issues tend to manage better on brands with more lower fat options such as The Dogs Butcher, Paleo Ridge, Naturaw or to DIY minces, bones and chunks to have better control and viability of fat contents. – Afterall each animal differs in fat levels.
Dogs with IBD or IBS often benefit from the easily digestible, high-quality ingredients found in raw food, which support gut health and reduce symptoms like bloating, diarrhea, and discomfort.
Additionally, the natural enzymes and probiotics in raw diets help promote a balanced microbiome, improving digestion and nutrient absorption.
When you have dog who suffers with alot of interolerances, then they can benefit from a raw diet as you are able to eliminate the common allergens and irritants found in processed pet foods. You are able to learn more about the proteins your dog is able to tolerate and you can work on building on your dogs tolerance levels.
Kibble often contains artificial additives, fillers, grains, and low-quality proteins that can trigger allergic reactions or digestive issues. Not only that kibble is processed at high tempratures and stored for longer periods of time, which can heighten the likihood of mites, moulds and bacterias.
With a raw diet, pet owners have full control over the ingredients, allowing them to avoid problematic foods and tailor meals to their dog’s specific needs.
Raw feeding supports gut health by promoting a balanced microbiome, which can help reduce symptoms like itching, ear infections, skin irritations, and digestive discomfort. Additionally, the natural, high-quality proteins and essential fatty acids in raw diets contribute to stronger immunity and overall better health.
Joint Health
Fussy Eaters
Bad Breath and Oral Health
A raw diet can significantly support joint health in dogs by providing essential nutrients that promote strong bones, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility.
Raw diets are rich in natural glucosamine and chondroitin, which are found in raw bones and cartilage—key components for maintaining healthy joints and preventing arthritis.
Additionally, Omega-3 fatty acids from raw meats and fish help reduce inflammation, easing joint pain and stiffness, especially in senior or active dogs.
The high-quality proteins in a raw diet also support muscle maintenance, which is crucial for joint stability and overall mobility.
For added natural joint support foods, look to add tracheas, chicken feet, duck feet, oily fish, green lipped mussels plus bone broths to your dogs diet.
Dogs really enjoy their food, which to us, is the main thing.
Many dogs who turn their noses up at dry food, will absolutely demolish a bowl of tripe and some meaty chunks and bone, full of natural colour, flavour and meatiness.
Raw is highly palatable, with the variety there is sure to be enough different proteins to feed your dog a varied balanced diet.
Not only that but raw provides mental stimulation for your dogs, through chewing meat and bones.
A raw diet can significantly improve a dog’s oral health and reduce bad breath by providing natural teeth-cleaning benefits and eliminating processed ingredients that contribute to plaque buildup.
Here’s how raw feeding helps:
Natural teeth cleaning from chewing on bones, cartilage and chunks of meat.
Chewing strengthens their jaw muscles and gets bloodflow to their gums.
Reducing bacterias and plaque build up with the reduced sugars. As the sugars feed bad bacterias enabling them to grow.
Fresher breath with the reduction of bad bacterias, which will also be reduced in the gut with the improved gut heath microbiome.
Pickable Poos
Hydration and Kidney Function
Bond with your dog and Energy Levels
Less food can be fed, as your dogs will be getting all the nutrients needed, without the bulking agents.
Due to there not being any additives in the diet, your dog will use all of the food fed as energy and nutrients needed, and therefore there will be less waste (yes, less poo to pick up and less smelly wind!).
Poo should be small, firm and less odor-some too!
A raw diet helps keep dogs naturally hydrated, thanks to its high moisture content. Raw food is made up of about 70-80% water, closely mimicking the natural hydration dogs would get from a prey-based diet. This added moisture supports kidney function, promotes healthy digestion, and reduces the risk of urinary tract issues.
Proper hydration also helps maintain energy levels, lubricates joints, and keeps the skin and coat healthy. Many dogs on a raw diet drink less water overall because they are getting much of their hydration directly from their food, leading to better overall health and improved bodily functions.
One thing that raw feeding (speaking from personal experience), it really does bring a new type of bond between you and your dog/(s).
Barney and Dexter absolutely love meal time, I love prepping and deciding what combination they will be having that day/week etc.
However raw feeding doesn’t have to be a lengthy chore, and we stock many foods which are a raw ready meal, that you simply defrost and serve!
Raw diets are rich in fresh, digestible animal proteins, which provide essential amino acids to support muscle function, endurance, and overall vitality.
Unlike kibble, which contains processed fillers and excessive carbohydrates, raw food offers clean energy without causing sugar spikes and crashes.
Ultimately you can tailor your dogs diet to their requirements and say goodbye to processed foods, fillers, meat derivatives, hidden ingredients, additive and everything artificial.