FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I've made the decision to switch my pet to a raw diet, but I have no idea where to begin.
What do I do?
What do I do?
The toughest part is always the beginning when dealing with a raw diet. Everything can seem so confusing and the percentages and different types of food can be overwhelming. But one day you will look back and realise that it is not as complicated as it may seem. We highly recommend speaking to us so that we can help tailor a meal plan for your pets.
How do i know if i am feeding too much bone or too much boneless meat?
Observing and understanding your dog’s stool is very important in a raw diet. You can learn a lot about what is going on internally by simply observing your dog’s stool.
If your dog is straining to go to the bathroom, and/or has white or crumbly poop, then that means you are feeding too much bone. The next meal should have a bit more boneless meat in it.
If your dog has soft stool then that means you are most likely not feeding enough bone, or too much organ meat, or you overfed.
If your dog has stool that is soft and has mucous in it then that means they are getting too much skin and/or fat. You should try to remove any excess skin and/or fat the following meal.
If your dog is straining to go to the bathroom, and/or has white or crumbly poop, then that means you are feeding too much bone. The next meal should have a bit more boneless meat in it.
If your dog has soft stool then that means you are most likely not feeding enough bone, or too much organ meat, or you overfed.
If your dog has stool that is soft and has mucous in it then that means they are getting too much skin and/or fat. You should try to remove any excess skin and/or fat the following meal.
My dog is not drinking as much water as they used to. is this normal?
As you might know, meat is mostly made up of water. Raw fed dogs tend to drink less water because they are getting water from their diet. Kibble has no water content in it, therefore dogs on a kibble diet tend to be thirsty more often and drink larger amounts of water. Just make sure that your dog has easy access to clean, fresh water.
Can my dog get salmonella from eating raw meats such as chicken?
The chances of your dog coming down with a case of salmonella poisoning are very slim. In fact, most cases of salmonella poisoning seen by vets have been caused by contaminated kibble. We asked our vet, who is a raw feeder himself, how many patients he has treated with salmonella poisoning. In his whole career, his answer was…. NONE!
The real concern here is hygiene. As long as you disinfect and properly clean any surface the raw meat touches, you are fine. Same as you would clean up after prepping raw meat for your own human consumption. As far as your dog’s safety is concerned, it is important to understand that a dog’s stomach is much more acidic than ours. They are built to handle raw meat and the acidity level in their stomach helps kill most bacteria. Ever wonder how your dog can eat rotting garbage found on the street? How they can consume faeces or lick their butt’s and not get sick from it? It all boils down to the same principal; nature gave them the natural resistance to kill most bacteria that is consumed.
The real concern here is hygiene. As long as you disinfect and properly clean any surface the raw meat touches, you are fine. Same as you would clean up after prepping raw meat for your own human consumption. As far as your dog’s safety is concerned, it is important to understand that a dog’s stomach is much more acidic than ours. They are built to handle raw meat and the acidity level in their stomach helps kill most bacteria. Ever wonder how your dog can eat rotting garbage found on the street? How they can consume faeces or lick their butt’s and not get sick from it? It all boils down to the same principal; nature gave them the natural resistance to kill most bacteria that is consumed.
Will feeding raw meat make my dog aggressive?
There are many myths associated to raw feeding by people who simply don’t know. One of those myths is that feeding a raw diet will make your dog aggressive. Some people even go so far as to claim that they will “grow a sense for blood” which is ridiculous. Raw meat does not make a dog aggressive, or a killer, or “blood thirsty”. The way a dog is brought up and trained is what makes him or her aggressive. Some people confuse aggression with resource guarding. Resource guarding is when a dog guards (by showing teeth, growling, snarling, blocking the item with their body) a high-value item from other dogs or people. Resource guarding food should be handled the same way you would handle your dog resource guarding a toy or bone, or any other item. It does not mean that your dog is now looking to attack anything it could eat!
My pet is not pooping as much. is this normal?
Yes, it is completely normal. Dogs that are on a raw diet actually absorb and use most of the protein being fed to them. Resulting in smaller, less frequent, less stinky stools! And it gets even better… you will notice that those smaller, less stinky poops will actually start turning white after 2-3 days and disintegrate! Now tell me if you ever saw THAT happen with your processed kibble stools!
I want to place an order but I don't know what to buy! can you help me?
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