Raw Dog Food FAQs
What are the benefits of raw dog food?
Raw dog foods offer many benefits, including better digestion, healthier skin & coat, better weight management, and much more. Read our full Raw Dog Food for Beginners Guide to learn more about making the switch to raw dog food.
How do I switch my dog to raw food?
Going cold turkey is the best way to transition to a raw diet from a commercial dry or canned food. Fasting your dog for 12 hours allows your dog to pass any cooked food. Some dogs may experience mild digestive issues, so digestive aids like probiotics or some canned pumpkins can help during the transition. If you have any problems or concerns, you should consult your veterinarian.
Is raw dog food safe?
Dogs are more than equipped to handle bacteria in raw meat and benefit from superior nutrition. Keep yourself safe by handling raw meat safely and washing your hands and surfaces after preparing the raw diet.
How much raw food should I feed my dog?
It depends on your dog's weight, activity level, and age. Typically you should feed 2-3% of your dog's ideal body weight per day.
Can I mix raw food with kibble?
Mixing raw food with kibble in the same meal is not recommended because they have different digestion rates. Kibble requires more time to digest than raw food, which can cause digestive upset in some dogs. If you want to feed both, offering them as separate meals is best.
What should I include in my dog's raw diet?
A balanced raw diet should consist of muscle meat, organ meats (such as liver and kidneys), and raw meaty bones. Vegetables and fruits can also be included to provide additional vitamins and fibre. Always ensure that your dog's raw diet is nutritionally balanced and meets their individual needs. You may want to consult a veterinary nutritionist to help create a well-balanced raw diet for your dog.
Shop Raw & Frozen Dog Food in Canada
Many pet owners are striving to return to a more natural diet for their furry friends and have turned to raw food for dogs. A raw dog food diet meets your pet's dietary requirements while satisfying their need for flavour. Your doggo will be drooling over the enticing food choices reminiscent of the diet wild canines enjoy. At Homes Alive Pets, we offer several raw dog food choices.
Raw Dog Food Canada
Big Country Raw offers a raw dog food diet for your canine. Big Country Raw is one of the most popular raw dog foods Canada. It’s made from high-quality ingredients such as muscle meat, organ meat, bone, vegetables, and fruits. Each carton contains four one-pound packs of food. This Canada raw dog food is ideal for pets who enjoy fresh, flavour-packed ingredients.
Primal Pet Food offers a raw food diet for dogs in the form of food toppers. The whole food raw diet for dogs is frozen. Once thawed, the raw diet for dogs can be added to dry kibble or other types of dog food to entice a picky eater.
Naturawls Raw Dinners for Dogs offer a full line of raw food diets for dog choices. Each package contains meals made of the highest quality ingredients. This raw dog food Canada brand offers preservative-free healthy foods with no additives. Each meal contains 70% meat, 10% ground bone, 10% organ meat and 10% fruits and vegetables.
Gently Cooked Dog Food
A new player in the dog food game is gently cooked dog foods. These complete and balanced diets are made with fresh, natural, and nutritious ingredients, just like raw foods, but are gently cooked to kill bacteria. These diets are loaded with flavour and made with human-grade ingredients to ensure a well-balanced and nutritious diet for adult dogs.
Stella & Chewy's FreshMade diets is available in four irresistible flavours and come in easy-to-store, thaw, and serve packaging. Feeding your dog a fresh meal has never been easier. Puppies can eat gently cooked diets too. Primal Gently Cooked Puppy Food is made from ethically raised, cage-free chicken and wild-caught salmon, providing your growing pooch with all the nutrients they need to thrive.
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Searching for raw dog food Edmonton, raw dog food Langley, or raw dog food Kelowna? You'll find many local Canadian raw dog food brands like Carnivora, K-9 Choice, Pets Go Raw and many more in-store at Homes Alive Pets! Shop our full selection of healthy and natural dog foods, including freeze-dried dog food, canned dog food, and the top dog kibble brands in Canada.
