What is a raw dog food diet?
A raw dog food diet or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food (BARF diet), is modelled on a dog’s ancestral diet, using completely fresh, natural ingredients, and is free from harmful fillers or additives.
By giving dogs what they are biologically designed to eat – a variety of different proteins with bone and offal, and boosting with nutritional supplements, creates a balanced nutrition over time, and contains everything a dog needs to not only survive, but thrive.
How do I start raw feeding my dog?
Deciding to raw feed your dog is a really positive decision towards your dog’s health. When new or transitioning to raw, there’s an abundance of information out there and it can be overwhelming. Each dog has their own unique requirements and nutritional needs, and no blanket approach applies.
Butcher's pet is here to guide you on your dog’s raw feeding journey, and that’s why we offer complimentary consultations. By talking to us about your dog, we can tailor a raw feeding program unique to your dog’s needs with consideration to their breed, age, weight and specific health and dietary requirements. Consultations offer great peace of mind, as we’ll guide you on not only what to feed, but how much and when. And once you’re established, we’ll still be there to continue to support you, ensuring your dog is thriving on the goodness of raw.
More on fresh pet food
There has been a never-ending debate as to which type of diet works the best for your pet. However, there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to pet nutrition. Each pet is unique and has different nutrient requirements and preferences. Butcher's pet offers both gently-cooked, ready to cook and raw frozen dog food so you can choose the one that best suit your unique pet.
Preparation of Butcher's pet Gently Cooked Range
Our gently cooked range is cooked at a controlled temperature of 80°C, enough to kill bacteria while retaining the bioavailability of most nutrients. The cooked pet food is then Flash frozen to eliminate the need for additives or preservatives.
The feeding prepaation is simple. All you have to do is transfer the desired portion from the freezer to the chiller, a night before feeding. This is to thaw the frozen dog and cat food overnight in the refrigerator, where it will remain at a safe, constant temperature — at 4° C or below.