As you know, dogs seem to enjoy eating raw. They get excited at the sight of food that looks and smells similar to their natural diet, eating more at each meal while less likely developing diseases from an imbalance of nutrients.
However, raw diets don’t come cheap; here are some budget-friendly recipes offering nutritionally balanced meals to support all stages of life.
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Chicken
Raw diets provide dogs with food they would find in the wild, helping them remain healthier, gain more energy and reduce the chances of common conditions such as diabetes, allergies or digestive issues.
Chicken is often the top choice when it comes to convenient raw dog food for most pet parents. This is due to poultry being low in fat and high in protein – something most dogs find easy to digest.
EasyRaw Cage-Free Chicken & Sweet Potato Feast dehydrated dog food is made with humanely sourced free-range chicken and dehydrated fruits and vegetables from humane farms, making for an exceptionally minimally processed blend of real meat, organs, finely ground bone, natural nutrition and minimal processing that allows your pup to experience an authentic raw diet without the mess, fuss or refrigeration required for fresh food. Veterinarian formulated to support overall wellbeing; featuring taurine for heart health. We advise supplementing this recipe with fresh room temperature water for optimal hydration levels!
Pork
Pork is an excellent source of protein. Additionally, it provides iron, vitamin B1 and zinc. When selecting pork products from farms or factories, make sure they come from pasture raised pigs instead; pasture raised ones have access to grass, weeds, leaves roots insects which allow them to produce more omega-3 fatty acids than factory farmed pigs.
Tripe (from the cow’s inner stomach lining) is an excellent source of probiotics, enzymes, phytonutrients and amino acids – not to mention its low phosphorus content – making it a suitable food choice for dogs with impaired kidney function or urinary tract issues.
Fruits contain natural sugars and should only be fed sparingly or at all. Avocados’ skin and seed contain persin, which is toxic for canines’ digestion and should be avoided at all costs. Also beware that raw meat diets contain potentially deadly bacteria like Salmonella and E Coli and always wash your hands after handling their meals, along with any surfaces they come into contact with.
Rabbit
Though most rabbits found in pet stores are domesticated and bred for fur and meat production, these animals remain full-on carnivores – their teeth and digestive tracts are designed to break down raw meat, bones and organs for food.
Wild rabbits are predatory animals that rely on instinct to remain aware of any possible threats; thus their instinctive response when approached by humans is to run away, hide or bite to escape potential danger. Rabbits also frequently experience digestive upsets, allergies and infections.
This food combines antibiotic, hormone and steroid-free rabbit meat and organs, ground bone, produce, and certified organic minerals into an easy raw diet solution without needing to freeze anything first. Simply thaw, dehydrate and serve for optimal protein, natural-occurring enzymes and essential fatty acid levels for your dog! It’s an ideal option if you have limited freezer space.
Fish
Dogs possess teeth and jaws adapted for tearing and chewing, as well as short digestive tracts with strong stomach acid that makes digesting raw meat, bones, and organs easy. Furthermore, they instinctively seek out diets rich in fish eggs, and vegetables.
This recipe will create a balanced, cost-effective raw diet for your pet. Bear in mind that these basic ingredients should only serve as a starting point, and must be supplemented with more protein, fat, fruits & vegetables, etc. for maximum nutritional support.
Opt for free range, grass-fed and organic meat, eggs and produce when purchasing items for your pup. Not only is this better for their wellbeing but it is safer too – and so when selecting vegetables and fruit look for varieties with high levels of bioavailability; avoid those that contain high sugar content that is toxic to dogs such as raisins, sultanas or dried fruit as these have low nutritional values or that contain raisins, sultanas, dried fruit avocados garlic onions parsley.
