Steve’s Real Food offers raw frozen diets in the form of kibble, nugget, and patties that adhere to a biologically appropriate raw food model, featuring 80% meat/organs/bones and 15% produce as well as value-added ingredients like coconut oil, kelp, and New Zealand green-lipped mussel.
All Steve’s products are GMO-free and adhere to the Marine Stewardship Council guidelines when it comes to fish sourcing.
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What is Steve’s Real Food?
Steve’s Real Food offers raw, freeze-dried food designed to follow biologically appropriate diets in dogs and cats. Their products do not include fillers, artificial preservatives or chemicals as fillers or additives.
They source ingredients from farms within the US and practice ethical farming techniques, while using High Pressure Processing (HPP) to destroy bacteria and ensure safety.
This line offers six recipes with AAFCO nutritional profiles designed for growth (puppy), maintenance and all life stages, with most dishes boasting more protein than fat and an average less than 5% carbs as calculated on a dry matter basis.
This food features a combination of meats and organs as well as produce and superfoods from free-range, grass-fed meats as well as local farms for its produce source. Manufactured in Aumsville, Oregon it is then freeze dried into bite-size nuggets ready for consumption.
Are Raw Foods Safe for All Dogs?
Veterinarians and nutritionists frequently recommend raw diets for pets with allergies that are difficult to manage with cooked food, however a home-prepared raw diet should not be given to dogs or cats with advanced heart, kidney, liver disease; diabetes; or taking immunosuppressive medication like chemotherapy drugs. Also it would not be suitable for puppies which are more prone to contract foodborne pathogens than older pets.
Families with young children or those susceptible to foodborne germs should avoid feeding their pets raw diets as these could bring harmful bacteria back into the home and make others ill. Instead, a well-formulated diet of muscle meat, organs, bone meal, and vegetables would likely provide superior nutrition for all pets.
Why is Steve’s More Than Just Meat?
Steve’s Real Food provides six freeze-dried raw diets, all certified with AAFCO’s Nutrient Profiles for Dogs. Their foods contain low levels of carbs and high levels of proteins while being very low-fat options – something many dogs will appreciate.
All their meats and fish are grass-fed and antibiotic-free; sustainably sourced fish is offered. Their beef diet boasts particularly high concentrations of zinc and copper for improved metabolic function.
The chicken diet is rich in manganese and magnesium and provides an optimal fat/protein profile, while their turkey dish comes from free-range, vegetarian-fed poultry that provides complete and balanced nutrition for life at any age.
Are Rotating Diets Important?
Imagine eating the same thing every day for years; that’s how finicky dogs and cats can become when confined to diets that only offer one food source.
Rotating their food allows your pet to experience different tastes and textures, which helps their appetite remain healthy and satisfied. They may even look forward to mealtime as they don’t know what special treat is waiting for them!
Rotating diets also encourage a healthier digestive system by providing your pet with access to different amino acids from various protein sources, potentially helping avoid developing allergies to any particular protein later on. Just remember to do this gradually so as not to upset their stomach!
Can I Give Steve’s to My Cat?
Steve’s Real Food and Quest offer single protein recipes designed to provide a complete and balanced meal for both dogs and cats. Their formulas incorporate whole meats, organs and bones along with nutritious components like raw goat’s milk, eggshell membrane and New Zealand green-lipped mussel for maximum benefit.
Beef contains zinc and copper which provide essential metabolic support, while turkey diets contain manganese and magnesium that support ligament health. Finally, chicken recipes offer an ideal mid-range fat/protein combination for energy-intensive pets.
Steve’s Raw Pet Food strives to make raw pet foods accessible and affordable for modern pet owners. You can feed Steve’s by itself or mix it into premium kibble for optimal nutrition in your pet. Products by Steve’s can be found both online and at select specialty and independent pet retailers.
