RAW DOG FOOD FAQs

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If you’re new to raw feeding or simply looking for clear guidance, our Raw Dog Food FAQs cover everything you need to know – from how much raw dog food to feed, to switching diets, health benefits, storage tips, and more – so you can confidently start your dog’s natural raw diet journey.

What is a raw diet?

A raw diet is simply fresh, unprocessed food made from real ingredients – meat, bone, and offal, just as nature intended. No fillers, no extras, nothing hidden. Our 80:10:10 meals follow the BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) diet structure for biologically balanced nutrition.

For adult dogs, feed 2-3% of their ideal bodyweight per day.
For puppies, feed 4-10% depending on age (younger pups need more).
Every dog is different, so adjust based on body condition and activity levels.

If you’d like a clear breakdown with examples and age-specific puppy guidance, take a look at our full guide: “How Much Raw Food Should I Feed My Dog?” – it walks you through everything in simple steps.

Yes, and for most dogs, it’s the easiest way to start.

Although there are two simple ways to make the move – the Straight Switch or the Gradual Switch.

The Straight Switch

This means finishing your current food and feeding raw at the next meal. Many dogs do brilliantly with this method, their digestion adapts quickly, and you’ll often see firm poos within a few days. It’s simple, clean, and avoids the risk of tummy confusion from mixing raw and kibble in the same meal.

The Gradual Switch

If your dog has a sensitive tummy, is older, or has been on heavily processed food for a long time, you may prefer a slower switch. Start with ¼ raw and ¾ current food, but feed them as separate meals – never mixed together. Over 3-4 days, increase the raw meal size while reducing the old food until you’re fully switched.

There’s no one “right” way – just choose the approach that suits your dog best.

For more information on feeding raw, take a look at our article “How to Feed Your Dog a Healthy Raw Diet” –  it breaks everything down in simple steps so you can switch with confidence.

We don’t recommend mixing the two in the same meal. Raw digests naturally, kibble doesn’t – so it can upset the tummy. Feed them as separate meals if you want to offer both.

Example: If your dog eats twice a day, you might give raw in the morning and kibble in the evening.
This keeps digestion straightforward and reduces the risk of tummy issues.

Absolutely – as long as you buy from an approved producer.

All of our Raw Treat meals are made in our DEFRA-approved facility with human-grade meat, sourced from FSA-approved suppliers. 

Most dogs do brilliantly on a varied 80:10:10 raw diet, which naturally provides the key nutrients they need when fed across different proteins.

Our 80:10:10 meals are biologically balanced, mirroring the natural prey ratio dogs are designed to eat.
However, because raw feeding relies on variety over time, they aren’t classed as “complete” under FEDIAF rules unless analysed and formulated to meet those specific standards.

By rotating between beef, chicken, lamb, duck and including oily fish once a week, you give your dog everything they’d naturally source in the wild.

Some owners choose to add:

  • Salmon oil for omega-3s

  • A joint support for older or working dogs

But in most cases, a varied raw diet for dogs supplies what they need without additional supplements.

Start simple – stick to one protein for the first week so your dog settles well into raw feeding.

Once they’re comfortable, rotate between several proteins to support a wider nutrient profile. Different meats naturally offer different amino acids, minerals, and fats – so variety over time helps create a well-rounded raw diet.

Switching between chicken, beef, lamb, duck and turkey across the month gives a broader nutritional profile than feeding just one protein.

We also recommend including an oily fish once a week. Oily fish is naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help support:

  • skin and coat condition

  • joint health

  • heart health

  • brain function

So once your dog is settled, don’t be afraid to mix it up – variety is one of the biggest benefits of feeding a natural raw dog food diet.

No – diet doesn’t cause aggression. If anything, feeding a natural raw diet for dogs often promotes calmer behaviour and steadier energy.

Here’s why:

  • No artificial sugars or fillers
    Kibble often contains starches, flavour enhancers, and fast-release carbohydrates that can spike blood sugar. Raw food avoids those highs and lows, helping dogs feel more balanced.

  • More satisfying nutrition
    Real meat and bone provide natural satiety, reducing the restless scavenging behaviour that can come from constant hunger or nutritional deficiency.

  • Stabler digestion = stabler mood
    When the gut is functioning well, the body is calmer – and yes, the gut/brain link is real. A happier gut can mean a happier dog.

  • Natural chewing behaviours
    Raw-fed dogs often get more opportunities to chew raw meaty bones or chunks, releasing endorphins and helping regulate stress.

Many owners report that after switching from a highly-processed kibble to 80:10:10 raw dog food, their dogs seem less hyper, more focused, and more emotionally even.

Raw food contains no fillers – the body absorbs more, so waste is reduced.

For many dogs, yes – raw feeding can make a noticeable difference.

Because raw dog food uses simple, species-appropriate ingredients, it eliminates many of the things that commonly trigger reactions in processed diets, such as grains, artificial additives, or heavily processed proteins.

Here’s why raw feeding often helps:

  • Fewer ingredients = easier to pinpoint triggers
    A single-protein raw meal contains exactly what’s on the label – nothing hidden. That makes identifying problem foods much simpler.

  • Natural nutrients support skin and gut health
    Real meat, natural fats, and balanced bone content help strengthen the gut – and a healthier gut means less inflammation elsewhere.

  • Avoids fillers and synthetic extras
    Some reactions aren’t caused by the protein itself, but by preservatives, binders, or carb-heavy fillers added to processed foods. Raw avoids these entirely.

  • Higher digestibility
    Dogs are designed to digest raw. Better digestion = reduced irritation and nutrient deficiencies.

Example: If a dog reacts to chicken-based kibble, switching to a single-protein duck raw diet can help calm symptoms because you’re feeding only one real ingredient – not chicken plus grains, flavour enhancers, starches, and binders.

While raw feeding isn’t a cure-all, many owners see improvements in itching, coat condition, tummy issues, tear staining, and even paw chewing after transitioning to natural raw dog food.

A selection of bowls filled with different raw dog food