At Dogs Choice Raw Food we want all our customers to have the best, most up-to-date advice. This will ensure you can raw feed with ease, and that your dog can thrive on a natural raw diet.

Switching to a raw, species appropriate diet has incredible benefits for your dog’s immune system and general health. In this section, we will give you support for the importance of feeding raw.

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Why Raw Feed?

By feeding a natural species appropriate diet, your dog will thrive. Raw food is packed full of all the essential nutrients needed for a balanced diet. With no nasty additives or preservatives, you can be sure your dog is eating the healthiest and best diet possible.

Feeding raw offers many great benefits, some of which are claimed to be;

Glossy coat with zero or little odour
Reduced itching, licking and scratching
Optimum immune system
Better oral hygiene and teeth
Improved behaviour and vitality
Reduced allergies and intolerances
Less tummy upsets
Healthy digestion and much smaller stools
Last but not least fussy dogs become very unfussy dogs.

Frequently Asked Questions

I am new to raw feeding and feel overwhelmed, can you help?

Yes, we most definitely can! Please read all the info on our website. Give yourself some time to absorb the information.

Make sure you read our detailed Switch to Raw Guide

Use our raw Dog Food Calculator to work out how much you need to feed.

If you still need help please do not hesitate to contact us, we are always very happy to help and advise.

Should I gradually introduce raw or make a straight switch?

We recommend a straight switch to raw, there is no need to gradually introduce. Pick your day and make the switch to a totally healthy and natural diet.

However, if you wish to add raw in increasing amounts, while decreasing the old food over 3-5 days, that is fine too. There are no hard and fast rules here, so do what you feel is right for your dog and his or her needs. The most important thing is that you have chosen to make the switch, and whether you do right away or over a few days, you will be doing the best thing you could do for your doggo!

Please read our Switch to Raw guide for detailed information on how to switch.

I am unsure of what meals to buy for my dog?

A balanced and nutritious raw diet must include variety. You should be aiming to feed at least 5-6 different species ie lamb, beef, duck, chicken, pork, venison, turkey, fish, kangaroo etc over a 2-month period.

When feeding raw, variety is essential. Dogs will gain different levels of nutrients from different animals so the more variety the better.

To ensure your dog is getting everything they need, we recommend choosing a variety from our Classic Range of 80-10-10 complete meals, and our Paleo Plus complete meals.

Classic Range 80-10-10 complete meals come in 1kg packs

Paleo Plus complete meals come in 500g packs

Classic Mini complete meals come is 250g pouches

Classic mini pouches are very convenient and ideal for small breeds, holidays, day trips etc.

If your dog has allergies or intolerances, just make sure the products you buy do not contain what they cannot have.

Can I refreeze raw food once defrosted?

No. We do not recommend refreezing the food once it has fully defrosted. Once fully defrosted, it will last in the fridge for 3 days.

Due to the biodegradable and compostable packaging keeping our products very well insulated, it can take around 48 hours to defrost a pack in the fridge.

Is raw feeding safe - am I putting myself or my family at risk?

We advise only using raw manufacturers that can prove they have high standards. This will ensure the raw food you buy has been sourced, handled, prepared and stored correctly and is safe to feed. Call and question companies before you purchase. Find a company you can trust and check independent feedback like Google and Feefo.

Paleo Ridge is currently the most accredited UK manufacturer in our industry. We have sought and gained, independent globally recognised accreditation:

OF&G Organic approved
ISO 9001 approved
Ethical pet award approved
DEFRA approved (Defra licence no 15/103/8003/ABP/PTF)

Independent unannounced audits are mandatory for these extra accreditations. This ensures we meet their very high standards, every single day. The standards laid down by DEFRA are very basic compared to our other accreditations.

Please see our hygiene instructions on how to safely handle and store raw food in the home.

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