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All about raw?

For many people this is becoming a popular question.

As a family we made the switch to raw eight years ago and have never looked back. Our two pups love it.

We began to see the benefits almost immediately, by way of their general wellbeing and physical health. We thought back to what dogs would eat before dog food became a commercial enterprise?

The answer for us was a simple diet of wholesome meat and vegetables without the high manufacturing process involved.

Through our website and shop we are endeavouring to give as much information to you as possible so that you can make an informed decision for you and ultimately your furry companion.

Better Digestion

Raw meat contains nutrients that are more bioavailable to a dog’s digestive system. What we mean by this is that; it facilitates the organ’s to absorb nutrients faster and more efficiently than commercially produced food. This means your dog is getting the best from their meal times.

Feel Full for Longer

Raw meat is protein rich and contains none of the high carbohydrate fillers found in more processed food. Like for like they contain the same amount of calories as carbohydrates, however the protein in raw provides more nutrition to a dog therefore making feel full for longer.

Support a Healthy Immune System

Raw meat as well as organs and bones contain large amounts of minerals, antioxidants and vitamins to hike up your dog’s immune system (check out the Meat PROTEIN section).

Natural Oils

Omega rich foods stocked in our shop provide your dog support with their immune system, a healthy skin and coat as well as anti inflammatory elements.
Improved cognitive function is also a bonus from these Omega’s. Foods particularly rich in Omega 3 are cold water fish, particularly salmon.

Firm and Smaller Poo

In a raw meat diet almost all the muscle meat, offal and fats are digested by your dog. In fact the waste percentage is below 8% of their consumption. Compare this fact to ‘kibble’ which can produce up to 80% waste. Hopefully this fact will help you understand the reason why less waste is omitted from your pooch and why it is more manageable to collect when out on a walk.

Puppy

It’s true that a puppy’s first year is crucial for their development, and nutrition plays a significant role in that. A raw, biologically-appropriate diet can indeed support their growth and well-being by providing essential nutrients. Additionally, adhering to BARF principles can help mimic a dog’s natural eating habits, potentially reducing digestive issues and promoting better overall health.

All you will have to do is provide the cuddles!

Adult

Feeding a fully-grown dog around 2-3% of their body weight split into two meals per day is a common recommendation for maintaining their health. Opting for a balanced, easily digestible, nutritious raw diet can indeed support their well-being and happiness. There are various options available, including complete foods, minces, single proteins, raw meaty bones, muscle meat, offal, fish, and supplements, allowing owners to tailor their dog’s diet to their specific needs and preferences.

All you will have to do is provide walks in the rain!

Senior

As dogs age, their nutritional requirements often change. Senior dogs typically become less active with potentially slower metabolisms, making them more
prone to weight gain. Additionally, they may need support for their ageing joints and immune systems. Digestive issues can also become more common in older dogs, exacerbated by additives and artificial ingredients found in many commercial dog foods. Opting for easily digestible, natural ingredients can help alleviate discomfort and promote better overall health in senior dogs.

All you will have to do is remember who is still the cutest!

Chicken

High source of nutrients such as protein as well as nutritional enzymes both existing in unaltered form. Packed with vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, choline and vitamin B12. It benefits dogs who are overweight, as it is naturally low in fat.

Beef

High source of nutrients like protein. These help to build up muscle mass and ligaments. Beef also offers essential fatty acids such as omega 3 and 6 which
provide great skin cell maintenance and a shiny coat.

Lamb

High in vitamin B12, niacin and zinc. Rich in protein it helps aid your dog’s immune system to help fight off sickness and maintain muscle tissue. It also has omega 3 which helps provide a shiny healthy coat.

Fish

The biggest source of omega 3 which has so many wonderful benefits for your dogs skin and coat. Dogs love this source of protein so much, and it’s packed with loads of other vitamins and minerals too. Like chicken it is relatively low in saturated fat so may help benefit dogs that are overweight. It is also a good choice if your dog has intolerance to grass fed protein.

Poultry (Turkey,Pheasant and Goose)

A lean source of protein and great for dogs with an intolerance to red meat. As well as its high protein content it also contains many minerals including selenium to support your dog’s immune system and phosphorus to help repair tissues and cells.

Duck

High in antioxidants like iron, zinc and selenium. Iron helps build red blood cells while zinc is essential for over 300 body processes, including cell division,
immune response and cognitive function.

Offal

A very high source of protein for your dog. You may shiver at the thought of
this protein source for your dog, but in small amounts it’s incredibly good for them. A source of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and copper. These help convert food into fuel giving your dog energy. Copper also maintains the nervous system and immune systems as well as activating genes.

Tripe

The thought of this protein will make most people grimace these days, but dogs absolutely love it! Tripe is considered to be a complete protein source for dogs. This means it contains all 10 essential amino acids that a dog needs to consume as part of their daily diet. It also contains lactobacillus acidophilus, which is the main ingredient in probiotics. This promotes digestive, as well as stomach health. It may also be considered as an alternative for dogs with liver and kidney problems. Our shop stocks mixed tripe with other protein sources listed and as a single protein source.

Pork

Pork can be an incredibly lean source of protein for your dog. Packed with
amino acids, vitamins and minerals which helps promote healthy muscles and
immune system. It also falls into a ‘novel’ meat category so may be an option for
dogs with sensitivities.

Venison & Novel (Kangaroo, Ostrich and Goat)

These more remarkable meats are a great source of protein. Packed with high amounts of vitamin B and minerals such as zinc and iron and omega 3 fats and omega 6 fatty acids. This protein is a good choice for dogs who experience sensitive stomachs, common allergies and intolerances. Kangaroo meat is ‘bouncing’ with iron. In fact, double that of beef and three times as much as chicken and pork.

Bone

Raw uncooked (never give your dog cooked bones as they will splinter) bones form an integral part of your dog’s diet. Packed with Nutritional value they also help cleanse your dog’s digestive tract. Our meats contain just the right amount of bone content for your pooch. Too much bone may lead to constipation.

Kefir (with lactose)

A great source of probiotics which can boost your dog’s immune system and improve their gut health. Full of calcium and phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin D and magnesium. This is a great choice if your dog has intolerance toward grass fed protein.

Vitamins & Minerals

● Vision
● Growth
● Immune system
 

A Protein Sources

● Chicken
● Pork
● Egg
● Salmon
● Haddock
● Liver
● Kidney
● Fish (Salmon,Tuna & Sardine)
● Strengthens CNS (Central Nervous System)
● Prevents Stress
● Aids Digestion
● Helps Growth

 

B1 Protein Source

● Liver
● Helps General, Skin, Nail and Hair Growth
● Promotes Red Blood Cell Production
 

B2 Protein Sources:

● Liver
● Heart
● Healthy skin
● Circulation
● Increases energy
● Aids Digestion
 

B3 Protein Source

● Fish (Tuna)
● Strengthens immune system.
● Fights infection.
● Enhances stamina.
● Prevents anaemia.
● Helps Encourage the Healing Process of a Wound.
 

B5 Protein Sources

● Liver
● Heart
● Kidney
● Helps treat allergies.
● Helps treat arthritis.
● Helps treat asthma.
● Hydrochloric acid production to kill bacteria and aid mineral absorption
● Aids digestion.
● Helps pregnant mums maintain healthy development of neural tube and CNS.

 

B6 Protein Sources

● Liver
● Heart
● Kidney
● Red blood cell formation for healthy cell growth and function.
● Helps pregnant mums maintain healthy development of neural tube and CNS  (Central Nervous System) as well as cleft palate in puppies.

 

B9 Protein source

● Liver
● Protects CNS (Central Nervous System).
● Aids digestion.
● Improves focus and concentration.
● Helps prevent anaemia.

 

B12 Protein Sources

● Liver
● Heart
● Kidney
● Tripe
● Helps collagen formation (structure support for skin, bones, muscles and connective tissues).
● Boosts immunity.
● Improves skin and coat quality.

 

C Protein sources

● Kidney
● Fish
● Liver
● Helps you pooch absorb calcium from food as it is digested
● Vital for your dog’s bones and teeth.
● The source of this protein MUST come from their diet as they cannot synthesise it from sunlight as humans can.

 

D Protein sources

● Fish (salmon, tuna and sardine)
● Kidney
● Liver
● Egg (yolk)
● Highly absorbable antioxidant that helps create balance between free radicals (unstable molecules produced when a cell metabolises) and oxidants. This protects your dog’s organs and bodily tissue.
● Helps slow the ageing process.
● Immunity, healthy gut as well as eyes and skin.

 

E Protein sources

● Kidney
● Liver
● Heart
● Ostrich
● Some Fish (sardine)
● Crucial for blood clotting.
● Helps in the metabolism (chemical reactions in living organisms) of bone. structure.

K Protein sources

● Liver.
● Fish (haddock and halibut).
● Helps metabolise (chemical reactions in living organisms) fat and cholesterol.
● Promotes hormone production.
● Aids liver and gallbladder function.

 

Sources of Choline

● All muscle meat
● Liver
● Fish (salmon)
● Egg (yolk)
● Overall metabolism (chemical reactions in living organisms) of a dog especially thyroid as it acts as an antioxidant.
● High bioavailability (absorption rate) in raw meat, in contrast to processed kibble.

 

Sources of Selenium

● All muscle meat (including goat and ostrich)
● Fish (salmon and sardine)
● Tripe
● Egg
● Vital for your dog’s circulatory system to work. Without it they could develop critical diseases.
● Creates enzymes to keep their digestion and metabolism (chemical reactions in living organisms) functioning properly.

 

Sources of Iron

● Red muscle meat
● Liver
● Kidney
● Heart
● Fish (salmon, sardine and tuna)
● Egg (yolk)
● Creates red blood cells and helps them absorb iron.
● Helps build connective tissue as well as skin and coat pigmentation.
● Helps build joints in your dog and can offset arthritis.

 

Sources of Copper

● Liver
● Kidney
● Electrolyte which is vital for muscle function.
● Vital for nerve function.

 

Sources of Potassium

● Fish (salmon)
● Apples/Bananas
● Spinach
● Sweet Potato
● Energy production.
● Healthy Joints, bones and cartilage (especially puppies)

 

Sources of Manganese

● Liver
● Tripe
● Spinach
● Vital for healthy bones.
● Magnesium also helps keep your dog’s heart in good shape.

 

Sources of Calcium, Magnesium & Phosphorus

● Egg (yolk and small amounts in white)
● Bone
● All muscle meat (including goat and ostrich)
● Fish (salmon, sardine and haddock)
● Boosts Immune System.
● Helps Thyroid function.

 

Sources of Zinc

● Tripe
● All muscle meat (including goat and ostrich)
● Fish (salmon, sardine and haddock)
● Important for healthy thyroid function.
● Helps support a healthy immune system.
● Dog’s conserve less iodine in their bodies compared to humans, so it's a really important mineral in their diet.

 

Sources of Iodine

● Chicken
● Liver (beef)
● Egg (yolk and small amounts in white)
● Helps prevent stiff or aching joints.
● Improves dog’s skin and coat.
● Great supplement to help prevent inflammation.
● Helps promote the healing of wounds.

 

Sources of Omega 3

● Fish (mackerel, salmon, sardine and anchovies)

What does it all mean?

Our Jargon Buster will help you understand what you might have heard or also to make informed decisions on Raw.

80/10/10 Or PMR (Prey Model of Raw) feeding

Based on the ancient feeding habits of canines before they became domesticated.  It simply means a dog would have consumed 80% meat, 10% bone and 10% Offal. Everything they needed to thrive then, as well as today. This is replicated in our raw feeds we offer in our shop.

B.A.R.F. (Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods)

This is similar to the PMR model of feeding but has a recognised acronym in BARF.  Basically it is essentially the same concept but by dropping the meat content to 70% (bone 10% and offal 10%), it allows you to add things such as fruit  (1%), vegetables (7%), seeds or nuts (2%).  This is a good way of adding things that are great for your dog, and they love eating them too.

Freeflow

This is minced food that usually comes in a bag. Each individual strand of mince is frozen separately so it doesn’t come in a solid frozen block.  This is great if you want to portion up food into containers of equal amounts.

Complete

This is essentially the BARF diet all in one.  Convenient food for your dog with all the composition they need in a single serving.  We have a wide range of complete meals for your pooch.

Raw Food Calculator

Any dogs weight not shown here, just apply this equation:

Dogs weight (kg) x 2% = ANSWER or Dogs weight (kg) x 3% = ANSWER​

If you are unsure please don’t hesitate to contact us in store or via info@hungryhoundsraw.co.uk.

We also have a set of Veterinary scales in store for customer use if you would like to weigh your furry friend, just to be sure.