Raw Feeding Guide

“Keep it Simple” Adults Daily: (2.5% body weight) Reduced allergies and sensitivities, reduced risk of bloat, better gut health and digestion, cleaner teeth and better oral health, 10kg - 250g 30kg - 750g glossy coats, smaller stools, reduced hyperactivity, enjoyable 20kg - 500g 40kg - 1kg meal times with lots of variety, reduced flatulence, reduced vet visits, reduced risks of serious health problems such as cancer, 50kh - 1.25kg 60kg - 1.5kg diabetes, obesity to name a few. For healthier pets feed a spe- Puppies: 2.5 - 3% of estimated adult cies appropriate diet. body weight or use this as a guide: Like humans all dogs are slightly different. Elements 10 - 14 weeks 10 - 8% such as age, breed, activity levels and gender can effect daily food requirements. Please use this as a 15 - 22 weeks 7.5 - 6% guide & keep an eye on overall body condition. If you 23 - 36 weeks 5.5 - 4.5% find they are gaining weight cut back a little and in- crease if loosing weight. 27 - 56 weeks 4 - 3.5% How to swap over? We recommend doing a straight swap from processed pet food to raw. Feed the last meal as normal the night before and introduce raw on an empty stomach the next day. We don’t recommend mixing it with processed food as this can upset the gut. If you’re having problems switching over please call us and we’ll happy to help 99.9% of the domestic dogs DNA has been traced back to wolves and wild dogs. Their anatomy hasn’t changed over the 1000’s of years but sadly their diets have which is causing major health issues. Their digestive system is designed by nature to eat meat, bone and offal so feeding what we call a species appropriate diet will give you a much healthier pet. How to start? A good starter mince is Chicken & Tripe (Tripe is a probiotic superfood and easy for dogs to digest). It can be a little smelly but that’s normal. Feed this for 5 -7 days. Then introduce a new meat such as beef (Chicken & Beef mince is good if you’re keeping Chicken as a base) Then introduce one new meat at a time in this fashion until you have a good variety in the diet, We do not recommend feeding completes or offal when first switching over as this can be too rich and cause soft stools Keep it simple and add new varieties slowly. DETOX Some dogs go through a detox stage, they may itch a little or seem hungry. When dry food enters the stomach It triples in size and the dogs are used to this bloated feeling after meals. A balanced diet 80.10.10 (80.10.5.5. The prey model of raw feeding) Once you have a good variety in the diet it’s time to slowly add offal. To achieve a balanced diet you should feed: 80% Mus- cle Meat, 10% Bone (some dogs can tolerate more than this), 5% Liver, 5% Other Offal (see below) The great news is that we offer many complete foods with the correct balance so you don't need to try to work it out yourselves. Just remember to introduce anything new slowly. This will reduce the risk of upset stomachs. If you want advice on how to DIY raw feed please contact us direct and we’ll be happy to advise.

Meat 80% Bones 10% Offal 10% Chicken, Turkey, Duck, AVOID - Weight bearing bones unless supervised. Good Liver must be 5% of the over all diet Game birds, Lamb, Beef, for recreational use. These can splinter. FEED: Wings, the other 5% include: Kidney, Rabbit, Venison, Salmon Necks, Carcass, Feet or Ribs Spleen, Brains, Testicles, Pancreas and oily fish, Kangaroo, or just stick to complete minces Bone is only 10% of the diet and it’s found in most pork. Heart (under 15%) minces. Older dogs and new starters may need less. DRINKING: Pets that are raw fed Tongue, Fillets, Cheek, Bones are great for keeping those teeth clean and great drink less water, they just don’t need Green Tripe. Just to mental simulation. To avoid constipation it’s best practice it. Dry food causes dehydration name a few. to feed a boneless meat after whole bones are fed. which is why they need to drink more ALWAYS SUPERVISE WHEN FEEDING WHOLE BONE, NEVER FEED COOKED BONE It’s all about the poo! You’ll find all raw feeders have an interest in comes out the other end. The first thing you’ll notice is less poo, smaller in size and not as smelly. This is because the body absorbs all of the goodness from the raw diet and there is very little waste. Understanding stools: White = too much bone, Black or Dark: Tripe or too much offal, Runny: not enough bone. For tummy upsets cut out offal and go back to basics. Tree Bark Powder is excellent for settling the stomach www.primalraw.co.uk [email protected] 01473 741837