Raw Feeding puppies
Every puppy deserves the best start in life, and their diet plays a crucial role in their growth, well-being, health and longevity. If you’ve considering raw feeding for your puppy but don't know where to begin, you are in the right place.
Getting Started with a Raw Diet for Puppies
Starting your puppy on a raw diet can feel daunting, especially since it requires more attention than feeding adult dogs. Puppies have unique nutritional needs to support their growth and development, so it’s crucial to make sure they get the right balance of proteins, fats, and essential nutrients on a daily basis. This may be tricky to achieve and understand! We have formulated puppy specific raw meals so you don't need to worry. This makes it easy for you to ensure your pup thrives on a natural diet that supports strong muscles, a shiny coat, and overall vitality.
TIPS for puppy raw feeding
- Choose a puppy specific formulated meal
- Start with one balanced protein meal at a time to identify any potential allergies or preferences
- Select a complete and balanced meal
- Be patient and consistent
Frequently asked questions
Can puppies eat raw meat?
Definitely, puppies thrive on raw meat diets, but it’s important to ensure that this is fresh and part of a balanced diet that meets their nutritional needs. Raw food for puppies can drastically improve your pets’ health and wellness, and we encourage you to try it out to receive the many benefits of feeding your dog a raw diet.
A few benefits of starting raw feeding at a young age:
- Stronger microbiome through natural probiotics rather than unnatural preservatives
- Stronger immune system immediately boosting lifelong immunity
- Improved Digestion (and smaller odorless stools!)
- Less drinking meaning less potty accidents
- Shiny Coat though high fat and protein content
- Stronger bones and more muscle through high quality meat
- Less likelihood of developing allergies in view of boosted immunity and less exposure to preservatives
At what age can my puppy start eating raw?
The earlier the better! We recommend giving your puppy at least a week to adjust in your home before changing food. This reduces the chance of loose stools which will be more likely when diet change and stress are combined.
Is feeding half kibble and half raw beneficial?
Whilst this can be done, to experience the full benefits of a clean raw whole food diet, we recommend to only retain a mix of kibble and raw diet at transition stage. We highly encourage introducing a diet which is fully raw.
How much raw food should puppies eat?
Daily feeding amounts for young puppies should be split into 3-4 meals daily for optimal nutrient absorption. Puppies which are older in age can be fed a decreased frequency of 1-2 feedings daily. As puppies' growth rate slows down, their metabolism stabilizes. Initially, puppies need more food to support rapid growth and energy demands. As they near adulthood, their energy needs decrease, and they only require 2-4% of their current body weight to feed.
| Puppy Age | % of current body weight |
|---|---|
| 0-4 months | 10% - 8% |
| 5-7 months | 8% - 5% |
| 8-10 months | 5% - 4% |
| 11-14 months | 4% - 2% |
Can bones be fed to puppies?
Yes, you can feed raw bones to your puppy, but start with softer edible bones such as chicken and turkey bones. We always recommend teaching puppies to properly chew prior to giving any whole bones. We also recommend monitoring your puppy whilst chewing on bones. Selecting the right raw bone for your puppy is also very important. Make sure to select an appropriate bone size.
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