Our dogs and cats’ bodies are designed to eat and digest raw food. It is what they would eat in their natural habitat and before the invention of pet “fast food.” Our pets’ stomachs are much more acidic and they secrete a higher level of digestive enzymes which creates a hostile environment for bacteria. Cooking alters both the physical and chemical makeup of the food. Cooked meat is not as “bio-available” because fats become altered, B vitamins and antioxidants are destroyed, and naturally occurring digestive enzymes and good bacteria are lost in the cooking process.
However, if your pet has a compromised immune system, it is better to go with cooked meats. Our raw food are not pasteurized. They may contain harmful bacteria (and should therefore be handled with extreme care.) Kittens and puppies 8 months or less should start first with cooked meats to help them build up their immune systems. After a few weeks on cooked, then they can be transitioned to raw. The bottom line is the decision to feed raw or cooked depends on what you as a pet parent believe or are comfortable with. Either way, feeding real food to your pet will bring them health, vitality, balance and longevity.
What We Believe
Carnivore: Noun. An animal that eats meat, a meat eater.Carnivores should be fed real meat, not highly-processed, carbohydrate-based dry and canned food. Today’s pets are overfed but undernourished. Feeding our pets an inappropriate diet is the cause of imbalance and...
Real Food Benefits
No animal, us humans included, would rather eat highly-processed food over real fresh food. Some of the benefits of a real food diet include: Clear eyes and ears Easy and efficient digestion Muscular, toned body Smooth, pliable, odor-free skin Shiny, soft,...
Balanced Diet Essentials
Like all mammals, cats and dogs need a variety of food. Variety is one of the cornerstones of a real food diet. We believe that balance is achieved over time, not every meal. We offer supplemented meals. However, if you’d like to make your custom pet food using our...
Transitioning Your Pet
Learn how to transition your pet to real food. Using kibble can lead to health issues. Cats and Dogs will benefit from a real meat diet.
Safe Food Handling
When feeding pets any fresh food, cooked or raw, it is always best to follow good food handling practices to prevent bacterial contamination. Thaw food in the refrigerator. Unless serving, always keep the food in the refrigerator. Keep raw pet food away from other...