Description
Raw feeding provides essential nutrients through unprocessed ingredients like meat, bones, and organs. This approach aims to mirror a natural diet, offering high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals for optimal pet health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs raw muscle meat (e.g., beef, chicken, turkey)
- 0.5 lbs raw organ meat (e.g., liver, kidney)
- 0.5 lbs raw bones (ground or whole)
- 0.25 cups vegetables (e.g., spinach, carrots)
- 1 tbsp fish oil (optional)
- 1 tsp seaweed powder (for iodine)
Instructions
- Select fresh, high-quality meats and organs from trusted sources.
- Balance ratios: 80% muscle meat, 10% organs, 10% bones.
- Chop or grind ingredients to manageable sizes for your pet.
- Mix in vegetables and supplements if using.
- Portion meals based on your pet’s weight and activity level.
- Store portions in freezer-safe containers; thaw before serving.
Notes
- Consult a veterinarian before starting a raw diet.
- Freeze meats for 48+ hours to kill potential parasites.
- Avoid cooked bones, as they splinter easily.
- Transition pets gradually to avoid digestive upset.
- Monitor weight and energy levels regularly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Pet Food
- Method: Raw
- Cuisine: Pet Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg