Whatever your pet needs, we've got you covered
Whatever your pet needs, we've got you covered
Transform your pet's health
Some of the benefits of raw feeding include:
- A stronger immune system
- Improved cardiovascular health
- Better gut health
- Reduced risk of chronic disease
- Improved skin and softer, shinier coat
- Superior joint and bone health
- Decreased incidence of obesity
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re just starting your raw feeding journey or looking to make the switch to a more natural diet, we’ve got all your questions covered.
What makes up a Big Dog diet?
Big Dog healthy raw food diets are based on evolutionary dietary principles of cats and dogs (also referred to as BARF – Bones and Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food).
Our raw food diets for dogs consist of approximately:
70% muscle meat
10% offal
10% crushed real bone
10% fresh vegetables, fruit and other healthy ingredients (eg, eggs, herbs goats whey etc).
Our raw food diets for cats consist of approximately:
A minimum of 70% muscle meat
15% offal
5% raw bone powder and other calcium sources
4% fresh vegetables
<4% healthy ingredients (eg, eggs, goats whey, nutritional yeast etc)
How do I transition my pet to your raw food?
We always recommend slowly introducing raw diets over 2 weeks. The reason for this is to minimise any potential for stomach upsets which can happen if a change in diet is sudden. Some pets will have no issues with a quick changeover in diet, however to be sure, we do recommend slowly introducing the new food.
Day 1-3: 20% New 80% Old
Day 4-6: 40% New 60% Old
Day 7-9: 60% New 40% Old
Day 10-12: 80% New 20% Old
Day 12+: 100% New Diet
Remember, there are no preservatives in our food so it will last only 2-3 days in the fridge once defrosted.
Can I cook your food?
No. Our dog recipes contain crushed real bone. Not only does cooking change the nutritional value of the fresh healthy ingredients, cooking bone results in it becoming brittle, potentially splintering and should not be ingested by your dog in this state.
The exception to this is our Nourish Nutrition and cat recipes. While we recommend feeding them raw, it is safe to lightly cook these recipes, if necessary as they do not contain crushed bone.
What is the difference between raw food diets for dogs and cats?
Cats are obligate carnivores, Big Dog Raw Food Diets for Cats are formulated to be higher in meat and lower in plant material. Big Dog Cat Food is also higher in particular amino acids that are essential for cats to consume in their diet - arginine and taurine. Because cats don’t produce these amino acids the way dogs do; which is why they need higher levels in their diets.
How long will your raw dog food last?
Our patties are safe to use up to their expiry date as long as they have been correctly stored and frozen for the whole duration.
After thawing the patty, we recommend they be kept in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge, and used within 2 - 3 days. Discard any thawed product that no longer looks or smells fresh.
Is your food 'Complete and Balanced'?
Most of our raw dog food recipes are a Complete and Balanced Dietby AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials) standards. Our substantiation to support this claim is based on the outcome of a successful feeding trial with Smart Pups Assistance Dogs, our charity of choice.
Look for the statement "Complete and Balanced by AAFCO standards for healthy growth in puppies and maintaining health in adult dogs" on the product page or packaging.
Feel free to contact our staff if you had any questions in regards to our diets here at: customercare@bigdogpetfoods.com
For more information on our diets being Complete and Balanced check out our article 'Complete and Balanced by Nature'
For more information on AAFCO, Complete and Balanced and raw feeding, check out 'Complete and Balanced and Raw Feeding'