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Welcome to my second annual (I think) Top Raw Dog Food Brands post. I receive questions weekly asking my thoughts on various commercial raw food brands. I used to have a long list of brands that I recommended, however, that has changed. Today, I mostly feed DIY raw meals to my dogs with a few premade raw brands thrown in that provide more protein variety.
With the growing number of people jumping into the pet industry to offer raw food, I wanted to share the brands that I would recommend as well as share a warning about the brands you may see being promoted on social media. I've spoken to the people behind many of the raw brands on the market, and I learned one thing: Not all raw food brands are created equal. And not all are safe for our dogs.
DIY Raw Feeding is Better Than Premade
Honestly, I believe that DIY raw feeding is better than buying premade raw because…
- I control the ingredients protecting my dogs from a food intolerance reaction.
- I can source human-grade and local ingredients.
- it's a lot more affordable to make raw dog food at home.
- it's a lot of fun (for me, at least).
Not everyone is able to jump into DIY raw feeding. While it's a lot less complicated than I thought in the beginning (follow Keep the Tail Wagging on Facebook to see my videos where I make raw dog food), it does take a level of comfort, knowledge of sourcing (I order mainly through a raw food co-op), and maybe extra freezer space (I order in bulk). This is why quality premade raw brands are important. They make it possible for more people to transition their dogs safely to a balanced raw diet while providing more protein options for those of us with limited sources.
Freeze-Dried and Dehydrated Aren't Raw Dog Food
For the raw food purists out there, freeze-dried and dehydrated dog food isn't raw because it's been processed using heat; dehydrating adds more heat then freeze-drying. However, for the purpose of this list, I'm adding freeze-dried and dehydrated because many raw feeders incorporate these in their dogs' raw food diet as a protein alternative, when traveling, as a meal topper, and more.
What I Look for in a Raw Food Brand
With one exception, I will only feed brands that are offered through our raw food co-op because I know the couple who manages our co-op have high standards. The co-op members serve as a secondary source of information because they regularly share their experience with the various brands we can order.
But the raw feeding industry is growing and when I'm considering a new pre-made raw food brand, I look for the following:
High praise from raw feeders I trust. Beware of only accepting the word of bloggers (even me). If someone is being paid to promote food, they may be spotlighting all of the positives and downplaying the negatives. This isn't done to fool people into buying the food; it's done because some bloggers have trouble saying anything that can be deemed as negative about a brand if they're being paid. And in some cases, a brand will tell the blogger what they can and cannot say in a blog post.
So only follow the recommendations of people you trust.
Do they offer more than chicken? Chicken is the cheapest protein on the market, and many raw feeders will launch their brand offering a chicken or chicken blend (chicken and duck, chicken and beef) recipe. I have four dogs that have tested positive for chicken allergies and two dogs that will get diarrhea within a few hours if I feed them chicken.
Years of experience in producing raw meals for dogs. I strongly warn dog parents against buying from raw food brands that are brand new to the market unless they have great reviews from other raw feeders. If you can't find anyone who knows the brand, then give the company time to work out the kinks and find good sources for their meat and other ingredients. I tried a new brand a couple of years ago, and when the box arrived, there was no dry ice (to keep the food frozen), everything was thawed (it was 80+ degrees outside), and half the food had spilled from the packages.
Are they transparent about sourcing and ingredients? I understand brands having a proprietary recipe that they'd prefer not to share, however, if they won't answer questions about their food, I run for the hills. They should be able to tell you if they use a vitamin mix and where it's sourced (it's China, not the US like some claim) and where their ingredients are sourced (country of origin at least). If they keep dancing around your questions, then they're not the right raw food brand for you.
The brands that made my list meet at least two out of three criteria…
- I feed their food to my dogs and my dogs, especially Rodrigo, do great on their food.
- I have met with representatives or the owners of the brand and appreciate their passion, commitment, and knowledge.
- I know people who feed food from the brand and can't say enough good things about the food.
If you're looking for a more official list, I highly recommend that you consider investing in The List 2018 published by TruthAboutPetFood.com. For a reasonable donation, you can learn the top pet food brands recommended by Susan Thixton based on her years of experience and research in the pet food industry.
Top Frozen Raw Dog Food Brands of 2017
This list is in alphabetical order and is based on a combination of my experience with feeding the raw meals created by these brands to my dogs, their customer service, and feedback from other raw feeders.
Answers Pet Food – Last year, I order their fermented fish stock, which is great for digestive and joint health, and the kefir by Answers, also great for digestive health. This year, I added the turkey stock (with fermented beets) to my order along with the turmeric and spirulina cheeses (for healthy fats). I will be placing an order for their food, adding it to my line up again, because I learned that they ferment the meat and vegetables in their raw meals. There is a possibility that Rodrigo will be able to eat their chicken and beef recipes. I haven't tried it yet, but the other dogs do great on Answer's beef.
Stay tuned for a test run of feeding Rodrigo fermented foods in 2018.
BARF World Dog Food – I had the honor of meeting Robert Mueller at SuperZoo in 2016, which was HUGE for me. When I started my raw feeding journey, I spent a tremendous amount of time reading all of the information on BARF World's website and they sent me some food to try, which my dogs did great on. I don't feed my dogs food by BARF World because it's not available through my local raw food co-op, however, I have no problem recommending the food to others.
Columbia River Pet Food – OMG, I nearly forgot one of my favorite brands this year! I started buying Columbia River through our local co-op when I was trying to find new proteins to feed to my dogs. I now order their quail and rabbit. Rodrigo has an intolerance to chicken, turkey, guinea hen, and pheasant. He can eat duck (which I make) and quail (thank heavens). My rabbit source sent me 20 pounds of spoiled rabbit meat last summer so I switched to Columbia River to give my dogs another source of red meat.
Columbia River is a local company that doesn't seem to have a website, but you can find their products listed on distributor sites. I order it through our local co-op and I buy it from a local pet store when I'm running low. It comes in two-pound chubs, it's ground without looking like mush. Love it!
Darwin’s Natural Selections and Zoologics – I transitioned my dogs to Darwin's in April 2013 and that started my raw feeding journey which led to this blog and a book that I published this year. Today, I have a regular order of Darwin's lamb recipe because it's less expensive to buy it through Darwin's than to source it on my own. I also place periodic orders for their bison green tripe.
In December, Darwin's announced a voluntary recall and I took some flack from folks who were surprised that I could support this company. We all should choose the brands and the diet that is right for our dogs. The people at Darwin's have been nothing but transparent, friendly, and helpful and I appreciate their support over the years. Recalls happen. To me, it's about how a brand handles the recall; in this case, Darwin's was able to contact their customers who received the product noted in the recall. How many brands can do the same?
GreenTripe.com – When I first began feeding raw, I couldn't find green tripe everywhere and fed canned green tripe (it smelled awful) for a couple of years. Thanks to my co-op, I was introduced to GreenTripe.com, where I order tripe (mixed with beef trachea and beef gullet) and an organ/green tripe blend (beef heart, lungs, liver, spleen, and pancreas with green tripe). This company offers a quality product, they have been amazing with my questions (I have lots of questions), and they offer a lot of great products.
Next year, I'm going to try and transition Rodrigo from his pancreas supplement to GreenTripe.com's raw pancreas. Stay tuned.
Northwest Naturals – I wasn't sure about adding Northwest Naturals to the list because I don't often feed their food to my dogs, but it has been in the rotation. Northwest Naturals offers a lamb and fish recipe that I will sometimes order for my dogs. I prefer their nugget but will feed their chubs too – which is great when you have four big dogs. Northwest Naturals is a quality brand – they source and make all of their food in the US, thhigh-quality quality control standards, and my dogs do well on their food.
OC Raw Dog Food – When I stopped by the OC Raw booth at SuperZoo this year, I wasn't expecting anything new because it's expensive and timely to create new products. And how innovative can you be with raw dog food? Well, I got a pleasant surprise – OC Raw now offers frozen sardines!!! I think there are about 8 – 10 in a vacuum sealed package, they're affordable, and my dogs love them. Previously, I could only order raw sardines in a 50-pound box. That was a pain to redistribute into vacuum sealed packages at home. OC Raw made raw feeding a lot easier.
OC Raw also offers a fish and vegetable recipe that my dogs enjoy. What I love about their raw food is that it isn't ground up so much that it's a brown mush. It looks like raw dog food that I make, except that it's a nugget or patty.
Raw Bistro Dog Food – I have never fed my dogs food from Raw Bistro, but they make a list because the people behind this brand are amazing. I make a point of stopping by their booth at SuperZoo because these are my people. If you're a raw feeder, then you know what it's like to have a passionate conversation about dog nutrition – you can do that with Justin Magnuson and his team.
Currently (December 2017), Raw Bistro is offering their bison liver treats for 50% off – CLICK HERE to order while supplies last.
Raw Paws Pet Food – The reason Raw Paws Pet has made the list is because of the people behind the brand – a great team of pet lovers, their devotion to providing a quality product, and they offer discounts which we don't see often in the raw feeding community. When you visit their website, sign up for their newsletter to be notified of specials and discounts. I recommend the Bundle Deals and Bulk Shopping.
Raw Paws Pet Food has a great variety of proteins, chews, and treats. I'm not a fan that Raw Paws Pet Food has become a company that sells kibble (another one bites the dust), but I hope that this is their way of transitioning pets from kibble to raw. Wishful thinking?
Steve’s Real Food – Steve's Real Food is my go-to for freeze-dried raw (as a back up for when I forget to thaw), but their raw-raw is great too and I often order their pork recipe for my dogs. This is a brand that is constantly innovating and I look forward to visiting their booth at SuperZoo. I still can't find their freeze-dried eggs in my area; I want to give them a try because our dogs can eat the entire egg.
Vibrant K9 – Vibrant K9 is a Southern California brand managed by a woman who is passionate about raw feeding and introducing people to a species appropriate diet for pets. This is a small company that is building an amazing reputation and landed on The Truth About Pet Food 2018 List, which is a list of foods Susan Thixton trusts and would personally feed to her pets. This is high honors in our community.
I recommend following the Vibrant K9 Facebook page; I get a kick out of seeing dogs enjoying their raw meals.
Vital Essentials Raw – I've been a HUGE fan of Vital Essentials Raw since I started writing about raw feeding because they were my first raw food review. Today, I pick up Vital Essentials products for my cats: Minnows and freeze-dried raw. They're also a great source for recreational bones and green tripe if you're having trouble finding either.
Top Freeze-Dried & Dehydrated Dog Food
I've fed all of the below freeze-dried and dehydrated raw brands to my dogs or cat this year. These are great for when I forget to thaw food, I use freeze-dried raw as a meal topper, and it's as close to “raw feeding” as I can get with my cat. Freeze-dried and dehydrated are also great when you're traveling with your dog or you have someone sitting for your dog who isn't too keen on raw feeding.
Top Natural Dog Treats by Raw Brands
There are many dog treat brands that offer healthy, all natural options for our fur kids, these are raw, freeze-dried, and dehydrated dog food brands that also offer dog treats.
- Addiction Meaty Bites (venison and brushtail)
- Bravo Pet Food (dehydrated duck feet)
- The Honest Kitchen (freeze-dried mussels, fish skin treats)
- K9 Naturals (freeze-dried mussels)
- Raw Paws Pet Food (green beef tripe, dried beef liver, recreational bones)
- Vital Essentials Raw (minnows, rabbit ears, VE Raw Bar, recreational bones)
Not Ready for Raw?
For the first time, I'm adding cooked dog food to the list. There are many reasons why someone may not be ready to feed a raw food diet, so I want to recommend two brands that offer cooked dog food.
- Evermore Pet Food – women-owned, human grade, sustainably and humanely sourced, no corn, soy, wheat, or empty starches
- NomNomNow – no synthetic vitamins, US sourced ingredients
What Brands Do You Recommend?
Our community is small, but growing – let's support each other by sharing raw feeding brands that you and your dogs love.
I’ve never heard of Mountain Dog Food or Carnivore. Here is my most recent post that lists the brands I recommend: https://keepthetailwagging.com/top-raw-dog-food-brands-2019/
I am new to raw feeding did the switch to raw 2 months ago started on legacy but very limited information with legacy sent emails and phoned but no reply so I am was thinking either mountain dog food or Carnivore. Any recommendations thanks
Scout & Zoe’s raw carp burgers! Human grade carp is used in the burgers. Releasing additional raw coming out next week. And then there are the treats!
The least expensive way to feed raw or a keto raw diet is by doing it yourself.
My 8 month old puppy was just diagnosed with bone cancer in her skull, it has grown down to far to operate. I feed her canned food from the pet store, but have read alot about sugar in their diet and how it can help cancer to grown. I wanted to try diet without any kind of sugars and seen alot about keto diets for dogs. I’ve ordered food called Ketopet that should be here tomorrow. Is there any food you would recommend that doesn’t cost a fortune that might be good to help keep sugar out of her diet? Thank you
Agree, the recommended brands are not available in many parts of Canada. I recommend Pets4Life which is complete and balanced and AAFCO certified, but also quite expensive. The company has a budget line, Quest, which has balanced calcium/phosphorus levels but which requires supplementing. Both are available with varying proteins.
Tricia Morlock I am in Hawaii too (until 2020) and about to get my dog shipped here from Europe! I’ve heard of the raw food company here and would love to try it! How pricey are they? I want to feed raw AND a kibble that would be low in carbs. Would you have any recommendations? What would be a good store to find quality kibble brands from? I was all excited about Evermore but then realized they’re not kibble (I don’t want raw to be shipped all the way to HI since I’m afraid the food might spoil)
We use Allprovide too our dogs love it!
I treat the Columbia River quail the same as if I were to feed ground duck wings or duck necks. I don’t count any organ meat because I don’t think it would be enough for my dogs. This is just a personal decision. I also balance over time instead of balancing per meal and believe that my dogs gain all of the nutrients they need when I alternate the ingredients in their diet, so I switch the protein every week. If I were only feeding Columbia River quail, then I would be concerned, however, I feed a lot of variety and in looking at my nutrient spreadsheet, I feel confident that my dogs are getting what they need.
My only recommendation is to find another source that will be more forthcoming of the percentage makeup or send the food out to have it tested. I know that this isn’t ideal and that it can be frustrating, however, that’s the only ideas that I have at the moment.
Kimberly
You recommending Columbia River and this is one of the very few companies that is available in my state. We have only 2 distributors and none of them have any info on the content of bone %, liver % nor meat. All bird grinds list: backs, necks and wings plus organs. None of them list % of actual meat or organs except for chicken with liver which has way too much liver (30%) and too much boney chicken parts. Since you like this company and used these blends, do you have any info? I tried to ask distributors, and the company itself but I’ve got no call back from the company and others had no info that I requested. This is the only company with varies blends and meats that we have here in Alaska. Most of the other reputable companies do not ship to us. I can’t even get the new mix from Dr. Harvey because they do not ship to us and Amazon does not offer it yet. Getting organs here is a difficult task too and costly. I am getting frustrated with lack of any information.
No. I’m in the States and I’m not familiar with any Canadian raw brands.
We’re in Canada and I’ve never heard of most of these brands. We feed our girl Mega Dog Raw (beef, pork, chicken, turkey, blend). Have your heard of this brand and do you have any feedback?
https://boldraw.com
Hi Susan…
I haven’t heard of that brand.
What are your opinions on Carnivora frozen patties?
Thanks for your wonderful blog Kimberly. I’ve followed you for years and think the world of you. I ordered from Albright’s (through a CO-OP, and wish I hadn’t because they only offer chicken and fish. Now I’m afraid to give it to them. Have you heard of them? I also made another HUGE mistake by placing a very large order from BJ’s Raw Pet Food. Katie has NEVER thrown up (except when she was a puppy) in 7 1/2 years, and now she’s thrown up horrible brown stuff for several days. I could tell from looking at BJ’s and touching it that there was something seriously wrong with the grinds because it has small very hard pieces (like rocks) in it, and feels very tough and indigestible. Katie’s stomach also makes horrible sounds after eating any of their blends. Brenda (the owner) puts some very strange things in her food, and I should have known better. I completely agree with you that DIY is the way to go. I bought this freezer a few weeks ago with the sole intention of making DIY. Then, the first thing I did was stupidly place large orders from Albrights and BJ’s. Big mistake. For the last 2 1/2 years, I’ve been feeding them Primal, Stella and Chewys, and Instinct—only because those brands were readily available at the local pet boutiques. However, I’ve known since Day One that those brands are sub standard. I guess I’ll need to throw out the $300 of “food”, and I’ll focus on DIY. Anyway, I know one of your followers recomnended BJ’s, but I want to tell you and your readers about my experience with them. And believe me, I’m not exaggerating. In fact, I’m afraid to feed my 2 dogs and cat anything today for fear they might die.
Have you heard of Naturawls (www.naturawls.ca)? They haven’t done AAFCO testing but they have some of the better protein / fat ratios in the industry.
Also if you’re looking for something similar to Darwin’s in terms of manufacturing standards then Mountain Dog Food is a good option. They just improved their grind (finer grind) and packaging plus added some fully supplemented products to their line. Mostly Western Canada but you can find it out east too!
I don’t know much about them; I’m not a fan of raw brands that use synthetic vitamins. I think whole food nutrients are better for humans and pets.
Hello, thank you for your research and post. Any thoughts on Stewart’s Raw Naturals?
Because my focus is on raw feeding, I’m not current on kibble brands. What I do know is that if I were to feed kibble, I would replace 20% with fresh food. I created a blog post that I try to keep updated that discusses options here: https://keepthetailwagging.com/what-if-i-had-to-feed-my-dogs-kibble/
Dear Kimberly, I know is not your first choice, but can you recommend me any kibble brand?
We’ve always laid up our own raw food: ground beef, beef liver, beef heart, broccoli, carrots. Our Giant Schnauzer is 90 pounds and was fed quite a bit. I looked around for packaged raw, and found a local manufacturer, OC Raw, visited them, was impressed, read reviews and I’ve been feeding it ever since.
I fed Primal when I first transitioned to raw. Today, I prefer the brands on this list.
What about Primal? Ever tried it? My dogs have been eating Primal for years and love it. And it seems to suite them.
Suzies Doggie Delights in Arizona and Colorado is a wonderful raw food company.
I also believe that dogs are carnivores and I choose to feed vegetables to my dogs for the natural fiber, probiotics, and additional nutrients. When I started feeding raw, I went back and forth on whether my dogs needed vegetables; I didn’t see a difference either way so I decided that if I was going to add them, then they needed to have a benefit that I can see. So now I ferment the vegetables that I feed to my dogs and that’s why I say that they offer fiber, natural probiotics, and additional nutrients. I can tell the difference in my dogs’ stool, gut health, and more. I couldn’t see much of a difference when I just fed vegetables.
Thank you so much for the comment because I think that this will make a good blog post.
If you live in Southern California, there is a brand that doesn’t add vegetables – it’s Vibrant K9. Otherwise, you’re better off doing DIY to be able to control what your dogs eat and it’s less spendy that the commercial brands.
Best of luck and thanks again for the comment.
Most of these foods listed have vegetables as ingredients. Dogs are carnivores. No dog that I have had would eat a raw carrot, squash, spinach, lettuce, etc. Why are these added to the foods? I’ve been told that grains aren’t a natural food for dogs. Well, neither are vegetables. I only found one that has only meat, but I can’t get it locally and they only ship the freeze dried.
Hi Michelle
A raw food co-op is comprised of a group of raw feeders who place bulk orders together to bring down the cost of the food while also opening up the ability to afford more variety. You can find a list of US co-ops here: https://www.keepthetailwagging.com/coop
What does co-op mean?
Looking to buy raw and need to know
I just recently started feeding my dog raw food from a company called RawWild (https://www.rawwild.com/) that a friend referred me to. They have an awesome subscription service and I get food delivered to my door every month. I had switched over from store bought wet food and he loves it!
I have never fed Small Batch to my dogs.
What are you thoughts on Small Batch?
I too am in Canada – Ontario. It’s really hard to get quality diy items esp when sources won’t give you information as they think you are going to bypass them. I just want to know who is supplying and from where. Then I look at pre-made and all I can find is BCR which is way too fatty. So I worry about the damage I could be doing to my dog…
Stella & Chewy’s is made in my neck of the woods. this is not a good food because they HPP. They are currently are expanding thier product line WAY outside of their original philosophy, which lends itself to believe they are about to be sold. Avoid this one, there are much better choices.
Thank you for all of your extensive research and concern for helping pet owners appropriately feed their dogs. 4 paws-up to you!
In the Northeast I recommend Top Quality Dog Food. I can’t afford many of the other foods out there due to cost. They offer organic, grass fed and wild caught proteins as well as conventional. There is also BJ’S Raw Pet Food in PA who will custom make orders and has pasture raised proteins for less. The third choice is Farm Dog Raw. If you’re looking for under $2-2.50/lb for many items in bulk these are great choices with quality suppliers. Because I need over 300 lbs a month I have to keep my costs down. Local meat suppliers are great as well – 40# case of turkey necks $25, duck necks $1.49/lb, etc.
I prefer not to feed my dogs freeze-dried food unless it’s an emergency and when that happens, I prefer Steve’s Real Food and NRG Dehydrated Food.
What do you think of Trudog?
I either order them through a local raw food co-op or buy them from a local pet store that carries them.
can you tell me how you ordered your sardines through oc raw. The website seems to not have any information for ordering?
thanks
Hi Carol – I don’t feed my dogs chicken or food that has gone through high-pressure pasteurization (HPP). For the best reviews on Primal’s chicken recipe, I suggest asking in a raw feeding group to see what others have to say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KeepTailWagging/
Please can you give your opinion of PRIMAL chicken – I have been feeding this for some time to my pekingese – but he seems ‘bored’ with it and I need to change
thank you
I have four dogs and I use K-9 Kravings… Since I live in Baltimore, I had the opportunity to make an unscheduled visit to their manufacturing plant. I was beyond impressed with the quality of the ingredients – everything going into that food looked better than what I buy for my human family members. And, I liked the fact that Dr. Patton (animal nutritionist) was key in the creation of the formula they use.
No, I haven’t heard anything bad about K9 Kravings.
We use K9 Kravings – we use a variety of proteins plus green tripe and sardines. I think it’s very high quality and we buy it in bulk so it’s affordable. Have you heard anything bad about it?
We’ve had good results with Allprovide. Our Cavalier loves their (distinct) chicken, turkey, and beef patties. Ships to our door. Excellent customer service.
I have tried K9 Naturals, however, it’s a bit spendy plus it’s no longer available where I shop.
I think you will like the Answers food…I have a lab who will turn 14 in Mach…he could never eat raw beef (always threw it up), but he does great on the Answers beef. And it is great because you don’t have to feed as much of it as you do with other raw, so even though it seems a little spendier, it really isn’t bad at all. I love it!
Kimberly have you ever used K9 naturals? All based from New Zealand which I think has a very high standard in the way they raise their meat.
I’m not familiar with this brand.
What do you think of Wild Instincts Raw? 🙂 I recently found them and their food looks great! They have kefir, turmeric, coconut oil and tripe in their recipes 🙂
I don’t have an experience with Raw Feeding Miami beyond following them on Instagram. I recommend checking with my raw feeding group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/KeepTailWagging/) or with Scott Jay Marshall II of Dog Dad Official because he orders from them (https://www.facebook.com/dogdadofficial/).
Have you tried anything from Raw Feeding Miami? Good, bad or indifferent?
I’m in Canada too! Very hard to find good quality brands! I use primal but would love to have Steve’s Real Food and Darwin’s! We are so limited it’s sad!
Hi Bev…
Sounds to me that you’re doing great! Do you also add an omega-3 fatty acid to your dog’s diet? Fish oil is a great companion to offset the Omega-6 in meats, it helps to reduce inflammation in the system, it supports skin, coat, and brain health, and it helps alleviate environmental allergies.
I always recommend Bonnie & Clyde fish oil because it’s a quality product and it doesn’t have a strong fishy taste: https://www.keepthetailwagging.com/bncpet
I’m in Hawaii. I switched from Darwin’s to Raw Dog Hawaii to save on shipping costs. It is an exceptional, small company. Not only are their products made from the highest grade organic sources available, their customer service and commitment are bar none.
I feed Natural Pet Pantry raw food. And they have Answers goat milk every day.
Do you think this is all they need?
They do get freeze dried treats: tripe, liver, hearts, etc…
Omas Pride isn’t a food that is available at my local pet store or through our co-op. And I’ve never spoken to the people behind the brand so I don’t know anything about their sourcing, processing, or philosophy.
Stella & Chewy’s isn’t on the list because it’s not a food I feed to my dogs. It’s not available through my local co-op or at my local pet store. I don’t know much about their sourcing, but I’m confident that they don’t use 3D or 4D meat.
I notice that Stella and Chewy’s is not on your list. Have you heard anything about them using 3/4 D meats? My friend uses it and I’m concerned for her dogs.
Can you tell me why you would not recommend Omas Pride Raw Foods?
Unfortunately I’m in Canada so none of those brands are available to me. I do have some trusted local Canadian brands that I use. They are Iron Will, Pets4life, HealthyPaws, Bold raw, Mega dog, and a few others. I always rotate the brands I use. I was using BCR at one point but I find their fat to protein ratio very high and also,I think their bone content is not very balanced. They are changing that now but people who use this should really do a little more research. I do still use their Buffalo only because it is hard to come by and for me I prefer the .lower fat content to a lot of beef. None of the above contain any synthetic vitamins. Bold raw and Iron Will are relying on the beef or lamb tripe along with offal to supply a balanced diet. Pets4life is completely balanced and uses different veg and seeds(sunflower, flax etc) and things like almonds in different formulas to balance theirs . For anyone using BCR that is not a complete diet and needs to be supplemented. I personally add a multivitamin, green lipped mussels and probiotics to most of mydogs meals anyway.
I love Krista with Vibrant K9! I love greentripe.com too cause they’re here in CA too! Thank you for the list, I’ll check out the brands I’ve not seen before.