
Transitioning to Raw
Our mission is to improve the health and longevity of your pets and the best way of achieving this is to feed a natural, bio appropriate diet. We have witnessed the benefits of feeding a raw diet to our own cats and dogs and for us (and them!), there is no turning back.
For most dogs making the transition from kibble to a raw diet is straightforward and can be achieved in a few days. For some it may take a little longer
The advice you will most often hear from the many people who have made the transition from kibble to raw, and what we would recommend is a gradual introduction of raw to your dogs meal.Start with a quarter of the total meal and increase until you are feeding 100% raw. This allows your pets digestive system to adjust gradually back to its natural state of acidity.
Here is a link to an excellent article describing the changes to the GI tract of kibble fed cats and dogs. It is the reason why we recommend a slow transition to a raw diet.
http://www.vetsallnatural.com.au/digesting-bones-gastric-acidity-salmonella/
There is an excellent article on transitioning cats here:http://feline-nutrition.org/nutrition/how-to-transition-your-cat-to-a-raw-diet
The calculator below will help you estimate roughly how much raw food you will need to replace kibble. It is only intended as a guide. It is important that you monitor their weight no matter what you feed them! For puppies aim to feed 2-3% of adult body weight as soon as possible.Use the drop down arrow to select how you want your bed to respond (lose weight, gain weight or stable). Use the slider to select their weight.
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