Can I expect to see a difference?
Firstly, your dog will be enjoying the biologically appropriate food he was designed for. He may appear to be healthier and happier. Raw fed dogs utilise most of their feed – this results [...]
Can I mix processed and raw together?
No, definitely not. Processed food moves through your dog’s digestive system more slowly than raw feed. Since dogs evolved eating raw meat and bones, their high stomach acidity breaks down bone [...]
I’ve heard that feeding raw food makes dogs aggressive?
This is another myth and it is simply not true. Raw fed dogs enjoy their food more – imagine how you would feel if, after years of processed biscuits, you were suddenly given delicious food [...]
My vet says raw food diets are bad for dogs and I should stick with processed food.
Vets are generally not nutritionists and are subjected to the same blanket advertising and sales pitches from processed food manufacturers as the buying public. However, many vets will agree that [...]
I’ve always been told never to feed chicken bones to dogs
Cooked chicken or poultry bones should NEVER be given, as cooking dries them out and makes them brittle. Raw bones are very different – they remain softer and are easily broken up by chewing.
I like the idea of feeding raw food but giving bones really scares me
Don’t worry, switching to raw food can seem a bit daunting at first (like any change to something new and different) but think of the health of your dog and research the real ingredients in [...]
Are raw bones dangerous for dogs?
No, they are not. Dogs have a suitable skull and dental structure along with the correct digestive system to chew and digest raw bones very easily. Dogs should always be supervised when given [...]
Raw feeding seems very complicated compared to processed food
Raw feeding is no more difficult. At Laverstoke Park Farm, we have designed a nutritionally-balanced complete raw food diet for those starting out on raw feed. As you become more confident, you [...]
