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Adult Dogs Most dogs transition from kibble/pellets to raw dog food without any issues.  Some dogs, however, may have an upset tummy (vomiting and/or diarrhoea) during the transition. This is due to the change in diet and does not mean there’s something wrong with the food. The trick is to make the transition as easy as possible on the GI system. Here’s how we recommend you approach the change: If you’re currently leaving dry food out for your dog/s all day, remove this 24/7 pellet buffet and start introducing mealtimes. Feed the raw food on its own, not mixed with pellets or...

We believe that raw, meaty bones play an important role in providing our dogs with balanced nutrition, mental stimulation and pure happiness. Ripping and chewing raw meaty bones is a great muscle-building activity for a dog – it builds a strong neck and spine. Bones also act as a fantastic toothbrush – especially a meaty one with cartilage and soft tissue still attached, as the teeth get the equivalent of a good brushing and flossing. This helps to break down tartar and reduces the risk of gum disease But any old bone won’t do. In fact, the type of bone you give your...

The ‘raw food’ debate is one that has been on my radar ever since I started my studies as a veterinarian in the United Kingdom, over 8 years ago. Since moving to South Africa in 2017, I have become increasingly aware of the rising number of clients opting out of feeding their pets conventional wet or dry food diets. Instead, many people are looking to feed their pets a raw diet, and more often than not, these clients look to vets as a source of information and guidance. In my experience, while it’s fantastic for some, raw feeding is not for...

Bone meal and minced remnants from your butcher do not constitute a balanced diet and usually contain high levels of fat. Balanced Nutrition When feeding raw, variety is key and balanced nutrition is attained over time. Does the brand you’re looking at offer different variants? Quality Meat Where does the company you’re looking at source their meat from? Do they follow ethical practices? Product Ingredients Is the manufacturer transparent about product ingredients? Do they provide the ingredient ratios? No fillers or low-quality grains Preferably no grains – if grains are included check percentage. Whole grains such as barley and rice...

COMPLETE VS COMPLEMENTARY MEAL The premise of our approach to pet nutrition is holistic in nature, following the same principles that apply when feeding ourselves. As such, we know that balanced nutrition is attained when feeding pets a variety of good quality, raw, fresh meat (not from animals kept in batteries and feedlots) and suitable veg/fruit, over time. We do not blindly follow recommended daily dosages of any supplement, choosing instead, to follow a more individual, condition specific approach to the use of supplements. Raw Love Pets meals have been registered as ‘complementary’ meals. We made a conscious decision to opt for...