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Getting Started on a Raw Pet Food Diet with Nurturing by Nature. 

We are here for you & more than happy to talk you through our guide in one of our stores or even over the phone - Our years of experiance & our own personal journey have helped form our getting started guid. Raw pet food can be a confusing subject but chose to speak with us or fellow raw feeding friends. The investment of time pays back with a positive lifestyle chenge the whole family will benifit from. Whether you have a puppy, kitten, or a fully grown pet, transitioning to a Raw Pet Food Diet  is a rewarding decision that many pet owners contemplate. "What raw diet is best?" and "Can I feed raw dog food?" are common questions we hear.

At Nurturing by Nature, we believe the most natural diet for dogs and cats is a raw diet.
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It's like taking a step back to their wild roots. Our selection of Raw Pet Food, Raw Diet For Dogs, Raw Diet For Cats, and Frozen dog food near you is thoughtfully curated to provide a wholesome lifestyle. Though our beloved pets are now domesticated, their genetics are not far removed from their wild ancestors, and a raw diet aligns with their natural needs.

Founded in the family kitchen back in 2004, Nurturing by Nature has grown without losing sight of our core values. We pride ourselves on offering only the highest quality meats, sourced from suppliers we have personally visited and trust. "Behind the sceens how we make our food."

Embrace the raw feeding journey with us and give your pet the chance of a long and healthy life.

How to Feed a Raw Cat or Raw Dog Food Diet 

There are a number of things to consider before starting to feed a raw diet:

Where to start with a raw dog food (or cat food) diet

To ease your pet on to a raw diet, we recommend starting off with just a single protein - we tend to favour chicken to start with as it's an easy to digest meat and contains soft bone.

Week 1 - Introducing Raw Meats

There are two ways you can choose to introduce this to your pet's meals:

• Option 1 - Gradual Feeding

To ease you and your pet in gradually, we recommend starting by feeding half the recommended amount of raw dog food on day 1 and slowly increasing this each day; on day 2 try feeding 2/3 of the required quantity and on day 3, try the full amount. It is important to remember that feeding times and frequencies are to suit both you and your pet, so if just 1 meal a day works for you then that is fine. Equally, every animal is different, therefore if your dog is not yet ready to move on at the end of week 1 it is perfectly fine to stick to a single protein until you are both ready to move on to the next step.

• Option 2 - Raw Dog Food Combinations

If you’d prefer to ease your dog onto raw more slowly, you can start by feeding raw and commercial pet food for the first few days.

We recommend feeding a small raw minced meal in the morning, followed by a meal of your pet’s old food later in the day. Gradually increase the amount of raw food being fed compared to the old food each day. After around 3 days you will be ready to feed 100% raw. Do not mix the raw meat and the old food in the same meal or feed at the same time as the digestion rates can differ. It is important to keep the raw and old food separate.

Now that you have slowly introduced your pet to a raw dog food diet and their digestive system is getting used to the change, it's time to move on to the next steps...

Week 2 - Adding New Protein Sources

As your pet has adjusted to raw chicken (or whichever base meat you decided to start with), it's time to begin introducing new protein sources. We recommend feeding a mix in the morning - generally a mix with chicken, so chicken and beef, for example. Then, in the evening just serve a single protein meal, for example, 100% chicken. By introducing new proteins separately you can eliminate any that your pet does not get on with, as well as helping them to slowly adjust to new foods without overwhelming the digestive system.

At this stage, don’t be alarmed if certain protein sources don’t agree with your dog’s digestive system – move on to a different meat for now and try this one again in a few weeks.

Week 3 - Mix it up

At this stage your pet is ready to begin enjoying boney meals. A chicken carcass is a great place to start. You can buy an individual chicken carcass or bulk chicken carcasses for dogs online here.

View our guide - Introducing Bones

A good way to find out if your dog is coping well with bone feeding is to take a look after they have been to the toilet! If there is bone in their poo then the digestive system isn’t quite ready – go back to simple meat meals and try again with bone when both you and your pet are ready.

Week 4 - Complete the Raw Dog Food Diet

By now your pet will probably be well adjusted to the raw dog food diet and ready for a larger variety of foods to be added to the mix. As well as branching out to new, richer 100% meat raw dog food options, such as duck or tripe, you can now also start to include different mixes - we have a great range online.

Your pet has now enjoyed soft boney meals - next you can begin adding harder bones such as lamb ribs. We recommend that for each bone meal you feed, the next meal cotains more bone-free meats to balance it out.

As well as adding boney meals, your pet will now be ready for whole meat meals - such as rabbit or trout. Browse our range online here.

At the end of week 4, your pet's raw diet will officially be in full swing. You've introduced a range of protein types, included bone and bone-free meals, plus minced meat and whole meats. Don’t forget, there is no rush when it comes to transitioning to raw so if your dog is taking a little longer than expected you’ve nothing to worry about – simply take a step back to the previous week and try again when they seem to have adjusted.

Embark on a Healthier Journey with Raw Dog Food from Nurturing by Nature

At Nurturing by Nature, we are dedicated to guiding you through the rewarding transition to a raw dog food diet. Founded in 2004 from our family's passion for natural pet nutrition, our mission has been to reconnect dogs and cats with their ancestral diet through our carefully selected range of raw pet food. Whether you’re curious about the benefits for puppies or how to switch your adult dog to raw food, our experienced team is ready to assist you either in-store or over the phone.

We understand that switching to raw dog food can be daunting, which is why we offer more than just food; we provide a complete lifestyle change that benefits your entire family. Our raw dog food selections are sourced from trusted suppliers with whom we've built strong relationships, ensuring only the highest quality meats make it to your pet's bowl. From raw diet plans for dogs to frozen options conveniently available near you, we make it easy to feed your pet a natural, nutritious diet that mirrors their wild heritage.

Embrace a healthier life for your pet with Nurturing by Nature’s raw dog food. Join countless other pet owners who have witnessed the transformative health benefits of a raw diet, backed by our unwavering commitment to quality and your pet’s wellbeing.

To make raw feeding even easier and to help you understand just how varied your dog’s diet needs to be we’ve put together a sample menu for you to take a look at.

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