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To begin, thaw the frozen raw pet food out in a glass container or in a stainless-steel bowl in your fridge overnight and feed the appropriate portion to your dog. We suggest feeding in a bowl on a mat or in a tiled environment for easier cleaning afterwards.
For detailed steps, read our How to Feed Raw Pet Food Guide.
Please try out our raw dog food calculator for how much to feed as well as food suggestions. You will only need your pet’s age and weight to get food suggestions.
Store raw pet food in the freezer.
Always defrost in a refrigerator for next day feeding or in a sink in cold water only if you are feeding soon.
Rotate proteins, especially between white and red meats, to achieve a more balanced diet.
Feed edible, size-appropriate bones every few days to clean teeth. Bones are better digested by dogs when finely ground. If your dog is a strong chewer, beware of load bearing bones such as beef femurs, which are hard and can chip a dog’s teeth leading to an expensive extraction.
Toss out any leftovers if your pet does not finish consuming the meal.
Don't leave raw pet food out at room temperature for more than 10 min. We’d err on the side of caution and suggest that if your pet doesn’t eat in 5 min, you refrigerate and attempt 1 more time that same day. If not, toss out the pet food.
Don't leave thawed raw dog or cat food in the fridge for more than 2-3 days.
Never cook raw pet food that contains bones. Bones may become brittle and become choking hazards or cause constipation.
