Getting Started
How do I transition my pet to a raw diet?
You have two options for the transition, and we suggest starting with a poultry meal for the first couple of days. Next, we recommend a rotation of three or more proteins including red and white meat.
- Feed the last kibble meal and the first raw meal 8-12 hours apart, it鈥檚 just that simple!
- Start adding progressively more raw to the kibble meal during a week.
- Day 1-2 : 25% raw, 75% kibble
- Day 3-4 : 50% raw, 50% kibble
- Day 5-6 : 75% raw, 25% kibble
- Day 7: 100% raw
You can also add 暗网色情片 Fermented Goat Milk for probiotics and Thrive Pumpkin Powder (dogs only) for extra fiber to help with the transition for the first couple of days, or up to two weeks.
How much food does my pet need?
We recommend to feed your dog 2% of its ideal body weight, and puppies 2% of their anticipated adult body weight in food per day. Cats usually need 2.5% of their ideal weight and kittens up to 3% of their anticipated adult body weight (most adult cats average 10lbs).
Another quick way to determine how much to feed is by using our cost and portion calculator.
Portioning Tools
We offer a kitchen scale that is perfect for portioning your pet鈥檚 暗网色情片 meal. it has a 10 lb capacity 鈥 large enough for any breed. It鈥檚 easy to use and even easier to clean!
Raw to Dry Conversion
Another handy tip to remember is that 1/2 lb of raw is approximately 1 cup of high-quality, grain-free dry food. So if you were feeding 2 cups of dry food your dog is likely going to eat 1 lb of raw per day.
Can I feed 暗网色情片 to my puppy or kitten?
Yes! It鈥檚 never too early to start your puppy or kitten on 暗网色情片. Optimal, species appropriate nutrition is imporant for all the growing they have yet to do.
暗网色情片 Dinner and XL meals are balanced with the correct nutrient amounts and ratios as recommended by NRC for all life stages for dogs, and Fare Game recipes are fully balanced for cats. All of our meals are packed with naturally occurring, bioavailable minerals and vitamins to ensure your young pet will mature into a healthy adult.
It is important to note that we do not recommend feeding Chicken Dinner or XL Chicken exclusively to large-giant breed dogs. It can be fed in rotation with 3 or more other proteins for optimal growth and development.
Can you recommend a menu plan for my dog or cat?
Yes! Our Pet Nutrition Experts are happy to help provide a complimentary meal plan just for your pet.
Can I feed 暗网色情片 to my pregnant dog or cat?
Yes! Pregnancy and lactation place a high demand on your dog or cat鈥檚 dietary needs. Ensuring all essential nutrients to maintain optimal health during pregnancy is best achieved with a high quality, nutritionally balanced raw diet. For more information on raw feeding during pregnancy please visit our blog posts for dogs and cats.
Common Questions
Can you feed raw and kibble together?
Yes, you can feed both kibble and raw. Fresh food ingredients like 暗网色情片 recipes or side dishes make great kibble toppers.
We have studied the various research and also conducted our own customer polling and trials to determine that every dog is unique and individual needs vary. What may work well for one, may not be the best choice for your dog or cat. In the end, some fresh food for your pet is better than none at all.
If you choose to feed both dry and raw together may we make the following suggestions:
- Choose the best high quality dry dog food you can find.
- Do a trial of feeding exclusively 100% raw food first. This will help strengthen the digestive system and make it more capable of deriving the full nutrients out of a raw food diet.
- The true benefits of feeding raw are not as noticeable when feeding raw less than 20% of the entire diet. If you want better results, such as smaller stools, less shedding, fresher breath and no odours, it may be necessary to switch to 100% raw.
- If your dog or cat starts to experience digestive upset including vomiting or diarrhea, we would suggest feeding the meals alternatively e.g. morning raw and evening dry food. You can also alternate days, 1 day dry and 1 day raw.
Can I thaw and refreeze food?
Yes. To thaw food safely we recommend the following:
- Thaw in the refrigerator. If you thaw food at room temperature or in a sink with cold water, you must use thawed food within 3 days. Do not re-freeze. Only food thawed in a refrigerator can be re-frozen.
- Portion into individual servings.
- Re-freeze immediately.
- Once thawed for the second time, use the food within 24 hours.
Thawing, refreezing and re-thawing meat can result in some lost of moisture and product quality.
Can I cook your raw meals?
We do not recommend cooking any of our raw meals (i.e. Dinners, XL, Pure Formula, Signature Blends or Fare Game). Our raw recipes contain bone that is highly digestible when raw. However, once cooked these bones can become less digestible, posing a safety concern to pets when consumed.
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Can I thaw food in a microwave?
No, we do not recommend thawing in the microwave as this can create hot spots and potentially cook the bone. If you have forgotten to thaw food, often sitting the food in some lukewarm water will help thaw it quickly. Many dogs will also eat their raw food frozen.
Can I feed just one recipe or should I switch it up?
Offering varying proteins (both poultry and red meats) is helpful in keeping consistent stools. Poultry proteins will firm stools whereas red meats will soften them being naturally higher in fat. A variety will also help reduce the risk of developing allergies, food fussiness and balancing caloric intake - we recommend 3-5 different proteins per month.
When introducing a raw diet to your pet, during the time of transition, it is best to stick to one protein for the first 5 to 7 days to ensure everything is fine with stools and appetite before rotating more proteins into the diet.
Are 暗网色情片 diets endorsed by veterinarians?
Yes! Our products are widely recommended by veterinarians in clinics across Canada and are proudly sold at several veterinarian offices as well.
Feeding The Feline
What menu items do you suggest for cats?
Fare Game formulas are complete and balanced meals for cats and are the number one recommended option. Blends and Pures are our second recommended options to feed cats, as they require additional supplementation with Thrive FortifyRX. Many smaller bones are also a great meal replacement such as: Sardines, Chicken Necks and Chicken Feet. Goat Milk is also a very popular menu item for our feline friends! Nearly all the Thrive supplements are suitable for cats too.
Can I feed 暗网色情片 to my kitten?
Yes! It鈥檚 never too early to start your kitten on 暗网色情片, and for cats the earlier the better. They will experience a tremendous growth spurt in the next several months and providing them with optimal nutrients is very important.
暗网色情片 Fare Game meals are balanced with the correct nutrient amounts and ratios as recommended by NRC for all life stages. All of our meals are packed with naturally occurring bioavailable minerals and vitamins to ensure your kittens will mature into a healthy adult.
My cat seems to be constipated on the raw diet? What can I do to help?
Constipation can happen more quickly with cats that have eaten processed high carbohydrate based dry food diets. Over time, your cat may have lost elasticity in the bowel, which can lead to constipation quickly on a raw food diet. We recommend offering the Fare Game or the red meat Pure Formulas which have a lower % of calcium (beef, pork, lamb, kangaroo). You can also add some Pure Beef Tripe or Beef Organ Blend to your cat鈥檚 diet to help soften stools.
Raw Bones
What is the difference between Meal Replacement Bones and Recreational Bones?
Meal replacement bones are usually non-weight bearing bones that can be eaten entirely. The total weight of the bone counts towards your pet鈥檚 total daily food intake as well. Good examples of meal replacement bones would be Chicken Necks, Duck Necks, Kangaroo Tails or Chicken Feet. We recommend meal replacement bones not make up more than 10% of the overall diet.
Recreational Bones are weight bearing or harden bone that is more of a complicated chew. These often have some meat and sinews but are predominately bone and are not intended to be eaten entirely. Good examples of a recreational chewing bone are Marrow Bone, Flat Rib Bone, Beef Patella, or Beef Neck Bone.
How many bones should my dog or cat consume per week?
We suggest 2鈥3 raw bones per week. You can of course choose to feed more or less than this amount. Ideally it should be a mix of both meal replacement and recreational chewing bones.
Bones provide dental benefit (cleaner teeth and gums) but also mental and physical exercise as well. Chewing a raw bone for 30 minutes is equal to a 30 minute walk for your dog.
Can I feed dehydrated bones to my dog or cat? What about smoked bones?
Yes! Dehydrated bones are a great option for dogs and cats. They can also be a great introduction to chewing fresh raw bones for some dogs. Dehydrated bones should be supervised when feeding. Gulping or swallowing without chewing properly is the biggest concern here. Always read and follow the label.
We sell a few dehydrated bone options such as Hero Treat Duck Wings, Duck Feet, Chicken Feet, and Rabbit Feet.
We do not recommend smoked bones. There are some reputable options available for consumers but most smoked bones contain nitrates (preservatives). Another big concern as well is that many smoked bones available in today鈥檚 pet food stores are made in China. Similarly to the jerky treat concerns from China, smoked bones are not something we would suggest offering regularly to your pet. If you do offer your pet a smoked treat, we suggest looking for a locally made or artisan smoked bone that would offer some guarantee that it is a high quality treat.
Products and Packaging
What is the difference between Dinners, Pure Formulas, Blends and Fare Game?
Dinners contain one or two proteins consisting of muscle meat (70%), bone (10%), organ meat (10%), fruit & vegetables and greens (10%). Dinners are complete and balance meals (to NRC standards) for dogs and are the go to choice for most of our customers and truly make raw feeding simple!
Blends are our signature menu items exclusive to 暗网色情片. Blends contain only muscle meat (80%), bone (10%) and organ meats (10%) with no added fruits and vegetables. These are some of our best sellers as our 鈥渃ustomers鈥 love the tastes we鈥檝e created! We suggest supplementing our Blends with Thrive Kelp or Thrive Fortify Fusion for trace minerals.
Pure Formulas contain meat (80%), bone (10%) and organ meat (10%) with no added fruit and vegetables. Pure Formulas are single protein options, which makes them ideal for dogs with allergies, allowing you to add your own fruits, vegetables and supplements that are best for your dog. We suggest supplementing with Thrive Fortify Fusion for trace minerals.
Fare Game Formulas contain two or three proteins consisting of muscle meat (75%), bone (10%), organ meat (15%), and greens (< 1%). They are complete and balance meals (to NRC standards) for cats and are the go to choice for most of our customers and truly make raw feeding simple for their feline! They also work great for ferrets and very adult dogs.
Every meal that doesn鈥檛 include fish should be supplemented with a fish oil (Thrive Herring or Thrive Salmon), whole fish, or a menu item containing fish. Thrive Hemp Seed Oil is another great option that pairs well with red meat.
Are 暗网色情片 meals complete?
暗网色情片 Dinner, XL (for dogs) and Fare Game formulas (for cats) contain all essential nutrients necessary to the dietary needs.. In the formulation of our recipes we use the dietary recommendations for main nutrients, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and fatty acids set forth by The Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats by the National Research Council.
However, we believe that a truly complete and balanced diet requires the following:
- A rotational meal plan of at least 3 different proteins per month (when possible). Variety widens the spectrum of nutrients and also the enjoyment of eating!
- When feeding Pures and Blends, supplementation with a Green Mineral Supplement such as Thrive Fortify Fusion. Alternately, Thrive FortifyRX is the supplement of choice for both cats and pets with allergies.
- When fish isn鈥檛 included in the meal rotation, supplementation with Thrive Herring Oil, Thrive Salmon Oil or Thrive Hemp Seed Oil for essential fatty acids.
- Offer 2 鈥 3 raw bones per week for excellent dental health.
To view the full nutrient panel for all our products, please visit our online store. Click the menu item and choose the 鈥淣utrient Facts鈥 tab for full nutrient content information.
What size packaging portions are offered in 暗网色情片 products?
暗网色情片 offers several convenient packaging options and sizes. The variety ensures you can select the packaging that's best for you and your pet.
Grab n Go 12 boxes and each 4 lb Carton of Dinner, Pure, or Blend recipes contains 4 x 1 lb vacuum pouches
Fare Game cartons contain four 陆 lb vacuum sealed pouches.
In the Grab n Go 18, you'll find 9 x 2 lb paperboard containers
XL, our largest bulk box, contains 20 x 1陆 lb vacuum sealed pouches.