Top products from r/rawpetfood
We found 74 product mentions on r/rawpetfood. We ranked the 61 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
1. Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs, Revised Edition: The Definitive Guide to Homemade Meals
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 3
Random House Books-Raw & Natural Nutrition For Dogs
2. Work Wonders: Feed Your Dog Raw Meaty Bones
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
Dogwise Publishing
3. Reditainer Extreme Freeze Deli Food Containers with Lids, 16-Ounce, 36-Pack, 36-Pack, 16 Oz
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Package of 36 - ( 16 ounce ) Freezable Deli Food Containers with tight sealing lidsHeavy Gauge Engineered Polypropylene Plastic - Pint SizeDesigned especially for Freezing, capable of withstanding temperature to (-40 degrees ) for extended periods of timeEach is 3" Tall X 4.6" Diameter Top X 3.3" Di...
5. Dr. Becker's Real Food for Healthy Dogs and Cats
Sentiment score: 9
Number of reviews: 2
6. Dr Becker's Real Food For Healthy Dogs and Cats: Simple Homemade Food
Sentiment score: 18
Number of reviews: 2
7. Douxo Chlorhexidine PS + Climbazole Shampoo 500 ml (16.9 oz)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Chlorhexidine PS Shampoo is formulated with antiseptic foaming solutionContains chlorhexidine and phytosphingosine salicyloyl (0.05%), lipacide c8g (2.5%) and chlorhexidine(3%)Chlorhexidine has strong antiseptic activityPhytosphingosine salicyloyl is a modified pro-ceramide which possesses antisebor...
8. Professional Dental Tools, Dog Dental Tooth Scaler and Scraper Stainless Steel Tartar Remover, 2 Pack Stainless Steel Teeth Cleaning Tools for Dogs, Cats
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
✅ FIRST QUALITY CARE TOOL FOR DOG: Both the Dental Scaler and Dental Scarper is made of 100% high-purity stainless steel. This high quality material is safe for your pets, durable enough to remove tartar on its teeth and resistant to use for long time use.✅ EASY USE: Both ends with a descaler se...
9. Sportsman MHG22 #22 Cast Iron Countertop Bolt Down Manual Meat Grinder
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Wooden handle is ergonomically designed to prevent fatigueCountertop style design can be bolted down for safety and stabilityGrinds 4 lbs of meat per minuteConstructed of durable cast iron for long life and coated for easy cleanupIncludes 1 cutting knife, 2 cutting plates (1 Fine 1/4 in. and 1 Cours...
10. Wholistic Pet Organics Digest-All Plus: Probiotic Enzyme Dog Supplement - Dog Probiotic Powder + Prebiotic for Digestive Support, Diarrhea, Gas Relief, Constipation, Gut Health and More - 4 Oz
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
DIGESTIVE & GUT HEALTH: Wholistic Digest-All Plus offers a unique blend of enzymes, custom probiotics and prebiotics for digestive and gastrointestinal health; our probiotic enzymes for dogs can provide relief from diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, irritable bowels and more as they help maintai...
11. Bragg Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar, 32 Ounce - 1 Pack
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Rich in enzymes & potassiumHelps maintain healthy skin and helps promote youthful, healthy bodiesHelps control weight and promotes digestion & ph BalanceRelieves muscle pain from exerciseBRAGG 32 fl. oz. Bottle
12. Integrative Therapeutics - Probiotic Pearls - Lactobacillus Acidophilus Probiotic - Non-Refrigerated with Patented True Delivery Technology - 90 Capsules
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Probiotics support digestive, immune, and skin health.This product contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, artificial coloring, artificial flavoring, preservatives
13. NOW Supplements, Slippery Elm Powder (Ulmus rubra), Non-GMO Project Verified, Herbal Supplement, 4-Ounce
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
HERBAL SUPPLEMENT: Slippery elm, also known as red elm, moose elm, or Indian elm, is a small North American tree that has been traditionally used by herbalists for over 100 yearsHELPS COAT AND SOOTHE GI TRACT*: Its bark is known for its mucilage constituents, which can help to coat and soothe the ti...
14. Doctor's Best Digestive Enzymes, Non-GMO, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, 90 Veggie Caps
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
DOCTOR’S BEST DIGESTIVE ENZYMES - a uniquely formulated, full-spectrum, high potency digestive enzyme blend created to complement and support the body’s own digestive capacities. Each capsule provides the body with enzymes designed to optimally aid the digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrat...
15. PetSafe Busy Buddy Squirrel Dude Dog Toy - Treat Dispensing Toy – Extra Small, Small, Medium and Large Sizes
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
TREAT STUFFER OPTIONS: Stuff with dry treats, cheese, peanut butter or kibble and mix it upSAFE FOR YOUR PET: This durable toy is made of safe, non-toxic materialsQUALITY GUARANTEED: PetSafe brand has been a trusted global leader in pet behavior, containment and lifestyle innovations for nearly 30 y...
16. Source Naturals Essential Enzymes 500mg Bio-Aligned Multiple Enzyme Supplement Herbal Defense for Digestion, Gas, Constipation & Bloating Relief - Supports A Strong Immune System - 240 Capsules
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
DIGESTIVE AID. t aids the body’s natural digestive process, helping to maximize the body’s utilization of the nutrients in the diet while supporting digestive comfort.240 CAPSULES. 1 capsule with water at the beginning of each meal. Do not exceed 6 capsules per day. This is over 1 months supply....
17. Grizzly All-Natural Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon Oil Dog Food Supplement | Balanced Blend of Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Medical Grade Pump for Exact, No-Spill Dose (32 oz)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
ABUNDANCE OF OMEGA 3 MAKES EVERY MEAL TASTY and COMPLETE. Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil contains the highest levels of Omega 3 content. Farmed salmon live on a diet including up to 15% vegetable oil and do not have the natural and nutrient rich diet of Wild Salmon. It takes up to 40 percent more farmed sa...
18. Solgar Taurine 500 mg, 250 Vegetable Capsules
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
AMINO ACID: Taurine is a simple, sulfur-containing compound and is one of the most abundant amino acids that can be found within the bodyVARIETY OF ROLES: Taurine plays a variety of helpful roles in the normal function of the eyes, brain, heart and vascular system. It has antioxidant activity, suppo...
Hello fellow Chuck & Don’s worker! I too worked at a Chuck & Don’s, granted it was only for 3 months this past winter but I did love the customers I got to educate and the nutrition education! I was offered a more consistent position elsewhere and it offered more money, I could have advanced more in the company as my supervisor wanted me to, but in the end the time commitment and money I could get elsewhere were better.
I still spend most of my time researching stuff, honestly it’s one of my favorite hobbies minus playing board games/DnD, and right now I’m actually calculating my dogs next step in her raw transition for the upcoming months! Because so much kibble has high vegetable percentages, I’ve been taking half a year to get her to a fully comfortable level with me increasing her protein intake and vegetables, and soon we will be making the shift for a BARF diet versus a Honest Kitchen Base Mix diet, especially now that she’s at the right weight I want her at. Using this to calculate her BARF diet needs:
Raw Diet Calculator
I bought some deli containers I actually saw people using for raw food off of Amazon! I have seen some wear and tear with them, but because they are a soft plastic I haven’t had one break yet and it’s only small marks on the plastic! (My cats containers are baby containers which are more sturdy, but I’ve broken a few of them so it kinda negates the higher strength containers, especially when frozen and they are dropped 🙃). I’d say try to go for something like this! Or square ones if possible too.
Deli Containers
So we have a second fridge in our garage, which soon I’m going to have to keep watch that it isn’t horribly effected by the cold winters here otherwise we may have to move it inside which I really do not want to do... but! With this freezer I fit all of my cats raw for 40 days totaling 18.5lbs in small containers. I also can fit my dogs monthly raw which right now comes to 20lbs and I’ll be increasing that to 40lbs. With this 20lbs of food (four 5 lb tubs of Woody’s placed in 28 containers) I still have enough room to double my dogs food. Keep in mind this freezer/fridge is used for the sole purpose of keeping raw food. And I will say it is easy to buy a quick freezer and sell it these days in Minneapolis especially if you try to sell it on Facebook Market Place. Also, I have a normal $20 kitchen scale from Target, it works great for what I use it for and is easy to clean!
I use Steve’s raw for my cats! They love it, and my dog loves when she gets the left overs that don’t fit into a container! They’ve been doing great on it, and I give them rabbit from Woody’s every third meal. I stay pretty consistent with them due to digestive sensitivity! Steve’s is too expensive to feed my girl with though, but the cats are small enough that the money balances out and is cheaper than canned!!!
Love all the supplements you give, I remember all those when I worked at Chuck and Dons! My dog LOVES the minnows! And so do my cats! My dog and cats loved when I got them the Steve’s raw goats milk, but it was too expensive so I have them on Honest Kitchens powdered goats milk instead, lasts a lot longer and doesn’t go bad! I also give my dog Honest Kitchens golden milk which is made from coconuts, and she freaks! Can’t give it to my cats though cause it’s a nut extract.
You should look at signing up for education courses for Steve’s Real Food and for Honest Kitchen through your store! You can get like 3 boxes of free frozen raw meat from Steve’s and a free box from Honest Kitchen! And if your store has more people sign up for Steve’s training you actually get free raw to share with co-workers that is based on how much raw you sell! Right as I left my store qualified for getting almost two boxes of free raw food a month to share!
Honestly love geeking out on nutrition, and since I graduated from the U of M I’ve been noticing more and more how interested I am in animal nutrition, even more so than my own nutrition haha!
(I numbered/bolded your questions for you.)
I had been reading articles about it off and on for years, but never felt much urgency to try it until the youngest addition to our household picked up an otherwise unshakeable coprophagia habit, which ended immediately upon implementing a raw diet. I was hooked. Our other older dogs were transitioned shortly afterwards.
We've been at it for 7 months or so with great success.
Most newcomers go for some variation of the BARF plan, and I'm really no different. I think I read somewhere that it seems less 'intimidating'. I do use some veg/fruit additions, but am more sparing with them.
My vet hates that I feed raw. (I sent her Dr. Lonsdale's book in the mail a few months ago, and will find out what she thought of it -if she bothers to mention it- next month when she comes to visit.) We don't watch TV here, and no friends recommended this diet. Internet, particularly FB's Raw Feeding Community, among others, definitely played a huge role, though.
I forget how long ago I first learned about it. Before I came to reddit, there was a poster on dogforum.com who helped me see that dogs are carnivores due to the types of teeth they have and the difference in their internal organs, but even then I still thought what I was feeding my dogs was still good. And later learned that it was far from it. =(
Just general learning and gathering of info at first. Later, once my youngest was magically transformed, I hoped to help my oldest with chronically soft/runny stools, with moderate success.
No, I don't believe more is better. The two recipe/diet books I take the bulk of my feeding regimen from is Dr. Becker's Real food, and Dr. Tom Lonsdale's Raw Meaty Bones or Work Wonders (recipe book). Dr. Becker does provide recipes for vitamin/mineral supplements, but Dr. Lonsdale believes that if feeding the proper proportions of meats, organs, bone and limited veg/fruit, supplementation is not necessary. That said, I do have a supplement that I dole out very sparingly if I feel that something is deficient or missed.
I could not have a lower opinion of AFFCO. The organization was created by pet food manufacturers and they exist solely to make life easy for pet food manufacturers; certainly not the countless millions of people who they mislead with their package/commercial claims or the animals who have no choice but to eat their products. Here is the best description (from this article) I have found recently regarding that organization: "AAFCO provides some basic nutritional guidelines, a rough framework to build upon. The guidelines are very much concerned with the practicalities of making pet food from a vast array of low quality ingredients. They are minimum requirements, not optimal requirements. AAFCO acknowledge the NRC guidelines, but do not uphold them."
Which organization's guidelines are we discussing? Yes nutrients are important; see answer for question #7.
I use a scale when assembling meals, but will re-proportion depending on my dogs' activity levels, or if they have had other things to eat before supper.
These repeated questions about nutrient quantities, slyly implying that our regimens are probably deficient if we don't devote hours of testing to make sure levels are absolutely where they should be (like every kibble on the market is! Trust us!), leads me to strongly believe this questionnaire was assembled by a kibble manufacturer hack. Particularly since you have absolutely no history aside from this post. Is this the case? See the answer to question #7.
I originally aimed for balance over a month or so, but now I'm reasonably certain that I've got it down to less than a week, possibly every few days. Balance for myself? I guess. - My dogs are fed once a day, if you consider that a short fast. Yes, I fast myself, mostly intermittent fasting, but trying for 3-7 days every other month or so.
I think it's sad when others defend kibble, because I was there once. I was an ignorant person, who caused a beloved dog some years back, a number of illnesses because I didn't know how bad the shit was that I was feeding him. He had no choice but to eat was I was feeding him, and my heart breaks and I feel incredibly, incredibly guilty for that. - If someone mentions that they cook meals for their dogs, I might mention that a good portion of nutrients are being removed by the cooking, but despite that, it's far and away better than feeding kibble, so I say kudos to them for doing that much.
I'm not a proselytizer, but will definitely mention it if the occasion calls, in real life or on the internet. Yes, I support my local raw food stores with my business and otherwise.
One more cleverly inserted question by our industry friends! As you're well aware, there has been virtually zero studies to support the far greater benefits of raw feeding versus kibble diets, and I have no doubt, the manufacturers will make sure this streak continues. Unless perhaps, a study is, by some miracle, privately funded. Maybe the Australians will do it; they are far more advanced in this area than we are in the U.S.
If a vet or nutritionist has written about this diet in book form, I have it. And if they have available internet articles or blogs, I read those too. And by the evidence of my eyes; dogs who were suffering terribly from skin conditions or GI issues, for example -conditions that their veterinarians had run out of options to treat, aside from MORE DRUGS- have seen incredible transformations within weeks, simply by feeding them what they were meant to eat.
EDIT: clarity
That is not a complete and balanced diet. Honestly I am a bit alarmed that your dog at only 11 weeks old is being fed a diet lacking in so many vitamins and minerals. A growing dog needs a fully balanced diet. If you are using The Honest Kitchen, use it with absolutely every meal, and feed as instructed on the box. Add a multi-vitamin/mineral (I recommend VetriScience Canine Plus Multi). This is
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091WICBM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_bdUqub1RGQJVG
If your dog is getting raw meat, you dont need to get the Honest Kitchen containing meat "for extra protein", your dog is probably getting enough protein. What your dog is not getting anywhere near enough of is fiber, hence the diarrhea. Also not enough vegetable matter which contains minerals, vitamins and phytonutrients. There are dozens and dozens (perhaps hundreds) of amino acids, fatty acids, and other complex chemicals that are contained within food NOT including the essential vitamins and minerals that dogs need. Meat alone does not provide a full spectrum of nutrition. Growing pups need extra attention paid to their nutrition, imbalances in the nutrition of growing pups can cause severe problems (diarrhea being the least of it, but can include things like blindness, bone malformation, etc)
What formula of The Honest Kitchen are you using? You should be using one of their "Base Mixes", and which is a formula of ground dehydrated vegetables and fruits and some vitamins and minerals.
http://www.thehonestkitchen.com///dog-food/base-mix
Are you giving any fish oil? What is your source of omega-3s? Probiotics? Soluble and Insoluble Fiber?
Fish oil: one capsule of the most basic fish oil daily (begin doing this once the diarrhea has subsided). Dont buy fancy high priced fish oil or fish oil "for pets", its way more expensive for no added benefit. Just buy a reputable brand of fish oil (check label for certification of mercury removal). I buy bottles of 270 gel capsules for like 12$.
Raw diets are not simple. Or very cheap. People have the best intentions but may end up hurting their pets by not having done their research, or by using the easiest raw feeding recipes they found on some website that was not written by an expert.
To fix your dog's diarrhea, first get them on a balanced diet. Since you already have The Honest Kitchen, use that exactly according to the instructions on the box.
Second: get your dog something fiber rich to help bulk up his stool. I use Garden of Life Raw Fiber (great product, good balance of soluble and insoluble fiber). How big is your dog? I would add 1-2 Tablespoons per 20lbs (if ur dog weighs less than 20lbs but more than 10lbs, still give 1-2 Tbls).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004H2T314/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_jzUqub019P7ER
Your dog also needs probiotics for the diarrhea. Buy a human probiotic, with multiple strains of bacteria (you dont want one with just one strain of acidophilus) and a probiotic with a high CFU count (id say at least 7 billion per capsule). Heres a good one
http://www.amazon.com/Integrative-Therapeutics-Probiotic-Pearls-90-Count/dp/B0011023KS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413686398&sr=8-1&keywords=integrative+therapeutics+probiotics
If u dont like ordering online, you can find fiber powder, probiotics, fish oil at health food stores or grocery stores like Whole Foods. I just like amazon bc its always been the cheapest.
Im a pre-veterinary student with 9 years of clinical experience, im currently interning for one of the few Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists in the country. I also have a personal interest in holistic medicine, raw food diets (i feed my own senior dogs a raw food). Feel free to ask me any follow up questions
I feed a complete and balanced diet using a recipe. Yes, you need to feed veggies. They replace the part of a wild diet that he won't get from eating just meat and organs. Like the gut contents and fur. My vet is a nutritionist and recommends the book linked below. It's what I use. A nice chunk of her practice is treating dogs with long term issues from being fed incomplete diets. It's like the Hatfield's and McCoy's between the two groups of raw feeders. You need to do your own research and decide what is best for your dog not what is easiest.
The first couple of times you make a recipe it seems complicated, but once you get the hang of it it's very easy. I make food in bulk with a couple of friends. We make 700 lbs. at a time, all three of us have chest freezers. We shop and make food when meat is on sale. Chicken is usually around 80 cents a pound, turkey, about a buck, and beef about two bucks. With three pointers I have the smallest dogs and pack among my closest friends. Making food in bulk makes a lot of sense. Other friends of mine make the veggie mix ahead of time and cut up whatever protein they're having for dinner for their dogs. Add a little organ meat, the veggies and supplements. Some are very precise with their measuring, others ballpark it (except for the supplements). Other friends feed two meals a week of whole rabbits. They feed that outside. :)
You should be able to feel, but not see the ribs or spine. Each dog is different and has a different metabolism. My big boy weighs ten pounds less than my girl, but eats twice the amount of food. She eats the same amount of food as my little boy who only weighs 5 pounds less than my big boy. It's a little bit trial and error on finding the right amount. Even harder with a puppy because their needs are constantly changing. I've heard it said that puppies won't over eat, so give them extra just to make sure. I don't know if that's true or not.
Good luck, glad to see someone trying to do the best they can for their animal.
http://www.amazon.com/Beckers-Real-Food-Healthy-Dogs/dp/0982533128/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1417106774&sr=1-1
Salmon Oil
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Pollock Oil
Recommended Brand: Grizzly Pollock Oil
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Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
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Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
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There are likely others/other suggestions for brands, but this is what I regularly supplement with. I know many PMR feeders will avoid plant based products, but I don't mind them so much for supplementation.
https://www.amazon.ca/Raw-Natural-Nutrition-Dogs-Revised/dp/158394947X
This is my favorite :)
Reditainer Extreme Freeze Deli Food Containers with Lids, 16-Ounce, 36-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HG8YTB0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nTCdBbVZ4NG30
These are my absolute favorite! I’ve used them for years with repeated freezing and being put through the dishwasher and I haven’t lost a single one to breaking or warping! I highly recommend them!
My homemade recipe came from https://www.amazon.com/Beckers-Real-Food-Healthy-Dogs/dp/0982533128/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506636504&sr=8-1&keywords=karen+becker - unfortunately this book in out of print, thus the high price on Amazon.
The book has different ways in balancing a homemade diet and depending on which route you take, supplements may be required. I settle on the recipe of this book because it uses common ingredients that are easily sourced and Dr. Becker is someone I trust.
You can buy Taurine capsules (500mg/capsule) such as this or this. For a 2kg food prep, I add 4000mg (8 capsules).
https://www.amazon.com/Raw-Natural-Nutrition-Dogs-Definitive/dp/1556439032?ie=UTF8&dpID=51yqhF7xf3L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR107%2C160_
Have fun.
It’s dangerous for dogs to eat cooked bones. Raw bones are digestible
As for guides I follow Tom Lonsdales advice
This book is great for the more technical side of things (or his website http://www.rawmeatybones.com)
https://www.amazon.com/Raw-Meaty-Bones-Promote-Health/dp/0646396242/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=raw+meaty+bones+tom+lonsdale&qid=1572759254&sprefix=raw+meaty+&sr=8-3
Or this one for something less dense
https://www.amazon.com/Work-Wonders-Feed-Meaty-Bones/dp/0975717405/ref=nodl_
But there are thousands more articles and books you can find on the internet about the different approaches to feeding raw
get some dental scalers: https://www.amazon.com/Scraper-Remover-Different-Stainless-Cleaning/dp/B07VX1CKCM/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=pet+dental+tool&qid=1571188520&sr=8-3
Here you go
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Slippery-Elm-Powder-4-Ounce/dp/B000UE25XQ/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1503124036&sr=8-8&keywords=slippery+elm
It could be possible to teach your dog to eat out of a toy like this so that he has access to food and the cat does not. I have one cat that has been overweight in the past and will eat literally anything. She will eat dog food if it is available so I can't leave anything out and my dog has to eat on a schedule.
Most likely a fungal or bacterial issue my vet told us. This shampoo helped my dog who was constantly scratching. Leave it on them for a 5-10 minutes then rinse off. Took away all scratching. Douxo Chlorhexidine PS + Climbazole Shampoo 500 ml (16.9 oz) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O1HEJ0
I go to a butcher and buy the meat there. We also ask for scraps. This book helped a lot. My GSD went from having Colitis symptoms to no issues all.
Work Wonders: Feed Your Dog Raw Meaty Bones