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Is Raw Dog Food better than Kibble?
We think so, however, it is also a loaded question. Is McDonalds better than a freshly home cooked meal? Or perhaps Burger King? Do you want your cats and dogs
Are there safe handling procedures for raw food?
Common sense must prevail when handling raw meat. You do this all the time when you prepare a meal for the family.
Who Can Transition?
As a rule of thumb every cat or dog will benefit immensely from a raw diet. Of course the younger and healthier your fur kids, the easier the switch. Puppies
Myth #2 – Bones are dangerous for my dog
In our opinion, we agree that not all bones are suitable for dogs. Small, fine bones that may splinter and cooked (or dried) bones that are brittle can pose a
How Long can Raw Cat Food be Left Out
It really depends on where you stay and what the average room temperature is where you will be fooding your cats.
Good quality kibble diets make raw uncessary?
Browsing through our site, you will realise that this notion is widely unfounded. Unfortunately, this premise – based on nothing but phenotypic differences in canines depending on region and utility
The What and Why of Organ Meat ..
When we think of organ meat, most of us scoff at the thought of offal (/what-is-offal) and / or meat by-products. In todays’ convenience society, traditional dishes are no longer
Fooding Habits ..
Healthy fur kids, are usually willing to eat (often too willing), but how often should we feed them? We discuss general feeding habits here for canine and feline kids to
Storing Raw Food
First and foremost, keep the frozen diets in the freezer until you are ready to defrost and serve. Store the unused portion in the refrigerator.
Any Tips and Tricks you can help with?
This is a collection of little bits of advice from many who have made the switch to raw, and shared their experience.
My dog inhale his or her food!
Dogs tend to do that. The chewing process is very different with carnivores than it is with us (or herbivores).
My vet is not very supportive of raw feeding ..
Make friends with your vet, and help them become informed! We discuss the reasons why they might not be supportive of raw pet cuisine.
Where To Buy?
Not sure where to purchase real food for your mutts, pups, nobles, masters and muggles? Come on in and Explore!
Hydrants
- Anatomical
- Breed Information
- Disease and Diet
- Dry Food
- Food Labelling
- Food Safety
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Health
- Healthcare
- Herbs for Pets
- Ingredients
- Legislative
- Life Stages
- Myths and Facts
- Nutritional
- Parenting
- Pet Insurance
- Processed Foods
- Raw Food Diet
- Raw Food Manufacturers
- Regulatory
- Supplements
- Supportive Vets
- The Gut
- Transitioning
- Veterinary Services
- Wellness
Why Should I make The Switch?
Cats are widely known as an obligate carnivore in the pet nutrition world. Dogs, on the other hand, are scavengers – but thrive on evolutionary nutrition. This means that in
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate is not an essential macronutrient as cats and dogs can sythesise their own blood glucose from amino acids. Carbohydrates are molecules composed of carbon, oxygen and hydrogen that have
Limpopo Veterinarians
Not all veterinarians are support of raw cat dog food! Looking for a veterinarian close to you in Limpopo? Or perhaps you know of one? Have a look at our
Myths about CBD for Pets ..
CBD (cannabidiol) has exploded in popularity among pet parents, guardians and slaves. Unfortunately, social media is full of inaccurate information and sellers pushing inferior products.
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
The OFA databases and website provide pet parents, guardians and breeders a means to share information about their own dogs and research potential breeding mates. Prospective pet parents can research
Transitioning Puppies to a Raw Food Diet?
Puppies will generally have healthier digestive systems, and therefore will tolerate a more rapid switch (1 or 2 days) with no trouble. Start by substituting ¼ Raw Meal for
Comprehensive overview of Allergies in Pets ..
The most common skin disorder we come across daily when meeting new pet parents and fur kids is allergic (atopic) dermatitis , or more correctly, canine atopic dermatitis (CAD). This
Fooding Working Dogs ..
For an athlete dog, nutrition is as importance as the training activities to be carried out. In fact, only when the physical preparation reaches an appropriate level and is supported
Protein Diets for Pets?
Protein is an important part of every cell in your fur kid’s body and is essential for healthy growth and repair. Skin and muscle tissue both contain large amounts of
More About Doggobone
Doggobone Active Raw products are registered with the appropriate V numbers, which is a legal requirement and makes Doggobone compliant with the regulations required to sell pet food in South
There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance
Why food raw? Fur kids have been fed McKibble and McCan for the past fifty or so years with what seems to be great results, after all!
Constipation in Pets ..
Constipation (obstipation, megacolon), often suspected by pet parents but in fact, rarely diagnosed, occurs when the pet is unable to properly evacuate his bowels.
Where To Buy?
Not sure where to purchase real food for your mutts, pups, nobles, masters and muggles? Come on in and Explore!
Hydrants
- Anatomical
- Breed Information
- Disease and Diet
- Dry Food
- Food Labelling
- Food Safety
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Health
- Healthcare
- Herbs for Pets
- Ingredients
- Legislative
- Life Stages
- Myths and Facts
- Nutritional
- Parenting
- Pet Insurance
- Processed Foods
- Raw Food Diet
- Raw Food Manufacturers
- Regulatory
- Supplements
- Supportive Vets
- The Gut
- Transitioning
- Veterinary Services
- Wellness
