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Myth #9 – Dogs and cats are Omnivores
This myth has a corollary in “dogs and cats have evolved into omnivores” and “cats and dogs are obligate scavengers’” myths.
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
Should I add rice, grains or any other foods to the raw diet?
Refined grains (rice, wheat, oats, corn, barley, millet, oatmeal, and quinoa) are not a natural food for your fur kids.
What is Offal?
We are often quizzed by pet parents about these unique ingredients. What is it and what are the befits? If you’re a gen X (or Y) or Millennial, then these
What is the Raw Food Diet for Cats and Dogs?
The concept of raw diets for cats and dogs are not new. Before the introduction of McKibble and McCan, fooding human food bits to pets was part of the common
Make the Switch to Raw Food at Your Cat’s Pace
During the transition period, the basic idea, as is described in more detail further on in this section, is to encourage your cat to eat as much of the
Myth #12 – Different breeds require different diets
In our minds, this truly is a fad that is designed to take unknowing pet parents’ money and make a big profit.
Never Force a Cat to go Cold Turkey!
One of the most important things to keep in mind when transitioning your cat to an all raw diet, and one of the reasons it can take time to do
Myth #7 – Raw fooding is expensive
In all fairness, and in our opinion, costs will depend on the outcome you want to achieve.
Should I cook the raw meal?
Incorrectly cooking would render the food biologically inappropriate in a fundamental way.
Cold Turkey Or Slow?
Once you have decided to go forth, comes the question: how do we make the transition? There are probably as many answers to that question as the number of
Detoxification …
When switching your fur kids to a healthier, raw food diet, some dogs – especially older ones who have been eating kibble for a long time – may experience a
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
Dietary Protein Requirements
We are often “told” by pet parents that the .. (vet, uncle Google, cousin Bing, the breeder ..) … indicated that “too much” protein is bad for fur kids –
Western Cape Veterinarians
Not all veterinarians are support of raw cat dog food! Looking for a veterinarian close to you Western Cape? Or perhaps you know of one? Have a look at our
Taurine for Healthy Hearts ..
Taurine is found primarily in muscle meat and is completely absent in cereal grains. The lack of taurine in the diet caused serious eye and heart diseases to develop.
Milk Kefir Grains
Both Milk Kefir and Water Kefir have an effervescent quality. They get fizzy, just like pop (soda). In fact, if you cover it nice and tight for a
Where / how do I learn more?
Taking responsibility over your pet’s feeding is a big step for many pet parents. We encourage everyone to seek information, listen to views (both for and against), read
More about Raw Gold
Raw Gold products are all registered with the appropriate V numbers, which is a legal requirement and makes Raw Gold compliant with the regulations required to sell pet food in
The Adult Phase …
The adult phase is that time after your fur kid ceases to grow and before visual and physiological changes due to the ageing process being to appear.
Amino acids
Amino acids are the buildings blocks of proteins and their derivatives. Depending on the reference source, proteins include a total of 20 different amino acids. Cats require 11 essential, and
Kefir Health Benefits
There have been numerous studies conducted in order to determine the effect of fermented milk, more specifically goat milk, on the inhibition of various intestinal and urogenital pathogens. These studies
But there is no science to back your natural diet approach?
The insinuation here is that because there is “no scientific research” performed by institutions like the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA), raw diets should not be fed, or so many
Cancer in Pets …
When it comes to our pets, there’s no national organization that tracks the occurrence of cancer. We do know that many common human cancers are not prevalent in pets, but
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
