More about Dogmatters Home Frequently Asked Questions Manufacturers More about Dogmatters 1st Things 1stA change of diet ..More about PrebioticsAbove all, Hang in There!Alfalfa Breed InformationBreed Information Food SafetyAre there safe handling procedures for raw food?Handling Raw FoodHow should I store my Raw Food for cats and dogs?How should I store my Raw Meals after I have opened it?Once opened, how long is it “safe” to leave real food in the fridge before feeding to my pets?Serving Raw FoodStoring Raw FoodThawing Raw FoodWhat can you freeze? Fooding GuidelinesAre there any guidelines for feeding bones?Can all dogs be fed on a raw diet?Can I feed my pregnant or lactating dog raw food?Can I feed processed foods with raw?Does feeding raw meat make dogs vicious?How many different proteins should I feed my fur kids?How much of the Raw meal diet should I be feeding my dog?How much raw dog food per day?My dog inhale his or her food!My dog is allergic to chicken, is it safe to feed other poultry?My fur kid seems to have gone “off” the food.Should I add rice, grains or any other foods to the raw diet?Should I cook the raw meal?We heard that you should never feed your pet chicken bones.Without carbs, where does the energy come from? General QuestionsAre there safe thawing guidelines?Can Dogs eat Raw Cat Food?Can I feed a natural diet to puppies?Does freezing destroy bacteria & parasites?How do I incorporate feeding raw into my schedule?How Long can Raw Cat Food be Left OutI don’t want to serve cold food to my pet.Is frozen food safe?Is Raw Pet Food an economical choice?My packaging shows freezer burn! Is the food still safe?Some of the Raw Meals contain garlic!What about Nutrient Retention in Frozen Foods?Where / how do I learn more?Why is there a Colour Change in the frozen versus thawed raw food?Why so many green leafy vegetables? HealthcareCan a raw diet improve my pet’s skin and fur condition?Can Raw Dog Food Cause Allergies?Can Raw Dog Food cause Liver Problems?Can Raw Dog Food cause Pancreatitis?Can Raw Dog Food cause Seizures?How do you explain food allergies in dogs?Orthopedic Foundation for AnimalsWill a raw diet make my pet gain weight?Will raw food help my pets’ allergies? Herbs and SpicesArticles, References, Research and Online ResourcesHerbs and Spices for Dogs and CatsOur BookshelfResearch Herbs for Cats and DogsAlfalfaAloeAniseArnicaAstragalusBee BalmBillberry and BlueberryBlack SeedBlack WalnutBladderwrackBorageBoswelliaBuchuBugleweedBurdockCalendulaCats ClawCelery SeedChamomileChastetreeCleaversClovesColtsfootComfreyCorn SilkCouch GrassDandelionDevils ClawEchinaceaElderberryElecampaneEyebrightFennelFenugreekFlaxseedGarlicGingerGingkoGoldensealGotu KolaHawthornHempHopsKelpLemon BalmLicoriceMoringa OleiferaToxic Mushrooms for PetsTurmeric Spices for Cats and DogsBlack PepperCayenneCinnamon Herbs for Cats and DogsAlfalfaAloeAniseArnicaAstragalusBee BalmBillberry and BlueberryBlack SeedBlack WalnutBladderwrackBorageBoswelliaBuchuBugleweedBurdockCalendulaCats ClawCelery SeedChamomileChastetreeCleaversClovesColtsfootComfreyCorn SilkCouch GrassDandelionDevils ClawEchinaceaElderberryElecampaneEyebrightFennelFenugreekFlaxseedGarlicGingerGingkoGoldensealGotu KolaHawthornHempHopsKelpLemon BalmLicoriceMoringa OleiferaToxic Mushrooms for PetsTurmeric Legislative and RegulatoryCan I bring my pet dog or cat into a food business, such as a shop, café or restaurant? MacronutrientsAmino acidsCarbohydratesFatsDietary ProteinWater ManufacturersManufacturers and Suppliers of Raw Food for Cats and DogsMore about As Nature IntendedMore About Chefs 4 PetsMore About DoggoboneMore about DogmattersMore About PaleoPet PureMore about Pawsome RawMore about Pets EliteMore about Pin OaksMore about Raw GoldMore about Raw Love PetsMore about RawvolutionMore about Simply Pets Meal PlanningI need help with my canine meal plans?I need help with my feline meal plans?What are the common feeding mistakes I need to watch for? Nutrients MacronutrientsAmino acidsCarbohydratesFatsDietary ProteinWater Other SupplementsBrewers YeastGlucosamineKefir Health BenefitsMethyl-Sulfonyl-Methane Raw Food DietsHow long have people been feeding the biologically appropriate raw diet to their pets?Is Raw Dog Food better than Kibble?There are bones in Raw Meals!What are the benefits of a raw biologically appropriate diet?What does the typical raw food diet consist of? Food SafetyAre there safe handling procedures for raw food?Handling Raw FoodHow should I store my Raw Food for cats and dogs?How should I store my Raw Meals after I have opened it?Once opened, how long is it “safe” to leave real food in the fridge before feeding to my pets?Serving Raw FoodStoring Raw FoodThawing Raw FoodWhat can you freeze? Fooding GuidelinesAre there any guidelines for feeding bones?Can all dogs be fed on a raw diet?Can I feed my pregnant or lactating dog raw food?Can I feed processed foods with raw?Does feeding raw meat make dogs vicious?How many different proteins should I feed my fur kids?How much of the Raw meal diet should I be feeding my dog?How much raw dog food per day?My dog inhale his or her food!My dog is allergic to chicken, is it safe to feed other poultry?My fur kid seems to have gone “off” the food.Should I add rice, grains or any other foods to the raw diet?Should I cook the raw meal?We heard that you should never feed your pet chicken bones.Without carbs, where does the energy come from? General QuestionsAre there safe thawing guidelines?Can Dogs eat Raw Cat Food?Can I feed a natural diet to puppies?Does freezing destroy bacteria & parasites?How do I incorporate feeding raw into my schedule?How Long can Raw Cat Food be Left OutI don’t want to serve cold food to my pet.Is frozen food safe?Is Raw Pet Food an economical choice?My packaging shows freezer burn! Is the food still safe?Some of the Raw Meals contain garlic!What about Nutrient Retention in Frozen Foods?Where / how do I learn more?Why is there a Colour Change in the frozen versus thawed raw food?Why so many green leafy vegetables? Meal PlanningI need help with my canine meal plans?I need help with my feline meal plans?What are the common feeding mistakes I need to watch for? Spices for Cats and DogsBlack PepperCayenneCinnamon SupplementsMore about PrebioticsAre nutritional supplements for pets really necessary?Milk Kefir GrainsWater Kefir GrainsWhat is KefirWhat supplements should I add to my pets’ diet? Tips and TricksAbove all, Hang in There!Any Tips and Tricks you can help with?I want to know more! Transitioning Cats1st Things 1stDisguising Raw Food …Make the Switch to Raw Food at Your Cat’s PaceNever Force a Cat to go Cold Turkey!Switch from Kibble to Canned as an Interim StepThe Key to a Successful Transition ..Transitioning Cats to Raw Food …Why can’t I just soak the dry food in water? Transitioning DogsA change of diet ..Cold Turkey Or Slow?Transitioning Healthy Dogs to a Raw Food Diet?Transitioning Picky Eaters and Older Dogs to a Raw Diet ?Transitioning Puppies to a Raw Food Diet?Who Can Transition? What to ExpectChanges in Their StoolsDetoxification …Lower Quantities Of Food ConsumptionVomiting and Regurgitating Transitioning Cats1st Things 1stDisguising Raw Food …Make the Switch to Raw Food at Your Cat’s PaceNever Force a Cat to go Cold Turkey!Switch from Kibble to Canned as an Interim StepThe Key to a Successful Transition ..Transitioning Cats to Raw Food …Why can’t I just soak the dry food in water? Transitioning DogsA change of diet ..Cold Turkey Or Slow?Transitioning Healthy Dogs to a Raw Food Diet?Transitioning Picky Eaters and Older Dogs to a Raw Diet ?Transitioning Puppies to a Raw Food Diet?Who Can Transition? Veterinary ServicesGautengEastern CapeFree StateKwaZulu-NatalLimpopoMpumalangaNorth WestNorthern CapeWestern CapeRehab Services What to ExpectChanges in Their StoolsDetoxification …Lower Quantities Of Food ConsumptionVomiting and Regurgitating Share This Article : Updated on June 2, 2021 Table of contentsWhy Dogmatters? Why Dogmatters? Is Dogmatters Registered with DAFF? Yes, Dogmatters offer raw food products for cats and dogs that are registered with the appropriate V numbers. What Ingredients are used in Dogmatters Products? All ingredients are sourced from human-grade suppliers across the Western Cape. Dogmatters do not use off-cuts or waste products in their ingredients. What Packaging is available from Dogmatters? Dogmatters use sturdy, freezer-friendly poly packaging that reduces environmental waste. Complete Meals (the main component of the diet) – available as chicken, turkey, rabbit, fish, duck, beef and tripe. Available in 500g and 1kg packs. Find an Outlet Close to You More About DoggoboneMore About PaleoPet Pure Still stuck? How can we help? How can we help? Name: * Email: * Message: *
