Is BARF Cheaper Than Feeding Kibble? Most people that learn about feeding a raw food diet or BARF to their pet, would be more than happy to make the change and help their fur friend live as long and healthy a life they can, but all too often, people don’t make the switch, the most common reason why?... Financial. In a predominantly money driven world, cost is taken into account when making decisions on everything. And more often than not, people choose to pay $120/month on the bag of kibble they buy rather than $150/month on Raw & Fresh. Unfortunately comparing a commercial pet food diet i ..read more

The most common serious health concern in pet cats today is Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). It can lead to a number of complications, including high blood pressure, anemia, heart disease, kidney failure and ultimately, death. In this situation, the kidneys are not able to remove wastes and fluid from the blood. Excess nitrogenous waste products damage the kidneys and will lead to the accumulation of toxins in the body. It is important for cat owners to know the signs of kidney disease so they can take the appropriate steps to keep their cats healthy. What Role Does The Kidney ..read more

Why Feed Your Cat A Raw Food Diet? To understand why it's important to feed your pet cat a biologically appropriate raw food diet, we first need to understand a cat's biological makeup and nutritional requirements. Domesticated Cats Vs Wild Cats Domestic cats have been around for thousands of years. Evidence of their domestication can be found in Egyptian hieroglyphs and paintings. They were also domesticated in China and Japan as early as 10,000 years ago. All cats, both domesticated and wild, are members of a family or tribe known as Felidae. This includes lions, tigers, ocelots, and lynxes ..read more

The Benefits of Beef Liver For Dogs When it comes to your dog's diet, beef liver can have a number of important benefits for their overall health and well-being. For example, this nutrient-rich food like eating liver can help to promote strong bones and teeth, boost your dog's immune system, and improve their digestive function. Additionally, beef liver is full of essential vitamins and nutrients that can improve the quality of your dog's coat and skin. Whether you feed your dog beef liver as part of their regular diet or incorporate it into occasional treats, this nutritious food is sure to b ..read more

What Bones Can I Feed My Cat or Kitten? Eating bones is an extremely important part of feeding any pet. It is vital for certain vitamins and minerals to be obtained as well as maintaining overall oral hygiene. When feeding a raw diet, you have to put yourself in your pets paws and think ‘if they caught their own prey to eat, what size would that prey be?’ And in that, lies the answer to your question. You need to think about how your cat will be eating the bone. How he or she will maneuver around the bone with their mouth to access all parts of it, into all the little crevices, getting to the ..read more

Can Dogs Eat Raw Bones? Yes! Why? First and foremost, for the nutritional value of your pet. From the moment you bring a puppy or kitten into your family, you should be offering them bones! By offering a variety of bones, they are able to receive a good supply of calcium from the cartilage and bone marrow to help their growth and development during their early growth stages, as well as the mineralization of their bones and structure of their joints. Other minerals, like boron are also substantial in bones, which are vital for bone health and will help to ensure strong healthy . Raw bones ..read more

Bone Broths for Dogs & Cats Bone broth has been used in traditional cooking around the world for centuries. Every culture has a variation of a bone broth recipe that used to simmer on the stove continuously. The cooks would take some of the nutritious liquid, vegetables, meat and bones out and add new ones in so the cooking can continue. I’m sure pets of the past used to get some of this liquid gold with meat scraps! Western societies are looking more now than ever for traditional remedies and whole foods to heal the chronic health problems we are facing. This is not only goes for peo ..read more

The Top 8 Most Popular Dog Breeds in Australia for 2020 Have you been thinking of expanding your family to include a little furry pal? Dogs are one of human’s greatest companions, there’s a reason they are called man’s best friend after all. But deciding which dog will suit your home can be a difficult decision. To help you out, Raw & Fresh have compiled a list of the top 8 most popular dog breeds in Australia for the year 2020. Browse our listicle to see which one of these pooches will best suit your little family. Maltese Malteses are small, joyful dogs that can be great for families wi ..read more

Does the Coronavirus Affect My Dog? In the past few months, we’ve unfortunately seen the outbreak of a new strand of Coronavirus effecting humans across continents. We’ve seen many infographics and alerts teaching the public how to take precautions and reminders to be vigilant about hygiene practices. In times like these, pet owners are probably also worried about the health of their dogs and cats; especially as the recent strand of virus has been said to have originated from animal species. In this blog, Raw & Fresh aims to answer burning questions from dog owners like, ‘Can my dog get Co ..read more

Many pet owners are now making the transition towards raw pet food for their dogs and cats. The one question that comes up often is how much raw food should be given to dogs and cats. There are a number of opinions regarding how to feed raw food to your pets: factors such as metabolism and activity level of your pet are important to consider. However, one of the best ways to determine the amount of raw food to feed your dog is to look at your pet’s weight. Spend the first four to six weeks observing your dog on the new diet: check their weight and how they look physically for signs of weight g ..read more