
Raw Food Diets
All you need to know about raw diets for your dog or cat:
Resources: Books, Links, Articles, Podcasts
Raw Food Videos
Raw Food Calculator
FAQ
Why Feed a Raw Food Diet?
Why Feed a Raw Food Diet?
Feeding your pet a raw diet comes with a host of visible and measurable benefits:
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Healthy Teeth: Tooth plaque becomes a thing of the past
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Shiny Coat & Healthy Skin: Fur that looks and feels amazing
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Better Weight Control: Helps your pet maintain an ideal weight
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Increased Energy: More playtime, more fun
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Stronger Immunity: Supports long-term health and longevity
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Minimal Waste: Very little stool
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Fresh Breath & Minimal Odour: Keeps breath and body odour naturally low
With raw feeding, your pet isn’t just eating—they’re thriving.

Resources
Books
Give Your Dog A Bone
by Dr. Ian Billinghurst
Grow Your Pups With Bones
by Dr. Ian Billinghurst
The Barf Diet book and Video by Dr. Ian Billinghurst
Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
by Pitcairn and Pitcairn
Links
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Raw Foods for Dogs
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Raw Foods for Cat
Raw Food Videos
Raw Bones for Dogs & Cats
Species Appropriate Foods
Transitioning to a Raw Food Diet
Health Benefits of Raw by Dr Chapman
Why You Shouldn't Feed Grocery Store Meat
by Dr Chapman
How to Feed Raw Food
by Dr Chapman
Raw FAQ
1. Can a raw diet improve the health and longevity of my pet?
Yes! Wild ancestors of our now domestic dogs and cats ate a raw diet in the wild, and their body chemistry is designed to digest, assimilate and utilize all the nutrients of a raw diet. Because of this, they thrive on such a diet. Similarly, look at human diets. It is well known that eating fast food and junk food (equivalent to the lack of pet appropriate nutrition in many commercial foods) will contribute to many diseases such as heart disease, therefore shortening lifespan. Our ancestors did not have this fast food to clog their arteries – our bodies were not designed to eat this type of food (just like dogs and cats did not have processed, by-product filled food)! In contrast, it is proven that a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fibre will reduce heart disease, increasing lifespan.
The same goes for pet’s - a natural, raw diet is the most health promoting, readily absorbed food for pets. Healthy food DOES equal a healthy pet!
Actually, feeding raw does not take a lot of work and it is very easy! First of all, food for up to four days can be defrosted at the same time (stored in the fridge), so you don’t have to take food out of the freezer every day. Many products we carry do not need any mixing, it’s just thaw and serve the appropriate amount!
3. Does feeding a raw food diet require a lot of extra work?
Actually, feeding raw does not take a lot of work and it is very easy! First of all, food for up to four days can be defrosted at the same time (stored in the fridge), so you don’t have to take food out of the freezer every day. Many products we carry do not need any mixing, it’s just thaw and serve the appropriate amount!
2. How is “feeding raw” different than just buying meat from the grocery store?
Feeding a proper raw diet is not just raw meat. Raw diets for dogs and cats are made up of meat, bone, organ meats, vegetables, and supplements. All of these elements are needed in proper proportions to ensure your pet maintains their health. Additionally, most raw diets that Tail Blazers has are made from hormone and anti-biotic free meats, a bonus that is not found with standard grocery store meat.
4. Is it true that there is a lot less stool when a pet is fed a raw diet?
Yes, this is true! Because raw food is so easily digested, there is a lot less waste, therefore less stool. The stool is more compact, is odourless, and will disintegrate very quickly. Colour will vary, depending on the kind of meat consumed. Additionally, stools are harder which helps keep the anal glands properly cleaned.
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