Nutrition

We start our puppies off on a high protein puppy kibble to eventually wean them off of and incorporate an all-natural raw diet.

The concept of raw feeding is inspired by the diet of wild canines, which consists mainly of prey animals. Proponents of raw diets argue that domestic dogs have digestive systems similar to their wild counterparts, suggesting they are naturally adapted to digest raw meat and bones. Sled dogs and racing greyhounds were the first to start eating raw diets before they were popular.

Australian veterinarian Ian Billinghurst introduced the concept of raw feeding in 1993 and coined BARF, which stands for Bones and Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. He proposed that dogs would thrive on a diet that resembles what they would eat in the wild, coining the term “Biologically Appropriate Raw Food” or BARF. The modern raw feeding movement gained traction in the late 20th century.

Raw Diet

Increased lifespan - The most extensive study on raw-feeding dogs concluded that a raw diet could add as much as 32 months (almost three years) – to a dog’s life.

[1] Dr. Peter Dobias, who has 30 years of veterinary experience and has advocated for raw pet diets since 1995, says, “A raw diet will increase a dog’s lifespan by 25 percent. Generally, raw-fed dogs are so much healthier. The changes are profound.”

[2] Balanced - A study showed it’s possible to make balanced raw dog food that meets the European Pet Food Industry (FEDIAF and Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) nutritional guidelines without additional synthetic supplementation.

[3] Sick dogs got better after switching to a BARF diet632 owners reported that their dogs, suffering from skin-related problems, gastrointestinal issues, eye-related problems, urinary tract issues, and various other diseases, experienced significant recovery from these conditions after switching to a raw dog food diet.

[4] Cancer prevention. When it comes to cancer, raw dog food removes the highly processed food from the equation, which is often linked to cancer issues in dogs. Food processing has been shown to cause free radicals and carcinogenic chemicals to be released. With raw recipes, you no longer have to worry about oxidative stress due to processed food.

[5] Easy digestion - Homemade raw dog food is easier to digest than those hard-kibble mystery balls. Feeding your [Enter Breed] freshly made food puts less stress on their digestive system and liver, reducing the likelihood of bloating or other digestive issues. Deemed healthy A study on feeding practices in the United States and Australia indicated that 98.7% (where 16.2% of 98.7% feed bones or raw food to their dogs) deemed their pet healthy.

[6] Health beneficial- Lisa M. Freeman Freeman, a nutrition professor at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, attributes the benefits of a raw dog food diet, such as a shinier coat, to the high-fat composition of the typical raw diet. Furthermore, For most animals, [raw diets] are more beneficial than processed foods,” says Dr. Doug Knueven, DVM, of the Beaver Animal Clinic in Beaver, PA.

[7] Fewer allergies and skin problems - A study revealed that dogs fed a raw diet during puppyhood showed significantly less allergy and atopy-related skin symptoms in adulthood.

[8] Feeding raw bones and cartilage to puppies has been associated with less chronic enteropathy (CE) in later life.

[9] Hip dysplasia BARF diet showed a protective effect against canine hip dysplasia (CHD), and even if only a part of the Mini Aussies diet is raw food, it could still help protect puppies from CHD. As we know it is not practical for everyone to be able to do the raw diet.

[10] Avoid unsafe commercial dog foods - BARF dog food recipes ensure your dog always eats fresh, wholesome, and chemical-free foods without additives, fillers, high-glycemic carbs, or colorants commonly found in kibble.

Supplementation

Nuvet Labs - Wafers and Powders

Once puppies start to eat puppy mush we sprinkle NuVet plus K-9 on it!

We have loved to see the difference this supplement makes with the probiotic in it along with immune system support, formulated to combat free radicals and all natural ingredients. We double up on this product when our girls are about to deliver, and they need all the help they can get - even postpartum!

See our NuVet tab to order, as it is not available on amazon it is only available with registered approved kennels.