Wuff Cut's Raw Food
Why Feed Your Dog Raw Food?
Dogs are carnivores and should primarily eat a diet of meat. It's equally important that the food is raw. Animals don’t cook their food, and neither should your dog. They need raw muscle meat, organs, fatty tissue, and bones. Never feed cooked bones.
Benefits of Raw Feeding
What can you expect after switching your dog to a raw diet?
White teeth, free from tartar and dental disease
Shiny, smooth, oil-free coats
Flake-free and itch-free skin
Reduced chronic allergies and infections
Odourless breath and body
Increased energy and vitality
Fewer vet visits
Significant changes in poop
Mental stimulation during mealtimes
Exercise from chewing and working for their food
Balanced Raw Diet for Dogs
For a balanced raw diet, we recommend the 80/10/10 approach: 80% muscle meat, 10% bone, and 10% offal/organ meat (with 5% liver and 5% other offal). You can choose between:
DIY: Chop and weigh chunks of meat, meaty bones, and offal to meet the required percentages.
80/10/10 Complete Minces or Dinners: Pre-prepared minces made with a variety of proteins, containing 80% meat, 10% ground bone, and 10% organ meat. Add supplements like fish oil, dried vegetables, fruit, herbs, and nuts for extra benefits.
Whatever approach you choose, it should work best for both you and your dog. For ease of transition, we recommend using convenient, already prepared 80/10/10 or 80/20 complete minces and dinners. Pre-prepared meals ensure your dog gets a balanced diet while helping you adjust to raw feeding without worry.
How Much to Feed?
Adult Dogs (over 1 year old): Feed 2-3% of your dog’s body weight per day. For example, a 30kg dog should eat between 600-900 grams per day. Split this into one or two meals.
Puppies (under 1 year old): Feed according to your puppy’s body weight at each milestone:
2-4 months: 10%-8% of their body weight per day
4-6 months: 8%-6% of their body weight per day (reduce to two meals a day by 4 months)
6-8 months: 6%-4% of their body weight per day
8-12 months: 4%-3% of their body weight per day
Adjust as needed based on your puppy’s response and individual needs.
Raw feeding is flexible, allowing you to tailor your dog’s diet to their specific dietary, digestive, and activity requirements.
Transitioning to Raw Feeding
Switching to raw feeding is simple. We recommend a "cold turkey" approach: feed your dog's last meal of their current diet in the evening, then start with raw food the following morning. This prevents digestive upsets that may occur from mixing raw with kibble or canned food, as dogs’ stomachs are naturally acidic, which helps them break down raw food efficiently.
During the transition, your dog may experience detoxification. Monitor their overall health and stools, and ensure fresh water is always available.
Transition Period
For the first 5 weeks, feed one type of protein per week. This helps your dog adjust to different meats and helps identify any potential allergies. After the transition, introduce variety: aim for at least five different proteins a week, though more variety is ideal. Variety helps prevent food boredom and allergies.
You can also introduce raw frozen fish (sprats, mackerel, or sardines) up to twice a week and include raw organic eggs with shell once or twice a week.
