Top 5 Raw Dog Food Brands

June 28, 2010 | By David Jackson

You may notice the growing number of freezer units popping up in pet stores. That's because of the growing number of dog owners choosing to feed their dog raw; it's being described as a "rawvolution."

Should You Consider Feeding Raw?

While some people make their own raw dog diets, there are now convenient pre-prepared options available. Over the past decade, this method of feeding dogs has grown increasingly popular in the UK.

These complete raw foods come minced, freeze-dried nuggets, in frozen blocks, or chunks and offer the benefits of raw feeding with the convenience of traditional dog food.

Meals typically consists of raw meat, organs, bones, fruits, vegetables, and sometimes supplements. The philosophy behind raw feeding is to mimic the diet of a dog's wild ancestors.

Weighing Up the Pros and Cons

Advantages	Disadvantages
Raw diets typically contain fewer additives, preservatives and fillers that are commonly found in processed foods.	Preparing your own meals for your dog can be expensive compared to other foods such as kibble.
Your dog could achieve a healthy coat and skin due to the quality of proteins and fatty acids present.	Raw meat carries a risk of bacterial contamination like Salmonella or Campylobacter.
You can tailor your dog's meals to meet their specific nutritional and health needs , making it easier to control their weight.	Creating meals can be challenging as you will need to carefully consider the right ratios of ingredients to ensure your dog recieves the nutrition it needs.
Chewing on raw meaty bones can help your dog's dental health by reducing plaque and build-up.	Many manufacturers do not specify 'bone' content which is typically used as a filler.

Top 5 Raw Food Brands on AADF

Here's a rundown of our top RAW food brands currently on allaboutdogfood.co.uk

(information correct from 5 July 2023)

1. Naturaw

Brand Positives:

Naturaw only use 100% British Meat
They use a high percentage of free range and organic meat
They declare percentages of each ingredient- So you know what you're getting
They only use pre-stunned animals (no halal, kosher)

Meal Varieties:

Original Single Protein - All Chicken, All Lamb, All Turkey and All Venison
Original - Surf & Turf, Beef & Venison, Beef & Chicken, Chicken & Lamb, Turkey & Beef, Lamb & Duck, Fish & Chick(en) and Duck & Beef
Forage- Venison, Pure Blend, Lamb, Pork, Chicken and Beef
Puppy and Senior

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Naturaw Chicken AADF Rating:95%

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Naturaw Beef AADF Rating:95%

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Naturaw All Turkey AADF Rating:95%

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Naturaw Duck & Beef AADF Rating:95%

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Naturaw All Lamb AADF Rating:95%

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Naturaw Surf & Turf AADF Rating:95%

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Naturaw Tripe & Heart AADF Rating:95%

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Naturaw Fish & Chick(en) AADF Rating:95%

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Naturaw All Venison AADF Rating:95%

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Naturaw Puppy AADF Rating:95%

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Naturaw Senior AADF Rating:95%

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Naturaw Forage: Chicken AADF Rating:96%

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Naturaw Forage: Beef AADF Rating:96%

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Price:

£2.35-£4.55

Statistics:

Meat & Fish Percentage Total meat & fish ingredients 92% for most products
Fat Less than 15% fat in most meals
Protein Most products have a 17% protein rating

Naturaw are an ethical family run company, based in Yorkshire. Their products contain high quality and welfare sourced British meat. Free-range meat is considered better for several reasons, including from an ethnical and nutritional viewpoint.

Their product's packaging is to a high standard, as they declare the percentages of each ingredient. This means there is label clarity, transparency and will allow you to know eactly what you are feeding your dog.

See AADF Ratings Here