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Your Guide to Raw Pet Food Q and A

Nurturing by Nature answer the recent questions from the community

What's the Nurturing by Nature Approach to Raw Pet Food?

At Nurturing by Nature, we see raw pet food as more than a dietary option—it's a transformative lifestyle. Raw diets can greatly benefit your pets by improving their overall health, hydration, and happiness. It's all about creating a lifestyle that complements your pet's natural biology & our busy worlds.

 

What Exactly Is Raw Pet Food?

Raw pet food is uncooked, minimally processed nourishment designed to replicate your pet's natural, ancestral diet & their basic anatomy. We blend this age-old wisdom with modern conveniences, using top-grade, human-quality ingredients attentively checked by our dedicated teams. 

Why Opt for a Raw Pet Food Lifestyle?

Switching to a raw diet can drastically improve your pet's digestion, coat texture, and energy. Nurturing by Nature's journey began when Fred, a family Boxer, battled cancer. His remarkable health transformation inspired our founder, Nettie, to share this nutritional wonder with the world, contributing to better pet health one meal at a time. In modern times a Raw Pet Food diet has become more popular however originally Nurturing by Nature’s growth was largely due to word of mouth as owners saw a dramatic improvement in their Pet’s health. Improvements that are often physically visible.  

Tailored To All

Is Raw Pet Food Suitable for All Breeds and Sizes?

Absolutely, raw pet food is a one-size-fits-all solution. It's adaptable to both dogs, cats & owners, regardless of their size or breed.

How Does a Raw Diet Affect My Pet's Energy?

A raw diet can rev up your pet's energy and simultaneously bring a calming influence. Commercial pet foods often include fillers and preservatives that aren't beneficial, while a raw diet is wholesome and natural, making your pet both fitter and calmer through natural enrichment & nourishment.

Can a Raw Diet Enhance My Pet's Skin and Coat?

Yes, the natural oils in raw foods can significantly improve your pet's skin and coat. By rotating protein sources, you create a balanced and enriching raw diet over time. 

What is the difference between Kibble & Raw?

The most stark difference is the freshness of the ingredients. Kibble’s are heavily processed & cooked to ensure the product is suitable for yield, storage & Bussiness efficiency. Raw Pet food produced from a APHA licensed manufacture & from a brand with values like Nurturing by Nature ensure that you have the best raw diet. With freshness that you can see & naturally rich source on nutrients. 

Kibbles often use a process of spraying on flavours & vitamins at the end of the processing stage. Here at Nurturing by Nature we believe that by feeding a variety of Raw pet food meals you are able to build up a complete diet where you can visually see the goodness that you are feeding your Pet. Often the four legged family member.

Human-Animal Bond

How Will Raw Pet Food Affect Me?

The positive health shifts in your pet could inspire you to live a more natural lifestyle. Plus, no more blaming the dog for those foul-smelling farts! 

It is an investment that rewards you greatly. A slight adjustment to the daily habits create a naturally positive health improvement for the whole household. You will need to get into the habit of defrosting food & some even end up upgrading their freezers. But overall we find most are happy to make these slight adjustments.

Is Transitioning to Raw Food Tricky?

Switching requires a little effort, mainly for the humans. Think of it as an investment, an investment where the perks of a raw diet will reward you greatly, seeing your pet thrive makes the change worthwhile. We are here for you, we have been through this process ourselves so understand the emotions, the questions & stages. It’s normal. Break it down step by step & very quickly you’ll be amazed at how quickly your knowledge base grows. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3 etc.

Is a Raw Diet Nutrient-Rich?

Yes, a well-varied raw diet provides all essential nutrients your pet will need. The key is variety over time, covering different proteins and food types. Don’t think about it as a complete meal but instead think about it as a complete diet. Much like our own human diets. Often us humans will eat different meals through the week, then we balance our diets over time. A holiday may see our diets slip & an important event may help focus the mind to fit into our suit or dress. 

Supplementing the Raw Diet: Necessary?

While not mandatory, some pets may benefit from supplements, especially during specific seasons or life stages.

Affordability and Sustainability

Is Raw Food Expensive?

Though initially costlier, raw diets can lead to reduced vet bills, making it a valuable investment.

Bulk Discounts and Subscriptions?

We offer multiple subscription options & these do offer discounts to reflect the efficiency for you & for ourselves within Nurturing by Nature. 

Our ever popular 24 x 100% Minced Chicken product & 24 x 500g Variety Box also provide regular savings - reflecting the bulk purchase option.

Sign up to our emails for flash sales & weekly product updates. As a manufacture from time to time we may offer flash sales as we pass on savings we have have made from our suppliers.

 

Safety First

How to Handle and Store Raw Pet Food?

Like any raw meat, store it in the freezer and practice good hygiene during preparation. Treat your Pet’s Frozen Raw Diet like you would treat your own food. Defrosting in the fridge & only leaving out to feed.

Is Raw Food Safe for Humans to Handle?

Definitely. Just follow basic hygiene practices. We have a team of humans making our best raw diet at our APHA licences facility in Upton. It’s safe for us & we attentively make our diet with you our community in mind.

Eco-Friendly Raw Pet Food: Is it Possible?

We're committed to sustainable practices in all aspects, including our raw pet food offerings. Recycled packaging & we’ll recycle as many items as we can.

 

Getting Started

How Do I Introduce Raw Food to My Pet?

Start slow. 

Start with just one protein source. Look to invest your time to build your knowledge & your pet’s complete raw diet over time. It’s an investment that will greatly reward you moving forward.

Can Puppies and Kittens Eat Raw?

Yes, raw is suitable for all life stages.

Can Vegans and Vegetarians Choose Raw for Their Pets?

Absolutely. Your own diet shouldn't stop your pet from living their best life & it’s worth understanding that your pet’s anatomy is suited to a raw diet. Dog’s & Cat’s have become domesticated in recent time but there anatomy remains the same as there ancestors.

Where to Purchase Nurturing by Nature Raw Pet Food?

Available online or at one of our retail stores. We're just a click or a visit away!

We are even happy to help you through an order over the phone, if you are not a fan of shopping online. 

 

Got more questions? Reach out anytime. We're committed to helping both you and your pet live healthier, more natural lives.

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