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DIBO Raw Dog Food vs Complete Raw Meals: What’s the Difference?

Understanding Complementary vs Complete Raw Feeding for Dogs

What Are Complementary Raw Meals?

Complementary raw meals, like most of the DIBO range, provide high-quality meat, offal, tripe, and soft bone but are not nutritionally complete on their own. They are ideal for owners who prefer to build balanced raw diets at home. Popular DIBO options include DIBO 1 kg Lamb and Offal, DIBO 1 kg Salmon and Tripe, and DIBO 1 kg Freeflow Duck Beef Offal. These meals give owners control over rotation, fat content, and supplements while supporting gut health, variety, and long-term wellbeing.

What Are Complete Raw Meals?

Complementary meals offer flexibility not found in complete raw meals. Owners can choose single proteins for allergies, rotate muscle and offal components, and manage portion sizes. DIBO meals can be used alongside complete meals if needed, but care should be taken to maintain balance and avoid overfeeding certain nutrients.

"Using complementary meals like DIBO allows me to rotate proteins safely while knowing my dog is getting top quality natural ingredients."

Key Differences at a Glance



  • Flexibility: DIBO complementary meals allow rotation of multiple proteins (DIBO 1 kg Turkey Tripe, DIBO 1 kg Venison), while complete meals are pre-mixed.




  • Control: Owners manage portion sizes, fat content, and supplements with DIBO, unlike complete meals.




  • Variety: Complementary meals support multi-protein rotation and palatability; complete meals may limit flavour diversity.




  • Feeding Goals: DIBO meals suit elimination diets, high-energy rotations, and tailored nutrition; complete meals focus on convenience.



When to Choose DIBO Complementary Meals

DIBO complementary meals are ideal if you want to:



  • Rotate proteins for gut health and variety




  • Follow a BARF-style feeding plan




  • Feed puppies, adults, or seniors with precise control




  • Manage sensitivities with single proteins like DIBO 1 kg 100% Lamb or DIBO 1 kg Duck



For guidance on building a weekly rotation and maintaining a balanced diet, see our Here and our article How to Transition Your Dog Safely to DIBO Raw Dog Food.