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The Carrot

Some basics about Raw Feeding

Biologically appropriate raw meat diet

The Essence of Raw Feeding



Raw feeding is not a new fad diet, it is how Dogs & Cats are designed to eat. The Lions, Tigers & Wild Dogs of nature don’t get their food in tins or bags. They hunt live prey & feast.


  • Biologically Appropriate Raw Food (BARF) Diet: Tailored to mimic what dogs and cats would eat in the wild – raw meats, bones, and even some greens, providing a rich, natural source of nutrients.

  • Natural Eating Behaviors: Encouraging the instinctual actions of ripping, tearing, and crushing, which are crucial for dental health and mental stimulation.

At Nurturing by Nature we believe that by feeding a biologically appropriate raw meat diet (BARF Diet) you will allow your pet to naturally thrive. They digest the food more efficiently & especially when feeding bones & carcass, meal times provide a work out, both mentally & physically.

The human anatomy is very different to the anatomy of our dogs and cats. They may share our homes, sit on our sofa & even share our bed but the truth is, these are learnt behaviours within our modern lives.

It sounds obvious to some & silly to others but our digestion systems work in very different ways. Our human digestion starts in our mouth, as soon as we start to chew our food we start to break it down. Our saliva contains enzymes. The saliva of your dog or cat is more of a lubricant to ease chunks of meat down into their stomachs.

It is common in our shops to hear our customers say, “My Dog doesn’t chew their food.” This is natural. In the wild the most vulnerable time for almost all animals is either whilst eating or whilst drinking. Even for the A-class predators. Their heads are down & when it comes to food they have something that all the other animals want. They hunt, catch, kill, eat. As a pack animal – The alpa pack leader will get all the good bits, the heart, liver & the prime muscle meats then they move away to rest, the remainder of the pack then get their opportunity to feast. In comparison, solitary animals such as the leopard or your domestic cat eat their meals in very different ways.

We believe in Raw feeding. A good test to see how your pet’s digestion works is the carrot test. A good healthy experiment that helps to highlight how your dog’s digestion works;

The Carrot Test: A Simple Experiment

Curious about how raw feeding might impact your pet's digestion? Try the carrot test:


  1. Day One: Offer your dog a whole carrot. Observe how they interact with it, noting that some might use it as a playful teething aid. The following day, you're likely to notice undigested carrot pieces in their stool – a clear sign of how raw food is processed differently.

  2. Day Two: This time, provide a finely grated or blended carrot. You'll find the results significantly different, with the nutrients being fully utilised and no visible remnants, highlighting the efficiency of their digestive system for raw, natural foods.

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