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Is your food complete and balanced?

Yes. All of our patties are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO dog food nutrient profiles for all life stages, including the growth of large-breed puppies (70 lbs or more). We Feed Raw is made up of meaty meat (muscle

Is your food AAFCO compliant?

Yes, our dog and cat foods comply with AAFCO recommendations for all life stages.

Were your recipes formulated by a nutritionist?

Yes, all of our recipes were formulated by a PhD animal nutritionist with over 30 years of experience in raw feeding and animal nutrition.

How should I get my dog started?

If you sign up for a meal plan, you will be sent our intro plan with detailed instructions. The directions will instruct you on how to mix your pup's current food with We Feed Raw and increase the percentage of We Feed Raw over the course of 9 days u

Can I feed kibble and We Feed Raw?

Yes. While we always recommend feeding 100% raw to see the full benefits of a raw diet, we understand that this isn't for everyone, so we of course support the idea that some fresh raw is better than none.

Should I add anything to my dog's We Feed Raw Meals?

Our food is designed to be complete and balanced for dogs of all life stages, so it's not necessary to add anything to your pet's food. We already add a high-quality vitamin premix to the food, so we particularly advise against adding any other multi

Where do you source your meats from?

Our food is all made from USDA human-grade meats with no fillers, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors. Our lamb and venison are sourced from New Zealand, pasture-raised, grass-fed, and grass-finished. Everything else is sourced within the USA

What kind of edible bone is in the patties?

The edible bone is finely ground into the patty. We use turkey necks for the Turkey Patty. We use beef necks for the Beef, Lamb, and Venison Patties. For the Chicken Patty, we use chicken necks and for the Duck Patty, we use duck bones.

What safety precautions does WFR take?

All We Feed Raw products are produced in a USDA-certified facility with strict compliance requirements of BRC safe quality food manufacturing. Furthermore, as part of our food safety program, we use a cold-pressure process on all of our meats except

Can I cook the food?

We don't recommend cooking the food, as this defeats the purpose of feeding a fresh raw diet and all the bioavailable nutrients that come with it. That being said, it is fine to sear the meat if you have a picky pet gently. Picky Pet Feeding Suggesti

How many days will my food stay fresh?

Our food will stay good in your refrigerator for up to 4 days. Our food will stay good in your freezer, sealed in its original packaging for up to 6 months.

How long does the food take to thaw?

Our meal plan packets take about 12 hours to thaw in the fridge. Our bulk patties take about 24 hours.

What is the best way to portion my pet's meals?

You can measure out each meal using a regular kitchen scale or eyeball it. You will always receive the right quantity for your pup, so if you feed a little less or a little more on some days, it will balance out by the time you reach the end of the b

Is We Feed Raw for cats too?

Yes, cats are obligate carnivores, so our recipes are great for them too. We've worked with our PhD nutritionist to ensure that our formulas are complete and balanced for cats as well. We don't add additional taurine to our recipes because all of th

HPP Process

As part of our food safety program, we use HPP (high-pressure processing), otherwise known as cold-pressure processing. High-pressure processing is a 100% natural, non-thermal technology that employs ultra-high water pressure to neutralize food-borne