SmallBatch Raw Pet Food

Why Go Raw?

Despite years of domestication, the digestive system of cats and dogs hasn’t changed much. Their incisor teeth are sharp, making them perfect for ripping through meat and tearing it off the bone. Dogs also have short intestines which allow them to eat a large amount of bacteria and digest it without suffering any negative side effects. The high acidic levels of their stomachs allow them to do so safely.

They are still designed to eat and digest raw meat. Not only are they built to eat raw food, they love it and the nutrients inside (that sadly gets cooked and processed out of other food) keeps our pets healthy, shiny, and full of life. Studies show that raw-fed cats and dogs suffer from fewer diseases and live longer than those fed canned or processed foods.

How To Transition To Raw

It is important to make a transition from one food to another slowly. It is also important to remember that Smallbatch is raw food; it cannot be left out like kibble, there is no grazing. Practice safe food-handling protocol. Wash your hands and any utensils or surfaces that come in contact with raw food with hot water and soap.

Day 1: Replace 1 oz. (or 2 tbls) with 1 oz. of Smallbatch
Day 2: Replace 2 oz. (or 4 tbls) with 2 oz. of Smallbatch
Day 3: Replace 3 oz. (or 6 tbls) with 3 oz. of Smallbatch
Day 4: Replace 4 oz. (or 8 tbls) with 4 oz. of Smallbatch
Day 5: Replace 5 oz. (or 10 tbls) with 5 oz. of Smallbatch
Day 6: Replace 6 oz. (or 12 tbls) with 6 oz. of Smallbatch

During the entire transition period, it is important to the well-being of your animal to remain patient and resist the urge to diverge from the transition program. Give your animal lots of love and attention. Take extra care to monitor your companion, making sure that their behavioral patterns and stool are normal. The process will vary with each pet as each one is different and can have different reactions.

Fresh Ingredients

SmallBatch raw frozen dog food receives DogFoodAdvisor.com ’s top rating of 5 stars!
SmallBatch Lamb – Raw Dog Food

Ingredients: Lamb hearts, lamb, lamb bone, lamb livers, lamb kidneys, lamb spleens, organic squash, organic celery, organic bok choy, organic cauliflower, organic green beans, salmon oil, organic dandelion greens, organic apple cider vinegar, organic kelp, organic cilantro, organic bee pollen, organic wheat grass, organic bilberry, organic garlic, organic oregano, organic thyme

• The first ingredient in this dog food is lamb heart. Although it doesn’t sound very appetizing to us humans, heart tissue is pure muscle — all meat. It’s naturally rich in quality protein, minerals and complex B vitamins, too. Lamb is naturally rich in all ten essential amino acids required by a dog to sustain life.
• The second ingredient is lamb. Lamb is considered “the clean flesh derived from slaughtered” lamb and associated with skeletal muscle or the muscle tissues of the tongue, diaphragm, heart or esophagus.
• The third ingredient is lamb bone, an excellent source of natural calcium.
• The fourth ingredient is lamb liver. Liver is a vitamin-rich protein that’s safe for your dog to eat. It contains vitamin A, B vitamins, iron, copper, zinc, essential fatty acids, and more.
• The fifth ingredient is lamb kidney, an organ meat low in fat and rich in protein and essential minerals.
• The sixth ingredient is lamb spleen, an organ meat sourced from a named animal and thus considered a positive addition to this recipe.
• The seventh ingredient is squash. Squash is a nutritious addition high in complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.

From there, the list goes on to include a number of other supplements.

First, salmon oil is naturally rich in the prized EPA and DHA type of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are an essential part of normal metabolism; however, they cannot actually be produced by the body, so they must be consumed through the diet. Some of the benefits include reduce inflammation, improve cognitive function, reduce dermatitis and allergies, improving coat health, plus keep a healthy cardiovascular system.

Wheat grass is prized for its vitamin and mineral content. Yet unlike wheat, wheat grass is gluten-free.

Apple cider vinegar has commonly reported benefits including improvements in skin and coat condition, a reduction of itching and scratching, the elimination of tear stains on the face, fewer brown or yellow urine spots in lawns, increased mobility in older dogs, reduced flea populations, and an improvement in overall health.

Kelp is a natural source of amino acids; it is 25% protein with only 2% fat in this sea veggie. Kelp is known for its iodine, which is important for healthy thyroid function. While other plants from the sea are nutrients for dogs, kelp contains 60 different minerals and vitamins and 21 amino acids, making it a great ingredient to have in dog food.

Bee pollen’s key benefits are that it contains antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, protein, and live enzymes. Because of its dense nutrition bee pollen uses include supporting energy needs, muscle strength, healthy digestion, and immune support.

Sources for the blog post:

• smallbatchpets.com
• dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/smallbatch-raw-frozen-dog-food
• pawsitivelypuredogfood.com/blog/2018/8/7/3-big-differences-between-small-batch-and-commercial-dog-foods
• topdogtips.com/raw-dog-food-taken-new-level-smallbatch