We make awesome raw dog food! We believe that selecting the best food is the most important decision you can make for your furry best friend.
Our philosophy is that dogs thrive when theyโre fed the same diet they would eat in the wild. We believe our dogs deserve quality raw ingredients, free from chemicals and pesticides. Our aim is to help dogs live longer, healthier and happier lives. We believe unconditional nutrition is the best way to love your dog unconditionally.
18/09/2025
We collect and reuse our wool insulation liners! ๐
Our biodegradable wool liners naturally break down if recycled, but they're actually really durable and can be reused many times.
If you want us to reuse yours, just leave your previous delivery box (with the wool liners inside) out for your next delivery and we'll collect, sanitise, and give them a second life. Here's this week's collections cleaned up and ready to be used again!
09/09/2025
The secret ingredient in our Buffalo & Fish recipe is organic spirulina ๐
We have lots of dogs that can only eat this recipe. For many of them it's the only food that stops them itching long term - and we think spirulina is a big reason why.
It works because spirulina stops the release of histamine from mast cells. Less histamine means less allergic reaction. It also enhances IgA production - your dog's "first line of defence" antibodies that catch allergens before they cause problems.
When we first started making Buffalo & Fish there was good evidence that it helped in humans. Since then, a 2021 study using spirulina in 30 dogs over 42 weeks found that it enhanced immune function and improved gut health responses - confirming what we are seeing with the itchy dogs eating our food.
We combine organic spirulina with novel protein buffalo, locally sourced raw honey and anti-inflammatory fish in our Buffalo & Fish recipe, and have seen incredible results!
If we're not available where you are and you want to add spirulina to your dogs diet, quality REALLY matters. Cheap spirulina can contain heavy metals like lead, mercury and arsenic. It's really important to source organic spirulina produced in strictly controlled conditions. If you can't find high quality organic spirulina, don't feed your dog a cheap alternative. It's not worth the risk.
Only a tiny amount is needed - try 1/8 teaspoon per 10kg of bodyweight daily. You'll need to mix it into your dog's food as by itself it's not very tasty. But it really helps!
02/09/2025
Hey guys! Quick reminder: we need orders in by Sunday afternoon please. We're getting loads of last minute orders all the way up to Tuesday morning at the moment - which is very tricky for us to organise last minute! Thank you Legends ๐๐ถ
09/08/2025
Happy birthday to our gorgeous Nelly! 13 years young today. Tors made her a beautiful cake of Whoa Nelly with blueberries and carrot candles. Nelly absolutely did not want to be photographed with it. Fair enough! She absolutely smashed it, and then ran our the door to chase a turkey while wearing her party hat ๐
Never change Nelly. We love you โค๏ธ
07/08/2025
We'll be open as usual 8am-12pm next Wednesday for the Ekka Public holiday. If you need food come say hi! ๐ก๐พ
31/07/2025
Kibble doesn't clean your dog's teeth ๐ฌ
Over 60% of dogs have dental calculus (tartar). A massive new study of 4771 dogs shows raw fed dogs have significantly lower risk of dental problems compared to kibble-fed dogs.
Why?
All kibble is 40-60% carbohydrates (sugar) which feeds bad bacteria in your dog's mouth. Raw diets are just 3% carbs.
Keep in mind that dogs have zero requirement for carbs in their diet. Itโs a filler. And one that causes a lot of health issues.
The idea that kibble cleans teeth is pure marketing - no research supports it. It's like trying to clean your teeth with weet bix! It's just not going to work.
There is really only one way for your dog to naturally clean their teeth. And that is with raw meaty bones. The mechanical abrasive action of chewing on a bone is what cleans the teeth. Plus, I've never met a dog that didn't love a bone.
So if you want to keep your dogs teeth clean, avoid processed food and give your dog a bone! ๐ฆด
18/07/2025
โ Food Safety inspection passed with flying colours!
Surprise audit this morning - we only found out last night. The inspector was very thorough and impressed with our cleanliness and safety protocols. His only feedback was "everything is clearly under control." I'll take that!!
Have a great weekend everyone ๐
17/07/2025
Buffalo is back ๐
Anyone know how to cook this on the bbq?? It looks amazing!
10/07/2025
Here's how our carrots arrived this week. Made me laugh!
06/07/2025
We're back! ๐๏ธ
Nelly had the best time running on the sand and we're feeling refreshed and ready to go. Thank you for your patience while we were away!
26/06/2025
Thatโs all your orders for the week! Weโve now sold out our freezer 3 weeks in a row ๐คฏ
Thank you so much for your support. We really appreciate you guys. Canโt wait to have a break!
Our freezer is full again so orders are now open for our next delivery run. Weโll be back in the kitchen July 7th.
Have a great weekend and see you soon ๐โค๏ธ
18/06/2025
Colder weather means schools of mullet ๐
This week's food features beautiful locally-caught QLD grey mullet. It's a great sustainably sourced fish, packed with anti-inflammatory omega-3s. Your pup's coat is about to get seriously shiny!
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Whoa Nelly! is scientifically formulated raw dog food made by two nutritionists. We are advocates for a raw whole food diet thatโs free from synthetic nutrition. Our food is made each week in a kitchen so its super fresh and minimally processed. You can see the quality and smell the difference!
Our focus is improving gut health. Each pack of Whoa Nelly! contains our specially fermented โNelly Bellyโ full of probiotics and enzymes. These little yellow dots are the key to Great Gut Health!
As nutritionists we recommend feeding foods with scientifically proven health benefits. Thatโs why our recipes include organic foods like turmeric, rosehip, coconut oil, reishi mushroom, spirulina and apple cider vinegar - in just the right amounts.
Our food is suitable for all dogs and lifestages, from healthy puppies all the way to dogs with allergies and chronic sickness. We pride ourselves on making the best dog food that we possibly can, and hope that our passion shows
