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08/26/2024

Species-appropriate foods for all living creatures!

08/23/2024

These organizations emphasize the importance of high-quality proteins and fats for dogs' health and energy. Feeding dogs raw or a low-carb diet can help you pet stay healthy.

08/21/2024

🐶🐱 Steve’s Real Food Beef Recipe is always a fan favorite. Made from grass-fed, grass-finished beef, this complete and balanced diet is perfect for dogs and cats of all life stages. With 80% meat, organ, and bone, 15% produce, and 5% value-added ingredients like New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel, coconut oil, and raw goat milk, it's designed to promote strong bones, muscles, and organ function.

08/16/2024

👩‍🌾 5 foods from your garden you CAN share with your dog

08/14/2024

I don't know who needs to hear this, but...

08/12/2024

💚 Ever wondered how to say Lamu? It's 'Lamb-you! Swipe to learn more about this unique protein option from Steve's Real Food

08/09/2024

💖 Healthy, fresh food is the ultimate expression of love for your furry family member!

08/07/2024

🥕🐾 By mixing up your pet's diet, you ensure a balanced nutrient profile, reduce picky eating, and support a healthy gut microbiome. Plus, it can reduce the risk of food sensitivities. https://bit.ly/4d49eVd

Is your pet a picky eater? Consider rotational feeding! This dietary strategy provides a diverse range of proteins, fruits, vegetables, and grains to ensure your pet's overall well-being. Rotational feeding not only prevents picky eating behaviors but also contributes to a healthy gut microbiome, st...

08/05/2024

🐶💙 Our sharky friend is hooked on white fish diet 🐟 A great cooling protein for this hot weather

08/02/2024

Check out these quick tricks to get your pet excited about a freeze-dried diet. 🐶✨

07/31/2024

Yes, in most cases, you can let your dog enjoy the occasional ice cube with a few precautions, and be sure to monitor your pet. Frozen carrots, bananas, or apple slices make a healthy and cooling treat.

07/29/2024

🍓❄️ Treat your pets to a delicious and cooling summer snack! Simply mix goat milk, freeze-dried treats, and fresh pet-safe fruits or veg into a mold, and freeze.

07/26/2024

Which ingredients sound better for your pet? The top are ingredients taken off a bag of kibble from a big company. The bottom is from Steve's Real Food Beef recipe

07/24/2024

Heat stroke is a serious risk for our furry friends during hot weather. Watch out for these signs, and help prevent it by avoiding walks during the hottest part of the day and limiting time outside during peak temps.

07/22/2024

This is why there are fruits and vegetables in your pet's BARF diet. 🥦 Low-carb, high-fiber veggies can be a great choice to build good gut bacteria, but be sure to start slow to avoid excess fermentation in the gut, and to switch it up regularly as different plant matter feeds different types of bacteria.

07/19/2024

🚗🐾 Planning a trip with your pet and wondering how to bring along their frozen raw food? Check out our latest video for tips on traveling with frozen raw pet food and discover why freeze-dried raw food is the perfect alternative! Keep your furry friend's diet on track, no matter where your adventures take you. 🌟🥩

07/17/2024

Pork is a clean, highly digestible protein that most pets do well on, and is great for pets with skin or digestive issues! If you haven’t added pork to your pet’s diet yet, give it a chance. It may become your dog or cat’s new favorite! Click to learn more and get answers to common questions about feeding . 🥓🐶🐱

Many pet parents love including pork in their pet’s rotation for its high digestibility, low-fat, and nutritional qualities.  Pork is considered a neutral protein, meaning it’s not heating or cooling. It is an excellent choice for pets with digestive or skin issues, as its energetic properties ...

07/15/2024

Oh boy, where do we even begin?

07/12/2024

Chicken tends to be a protein that many people avoid because they think their dog has an allergy/sensitivity to it; however, a true chicken allergy is relatively uncommon in dogs, affecting roughly 10%. We have seen time and time again a person who thought their dog couldn't have chicken do well on Steve's chicken diet.

A few things that make Steve's chicken more digestible comes down to a few things:
🐔 Diet and Feed: Free-range chickens that get a more natural diet of grains, seeds, and insects produce healthier meat with a better balance of nutrients compared to those solely fed processed, high-corn or soy-based feeds

🐔 Living Conditions: Chickens raised in crowded, unsanitary conditions are more prone to stress and disease, affecting the overall quality and safety of the meat. Pasture-raised or free-range chickens tend to be healthier.

🐔 Use of Additives: Some producers use additives and preservatives to enhance the appearance and shelf life of chicken meat, which can compromise its natural quality.

❌ Because it is still a common concern that the use of antibiotics and growth hormones can lead to residues in the meat and impact its quality, it's worth mentioning that those are banned from being in pet food, so that shouldn't be an issue with any chicken diet.

07/10/2024

Did you know pork is a neutral protein?! 😂

07/08/2024

🐾 👩‍⚕️ Thinking about switching your dog or cat to a raw diet but worried your might not be on board? This blog debunks common concerns veterinarians may have and includes a handout you can download/print and share with your vet to help them properly evaluate the benefits of Steve's Real Food raw diets to help them make informed choices for your pet's health!

We love and value our vets! They work hard to keep our animals safe and healthy. It’s safe to say you’ll eventually need to discuss your dog’s diet with your vet. Diet is such a foundation of health, after all. While some education of the most common kibble diets is provided in veterinary scho...

07/05/2024

What other things did you notice when switching your pet's diet to raw?

07/03/2024

🐾☀️ Keep your pets cool and entertained this summer with a refreshing ice lick! Just freeze water and bone broth in a bowl for a tasty, hydrating treat your furry friends will love. Perfect for those hot days! 🐶🐱

07/01/2024

🐾 It's estimated that 1 out of 3 pets is overweight. Maintaining a healthy weight helps your furry friend live a longer, happier life. It reduces stress on their joints, making it easier for them to run, play, and enjoy every moment. Plus, it lowers the risk of health issues like diabetes and heart disease. Let's commit to regular exercise and a balanced diet for our pets—they deserve the best care possible! 🐶🐱

06/28/2024

🐕🍽️ Steve’s Real Food frozen raw diets should be fed thawed. It’s important not to cook the food as it harms valuable enzymes and nutrients. Ground bone is in every recipe, which should only be fed raw. To serve, you can portion up to 3 days of food to thaw in the fridge overnight and serve the next day. You can mix in hot water (not boiling) or bone broth for a warmer meal. Warming enhances aromas, making meals enticing for picky eaters and aids in digestion, which is especially beneficial for seniors, puppies, and dogs with digestive sensitivities.

06/26/2024

🐶🐱 Daily washing prevents harmful bacteria, mold, and leftover food residues from building up, ensuring every meal is safe and delicious for your furry friend. Remember, a clean bowl is a healthy bowl! 🐾✨

06/24/2024

Snack time is the best time!

06/21/2024

💦 Always bring along water for your dog, and offer it to him on a regular basis, so he or she is less likely to be enticed by salt or stagnant water sources.

Allowing pets to drink standing water runs the risk of them contracting 🪱 parasites such as Giardia, 🦠️ bacteria such as Leptospirosis, or ingesting water contaminated with Blue Green Algae. ⚠️ If your pet ingests as little as one or two mouthfuls of blue-green algae-infested water, it can be fatal to your pet. Signs that your dog has been poisoned can show up within minutes, and you might see vomiting, diarrhea, staggering, weakness, and pale gums. Immediate veterinary intervention is needed!

Bottom line: If you wouldn't swim in the water, you probably shouldn't let your pet either.

06/19/2024

Have you noticed slight color differences in raw pet food? Without the use of synthetic colorings or additives, you might see variations from batch to batch. These differences come from the natural ingredients used, which can vary due to the seasonality of produce, what the different animals were fed, etc. Rest assured, every batch is packed with the same high-quality nutrition your pet loves! 🐾❤️

06/17/2024

Our cat friends need diets rich in quality proteins and packed with moisture to truly thrive. Give them the nutrition they require and watch them flourish! 🌟