Raw Fed Pets

15/12/2024

Looking for the purr-fect gift for your cat or dog this festive season? 🎁 Our Salmon Crackling Bites are the ultimate treat! Made with 100% natural salmon skin, they’re crunchy, packed with omega-3s for a shiny coat, and totally irresistible. 🐟

Whether you’re treating your pet or spoiling someone else’s, these bites are paw-some stocking fillers that’ll have tails wagging and whiskers twitching. 🎅

Available as training-treat sized “Crackling Bites” and long crunchy “Salmon Crackling Skins”, your dogs and cats will thank you for checking out our Omega Treats.

11/12/2024

Our team is working hard to pack orders and keep your pets happy this holiday season 🐾

A quick reminder to stock up before we close from 24 Dec to 6 Jan. Next week is the best time to place your orders to avoid disappointment! 🎁

Suppliers will reopen, and things will return to normal from 9 Jan, but between 23 Dec and then, there may be delays. To keep things stress-free, get your pet food admin sorted early 📦

Our online store will remain open 24/7 🕐, so you can still place orders, but delivery times may be longer than usual.

Thank you for your support this year ✨

04/12/2024

Congratulations to this month’s Google Review winner, Adéle. We’re so glad to hear that both your dogs love their meals. No more mealtime struggles—just happy pups and happy tummies. Knowing that mealtime is now a highlight in your household truly makes our day. ♥

As a thank you, you’ve won a R150 gift voucher. 🎁

Want to be our next winner? Place an order online and leave us a Google review. You can double your chances with a Facebook recommendation too. 😊

Thank you for sharing your experience and helping others discover the joy of raw feeding. 🐾

25/11/2024

Healthy, happy dogs start with what’s in their bowl. 🥕

Raw Gold’s Premium Free Range Chicken Meal is the perfect choice for dogs who deserve only the best. Packed with wholesome, farm-fresh ingredients, this meal is as natural as it gets. 🍗

The free-range chicken is human-grade and sourced directly from trusted farms—completely free of growth hormones, stimulants, and routine antibiotics. It’s a single-protein meal that’s highly digestible and loaded with the essential amino acids your dog needs for a vibrant, healthy life. 🐾

Raw Gold’s fresh vegetables, collected daily from local farms, bring even more goodness to the bowl. Their vitamin and mineral premix, designed for them by an animal nutritionist, is the only addition, so you’ll recognise every ingredient on the label and know that your dog’s complete and balanced meal is giving them all the health and vitality a good diet should. 🌟

Here’s what Bridget Eddy had to say:
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"Even my picky eaters couldn’t resist! Shiny bowls and wagging tails all around."

Watch your dog thrive with every meal. 🐕✨

21/11/2024

Plan Ahead for the Silly Season! 🎅🎄

The festive season is a busy time for everyone, so here’s everything you need to know to keep your pets happy and stocked up over the holidays:

✨ Key Dates to Remember:

🌲 Last Delivery Before Christmas: 📅 24th December (Order by 1 PM on the 23rd).
🌲Holiday Closing Dates: We’ll be closed from 24th December and back on 6th January 2025.
🌲 Christmas Week Deliveries: Orders placed during the long weekend will be delivered on 31st December, stock permitting.
🌲 New Year’s Week Deliveries: Orders placed over New Year will be delivered in the second week of January, as suppliers reopen and stock normalises.

✨ Stock Tips:

🌲 We’ll hold as much stock as possible, but supplier closures may cause delays. Ordering early ensures your pets have everything they need until January.
🌲 Best Time to Order: Try to place your holiday orders by 17th December for smooth delivery.

If we’re out of stock on an item, we’ll always contact you to offer alternatives. While we take a few days off to recharge between Christmas and New Year, we’ll still dispatch as much as possible to keep orders moving on the 30th of December!

Thank you for supporting our small business during this busy time. Here’s to a joyful festive season filled with happy tails and full bowls! 🐾

17/11/2024

Starting a raw diet? Here’s what to expect! 🌱

Switching your dog to a raw diet is an exciting step, and it’s natural to wonder what changes you’ll see along the way. 🐶✨ To start, it’s normal for your pup to have a bit of a runny tummy as they adjust to digesting raw food. This usually settles within a few days as their digestive system adapts. Most dogs dive right into raw, but if you’ve got a picky eater, don’t worry—we have a few tricks to help them warm up to it! 🥩🍖

Once they’re settled, you’ll notice smaller, firmer, and less smelly stools 💩, a sign that their body is absorbing more of the nutrients in the food. And be ready for a shinier, softer coat ✨🐕. Many raw-fed dogs develop a noticeably healthier coat, a sign that their skin and fur are thriving.

You might also notice a boost in their energy and overall vitality 🐾 as they enjoy the natural benefits of a raw diet. Another bonus? Cleaner teeth 🦷 and fresher breath 🫧, thanks to the natural enzymes in raw food that help reduce plaque buildup.

Every dog’s transition is unique, but we’re here to help make it smooth. Got questions about starting raw? Just ask—let’s get your pup thriving on real food! 🐕

04/11/2024

Congratulations to this month’s Google Review winner, Louize! We’re so glad to hear Chloe enjoyed her first serving of Doggobone Classic, especially since she’s usually a picky eater. It’s great to know our website made ordering easy for you too! 🎉

As a thank you, you’ve won a R150 gift voucher! 🎁

Want to be our next winner? Place an order online and leave us a Google review. You can double your chances with a Facebook recommendation too! 😊

Thank you for sharing your experience and helping others discover the joy of raw feeding!

20/10/2024

Did you know that raw chicken hearts are loaded with taurine, a nutrient essential for cats and dogs? 🐱🐶

For cats, taurine is especially important because they’re obligate carnivores, meaning they need animal meat and organs to stay healthy—just like their wild relatives, the African Wild Cat. Taurine supports their heart health, vision, and immune system. Dogs benefit too, as taurine helps maintain strong hearts and overall wellness. 🐾

While our complete and balanced meals already have all the taurine your cats need, adding raw chicken hearts to their diet is a fun and nutritious way to keep them happy and thriving! ❤️

16/10/2024

Have you given our new fish whole foods a try yet? 🐟

We’ve added Kingklip Fish Pieces and Salmon Heads to our menu—two irresistible options packed with nutrients your pets will love! Whether you’re adding variety to their meals or boosting their Omega-3 intake, these fishy delights are perfect for healthy coats, joints, and overall vitality.

Pro tip: You can cut the Kingklip Fish Pieces into smaller bits for your cat to enjoy 🐱

Let us know in the comments if your pet has tried them yet. If not, now’s the time! 🐾

13/10/2024

We’re thrilled to share that Raw Gold Venison Muscle Mince is now available on our website! ✨ Venison is one of the healthiest protein options for dogs, especially for heart health ❤️, and is ideal for adding variety to your pet’s diet. It has fewer calories and less fat than other meats, making it a lean, nutrient-dense choice. Rich in iron and packed with essential nutrients like B vitamins, phosphorus, selenium and zinc, venison helps support strong muscles, bones, and overall vitality 💪🐾.

If your pet could use a boost in nutrition or you’re looking for a cleaner, leaner protein option, Raw Gold Venison Muscle Mince is an excellent way to level up their meals 🥩.

08/10/2024

Will raw food give my cat what they need? 🤔🐱

If you've ever Googled this question, you might feel more confused than when you started. With all the conflicting information out there, it can be hard to know what's best for your cat! We're here to make it simple: raw food is the natural diet your feline friend needs to thrive. 🐾

🔎 Why raw?:
• Cats are obligate carnivores, which means that they depend on the nutrients found in meat for their survival.
• Cats have short digestive tracts designed for raw meat, making it easier for them to process than kibble.
• Raw food contains no fillers or artificial additives—just real meat, bones, and essential nutrients for better digestion and overall health.
• You may notice benefits like healthier skin, a shinier coat, and reduced litter box odor.

But don’t just take our word for it—here's what our happy customers are saying:

“We adopted an extremely fussy 6-year-old tabby... I am happy to report that she’s taken to the raw diet like the tiger she is at heart! As a bonus, her litter box smells a lot less too!" — Sonelia du Preez 🐯

“Theo has had a sensitive stomach all his life, and vomited often despite frequent vet visits and expensive food and meds. Since switching to raw, he hasn't vomited once in three weeks and is noticeably more comfortable. I wish I had switched him years ago!” — Jo Pentz 🐱

If you’re ready to try raw, let us know—your cat might just surprise you!✨

03/10/2024

🎉 A big congratulations to this month’s Google Review winner, David! We’re so glad to hear that you had such a smooth experience with our service and that Sugar and Cane are loving their food! Your feedback helps others discover the ease and benefits of raw feeding. 🌟

As a thank you, you’ve won a R150 gift voucher! 🎁

Want to be our next winner? Just place an order online and leave us a Google review. You can double your chances with a Facebook recommendation too! 😊

Thank you for your continued support and for sharing the love of raw feeding!

30/09/2024

Happy birthday to our beloved poster-boy Badger! 🥳 He’s three today, we can’t believe it 🥹.

He says a bone and a walk on the beach aren’t enough for him this year, he wants more fanfare, so we need your ideas! 🥳 How do you usually celebrate your pets’ birthdays? Badger is convinced you’ll have more creative and exciting birthday traditions… ✨🐾

23/09/2024

GIVEAWAY FOR CATS! 🎉

Yes, we’re all about natural nutrition for kitties too! 😻 As a big thank you for making us your go-to for raw cat food and natural cat wellness, we’re giving away 2kg of our most popular cat foods, as well as some whole anchovies and best beloved treats, to one lucky winner!

How to Enter:

🐱 Like this post and follow our page.
🐱 Snap a pic of your cat with their latest order from us OR enjoying the food/treats you bought.
🐱 Post it on your feed or story and tag us
🐱 Want a bonus entry? 🎥 Post a video instead of a photo
🐱 Make sure you’re based in Cape Town to be eligible.

Show us those purring kitties and you could win big! The winner will be announced on Monday 7 October to give you time to order and snap away 🎉

Good luck, and thank you for being part of our journey! 🐾

📃 T’s & C’s: This giveaway is open to all residents of Cape Town and surrounding areas we deliver to (check our website if you’re unsure 🖥️). We’ll contact you for your delivery details after the announcement. If we don’t hear back within 2 working days we’ll need to select a new winner.
Please note that some product packaging has changed since we took the photo, so it won’t be an exact representation of the final prize, but it will add up to the same amount of delicious nutritious goodies!

16/09/2024

🐕 Did you know the idea of a breed-specific diet was largely invented as a marketing ploy by kibble companies? While there are of course breed-specific genetic differences between a pug and a pitbull, they're all dogs with the same digestive systems, and they all thrive on a natural diet of meat and plant matter, just like their common ancestor the wolf! 🐺

So before you anxiously Google "best dog food for labradors" or "what to feed dachshunds", remember that your dog's gut has been very well designed over generations of doggie evolution that is way older than the breeds engineered by humans. Feed them fresh natural food like they would hunt for themselves in the wild, and watch their health and wellbeing soar. 🐾

If your dog has any particular health concerns (breed related or otherwise) that require them to have more or less of a particular nutrient, get in touch so we can advise on the best of our raw foods to support them. We have no doubt though... If it's a dog it will thrive on a raw diet! 🥩🌿

16/09/2024

We are loving the new vacuum-sealed packaging from Doggbone! 🐾 No mess, no fuss—just happy, healthy pets! 🐶🐱

We know change can be a little "ruff," but our new vacuum-sealed plastic packaging is designed with you and your pets in mind! Here’s why this switch is actually pawsitively better:

Standard-Sized Portions – Now, you're getting the perfect portion every time. In some cases, you might even notice you're getting a little extra! More for your fur-babies to enjoy! 🐶🐱

Less Mess – No more spills or freezer mishaps! Our vacuum-sealed packaging keeps things neat and tidy for you. Less mess, less stress! 🧽

No Resealable Bags – By removing resealable bags, we’re making sure our products are tamper-proof in stores, keeping your pets safe from any unwanted paws.

Minimal Human Handling – Little to no human contact during the packaging process means fewer chances of contamination. We’re serious about hygiene - because healthy pets = happy pets.

Avoid Cross-Contamination – Our sealed packaging keeps each portion fresh, safe, and clean—no cross-contamination here!

We’re committed to giving your pets the best, from their bowl to their bellies. Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to improve! 🐾

10/09/2024

Our philosophy is simple. 😌 Real health comes from real food – the fresher the better. 🐶 That’s why we only sell pet foods made from ingredients you could find in your own fridge. Fresh meat and locally grown veggies, frozen to lock in the goodness. No grains, preservatives, hormones, or harmful additives💛

Domestic dogs are directly descended from wolves, and their nutritional needs match🐺 Wolves feast mostly on meat, and a lot of what they need comes from eating organs, bone, and even skin, hair, or feathers of their prey. 🦴🥩🥕 It’s important that a raw diet for dogs includes these parts in the right proportion, as a muscle-meat only diet would be insufficient and would lead to nutritional deficiencies.

Some of our customers’ favourite benefits of their dogs’ new raw diet: 😁

1️⃣ Improved digestion: Raw food is easier for dogs to digest than processed kibble. This leads to better nutrient absorption and less constipation or diarrhoea. It also means smaller, less smelly poops, easier to pick up! 💩

2️⃣ Stronger immune system: Raw food contains enzymes and other essentials that boost your dog's immune system, leading to better overall health and fewer infections and vet visits. 🏥

3️⃣ Healthier coat and skin: The number one reason people start to doubt their kibble diet is that their dogs itch. Not only is kibble too dry, many dogs are actually allergic to the grains in them. The natural oils found in raw food promote healthy skin and a shiny coat, and clear up itches. This can also reduce shedding and dander, and your dogs’ coat and skin will smell and feel cleaner ✨

4️⃣ Better dental health: No more smelly breath and weakened teeth. The bone content in raw food cleans and strengthens your dog’s pearly whites. Wolves don’t need toothbrushes and neither should your pooch!🦷👅

Reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns about raw feeding. We know how persuasive the marketing for chemically-produced pet feeds has been over the last number of decades, and we love to talk pet nutrition, so no question is a silly one. It’s never too late to give your pets their first unforgettable meal. ✨💛🐶🦴

02/09/2024

Mochi is ready for Spring! 🌼 We know it’s still chilly and wet (Cape Town’s idea of Spring…) but at least the flowers are starting to come out on those morning mountain walks and in the garden. What are you and your pets most looking forward to about the weather warming up? 🐾