How To Start Your Puppy On A Raw Diet - The Ultimate Guide

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Finally! The long requested raw feeding puppy video is here to help you switch your puppy over to raw with confidence! Even if you’re not confident, you will be as time goes on. It’s a big jump but once you’re in, you will start to get into the rhythm.
If you have other questions, hopefully these videos and sources can help you out:
VIDEO ★ Calculate Meal Sizes and Caloric Intake
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VIDEO ★ 7 Things You Should Know Before You Start Raw Feeding
• 7 Things You Need To K...
VIDEO ★ How To Find Raw Food Locally and Online
• Raw Feeding - How Much...
VIDEO ★ How To Find Raw Food At Your Grocery Store (For Cheap!)
• Raw Feeding - How Much...
VIDEO ★ Learn How To Balance Your Dog's Meals (NRC Guidelines)
• NRC Guidelines - Is Yo...
SOURCES ☆ Calculating calories for puppies
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SOURCES ☆ NRC Guidelines
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[@PawsofPrey]

Don't miss these additional simple tips on feeding your puppy raw! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2rSq4uZh6-AhJo

[@rockosfuture7063]

Is 4-6wks to young to feed a puppy raw bone? If now how do I feed it to them? Should I crush the bone up?

[@analarson2920]

@@rockosfuture7063 just add to their nursing eventually they ween themselves but do the same here. May have to blend is needed.

[@rockosfuture7063]

@@analarson2920 ok thanks 😊

[@brittanycoventry8251]

As a first time dog owner this is helpful but also overwhelming. Makes me concerned I won’t do a good job on a raw diet

[@rustyhowe3907]

If it helps at all; any proper food is better than commercial. Build it up step by step, and always keep learning. I've been doing this for years and still come to other people to share and gain information.👍

[@ForeverUntamed]

That's how I feel about my 5 month American bully who is growing so fast

[@nickycorrea8383]

We used to make our own raw food. We’d portion it and freeze it however we found that our butcher makes raw dog food and this was such a life saver! Check with local butchers in your area to see if they do this too!

[@analarson2920]

@@nickycorrea8383 yes but ask for their percentages.

[@pokerqAK47]

Lol yeah me too. I’m like “I’m out” on the 7th minute

[@HippieSmileyFace]

The production quality of your videos is on another level. Really appreciate the time you put into these and your willingness to share freely your knowledge and experience.

[@PawsofPrey]

Thank you so much (;__;)

[@pepcaladno6251]

Not only you should write down the weight and age, but I'd also recommend writing down almost every meal including what and how much the puppy ate, you can document what they don't like to eat, what kind of poop they had after the meal. It will be so helpful in case you will need to show your puppy to your vet so the vet could take a look and see if there're any potential deficiencies or if your puppy has an allergy to something. I still do that sometimes when feeding my own dogs just to keep track of what they actually get.

[@PawsofPrey]

Absolutely! I should have made that more clear, that was my intention to get across!

[@leakononchuk5540]

Question.. I’m about to transition my 5 month old black lab puppy to raw food. I bought a raw whole chicken for his first meal & cut it into sections. How do I go about feeding it to him? I have no idea where to start. Do I just give him a few pieces & let him have at it? Or should I cook it a little the first time I give it to him so it’s not completely raw & then gradually decrease the cooking time til it’s completely raw?

[@Userkfkgjgjf83893]

​@leakononchuk5540 You can feed him a little piece by piece by hand to start off then put it on a lick mat/bowl. No need to cook, raw is raw

[@judyshinohara]

Thank you so much for this. After getting bags and bags of vet recommended food for my new puppy, I felt a little overwhelmed. I had intended on trying a more natural diet, but I gave in to the puppy kibble. After taking the time to read all the ingredients (I live in Japan, so it's all in kanji...) I realized I spent $80+ for a month's worth of cornmeal, flour and meat "meal". Your channel gave me the courage to actually try out this plan. Since I live in Japan, it's really easy to access the basic muscle meats and meaty bones for this diet. In fact, shopping and prep time (for about a week's worth of food) only took an hour and about $20. With more practice and figuring out how to order directly from a butcher (Japanese is my second language) I think I'll be able to save more money. I can't believe feeding raw will cost the same, or less than, commercial food. Before, he went crazy for kibble during training sessions, but after a few tastes of real chicken, he's already giving me the cold shoulder when I offer him a piece of dry kibble. 😂

[@alchemical60]

Yayyyy the long awaited video is FINALLY here

[@PawsofPrey]

^_____^ !

[@taylorkuprewicz9704]

This was the best explanation I have found for feeding a puppy raw food, your explanation was so clear and easy to follow. Thank you SO much for this video!!! You just cured so much of my stress haha.

[@allicialuck6840]

If you wrote a book, I would read it. Thanks for the good info. Can you please do a video specifically about big dogs please!

[@PawsofPrey]

Well I can certainly recommend some great books I learned a lot of this from LOL. And good idea!

[@kawaiicat2424]

@@PawsofPrey Can u make a video about what book you Can recommend?

[@PawsofPrey]

@@kawaiicat2424 Good idea!

[@saramirza999]

@@PawsofPrey please do so!

[@janismartinpoet2815]

@@PawsofPreywhich book would you recommend??

[@germanbarahona8830]

Amazing, helpful and super instructive video!!! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@WeAreCreators]

Thank you so much for this!! I've been looking for a puppy video for 3 days now! :)

[@1HelluvaGuyBX]

This video was so on point n helpful THANK YOU!

[@melindalachapell4478]

Your videos are so beautiful, organize and fun to watch! Thank you!

[@kiwiflowers9475]

FINALLY AN ACTUAL HELPFUL VIDEO. Thank you so much!

[@prepareforeternity]

This was the best video I’ve seen on raw feeding for a puppy. Great job!

[@selinawang5635]

If possible, more detailed ratios for supplements will be much appreciated

[@PawsofPrey]

I linked more info on that in the description - Perfectly Rawsome provides all NRC guidelines here - this is per 1000 kcal so you will need to adjust depending on your puppy's caloric intake: tinyurl.com/qobzsk93

[@selinawang5635]

@@PawsofPrey Thank you!! So helpful❤️❤️❤️

[@jessicamateer3816]

This is the most helpful source of information that I’ve found. Thank you so much.

[@gigiacti]

Your videos are great so informative makes it seem easy!!Thank you :)

[@alexandrajanca3589]

UNREAL help. Your video alone has made me 1000x more confident.

[@jbeanearner]

Thank you very much for this AWESOME video!

[@MariaMartinez-zb7sh]

Wow this is the best video in the world. Thank you for all the information

[@jairolopez2413]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!! I’ve been waiting for someone to explain it like you have

[@PawsofPrey]

I'm so glad it helped!

[@kendra-chao]

This video was formatted so strategically and the information was so helpful! Thank you!!

[@PawsofPrey]

You're welcome :)

[@barbararussell897]

Really helpful. Thank you!

[@frickinda]

Awesome info thank you

[@ReverendJoaquinRLarriba]

EXCELLENT Video, THANK YOU!!!

[@luvjean7124]

Thank you for this! All your videos are super informative and now this was the cherry on top on how to set up a diet for a puppy :) Loved learning how you started off Matsu

[@PawsofPrey]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@lieselharold1930]

Your videos are amazing! I'm so happy there are people like you out there helping to educate pet parents on the benefits of feeding a species appropriate diet! Good for you! My question is this... when adding oily fish to the meal for balancing purposes, how does this factor into the total equation? I'm confused about how much of, say, sardines to add to my puppy's meals.

[@idbechingwan]

Waited for this one! Yay 😊

[@PawsofPrey]

Glad I finally got it out lol

[@ryanm1316]

Really informative video as I'm getting a Doberman puppy in a few weeks.

[@theultimatechannel1243]

Wow this definitely helped me decide how to start my 10 week old lab pup

[@JessiPerez1234]

GREAT 👍 video! Thank you so much 😊

[@jasminecooper4938]

This was so good thank u

[@roosploeger7815]

Thanks for making this video!!

[@PawsofPrey]

No problem!

[@myssakay]

This is a great reference video, thank you! I’m wanting to switch my 3-year-old over. She’s eaten some raw, some dehydrated, and mostly kibble. But, I’ll come back to this when I get my next puppy!

[@michaelpineda9354]

Oh wow! Thank you for this very informative video.. I was looking for something like this

[@PawsofPrey]

You are so welcome!

[@zazaiwon87]

Girl, you just earned yourself a new subscriber :) Great Video. I'm also happy that more and more people put the effort into feeding their furry friends.

[@ahlayadonaldson354]

Love this! All your videos are amazing and informative. My puppy is happy healthy and licks his bowl clean every time, thank you!

[@PawsofPrey]

I'm so glad ^__^ !

[@1gamedaily815]

Thank you so much for all your videos!!

[@PawsofPrey]

Of course!

[@RESTESSMYSTIC]

Great video - thanx

[@justinemarshall90]

God Bless you!!! lord knows I need this info 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@mywoofsmenu999]

It's way more than just following the video. Very educational. Hope there is more info on where to get those special meats and organ meats at a cheaper price.

[@7ajhubbell]

Thank you.

[@karenorrala4333]

I’m getting a puppy this weekend thank you so much!

[@PawsofPrey]

Yay great timing!

[@emmanueljnrbow4997]

Love all your videos

[@PawsofPrey]

Thank you!

[@yasminenaia2497]

When my aunt's dog had pups we weaned them right into raw ! We think it really helped with their development, even if they went onto eating kibble later

[@hjk460]

This video is awsome thanks for making it and please keep posting :) I will post videos of my experience switching my dog over thank you so much 😊

[@PawsofPrey]

You're very welcome!!

[@steprizz]

2 more weeks to getting my puppy. can't wait to try it out.!!!!

[@marias5088]

How is your puppy doing on raw? I am not sure if I should start it now. My Brittany puppy is almost 4 months old.

[@smallandfragileclub]

Here for the puppy clips since my pups are adults now 🥺😍🐶🐶🐶🐶

[@PawsofPrey]

Aw, yes I loved seeing them!

[@selinawang5635]

Just got a shiba puppy! Needed the ratio guide for puppy! This video is just in time✌︎thanks！

[@jotunnhime]

Congratulations, hope your pup grows up happy and healthy 🥺❤❤❤❤❤

[@PawsofPrey]

Perfect! Congrats :)

[@selinawang5635]

@@jotunnhime Thank you so much~~~

[@selinawang5635]

@@PawsofPrey Thank you!!!! Love your videos!

[@NomadLand666]

My puppy is only 2 months old and surprisingly she is able to eat each section of chicken wings, and she does really well with it. She somehow understands she is supposed to crunch down the bone really well and I see her crunch down even the largest section of the wing to tiny pieces. I always supervise. She seems to love it. When I got her she had diarrhea from a round of antibiotics due to a littermate getting giardia and the vet being cautious.... within a few days she had solid stool and I really think this had a lot to do with the bone. I felt so relieved to see this work so well for her. It feels less intimidating now that I see she is already thriving on it.

[@itscxrsed]

How much % did you use ?

[@angelashen12]

Great video! How would you calculate when feeding dehydrated organ/meats to the diet like liver, spleen, heart, muscles, neck and feet bones?

[@efrenhaw]

Thank you for the video and all the details. For a moment I thought I was feeding the Kardashian's dog with so much supplements and vitamins, but after seeing the whole video, all makes sense. Thank you

[@tmasda4121]

Hi how frequently do you give the kelp and other herbs mixed with the goat yogurt? thank you!

[@ZiggyFL]

Thank you! I started my dachshunds on the BARF diet about 2/3 months ago and immediately wanted to start my new husky puppy on it too but there is so little information on raw diets for puppies and I wanted to be certain that I wasn’t doing anything wrong!

[@PawsofPrey]

Glad I can help :)

[@brittanyfrost9276]

I'm not sure how to start my 2 in a half month old pomsky puppy on the raw diet

[@adriannebritton525]

Such a good video. I am so glad I found your channel. I just starting feeding my Golden retriever puppy a raw diet. She would not eat anything cold I had to warm it up. Once I added in your suggested organ meats she eats them cold or semi frozen. Wow! I was giving her fish too but not along with other meats\ organs. Thank you so much for your tips and advice. She is a grazer. Can I put the food out for an hour until she finishes it? She eats 3 to 4 times a day. Should I just offer the food and if she doesn’t eat it after an hour refrigerate it then offer it again later?

[@adambee2224]

Love your videos. We've started slowly on our journey for 3 big bird dogs of different ages. Do you have any videos that are size or category specific and with list of meats in the description? Also, handy note, it's relatively difficult to find organ meats at the grocery if you don't live in the South anymore.

[@SKBROOSE]

I'm excited to find this. I have a 5 month old Huskador/Labsky and I have her on a raw diet kibble brand called instinct. But it's mad expensive. The Asian market right by my house sells bones organs and muscle tissue meats from the butchery and for cheap. Thank you for the info I'm excited to see if there's any savings to be made

[@obaidbinhezaim4882]

I love you!!!!! Best video ever my dobberman will love you.

[@marktodd4479]

great video, new subscriber

[@jilliand.v8415]

Thank youuuuu!!!

[@critter4662]

Looking into this because my puppies are bored of kibble. Are feed motivated by treats luckily!

[@caitlinhope3291]

This is helpful, could you do a video on frozen Raw nuggets - how to feed, how much please 💕

[@gabriellab1537]

This is the best video I’ve seen about this thank you so much. I’m getting a rottie puppy in a month and I had no idea where to start this is a lifesaver

[@lin____471]

ah great video as usual! thank you for this, btw could you please make more puppy videos in the future? it really helps! 💖💝💘

[@PawsofPrey]

If I think of some good ideas I definitely will!

[@bunniesbunniesbunnie]

fun fact: my sheep guardians won't eat things that smell like sheep. like lamb tripe, organs, or lamb lungs. the more you know. *shoots a star across a rainbow*

[@darrenhilton9402]

😄👏🏿

[@dlg.studios5649]

Wow! 😲

[@lio_lona]

Im not an expert on this topic but vets told me that theres an issue with suggesting poutry bones, Chicken bones can break in to smaller shards that can demage the intestence and cause a lot of problemes. But the rest of the video ive found helpfull.

[@kawaiicat2424]

Can you make a Video about what herbs are good for dogs Or Naturele Medication Or what Matsu eats in one week (balanced) ? Just some ideas Love your videos!

[@PawsofPrey]

GSD Stormy has a ton of blog articles on herbs/natural "medicine" ! www.gsdstormy.com/blog

[@kawaiicat2424]

@@PawsofPrey thank u!

[@nibunion]

@@kawaiicat2424 lots basil,oregano,cilantro,parsley,dill,rosemary.

[@AL-io1bo]

I don't own any pets and yet I'm still addicted to this channel. :-)

[@tunemnsv]

Hi, I love your vdo and I’m getting a puppy. I want to put her on freeze dries food. I know that I shouldn’t feed raw with kibble but can I feed fresh raw and freeze dried together?

[@samiraa78]

Hi thanks for the great video i have a question some other videos a small quantity of cinamon and turmeric powders is advised to be added to the raw diet what is your view on this should it be given or is it harmful ??

[@obaidbinhezaim4882]

I have a question for my dobberman i heard I should limit his calcium intake was hoping that you would mention that in the video. Can you give me some tips on that please.

[@vivisim3586]

Do you have cooked food guidance in detail similarly to this video ? Thanks

[@NomadLand666]

I blended some kale with bone broth and froze it in a mold. She wasn't interested in the frozen chunks but I was able to mix it with her food and she did end up eating it.

[@reyreyes3276]

Thank you this helped a lot!

[@mischifus]

Is there any information you’ve found on nutrients from grass fed beef and lamb with regards to better omega 3, vitamin E, D etc levels and things like CLA? I’ve always tried to focus on better quality meat sources and do try and feed a variety of foods (pastured eggs, goats milk and yoghurt, sardines, green tripe, some homegrown vegetables sometimes etc) to hopefully balance over time but always worry a little that they’re missing something!

[@mwiggins81]

I’m still considering feeding our puppy a raw diet or at least a cooked diet but stay away from kibble. Do you have any recipes you would recommend for a goldendoodle puppy?

[@adrianlomeli8468]

So much information but a great video

[@OttersMum]

I have a bunch of muscles and small mouth bass in a pond that I go fishing at how do I find out if those are okay and how do I feed them to my puppy?

[@chichirinuriko20]

Can you do one for kittens and ferrets too? Btw this is some.gold useful stuff

[@parkfullofroses5505]

yess for kittens!!

[@PawsofPrey]

I plan to in the future!

[@kikisiusiu]

@@PawsofPrey great!

[@estherbeazer355]

Oh boy. This is amazing, but so overwhelming. Not sure I can manage this and feed all my kids a healthy diet too.

[@PawsofPrey]

Totally understandable, just do the best you can with what you can!

[@axlnrosematson]

Hello, i am about to get two mini dachshund puppies on August and i am thinking of either getting we feed raw or viva raw and switch them to completely raw food diet. Which brand is better in your opinion? Looking forward to your response!

[@larrytsai5787]

Do the puppy nutrient requirements change with type of breed? If I have a large breed puppy, how could I determine the nutrient requirements?

[@skyechancellor5552]

I'm new to the raw food diet for my puppy. Unfortunately, I am having difficulty finding secreting organs in Chattanooga, TN. I've contacted international stores, and grocery stores even butcher shops. Are there any other substitutes that can replace secreting organs? If not, what specific stores do you recommend finding secreting organs?

[@jf6962]

So much great information. I am using a commercial raw diet because I just don't know enough to get it right. ✍ ✍ ✍

[@Lillylooification]

Amazing video! I’m going to be transitioning my 7 month labradoodle over to raw and your videos are so informative and helpful. Thank you so much, I feel much more confident making the switch now. 🙂

[@cristinemont]

Just here to send some puppy love 💕🐾

[@PawsofPrey]

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[@MrRubencito313]

Awesome video and awesome channel.. I was curious to k ow what was your opinion on quinoa since it holds so many of the nutrients you speak of?

[@PawsofPrey]

Usually recommended if the dog can't tolerate fats well. It's not really necessary otherwise though, especially when there's options for a more species appropriate food that provides all essential amino acids. If you were to feed quinoa, you should soak it overnight before cooking and feeding.

[@MrRubencito313]

@@PawsofPrey thank you so much... i love your channel

[@rugu-me]

I'm preparing myself for feeding my new puppy RAW from a start. I'm wondering if such a young pup can chew for example all chicken bones or do I have to start with wings, necks, backs and feet or do I really have to grind everything? It's a mastiff pup b.t.w., a chunky Boerboel.

[@TamiDeeLivingFree]

Hello How much wheat grass powder is recommended per lb for puppies daily? i have a 7 week old puppy and this is my first time feeding like this. thank you!

[@doglover270]

Hello! I'm not sure if anyone will read this question as this video has been out for a year. But I thought I would give it a shot! I'm new to raw feeding and I am researching as much as possible. It seems as though everyone recommends raw bones, but I am concerned about choking! For those of you who raw feed, do you leave your dog with the raw bone and allow them to decide when they are done? Do you remove after they have gotten the majority of the meat off of the bone? What is the best approach? Thank you to any and all replies!!

[@Fire91ful]

Great

[@DianneElizabeth64]

Our Bostons don’t fart anymore and don’t drink as much water

[@moonmaiden585]

Do you have any advice on resources like books, articles, and courses I can look into for raw feeding my pup?

[@caitlinleece3578]

My dog is 9/10 months, would she still be alright switching cold turkey or slowly introduce? Keen to switch her to a raw diet because of some issues we’ve had with kibble, just nervous to get started and want to do it right!

[@fraliak]

Love the baby matsu videos :)

[@PawsofPrey]

Me too :')

[@krystlewhilby7737]

I use the rawsome website you recommended in one of your other videos for barf for puppy ratio where I plugged in her weight age and activity level. Would you still recommend this tool? Love your videos!! I have assisted through your videos a few of my friends to switch to raw but of course encouraged them to continue their research as am I. Much love from New Jersey 💕

[@PawsofPrey]

Yes, her website makes it easy by calculating ratios for you!

[@Gokuos]

What video is that link in ?

[@lynahu]

What can I add to the raw diet to fatten up my dog? My spitz-samoyed mix is around 17mth old.

[@isabelsalas7124]

Can you add seasoning for flavor? I am wondering if dogs enjoy the raw flavor of these foods?

[@deedaw9246]

Ive not watched all the way through, but breed makes a big difference. A giant breed puppy does not have the same nutritional needs as a chihuahua puppy from my understanding.

[@_vibes_with_vimi_247_]

For the missing nutrients part how much do you feed?