We advise only using raw manufacturers that can prove they have high standards. This will ensure the raw food you buy has been sourced, handled, prepared and stored correctly and is safe to feed. Call and question companies before you purchase. Find a company you can trust, check independent feedback like Google and Feefo.

Paleo Ridge are currently the most accredited Raw Dog Food manufacturer in the UK. We have sought and gained, independent and globally recognised accreditation:

• OF&G Organic approved
• ISO 9001 approved
• Ethical pet award approved
• DEFRA approved (Defra licence no 15/103/8003/ABP/PTF)

Independent, unannounced audits are mandatory for these extra accreditations. This ensures we meet their very high standards, every single day. The standards laid down by DEFRA are very basic compared to our other accreditations.
Please see our hygiene instructions on how to safely handle and store raw dog food in the home.

We recommend a straight switch to raw, there is no need to gradually introduce. Pick your day and make the switch to a totally healthy and natural diet.

However, if you wish to add raw in increasing amounts, while decreasing the old food over 3-5 days, that is fine too. There are no hard and fast rules here, so do what you feel is right for your dog and his or her needs. The most important thing is that you have chosen to make the switch, and whether you do right away or over a few days, you will be doing the best thing you could do for your doggo!

Please read our Switch to Raw guide for detailed information on how to switch.

A balanced and nutritious raw diet must include variety. You should be aiming to feed at least 5-6 different species ie lamb, beef, duck, chicken, pork, venison, turkey, fish, kangaroo etc over a 2-month period.

When feeding raw, variety is essential. Dogs will gain different levels of nutrients from different animals so the more variety the better.

To ensure your dog is getting everything they need, we recommend choosing a variety from our Classic Range of 80-10-10 complete meals, and our Paleo Plus complete meals.

Classic mini pouches are very convenient and ideal for small breeds, holidays, day trips etc.

If your dog has allergies or intolerances, just make sure the products you buy do not contain what they cannot have.

We do not recommend mixing raw with kibble. When changing to a totally natural, healthy diet, we recommend feeding only Raw.

By mixing, you are feeding a highly processed and un-healthy food with a totally natural and healthy diet. When mixing, you may not see all the benefits or raw feeding.

Vets are not nutritionists and are often misinformed. Vets are subject to the same blanket advertising and sales pitches from processed food manufacturers as the buying public. The media is a very powerful tool.

The majority of veterinary professionals that advocate against feeding a natural raw diet, are the only professional body who actively promote feeding highly processed feeds, over natural healthy ones. This is at odds to every bit of evidence and science, globally. As humans, we know that highly processed foods are very bad for us, why would this be different for our four legged companions?

For more information from Pro Raw vets, and to find one near you, please see Raw Feeding Veterinary Society

No. We do not recommend refreezing the food once it has fully defrosted. Once fully defrosted, it will last in the fridge for 3 days.

Due to the biodegradable and compostable packaging keeping our products very well insulated, it can take around 48 hours to defrost a pack in the fridge.