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I prioritize what matters most
I offer species-specific food that is designed to meet the nutritional requirements for cats and dogs ensuring they receive the right balance of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals they need for optimal health and well-being.
I value the support of local farmers and butchers and am committed to sourcing my ingredients from local, sustainable, and responsible producers. This ensures the food is free from harmful chemicals and pesticides that can be found in imported produce.
I do not over process my food, which means that all the essential nutrients and enzymes stay preserved, which allows pets to digest and absorb the food more easily, leading to better health and a stronger immune system.
My pet food is free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives, and contains only high-quality meats, fruits*, and vegetables*. By avoiding these ingredients, we provide pets with a pure and wholesome diet that promotes good health and vitality.
*fruits and vegetables only found in our dog specific patties
It all started with a dog named Ruby...
Hey, I’m Chad, the owner of Raw Dawg.
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I’ve always been passionate about health and the role nutrition plays in how the body functions and heals. Before starting this, I spent over a decade working in the medical field as a nurse, where I saw firsthand how deeply poor nutrition can impact overall health.
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That experience stayed with me.
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Raw Dawg really began when I got my dog, Ruby. I went down the rabbit hole trying to figure out what I should actually be feeding her. After learning more about raw feeding and species-appropriate diets, I decided to make the switch.
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The difference was immediate.
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Her coat became shinier, her teeth were noticeably cleaner, and her energy levels completely changed. She just looked and felt healthier.
That was the moment it clicked for me. What we feed our animals matters just as much as what we feed ourselves.
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After moving to Nicaragua and bringing more dogs into my life over the years, I started running into the same problem again and again. There simply wasn’t any real raw food available locally.
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At the same time, I recently adopted three cats, which made it even more important for me to find a way to feed all of my animals properly. That’s also what led me to begin expanding Raw Dawg to include raw food specifically for cats.
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So I built it.
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What started as something for my own animals quickly turned into Raw Dawg.
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My goal has always been simple: to provide cats and dogs with the same level of quality and nutrition I would expect for myself.
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I focus on sourcing ingredients locally whenever possible, not just for freshness, but to stay connected to where the food actually comes from. It allows me to maintain quality while also supporting the local farmers and producers around me.
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Everything I make is rooted in that intention. Real food, prepared properly, with no shortcuts.
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I care deeply about what I’m putting out because I know the impact it has on the animals people love.
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Thanks for being here and taking the time to learn about what I do.
My signature patties
I use real ingredients.
My patty blends are carefully crafted to provide a perfectly balanced combination of fresh meat, vitamins, minerals, and oils, featuring premium ingredients such as pasture-raised beef, free-range chicken, and a variety of fruits*, vegetables*, and eggs.
*fruits and vegetables only found in our dog specific patties
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My products are completely free from grains, gluten, GMOs, dairy, rice, and other fillers.
Absolutely zero processing.
My patties are made from whole, unprocessed ingredients and free of chemicals that are often added to commercial cat and dog food. This means that your pet is getting a diet that is closer to what they would eat in the wild, with all of the natural enzymes and nutrients intact.
Chicken patties
INGREDIENTS
Whole chicken (bones included), chicken heart, chicken liver, chicken kidney, chicken gizzard, green pepper, sweet potato, zucchini, carrot, banana, cucumber, green beans, ginger, celery, turmeric, parsley, eggs, coconut oil.
Beef patties
INGREDIENTS
Beef, egg shells (bone substitute), cow heart, cow liver, cow kidney, cow stomach, sweet potato, green pepper, carrot, zucchini, cucumber, green beans, celery, banana, ginger, turmeric, parsley, eggs, coconut oil.
Chicken patties
INGREDIENTS
Whole chicken (bones included), chicken heart, chicken liver, chicken kidney, chicken gizzard.
Beef patties
INGREDIENTS
Lean beef, cow heart, cow liver, cow kidney, cow stomach.
“Raw Dawg ensures my dog is getting the absolute right mixture of ingredients, and nutrition.
My dog went on a raw diet with Raw Dawg at 10 years old, and now at 12 years old, I often get asked how old my "puppy" is.
He is living his best life and loves his food :)"
Chelsea, Steve's mom
Get in Touch
Have a question about raw feeding or are wanting to place an order? Please fill out the form below and I will get back to you.
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Ready to place your order? Text me on Whatsapp +505 8249 3256