The Natural Way to Feed
How dogs are genetically designed to eat - discover species-appropriate nutrition that honors your dog's biological needs.
Because a Happy Dog Starts With the Right Diet
You want your dog to thrive, not just survive. That's why more informed pet parents are choosing a raw food lifestyle. At Raw Gold, we believe in feeding dogs the way nature designed them to eat: real meat, real nutrients, real results.
Species Appropriate Nutrition
Species Appropriate Food, Raw Feeding, Bones And Raw Food, Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, BARF… these are all terms describing how to feed your dog (or cat) the way its digestive system has been designed to function.
Not with commercial food made of inappropriate ingredients like maize, corn, and plant-based protein, but with raw bones, raw meat, vegetable matter, and other natural raw ingredients that align with their biological needs.
The Wolf Connection
The basic principal in feeding dogs raw food lies in the proven fact that dogs are descended from the grey wolf. Scientific research in The Genetics of the Dog (edited by Elaine A. Ostrander and Anatoly Ruvinsky) confirms this ancestral connection.
Only 2% DNA Difference Between Dogs and Wolves
"Dogs may be domesticated, but their digestive systems haven't changed much. Just like their ancestors, they thrive on raw, natural food."
Only 2% DNA difference between dogs and wolves, compared to 7.5% difference with coyotes.
If we were to place the internal organs and digestive system of the grey wolf and a German Shepherd Dog side by side, experts would be unable to tell which belonged to which animal! The internal workings of both grey wolves and modern dogs are identical.
So why wouldn't we feed them the same way?
The Problem with Commercial Food
Commercial pet food became BIG business in the last few decades, with multi-million dollar companies heavily investing in 'educating' veterinarians and dog owners about the necessity of their products.
What doesn't make sense is that the basis of most commercial foods today is grain, rice or corn — ingredients a wild carnivore would never naturally consume.
"Have you ever seen a wolf with a stove?"
The high temperatures involved in producing dog pellets destroy essential vitamins like E and C, while a high percentage of the protein in most commercial dog foods is plant-based rather than animal-based.
Artificial Ingredients
Inappropriate Plant Protein
Destroyed Nutrients
Unnecessary Additives
The Benefits of Raw Feeding
Experience the remarkable transformation when you feed your dog according to their biological design.
Skin & Coat
Disappearance of skin allergies, irritations, and improved coat condition
Dental Health
Elimination of gum disease and natural teeth cleaning
Overall Vitality
Increased health, vitality, and energy levels
Reproductive Health
Increased fertility and healthier offspring
Weight Management
Maintenance of appropriate weight without constant struggles
Reduced Vet Visits
Fewer health issues means fewer veterinary bills
The list of benefits is almost endless. Most raw feeders find vet visits reduced to only annual check-ups and required vaccinations, with far fewer health ailments requiring treatment.
What Dog Parents Are Saying
I have 6 German Shepherds on Raw Gold. We never go to the vet. They’re super healthy with shiny beautiful coats. I would never feed anything else ever.
Annette
Since we switched to Raw Gold, I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my dogs’ coats, teeth, and health. The food is high-quality and doesn’t have any unnecessary things added. Even my fussy eater wolfs his food down with glee.
Justine
Ready to Feed Raw?
Explore our range of nutritionally balanced, raw meals made from human-grade ingredients, and start seeing the transformation in your dog's health.