Affordable Raw Feeding Recipes

With the rising cost of pet food, maintaining a raw diet for dogs can be challenging. Here are a few ways to keep the quality high without breaking the bank.

In raw feeding, ingredients vary widely in both quality and quantity. For example, chicken can be sourced from different cuts—ranging from higher-quality thighs to necks and carcasses. Here’s a breakdown of their differences:

• Chicken thighs provide meat, some fat, and about 30% bone, making them an excellent choice.
• Chicken necks are affordable and commonly used, containing around 50% bone but less meat.
• Carcasses consist mainly of skin and bone and should be used sparingly, as they lack the nutritional density of meatier cuts. Bulk carcasses can be purchased for as low as £0.18 per kilo, but since they’re mainly bone, they don’t offer as much protein.

Budget-friendly raw dog foods often rely heavily on carcasses, especially in duck or turkey mixes, which can lead to digestive issues if not balanced with other ingredients. While higher-end brands may use better cuts, sometimes their cost doesn’t reflect a significant quality difference.

If you want control over your ingredients without handling organs or preparing vegetables, Nutri-Mix can help. Just combine chicken, bone, and a bit of beef from your butcher, grocery store, or raw dog food supplier, add Nutri-Mix, and you’ll have a balanced meal without extra effort.

Nutri-Mix Recipes for Raw Feeding

1. Chicken & Beef Combo - £6.50/kg

This recipe includes chicken and beef from the store, along with Nutri-Mix, providing a balanced and high-quality meal for your dog, likely exceeding many commercial raw food options in nutrition and value.

2. Turkey Alternative - £6.35/kg

For those avoiding chicken, a whole turkey is a good alternative. Purchase a 3 kg frozen turkey, partially thaw it, and divide it into portions, or substitute with turkey necks and hearts. Some larger dogs can handle turkey alone, as it has around 20% bone, potentially saving costs on additional meats.

3. Premium Beef Supper - £5.29/kg

For this recipe, look for affordable beef blends like heart and tripe mixes with some bone, typically around £3/kg from raw suppliers. Adding Nutri-Mix can elevate this into a quality meal, often at a better price and nutritional value than some high-end brands.

4. Budget-Friendly Raw - £4.00/kg

For tight budgets, some raw food providers offer economical meat-and-bone mixes with cuts of chicken, beef, lamb, or turkey, priced around £3/kg. Though these mixes may lack essential nutrients, Nutri-Mix can supplement them, providing complete nutrition without added expense.

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