Why Consider Raw Feeding?
More and more pet owners are looking beyond highly processed foods and choosing simple, whole-food nutrition for their dogs and cats.
Raw feeding is built around a straightforward idea: feed real, recognizable ingredients with animal-based nutrition at the heart of the meal.
Every pet is different, but understanding what goes into their food — and what doesn't — can help you make a more informed decision about what's right for your companion.
Real Food for Dogs & Cats
Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they depend on nutrients naturally found in animal tissue. Dogs are more adaptable in what they can digest, but quality animal-based proteins still need to form an important part of a nutritious diet.
Raw feeding focuses on simple ingredients such as meat, organs and bone, with select recipes also containing small amounts of fruits, vegetables and other thoughtfully chosen ingredients.
It's food you can recognize — without a long list of unnecessary extras.
More Than Just Raw Meat
A thoughtfully prepared raw diet isn't simply a bowl of muscle meat.
Different parts of the animal provide different nutrients. Muscle meat supplies high-quality protein and amino acids, organs such as liver are naturally nutrient-rich, and ground bone provides important minerals including calcium and phosphorus.
That's why our recipes are intentionally made using carefully selected ingredients — because good nutrition is about the whole diet, not just one ingredient.
Small-Batch Raw, Carefully Prepared
Unlike dry kibble, our raw meals aren't subjected to the high temperatures used to manufacture shelf-stable food.
Our ingredients are prepared, ground, portioned and frozen, helping maintain their natural moisture and minimizing unnecessary processing.
That means:
- Real, recognizable ingredients
- Naturally occurring moisture
- Animal-based proteins at the heart of our recipes
- No grains or fillers
- No artificial flavours or preservatives
- No added water
Simple food. Simple ingredients. Nothing unnecessary.
No Added Water. You're Paying for Food.
This is something we're particularly proud of.
We don't add water to our raw food to increase its weight or volume.
Meat naturally contains moisture, so your pet still receives the moisture naturally present in the ingredients — but we don't dilute our recipes with additional water.
When you buy a 9 lb or 30 lb box of Dee Dee's Raw, we want those pounds to come from the ingredients you intended to buy — not added water.
It's part of our philosophy:
Pure. Simple. Raw.
Why Many Pet Owners Choose Raw
Every animal is different, so results will naturally vary. But raw feeders commonly report noticing changes such as:
- Shinier, healthier-looking coats
- Smaller, firmer and more consistent stools
- Healthy weight maintenance
- Steady energy
- Greater enthusiasm at mealtime
- Fresher breath and improved dental condition
Raw food also naturally contains significant moisture, which can be particularly valuable for cats, since cats normally obtain part of their water intake through their food.
Proper portions and overall nutrition matter, so feeding should always be adjusted for your pet's size, age, activity level and individual needs.
Know What's in Their Bowl
We believe feeding your pet shouldn't require deciphering a mysterious ingredient list.
That's why we're transparent about what's in every Dee Dee's Raw recipe.
Real meat. Organs. Ground bone where appropriate. Simple whole-food ingredients.
Nothing watered down. Nothing hidden. Nothing unnecessary.
You can see the complete ingredient list for every blend before deciding what's right for your pet.
What About Dry Food?
Dry kibble offers convenience and a long shelf life, but producing it requires substantially more processing than frozen raw food, including cooking and drying.
For pet owners who would rather feed a minimally processed diet built around recognizable ingredients and naturally occurring moisture, raw food offers a healthier option.
We're not here to tell you that every pet should eat exactly the same way. We're here to give you a simple alternative — and be completely transparent about what you're putting in their bowl.
Is Raw Right for Every Pet?
Every dog and cat is an individual.
Age, activity level, body condition, sensitivities and medical history can all influence what's appropriate for a particular animal.
Most pets take to raw immediately, while others do better with a gradual transition.
Raw feeding isn't about following a trend.
It's about knowing what you're feeding and making an informed choice for the animal you love.
The Dee Dee's Raw Difference
Not all raw food is created equal.
At Dee Dee's Raw, we keep things intentionally simple:
- Made in small batches in BC
- Quality meat-based ingredients
- No added water
- No grains or fillers
- No artificial flavours or preservatives
- Simple, transparent recipes
- Convenient ¼ lb portions
- Personally delivered frozen to your door
We're not interested in making food look substantial by filling the package with things your pet doesn't need.
We'd rather keep it simple and let the ingredients speak for themselves.
Real food. Real ingredients. No unnecessary extras.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Explore our small-batch blends and find the right fit for your pet —
made with real ingredients and delivered right to your door.