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Founded in 2009, We Feed Raw is a pet food company offering meal plans, patties, treats, and bones. It started with an idea from pet lover Alissa Zalneraitis' collaboration with her sushi chef boyfriend Rich Reel IV. Zalneraitis wanted an alternative to the commercial diets that were available in stores. Based in Saco, Maine, this dog food service offers fresh raw diet meals for cats and dogs. Meals are individually portioned, based on your pet's ideal body weight and are cold-shipped to your doorstep.
We Feed Raw meals are based on the Prey Model Raw ancestral diet and are free of the following:
Meat sources include the following grass-fed pasture meats and wild-caught fish:
We Feed Raw also offers dehydrated treats, with four options to enhance your dog's diet:
Dog owners can also order bones, with three options:
This dog food company wants pets to eat a healthy meal full of natural nutrients and biologically appropriate for a wild animal to eat.
Keep reading for pros and cons of ordering from We Feed Raw.
We Feed Raw’s meal plans are built upon the Prey Model Raw feeding style, consisting of approximately 80 percent meaty meat (muscle meat and connective tissue and fat), 10 percent organ meat (all of which is secreting organ), and 10 percent edible bone. Included in the meals is a high-quality vitamin and mineral premix for a boost of nutrition.
All ingredients are sourced and made in the United States. All of We Feed Raw’s recipes are formulated by a Ph.D. animal nutritionist who has over 30 years of experience in raw feeding and animal nutrition.
Owners can choose between a two-week meal plan and the four-week meal plan. To ensure each pet is getting the nutrients they need, pet owners will create a profile of their pet(s), including age, breed, size, and any food allergies.
Customers can make a one-time meal purchase or subscribe.
Pet owners can also purchase raw meat patties made of meaty muscle, organ meat, and edible bone. The difference is that these aren't pre-portioned; customers will have to portion them out themselves.
We Feed Raw uses high-pressure processing (HHP) on all of its meats, except treats. This approach does not use heat, chemicals, unnatural additives, or preservatives, but uses pressure to reduce pathogenic bacteria.
We Feed Raw also states that the HPP process is extremely effective at neutralizing Salmonella, E.coli, and Listeria.
We commend We Feed Raw for this process as many raw pet food companies use HPP because it is the most natural way to reduce harmful bacteria while preserving nutrients.
We Feed Raw uses biodegradable, compostable coolers to deliver their products. The coolers are filled with dry ice to keep the food wholly frozen.
If you’re done with the cooler, simply run it under some water, and the cooler will dissolve within a few minutes.
Pet parents have lots of options when it comes to selecting the best diets for dogs. Feeding your dog primal pet foods is good for your dog's health. This company's biologically appropriate raw food is minimally processed, with 80 percent meat, 10 percent edible bone, and 10 percent organ meat. Raw diets provide essential nutrients, amino acids, and enzymes found in raw meat. A raw dog food diet has the following benefits:
Compared to canned food and dry dog food like kibble, it can be somewhat expensive for pet owners to feed your dog from We Feed Raw: Approximate per day cost is as follows:
Because the company is based on the East Coast, it offers cheaper shipping to people living in the eastern half of the United States (called ZONE 1). Meal plan customers get free shipping; other items ship free with a minimum 20-lb purchase. Treats ship free if you buy three or more packages.
If you live in ZONE 2, shipping costs more. Pet owners in the Western states should keep that in mind before purchasing We Feed Raw products.
We Feed Raw ZONE 2 shipping includes the following states:
The minimum purchase is 20 lbs of total package weight. Shipping costs $45 per box up to 40 lbs. That goes for raw diet meal plan customers and other items. If you buy three or more treats, it's still free shipping.
All customers will need to be aware that If they want to cancel or change an upcoming raw food order, they will have to notify We Feed Raw at least 14 days in advance. Subscription Meal Plan customers and standard item customers can cancel up to one week prior to your shipping date. No returns are accepted.
We Feed Raw is on a mission to help pets eat biologically appropriate foods that benefit their health and well-being. The company offers various meals and fresh meat orders, all without fillers, fruits, or veggies, which are not a part of this pet diet. However, we suggest speaking with your veterinarian before making any significant changes to your pet’s diet.
Over time it may become quite expensive to order from this raw food company — especially if you live in the West. But the messy kitchen prep work needed for a raw homemade diet is already done for you, and the benefits derived from this raw meal service are many.
Have you ordered We Feed Raw food for your puppy? Let us know about your experience with a quick dog food review below.
Anna Burns Albuquerque, NM
6 years ago Edited September 14, 2021
Jennifer Caldwell Warrenton, VA
4 years ago
Reply from We Feed Raw
Jan. 18th, 2022
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