Rheas Raw Knowledge Hub
Raw Feeding Advice
Everything you need to get started with raw feeding, from beginner-friendly guidance and feeding amounts to switching advice and low fat options.
Beginner Friendly
Simple advice for owners who are completely new to raw feeding.
Practical Feeding Help
Guidance on how much to feed and how to get started confidently.
Trusted Local Advice
Support from Sophie and the team at Rheas Raw Pet Foods in Wellington.
Start here
If you’re considering moving your dog onto a raw diet, you’re not alone. Many owners want to feed more naturally but are unsure where to begin.
This advice hub brings together our most helpful raw feeding resources in one place, so you can understand the basics, work out how much to feed, and choose the best way to transition your dog.
At Rheas Raw Pet Foods, Sophie helps customers with these questions every day, and these guides reflect the same simple, practical advice shared in store.
Our raw feeding guides
Whether you are just getting started or looking for feeding guidance, these are the best pages to read first.
New to Raw Feeding?
A beginner-friendly guide to understanding raw feeding, 80/10/10 meals, product types and how to start simply.
Read the Beginner’s Guide →How Much Should I Feed?
A practical feeding guide with portion advice based on your dog’s weight, age, body condition and activity level.
Read the Feeding Guide →How to Switch to Raw
Understand the difference between a straight swap and a short 5 day transition, including guidance for low fat diets.
Read the Transition Guide →Shop by collection
Once you’re ready to start, these collections are some of the easiest ways to shop the site.
80/10/10 Raw Meals
Balanced raw meals and one of the easiest starting points for beginners.
Browse 80/10/10 meals →Complete Raw Meals
A simple way to feed raw with the balance already done for you.
View complete meals →Single Protein
Useful for dogs with sensitivities or for starting with a simpler diet.
Browse single protein →Low Fat Raw Food
Helpful for dogs who need a gentler or more carefully managed diet.
Browse low fat raw food →Raw Mince
Fresh mince options for building variety and expanding your dog’s raw diet.
Browse raw mince →Whole Prey & Bones
Natural chewing and enrichment options to complement a raw-fed lifestyle.
View whole prey & bones →Popular raw food brands
Explore some of the trusted raw food brands available at Rheas Raw.
Need help choosing the right place to start?
If you’re still unsure which products or guide is right for your dog, Sophie and the team are always happy to help.
You can also browse our natural treats and chews for enrichment alongside a raw diet.