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.
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If youβre considering moving your dog onto a raw diet, youβre 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 Beginnerβs Guide βHow Much Should I Feed?
A practical feeding guide with portion advice based on your dogβs weight, age, body condition and activity level.
Read the Feeding Guide βHow 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 βWhat Does 80/10/10 Mean?
A simple explanation of the 80/10/10 ratio, and how a complete meal differs from a complementary one.
Read the 80/10/10 Guide βTripe for Dogs
What tripe actually is, green tripe versus bleached, why goat tripe is so popular, and how to feed it safely.
Read the Tripe Guide βBone Broth for Dogs and Cats
What bone broth is, frozen versus liquid formats, and how to use it safely alongside a normal diet.
Read the Bone Broth Guide βDental Chews or Supplements?
How natural chewing and dental supplements each support your dogβs teeth and gums, and which your dog might need.
Read the Dental Guide βPet-Safe Cleaning Products
What pet safe actually means, what to look for, and how our natural cleaning range is made.
Read the Cleaning Guide βRaw Kitten Food
Can kittens eat raw food, and how does feeding a kitten differ from feeding an adult cat?
Read the Kitten Guide βShop by collection
Once youβre 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 βComplete Raw Meals
A simple way to feed raw with the balance already done for you.
View complete meals βSingle Protein
Useful for dogs with sensitivities or for starting with a simpler diet.
Browse single protein βLow Fat Raw Food
Helpful for dogs who need a gentler or more carefully managed diet.
Browse low fat raw food βRaw Mince
Fresh mince options for building variety and expanding your dogβs raw diet.
Browse raw mince βWhole Prey & Bones
Natural chewing and enrichment options to complement a raw-fed lifestyle.
View whole prey & bones βPopular raw food brands
Explore some of the trusted raw food brands available at Rheas Raw.
Need help choosing the right place to start?
If youβre 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.