Where Can You Buy Raw Pet Food in Cape Town?

Hi, I am Nugget, chief taste tester and head of wagging tails at Raw Gold. I sniff, sample and supervise the meals, so your dog does not have to do the guesswork. Cape Town has plenty of pet shops and delivery options, but it can still be confusing to know where to find good-quality raw pet food that is suited to dogs.

Raw Gold makes species-appropriate raw dog food with free-range chicken, free-range beef, wild-caught venison, sustainably caught trout, and ocean-caught tuna, as well as a vitamin and mineral premix so meals are complete and balanced. We do not sell directly to the public, so the big question for Cape Town pet parents is simple. Where do you go to get it, and how do you know you are in the right place?

Let us walk through typical options around the city, what to look for, and how to use Raw Gold’s stockist tools so you can find a reliable source near you.

Why Cape Town owners look for raw pet food

Cape Town pet parents are often outdoors with their dogs. Long walks on the mountain, beach runs and family hikes are normal here. That lifestyle makes many owners think differently about what goes into the food bowl. You want energy, lean muscle, good joints and a coat that does not itch after every swim.

Raw pet food, especially complete minced meals, appeals because it uses visible meat, bone, vegetables and fruit in a format that feels closer to nature. Many owners also look for free-range meat, minimal additives and simple ingredient lists they can read without squinting.

The challenge is not interest, it is access. You might not know which outlets carry proper raw food, which brands are complete and balanced, or how to get a regular supply in your area without driving across the city.

Where you can buy raw pet food in Cape Town

Raw Gold does not sell straight from the factory to individual customers. Instead, we work with a network of independent distributors, retail outlets and online partners. That means you will not be loading a Raw Gold trolley in a supermarket, but you can still find our meals in key parts of Cape Town.

Broadly, you have two main routes:

• Independent Raw Gold distributors who service specific suburbs
• Pet shops, vet shops, and factory stores that keep Raw Gold in their freezers

The easiest way to see current options is to use the Find a Stockist tool on the Raw Gold website and select Western Cape, which will display all the various stockists available.You can also type your area or suburb directly in the search bar which allows you to search stockists by name, area, suburb, etc.

Independent distributors in Cape Town suburbs

Some areas are served by dedicated Raw Gold distributors. These are people who know the products well, feed their own dogs on Raw Gold, and can guide you on choosing between complete minced meals, complementary products, bones and treats.

Distributors typically:

• Service specific suburbs such as Cape Town central, Bellville, Hermanus, Somerset West and nearby neighbourhoods.
• Keep a wide range of Raw Gold products in stock.
• Can advise on switching to raw, portion sizes and product choices.

If you prefer a more personal approach, or if your dog has special needs and you want to talk things through, an independent distributor can be a good first stop. Their contact details, serviced areas and product notes appear on their individual stockist pages in the locator.

Pet shops and factory stores that stock Raw Gold

If you like to shop in person, some pet shops, vet shops, and partner factory outlets around Cape Town keep Raw Gold in their freezers. These outlets usually offer a selection of the most popular products, such as:

• Free Range Chicken Complete Minced Meal, formulated by an animal nutritionist with a vitamin and mineral premix to create a complete and balanced diet for everyday feeding
• Bushveld Harvest Complete Minced Meal, a wild-caught venison and free-range beef combination with vegetables and fruit, designed to support active dogs that need strong, lean bodies and steady energy
• Ocean Feast Complete Minced Meal, a sustainably sourced fresh fish recipe with vegetables and fruit, designed to support radiant skin, supple joints, and dogs that require a high-quality, hypoallergenic protein source.

All three of these are made to meet regulatory standards, with free-range or wild-sourced meat and the premix included, so you do not have to add extra supplements at home.

Retail outlets listed as Raw Gold stockists in the northern suburbs, for example, show which products they carry and keep regular trading hours, so you can collect food as part of your weekly errands. Selected shops will also stock complementary items, such as hearts, pure venison muscle meat, pure venison green tripe, or meaty bones, that you can use alongside complete meals.

How Raw Gold makes eating raw easy in Cape Town

Raw Gold designs the food and the support, then trusted stockists help you get it into your freezer. The range includes complete minced meals, complementary products, bones and treats made from human-grade ingredients, using free-range and wild-sourced meats wherever possible, with no routine antibiotics, added growth promoters, colourants, flavourants, gluten, or preservatives.

Because Raw Gold does not sell directly to the public, you always buy through a stockist, either in person or online. That is why the Find a Stockist tool is the best place to start. Choose Western Cape, pick your area, then contact the distributor, shop or online partner that suits you best. They will help you access favourites like Free Range Chicken Complete Minced Meal and Bushveld Harvest Complete Minced Meal, guide you on portions with the feeding calculator, and keep your dog’s bowl full.

FAQs

Where can I buy raw pet food in Cape Town?

Use the Raw Gold Find a Stockist page to locate retailers across the Western Cape, including Bellville, Winelands and Helderberg stockists.

Is Raw Gold only available in Cape Town?

No. While Raw Gold is proudly produced in the Western Cape, our products are available across South Africa through a network of trusted retail partners. Use the Raw Gold Find a Stockist page to locate retailers across the country and discover your nearest supplier.

Are Raw Gold meals ready to feed and complete?

Some Raw Gold recipes are labelled complete and include a vitamin and mineral premix; check the product page for each meal to confirm.

My dog is a fussy eater. Which Raw Gold product should I try?

Try the Bushveld Harvest Complete Minced meal, or the Free Range Chicken Complete Minced Meal, rotating proteins over several days.

How do I store and portion frozen raw meals?

Keep meals frozen until needed, thaw in the fridge or in a container of warm water, and portion using the feeding calculator. Defrosted meals can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Is Raw Gold grain-free and preservative-free?

All Raw Gold products are grain-free and preservative-free.They are also free of growth promoters, colourants, flavourants, and routine antibiotics.