The Natural Way to Feed
How dogs are genetically designed to eat - discover species-appropriate nutrition that honors your dog's biological needs.
Because a Happy Dog Starts With the Right Diet
You want your dog to thrive, not just survive. That's why more informed pet parents are choosing a raw food lifestyle. At Raw Gold, we believe in feeding dogs the way nature designed them to eat: real meat, real nutrients, real results.
Species Appropriate Nutrition
Species Appropriate Food, Raw Feeding, Bones And Raw Food, Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, BARF… these are all terms describing how to feed your dog (or cat) the way its digestive system has been designed to function.
Not with commercial food made of inappropriate ingredients like maize, corn, and plant-based protein, but with raw bones, raw meat, vegetable matter, and other natural raw ingredients that align with their biological needs.
The Wolf Connection
The basic principal in feeding dogs raw food lies in the proven fact that dogs are descended from the grey wolf. Scientific research in The Genetics of the Dog (edited by Elaine A. Ostrander and Anatoly Ruvinsky) confirms this ancestral connection.
Only 2% DNA Difference Between Dogs and Wolves
"Dogs may be domesticated, but their digestive systems haven't changed much. Just like their ancestors, they thrive on raw, natural food."
Only 2% DNA difference between dogs and wolves, compared to 7.5% difference with coyotes.
If we were to place the internal organs and digestive system of the grey wolf and a German Shepherd Dog side by side, experts would be unable to tell which belonged to which animal! The internal workings of both grey wolves and modern dogs are identical.
So why wouldn't we feed them the same way?
The Problem with Commercial Food
Commercial pet food became BIG business in the last few decades, with multi-million dollar companies heavily investing in 'educating' veterinarians and dog owners about the necessity of their products.
What doesn't make sense is that the basis of most commercial foods today is grain, rice or corn — ingredients a wild carnivore would never naturally consume.
"Have you ever seen a wolf with a stove?"
The high temperatures involved in producing dog pellets destroy essential vitamins like E and C, while a high percentage of the protein in most commercial dog foods is plant-based rather than animal-based.
Artificial Ingredients
Inappropriate Plant Protein
Destroyed Nutrients
Unnecessary Additives
The Benefits of Raw Feeding
Experience the remarkable transformation when you feed your dog according to their biological design.
Skin & Coat
Disappearance of skin allergies, irritations, and improved coat condition
Dental Health
Elimination of gum disease and natural teeth cleaning
Overall Vitality
Increased health, vitality, and energy levels
Reproductive Health
Increased fertility and healthier offspring
Weight Management
Maintenance of appropriate weight without constant struggles
Reduced Vet Visits
Fewer health issues means fewer veterinary bills
The list of benefits is almost endless. Most raw feeders find vet visits reduced to only annual check-ups and required vaccinations, with far fewer health ailments requiring treatment.
Raw Gold Products That Deliver These Benefits !!!
Our complete range of species-appropriate raw meals is formulated to provide all the benefits of natural feeding. Each product is made from human-grade ingredients and nutritionally balanced for optimal canine health.
Free Range Chicken Complete Minced Meal
Pure Nutrition for Everyday Vitality
Raw Gold's Free Range Chicken Complete Minced Meal has been expertly formulated by a qualified animal nutritionist to provide a complete and balanced diet for your pet. Our chicken is collected directly from the farm and certified free of growth hormones, growth stimulants and routine antibiotics. Every component of the meal has been carefully chosen to ensure that all vital nutrients are present in the correct amounts. The formulation fully complies with all regulatory standards as set out by Act 36 of 1947, ensuring the highest level of safety and nutritional integrity.
To ensure nutritional completeness, a vitamin and mineral supplement approved under Act 36 has been added. This supplement eliminates any risk of nutrient deficiencies. It includes essential vitamins such as B1, B2, B6, and B12, as well as critical minerals like iron, zinc, and selenium. Additionally, it provides all fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, supporting immune function, bone health, vision, and skin condition.
With Raw Gold, you can be confident that your pet is receiving a scientifically designed, complete, and compliant diet to thrive. No guesswork. No gaps. Just complete, wholesome nutrition in every bite.
Duck With Vegetables Complete Minced Meal
Premium Care for Joints, Heart & Whole-Body Health
A supreme-quality raw meal made from ethically sourced free-range duck, this complete formulation has been developed by a leading animal nutritionist to support whole-body health, vitality, and longevity.
With a naturally balanced blend of 80% duck meat and bone, 15% vegetables, and 5% fruit, this species-appropriate meal offers everything your dog needs – and nothing it doesn’t.
Duck is a flavourful, novel protein ideal for dogs with sensitivities. As a naturally cooling protein, it helps reduce inflammation, and its high levels of B vitamins may offer added protection for dogs facing health challenges like cancer.
Enhanced with glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support, and a nutritionist-formulated vitamin and mineral premix for strong bones, immunity, and internal health. Taurine is also added for heart health and feline suitability.
Premium raw food, purposefully designed for real health.
Venison Muscle Meat
With the exception of fish, venison is the healthiest meat for your dog’s heart. Venison can add some variety to your dog’s diet, while giving him or her the protein necessary to build strong bones and muscles. Venison has fewer calories, less fat, and more iron than any other type of meat. Venison is also very high in B vitamins, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and copper. Since venison is a novel protein, it may help reduce allergens and skin irritations in pets with food-related issues.
All Raw Gold products are made from human-grade ingredients, flash-frozen to preserve nutrients, and formulated to the highest standards for complete and balanced nutrition.
What Dog Parents Are Saying
I have 6 German Shepherds on Raw Gold. We never go to the vet. They’re super healthy with shiny beautiful coats. I would never feed anything else ever.
Annette
Since we switched to Raw Gold, I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my dogs’ coats, teeth, and health. The food is high-quality and doesn’t have any unnecessary things added. Even my fussy eater wolfs his food down with glee.
Justine
Ready to Feed Raw?
Explore our range of nutritionally balanced, raw meals made from human-grade ingredients, and start seeing the transformation in your dog's health.