Farmers Mate For Pets - now available at raw pet co.
The Farmers Mate For Pets collection features a trusted range of fresh feeding essentials designed to support a balanced, species-appropriate diet for dogs. Known for their simple, whole-food ingredient approach, these products provide high-quality proteins and natural nutrition that aligns with the principles of whole food feeding.
This range is ideal for pet parents who prefer to build or rotate their dog’s meals using single-protein options and gentle on the stomach slowly cooked, human grade meat.
About farmers mate for pets
Farmers Mate For Pets is a proudly Australian owned, family-run business dedicated to producing wholesome meals for dogs using real, locally sourced ingredients. Every recipe is carefully crafted and made in Australia in a Certified HACCP facility, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality.
Their mission is simple: to nourish your dog from the inside out with whole food recipes that support gut health, skin condition, and everyday energy. Using premium ingredients sourced directly from farm gates across Australia, they've spent years refining our recipes to create meals that are both nutritious and delicious.
Each Farmers Mate For Pets product is made with Aussie whole foods and premium meat cuts, combined with fresh fruits and vegetables to deliver balanced, nourishing meals for your dog. They never use fillers, preservatives, powdered proteins, or hidden ingredients; just honest, wholesome food your canine companion will love.
Available in a range of recipes, Farmers Mate For Pets meals make it easy to add high-quality, cooked whole foods into your dog’s feeding routine. Simply slice, portion, and serve as a complete meal or rotate with other feeding options to provide dietary variety.
How to serve farmers mate for pets
Step 1
Prepare into chunks
Cut into small bite-sized pieces for easier digestion
Step 2
Store frozen or refrigerated
Store frozen or refrigerated until ready to use. Please note: if frozen, defrost in your fridge for safety and freshness.
Step 3
Add water
Add water to moisten and enhance flavour if desired
Step 4
Mix with other food
Can be mixed with premium kibble for extra nutrition and taste. Always ensure fresh water is available
Feeding Guideline
Every dog is different, and their dietary needs can vary depending on their breed, age, size, and activity level.
The feeding guidelines below are intended as a general starting point when feeding Farmers Mate For Pets fresh rolls as your dog’s primary food. You may need to adjust portion sizes to help maintain a healthy body weight and support your dog’s individual needs.
If your dog has specific health conditions or requires a specialised diet, we recommend speaking with your veterinarian or a qualified pet nutrition professional for personalised guidance.
| Weight range | Daily – Adult Dog (Roll Only) | Daily – Growing & Active Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 5 kg | 50 – 100g | 75 – 150g |
| 5 – 10kg | 100 – 200g | 150 – 300g |
| 10 – 20kg | 200 – 400g | 300 – 600g |
| 20 – 30kg | 400 – 600g | 600 – 900g |
| 30 – 40kg | 600 – 800g | 900 – 1200g |
| +40kg | 800g + 100g for every extra 5kg weight |
Buy Farmers Mate For Pets Online at Raw Pet Co.
Order Farmers Mate For Pets raw dog food online with frozen delivery across Australia. All products are packed in insulated, temperature-controlled packaging to ensure they arrive frozen and ready for storage when they reach your door.
Farmers Mate products can be incorporated alongside items from our raw dog food collection, paired with raw meaty bones, or used in combination with our balanced BARF blends to create variety in your dog’s diet.
You can explore Farmers Mate within our wider all products range or compare it with other brands in our store to find the proteins and formats that best suit your dog’s feeding routine.
New to raw or fresh feeding?
If you are unsure how Farmers Mate For Pets products fit into your dog’s routine, you can explore our raw feeding resources, browse the wider raw dog food range, or use our raw feeding calculator to help determine the right portion sizes for your dog. These tools are designed to make building or transitioning to a raw diet simpler and more confident for pet parents.
Farmers Mate For Pets FAQs
Farmers Mate is a slowly cooked dog food range designed to support species-appropriate feeding using high-quality (human grade) meat ingredients. These products can be used as part of a balanced raw diet, either on their own or combined with other items such as raw meaty bones, organs, and vegetables.
Yes, Farmers Mate For Pets rolls are slowly steamed to lock in the nutrients, making it safe and delicious for dogs.
Farmers Mate For Pets is a gently cooked meal designed to provide complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs. While it is not a raw product, some pet parents choose to rotate cooked and raw foods to add dietary variety to their dog’s routine.
Each Farmers Mate recipe is expertly formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for Adult Maintenance, making it suitable as a complete daily meal for adult dogs.
All Farmers Mate For Pets products are shipped using insulated, temperature-controlled packaging to keep them frozen during transit. Orders are delivered through refrigerated transport so they arrive frozen and ready to be stored in your freezer.
Portion sizes depend on your dog’s weight, age, and activity level. You can use our raw feeding calculator to estimate daily feeding amounts and help guide the transition to a raw diet.
Because Farmers Mate For Pets products are made with fresh, natural ingredients, you may occasionally notice slight colour variations between batches.
This is completely normal with minimally processed pet food. Factors such as the natural colour of the meat, organ content, or seasonal ingredient variation can cause the product to appear slightly darker, lighter, or more marbled.
These visual differences don’t affect the quality, safety, or nutritional value of the product. As long as the product has been stored correctly and smells fresh, it’s perfectly safe to feed your pet.
Cut the product into bite-sized chunks, then store it chilled or frozen.
Refrigerate the roll at or below 5°C. Once opened, make sure your dog enjoys the contents prior to the use-by-date and within 5-7 days.
Is your dog consuming less than 1kg within 7 days? Then store in the freezer, prior to the use by date, for up to 6 months.