Build a Balanced Raw Meal
Muscle meat, raw meaty bones, and organs; everything you need to build a correctly balanced raw bowl.
Building a balanced raw meal comes down to getting the ratios right, and this collection gives you everything you need to do it.
A correctly balanced raw diet follows the 80/10/10 principle: roughly 80% muscle meat, 10% raw meaty bone, and 10% organ, of which at least half should be liver. Getting these proportions right over time, rather than in every single meal, is what supports complete and balanced nutrition without the need for synthetic supplements.
Our muscle meat range covers a broad variety of proteins - beef, pork, kangaroo, turkey, and duck - so you can rotate for nutritional variety and reduce the risk of developing sensitivities to any one ingredient.
Raw meaty bones like chicken wings, lamb necks, and turkey necks provide the natural calcium and phosphorus dogs need, while also supporting dental health through the mechanical action of chewing.
Organs are the most nutrient-dense part of the bowl; beef liver, kidney, spleen, and heart are rich in fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, and co-enzymes that are difficult to replicate through other means.
Rounding out the bowl, extras like sardines, quail eggs, and raw goat milk add omega-3s, bioavailable protein, and gut-supporting nutrients that complement the core ratios. If you'd prefer a pre-balanced option, our Adult Maintenance BARF Blend delivers the correct ratios in a ready-to-serve format.
For dogs with sensitivities, explore our sensitive stomach and allergies collection for novel protein alternatives.
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Muscle Meats
Building a Balanced Raw Bowl for Dogs FAQs
The 80/10/10 ratio is the foundation of a balanced raw diet: 80% muscle meat, 10% raw meaty bone, and 10% organ, with at least half of that organ portion being liver.
It broadly mirrors the nutritional composition of whole prey and provides the protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, and micronutrients dogs need without relying on synthetic supplements.
You don't need to hit these ratios in every meal; balancing over a week is perfectly adequate.
Rotating across at least three to four proteins over the course of a week or month is a good practice.
Different proteins offer different amino acid profiles, fat compositions, and micronutrients - beef and lamb tend to be richer and higher in fat, while kangaroo and turkey are leaner options.
Variety also reduces the chance of your dog developing a sensitivity to any single protein over time.
Raw meaty bones should make up around 10% of the overall diet. For most dogs this equates to a bone-in meal every couple of days rather than at every sitting.
Chicken wings and necks are a good starting point - they're soft enough for most dogs to manage safely and provide a natural source of calcium and phosphorus.
Larger bones like lamb or turkey necks suit bigger breeds or more confident chewers.
Liver is the most important organ to include and should make up at least 5% of the total diet on its own.
Beyond liver, kidney, spleen, and heart each bring a different micronutrient profile; heart in particular is a good source of taurine and CoQ10.
Feeding a variety of organs across the week is the most effective way to cover the full spectrum of fat-soluble vitamins and minerals.
Raw bones are safe for the vast majority of dogs when fed appropriately. The key distinction is that raw bones are pliable and digestible, unlike cooked bones which become brittle and can splinter.
Always supervise your dog when feeding bones, match the bone size to your dog's size and chewing style, and avoid weight-bearing bones from large animals for aggressive chewers.
Sardines are one of the best natural sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which support skin, coat, joint, and cognitive health.
They're also a whole food source of calcium when the bones are included. Quail eggs provide a highly bioavailable source of protein, fat-soluble vitamins, and riboflavin - many raw feeders add them a few times a week as a simple nutritional boost.
A pre-made BARF blend like the Adult Maintenance BARF Blend does the ratio work for you; it's a convenient, complete option that removes the need to source and balance components separately.
Building your own bowl from this collection gives you full control over proteins, textures, and portions, which is particularly useful if your dog has specific preferences, sensitivities, or you want to rotate more extensively.
Many dog guardians use both - blends for convenience and DIY components to add variety.
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