Frequently Asked Questions

The best way to switch is to transition slowly over a 7 day period following this guide:

• Day 1: 25% new diet and 75% old diet.
• Day 3: 50% new diet and 50% old diet.
• Day 5: 75% new diet and 25% old diet.
• Day 7: 100% new diet.

 Defrost in the fridge, on the bottom shelf in a sealed container - do not defrost in the microwave. Once the raw meat diet is defrosted it can be kept for 3-4 days and should kept in the fridge until ready to serve.  Handle a raw meat diet in the same way that you would handle any other raw meat - wash your hands thoroughly before and after in warm soapy water and wash the equipment used in warm soapy water. Bowls should be thoroughly washed between each meal. 

 Yes, this is normal. Everything your dog eats his/her body utilizes and therefore less waste is eliminated. Additionally because the food is free of preservatives and commercial processes and fillers, the poop biodegrades quickly into your lawn. If you dog has trouble passing a stool, increase the portion of beef, lamb or tripe in your dogs diet. Too much bone may cause occasional constipation and “fossil poops” in some dogs. 

 Yes, the food comes frozen in a temperature controlled environment. Please ensure you can store your raw food frozen until you need to use it, to maximize freshness. 

 Yes! This is completely expected. If you are transitioning from a dry kibbles diet your dog needed to consume significant amounts of water to help digest the food as well as stay hydrated. On a raw diet your pet’s food is naturally about 55-65% moisture and therefore they do not need much water to stay hydrated. 

Simply put, dogs’ digestive systems are not the same as humans. They digest food more quickly and their digestive systems are also more acidic which makes it almost impossible for them to get sick from bacteria. However, we do believe that it is important to wash your hands, counters, and dog dishes after feeding. Your dog’s raw food should also be kept frozen until ready to use and thawed in your refrigerator.

All of the raw food ingredients used in Georgian Raw are inspected by the CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) as they are human-grade. This ensures the highest quality of meats. The meats are processed quickly, again so that bacteria does not have a chance to grow.