The Fresh Feeding Journal

The Goat Milk Fast: A Gentle Reset for Your Dog's Gut
Raw goat milk fasting is a popular gut-reset practice among fresh feeders. Here's what it is, why people do it, and how to approach it sensibly. Read more...
Switching Proteins: Handling Sensitivities and Allergies
If your dog reacts to certain foods, fresh feeding gives you a powerful tool: full control over ingredients. Here's how to navigate sensitivities and run a clean elimination. Read more...
Signs Raw Feeding Is Working for Your Dog
How do you know the switch to fresh food is paying off? These are the changes feeders most often notice—and roughly when to expect them. Read more...
Freezer Prep and Meal Batching for Raw Feeders
The secret to sustainable fresh feeding isn't willpower—it's batching. A few hours of prep buys you weeks of grab-and-go meals. Read more...
Feeding Fresh on a Budget: How to Keep Raw Affordable
Fresh feeding has a reputation for being expensive. It doesn't have to be. Here are the strategies experienced feeders use to keep costs down without cutting corners on balance. Read more...
Reading Your Dog's Poop: The Raw Feeder's Feedback Loop
It's not glamorous, but your dog's stool is the fastest feedback you have on whether the diet is balanced. Here's how to read it. Read more...
Is Raw Feeding Safe? A Practical Look at Handling and Bacteria
Concerns about bacteria are the most common reason people hesitate on raw. Here's an honest, practical look at the real risks—and how to manage them. Read more...
7 Common Raw Feeding Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Most raw feeding problems come from a handful of avoidable mistakes. Learn them up front and you'll skip the frustrating trial-and-error stage. Read more...
Gently Cooked vs. Raw: Which Is Right for Your Dog?
Fresh feeding isn't only raw. Gently cooked diets offer many of the same benefits with a different set of trade-offs. Here's how to choose. Read more...
Fish, Omega-3s, and Why Your Dog's Coat Loves Them
That glossy, healthy coat raw feeders talk about? A lot of it comes down to omega-3 fatty acids. Here's how to add fish the right way. Read more...
Do Raw-Fed Dogs Need Supplements?
A well-balanced raw diet covers most of what your dog needs—but a few targeted supplements can fill real gaps. Here's how to tell signal from marketing. Read more...
The Role of Bone in a Raw Diet (and How to Get It Right)
Bone provides the calcium a raw diet needs—but too much or too little shows up fast in your dog's digestion. Here's how to balance it safely. Read more...
Secreting Organs vs. Muscle Meat: Why the Difference Matters
Not all ‘organ meat’ counts as organ meat in raw feeding. Understanding secreting organs is the key to getting the 10% that matters most. Read more...
Why Protein Rotation Matters in Fresh Feeding
Feeding the same protein every day is convenient—but rotating proteins gives your dog a broader nutrient base and can reduce the odds of developing sensitivities. Read more...
Raw Feeding for Puppies: What Growing Dogs Actually Need
Puppies can thrive on fresh food—but growth is the one life stage where getting the details right really matters. Here's what changes when you're feeding a growing dog. Read more...
How to Transition Your Dog to Raw Food
Switching to raw doesn't have to mean an upset stomach. Here's a calm, step-by-step approach to transitioning your dog. Read more...
How Much Raw Food Should You Feed Your Dog?
Portion size is the number one question in raw feeding. Here are two reliable ways to get it right for your dog. Read more...
BARF vs. PMR: Which Raw Feeding Model Fits Your Dog?
BARF and PMR are the two most popular raw feeding models. Here's how they differ and how to pick the right one for your dog. Read more...
The 80/10/10 Ratio, Explained
The 80/10/10 ratio is the backbone of prey-model raw feeding. Here's what each number means and how to hit it without stress. Read more...
What Is Raw Feeding? A Beginner's Guide to Fresh Dog Food
New to fresh feeding? Here's a plain-spoken introduction to what raw feeding is, why people do it, and how to start without the overwhelm. Read more...