How To Start Feeding Raw

Transitioning from Kibble to Raw Dog Food

Avoid immediately introducing the 80/10/10 Complete Mix, as it is highly nutrient-dense and your dog's pH levels need time to adjust to the richer, raw diet to prevent stomach upset.

Preparation for the transition:

  1. Calculate your dog's daily food requirements using our Raw Feeding Calculator.

  2. Start with our Transition Pack when placing an order. We suggest beginning with lean meats like chicken for both Pure Meat and Complete Mix options. Choose the case size based on your dog's Pure Meat needs for the first 16 days of the transition.

What to anticipate:

During the transition, loose stools may occur initially, but they will gradually firm up once Complete Mix patties are introduced. Each dog is unique and may require a slower transition period. For more information on what to expect during your dog's transition to their new diet, refer to our FAQ/Help Center page.

Days 1 - 5 Upon receiving your transition pack, discontinue kibble and start feeding your dog Pure Meat patties.

Days 6 - 9 If your dog has had no issues, begin introducing Complete Mix patties by serving a 50% mixture of Pure Meat and Complete Mix patties at each meal.

Days 10 - 15 If your dog has transitioned smoothly, switch to feeding Complete Mix patties for all meals.

Day 16 Gradually introduce new protein sources to your dog's diet.

Already Feeding Raw?

Transitioning from Another Raw Diet

Day 1 Start by feeding your dog 75% of their previous raw diet and 25% of the new Barbarian Pet Food diet for all meals.

Day 2 If Day 1 goes well, continue with Day 2 by feeding a 50/50 mix of your dog's previous raw diet and the new Barbarian Pet Food diet for all meals.

Day 3 If Day 2 proceeds smoothly, move to Day 3 by feeding 25% of the previous raw diet and 75% of the new Barbarian Pet Food diet for all meals.

Day 4 If your dog handles Day 3 without issues, proceed to Day 4 by feeding 100% of the new Barbarian Pet food diet for all meals. You can now start introducing new proteins to your dog's diet.