If you’re a dog or cat owner in South Africa, you’re likely on the lookout for the best nutrition to keep your furry friend happy and healthy. In recent years, the trend of feeding dogs raw food has gained popularity, and several local businesses are making it easier than ever to provide your hounds with a fresh and balanced diet. In this blog post, we’ll explore some top raw pet food options available in South Africa.
Carniraw
Carniraw is the only raw food pet deli in South Africa, situated in Rynfield, Benoni on the East Rand of Johannesburg. Carniraw focuses on providing a wide variety of high-quality meat products, natural treats and supplements for your dog and cat. With a commitment to transparency, safety, and nutrition, Carniraw ensures that your dog receives a wholesome diet without breaking the bank. Their extensive product list includes whole cuts, organs, raw meaty bones, registered balanced and complete BARF meals, natural supplements, and treats, catering to any lifestyle.
As well as the physical Deli, all their products are available to order online. Online orders are delivered directly to clients’ doors throughout Johannesburg, Pretoria, and surrounding areas in Gauteng, in temperature controlled refrigerated vehicles making it a convenient option for pet owners in these regions.
Doggobone
Doggobone’s journey began with the desire to feed healthy and appropriate meals to pets. Sourcing ethically and using A-grade ingredients fit for human consumption (however, the products are made specifically for dogs and cats), Doggobone emphasizes a minimally processed, grain-free, and preservative-free approach to pet nutrition. Their products are certified and registered under Act 36 of 1947, a legal requirement for producing food for animals commercially.
Doggobone offers a wide variety of ready-made minced meals, whole foods, and treats. All raw ingredients are sourced locally from Department of Health-approved establishments and certified fit for human consumption. Doggobone operates as a wholesale retailer, with products available through independent distributors, veterinary practices, and pet requisite stores across South Africa.
Doggy & Kitty Chef
Doggy & Kitty Chef offers prey-appropriate, real, raw, and par-cooked food for dogs and cats, with home delivery for convenience. They provide personalised meal plans tailored to your pet’s age, breed, weight, and activity level, eliminating the hassle of meal prep. Their subscription service is flexible, allowing you to cancel anytime. Delivered fresh and frozen via Blue Sage Couriers, Doggy & Kitty Chef serves Gauteng, with daily deliveries in Zones 1 to 3, and longer delivery times in Zones 5 to 7. Their focus is on providing fresh, healthy meals for happy pets.
Pawsome Raw
Pawsome Raw aims to revolutionise how pet owners approach their pets’ nutritional requirements. Operating in the Western Cape, Mpumalanga, KZN, KZN South Coast, East London, PE, and Gauteng, Pawsome Raw offers premium quality balanced raw diets for dogs and cats. They also deliver to Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, Bloemfontein, Mpumalanga, Witbank, Middelburg, and Nelspruit. With a diverse product range, Pawsome Raw caters to all nutritional needs with complete and balanced meals, custom and complementary products, DIY options, and supplementary products for pets. Utilising only human-grade ingredients, Pawsome Raw focuses on enhancing optimal health and vitality in pets through superior nutrition.
Pawsome Raw believes that every pet deserves a diet that mirrors what nature intended—rich in fresh, raw, and human-grade ingredients. Their carefully crafted recipes are designed to support vitality, immune health, and overall wellness, giving pets the nourishment they need to thrive. Alongside their products, Pawsome Raw offers quality nutritional advice and assists pet parents with expert guidance, ensuring that every pet receives the best possible care. Their commitment goes beyond simply providing food; Pawsome Raw stands as an ethical, socially conscious, and environmentally aware movement dedicated to reshaping pet nutrition with love, passion, and integrity. By offering this level of care and attention, Pawsome Raw is not just feeding dogs and cats; they are transforming how pet parents perceive nutrition, creating a healthier, more vibrant future for furry companions everywhere.
Raw Love Pets
Raw Love Pets takes pride in producing naturally delicious raw food for dogs and cats. Their meals are biologically appropriate and 100% grain-free, made from the highest quality, ethically farmed meats and seasonal vegetables. The food is free from preservatives and flavourants, ensuring it bursts with nutrients to nourish your pet from within. Raw Love Pets offers single/pure variants suitable for pets with allergies and incorporates superfoods like blueberries, moringa, and organic sprouts.
Their cat food is entirely meat-based, with kefir added for gut health, while the fermented vegetables in their dog food provide healthy bacteria. Suitable for kittens and puppies, the raw meals are packed in superior, easy-to-use packaging that can be reused to minimize environmental impact. You can purchase their raw food for cats and dogs online in the Cape Town region or through their outlets in the Western Cape, Cape Agulhas, Garden Route, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal. Raw Love Pets’ raw dog meals have been linked to improved weight control, digestion, coat health, and reduced allergy symptoms, making them a nutrient-packed choice for dedicated pet owners.
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South Africa provides a variety of raw dog food options catering to different preferences, locations, and dietary needs. Whether you choose Pawsome Raw, Carniraw, Emmarentia Raw, Doggobone, Raw Love Pets, PaleoPet Pure, or Doggy Chef, you can rest assured that your furry friend is in for a treat with these nutritious and wholesome meals. Prioritize your pet’s health and happiness by exploring the benefits of a raw food diet today!
