Are you a budget conscious pet parent looking for ways to provide high-quality nutrition for your furry friend? You're not alone. With the rising costs of pet care, finding affordable yet nutritious options can feel like a daunting task. But what if we told you that you can fill your freezer with excellent dog food for under £25? Intrigued? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think.
Is raw feeding expensive?
Raw feeding is often perceived as an expensive option, but is that really the case? While premium raw dog foods can be pricey, there are cost-effective ways to integrate raw feeding into your dog's diet without emptying your wallet. Raw feeding involves giving your pooch uncooked meats, bones, and organs, closely mimicking their natural diet. This approach provides ample nutrients and can actually save you money in the long run. By focusing on cost-effective brands or bulk buying if you have the space to store it, you can make raw feeding accessible and affordable.
How much does it cost to feed a dog?
Feeding your four legged family member can come with significant costs. According to the Battersea guide, the annual cost of caring for your pooch, including food, can range from £1,000 to £1,500. The expenses can add up quickly, especially with a dry diet and tinned foods. By choosing raw feeding, you may actually be able to significantly reduce these costs while ensuring your pampered pet receives the best possible nutrition.
Feeding your four legged family member can come with significant costs. According to the Battersea guide, the annual cost of caring for your pooch, including food, can range from £1,000 to £1,500. The expenses can add up quickly, especially with a dry diet and tinned foods. By choosing raw feeding, you may actually be able to significantly reduce these costs while ensuring your pampered pet receives the best possible nutrition.
How can raw feeding save you money?
Raw feeding may have an initial cost, but its long-term benefits can result in significant savings. Raw food is packed with nutrients, meaning your dog needs less food to feel full and stay healthy. Unlike a dry biscuit diet that is often bulked up with fillers, raw feeding delivers concentrated nutrition directly from whole meats, bones, and organs. This nutritional efficiency means smaller portions are required to meet your pup’s dietary needs, leading to fewer purchases and overall savings. Quality outweighs quantity in raw feeding, ensuring the best health without breaking the bank.
One of the advantages of raw dog food is its high digestibility, resulting in less waste compared to commercial dog foods. Since raw food is packed with essential nutrients, your fur baby’s body can absorb more, leaving less undigested material. This leads to smaller, firmer stools and a cleaner garden! A well-balanced raw diet can stave off common health issues such as obesity, allergies, and digestive problems, potentially reducing costly vet visits. By providing nutrient-dense raw food, you ensure your pooch’s health and longevity while saving money on medical expenses in the future.
A cheaper diet doesn’t always mean savings in the long run. Once opened, a bag of dry dog food should be consumed in six weeks and wet food will usually only last a couple of days in the fridge before it starts to spoil and lose its nutritional value. Raw dog food remains fresh in the freezer for months at a time so if you’re likely to waste any food, raw might be an ideal way to save throwing money into the food waste!
Can you fill a freezer for under £25?
It might seem impossible, but with strategic choices, you can stock up on quality dog food without breaking the bank. Let's explore some options that will have your freezer full and fit within the £25 budget.
Natures Menu Multipack
Natures Menu Frozen Brick Multipack offers a fantastic variety of different raw foods. Each pack contains 12 x 300g bricks, providing a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients. The multipack format allows you to mix and match different flavours and proteins, keeping your pup’s meals exciting and nutritious. Buying in bulk not only saves money but also ensures you have a diverse range of meals ready in your freezer. The Natures Menu multipack is a great choice for pup parents who are just starting to feed their pooch on a raw diet. The various protein sources will allow you to figure out what best suits your furry friend.
You can find their favourite flavours and determine which source of protein gives them the shiniest coat or the most energy. You can keep mixing things up with different flavours or pick one to stick with once you work out the best one for your pup. The multipack will set you back £23.99 but this will get you 3.6kg of raw food.
Nutriment Lamb Chubb
TheNutriment Lamb Chubb is another excellent option. This 1.4kg roll of lamb provides ample servings without taking up too much freezer space. Lamb is a rich source of protein and essential fatty acids, promoting healthy skin and a shiny coat. The compact packaging ensures it fits easily into your freezer, allowing you to store multiple rolls without clutter.
The Nutriment Chubb is packed full of vegetables and superfoods as well as their high quality turkey breast and organ meat. It’s hypoallergenic and another raw food choice that can be as gentle on the tummy as it is full of goodness. One Chubb roll is £8.99 so for £17.98 you can get 2.8kg of a high quality raw diet.
NAKED Dog Raw
NAKED Dog Raw offers high quality raw dog food at an affordable price. Each pack contains two 500g portions of original chicken, providing a lean source of protein. Chicken is easily digestible and highly palatable, making it an excellent choice for dogs of all ages. The affordable price point makes it accessible to budget conscious pet parents. Making the most out of offers and savings like buying this double pack will save you in the long run. 1kg of NAKED dog food will cost you just £5.99. You can get 3kg of food for just £17.97.
Lifestage Raw
Lifestage Raw offers a premium blend of proteins, meticulously crafted to ensure the best nutritional quality and delicious taste. Packed with lean proteins and essential nutrients, this raw food formula promotes a healthy weight, alleviates food allergies, and boosts overall vitality. Free from grains and soy, it's ideal for pups with sensitive tummies. Each bite is designed to enhance your dog's health, making meal times an occasion to look forward to.
Each 500g pack of Lifestage Raw costs just £2.99 and their 6 for 5 deal means you can save even more money by purchasing multiple packs at once. The deal allows you to stock up without overspending, ensuring your fur baby’s dietary needs are met consistently. Using the deal, you can get six packs of food for just £14.95 which gives you 3kg of food. You don’t have to forego quality to save money while feeding your four-legged friend. Try out the delicious flavour choices of Lifestage to find a food your pooch loves.
Frozen raw treats
Natural raw treats don’t have to break the bank either. Frozen raw treats can be stored for longer periods, ensuring you always have a high value reward on hand. Durham Animal Feeds has some great options including Durham Animal Feeds Rabbit Ears. Rabbit ears are an excellent low fat choice of treats if you still want to reward your pooch without impacting their waistline too much. Durham Animal Feeds Duck Necks are a great source of calcium and cartilage, promoting dental health and Durham Animal Feeds Chicken Feet are rich in glucosamine, supporting joint health and mobility. Each 1kg bag of raw treats costs just £3.99 so you can load up the freezer with six bags of delicious treats to last you for just £23.94.
Feeding your pooch high quality raw food doesn’t have to be expensive. By choosing cost effective brands and buying in bulk, you can fill your freezer for under £25 and provide your furry friend with the nutrition they deserve. Not only will this save you money, but it will also ensure your pup stays healthy and happy. Ready to make the switch to raw feeding? Visit us in store or online for some great savings on raw dog food.