Useful Information About BARF Nutrition
Do you have questions about BARF nutrition for dogs and cats? Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you need more information, feel free to contact our customer service or book an individual BARF consultation.
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1. What is BARF?
The term “Biologically Appropriate Raw Food” has become established. The basis is the so-called prey animal principle.
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2. How do I switch my dog to BARF properly?
You can find all the important information for a smooth start into the BARF world in our free BARF starter guide for dogs.
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3. How do I switch my cat to BARF?
You can find important information as well as helpful tips & tricks for switching food in our blog. We also create individual BARF plans.
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4. How much BARF should I feed my dog?
The amount of food depends on many factors. An adult dog should receive around 2 - 3% of its body weight per day.
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5. How much food does my cat need per day?
The feeding amount depends on many factors. Roughly, the daily amount is around 25 - 30 g per kg of the cat’s body weight.
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6. How do I properly put together BARF rations for my dog?
All important information on how to create balanced BARF meals is available in our BARF Starter Guide.
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7. How do I properly put together BARF rations for my cat?
All important information about BARF for cats can be found in our blog post "Feeding cats BARF – here’s how!"
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8. My dog or cat doesn’t like or tolerate the food. What can I do?
When switching to BARF, your pet may show mild detox symptoms. Cats often initially reject new food.
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9. How do I properly thaw BARF meat?
BARF products should be stored in the freezer and thawed in the fridge for about 12 hours before feeding.