Muscle meat

Muscle meat

Muscle meat in the BARF diet

Muscle meat plays a central role in the BARF diet for dogs, a concept based on mimicking the natural diet of the wolf. Muscle meat is the main source of protein and provides many essential nutrients such as amino acids and minerals. Dog food with muscle meat not only contributes to physical well-being, but also promotes healthy digestion, a strong immune system, a shiny coat, healthy skin and strong muscles.

For a balanced BARF diet, it is important to combine muscle meat with other raw components such as offal and bones, as well as vegetables and fruit and essential supplements. This ensures that your dog receives all necessary nutrients and enjoys a complete diet tailored to its needs.

In addition to its high protein content, fresh muscle meat contains other vital nutrients that your dog can optimally utilise thanks to its high bioavailability. Vitamins such as B vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc and magnesium strengthen the immune system and support cognitive functions. Healthy fatty acids contribute to skin and coat health. Furthermore, BARF muscle meat supports better digestion and can reduce the risk of allergies and intolerances, as it is free from artificial additives and preservatives.

BARF with high-quality organic muscle meat from eBarf

In our online shop, you will find high-quality, single-source muscle meat such as beef muscle meat, chicken muscle meat, turkey muscle meat and horse muscle meat – perfect for BARF feeding and also available in organic quality. We offer this wide selection of muscle meat in various forms: minced and in chunks. There is something suitable for every need and preference. Muscle meat is ideal for dogs of all sizes and ages – even puppies and young dogs can benefit from this high-quality meat as part of a BARF diet.

Beef is a particularly popular choice as it is fairly lean while still containing many important nutrients. Poultry meat is also very popular and lean. Chicken, in particular, is highly digestible and is therefore often used as a diet food or for sensitive stomachs. Horse meat, on the other hand, is ideal for allergy sufferers and convinces with its rich aroma that many dogs love.

Muscle meat for dogs & sensible additions

Muscle meat rations should always be supplemented with a portion of fat. Usually, the fat content of muscle meat does not fall within the ideal range of 15–25%. For this reason, it is necessary to add fat in the form of, for example, beef fat or chicken fat. Only in this way can your dog receive sufficient energy and important amino acids for your shared adventures.

Supplementing with beef blood or poultry blood powder is also recommended, as muscle meat contains little remaining blood – and therefore less iron – due to mandatory bleeding of livestock in Germany. This is not a sign of poor quality. By adding fat and blood, muscle meat can be easily enhanced and enriched with nutrients, while also offering your dog plenty of flavour. You can easily determine the necessary amount of fat for your dog’s meals using our fat calculator.

What counts as muscle meat in BARF?

Muscle meat refers to the meat that surrounds the skeleton of the animal. Depending on which part of the animal it comes from, muscle meat has different nutrient profiles and names:

• Stitch meat
• Head meat
• Crown meat
• Gullet meat
• Flank meat
• Cheek meat
• Tendon meat
• Tongue
• Lips
• Poultry stomachs
• Diaphragm
• Neck meat
• Fish

All these terms refer to muscle meat that is suitable for BARF feeding. In the end, muscle meat is simply regular meat, similar to what we would buy from a butcher for human consumption, just from different parts of the animal.

Fish as an alternative to muscle meat

In addition to classic muscle meat from beef, horse, poultry and more, our BARF shop also offers various fish options. Fish provides a tasty and healthy variation in your dog’s BARF diet and can ideally be fed once a week as a substitute for muscle meat. This gives your dog plenty of vitamin D and essential fatty acids. In BARF feeding, fish is considered muscle meat.

Safety and quality assurance of BARF products

Our BARF products are subject to strict quality controls to ensure that every single product meets the highest standards. We source our animals from regional farms that practise sustainable and responsible livestock farming. This keeps transport routes short and reduces stress for the animals. Our high-quality muscle meat is processed, packaged and shipped in our in-house slaughterhouse and production facility. This means our meat is particularly fresh, regional and rich in nutrients. In our BARF shop, you will find a wide selection of premium muscle meat – the ideal foundation for a healthy and balanced BARF diet for your dog.

Muscle meat from eBarf – from our own slaughter and production, sourced from regional farms. 100% natural, species-appropriate & Made in Germany.