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Naturaw Raw Dog Food Review (Tried and Tested)
Are you looking to make the switch to raw dog food but are unsure where to start your search for this particular type of pet nutrition?
Whether youre an experienced dog owner or recently brought your dog home, youll likely have heard of raw dog food.
Naturaw (Photo: hellobark.com)
Theres been a notable shift to balanced and complete dog food over the past few years as pet parents ditch kibble in favour of a fresher approach.
Raw dog food can have a lot of potential benefits for your dog but feeding raw can come at a cost both in terms of price and hassle for dog owners.
Skye and her Naturaw meals (Photo: hellobark.com)
However, if youre convinced raw dog food is the right pet food format for you and your pup, Im going to take a close look at one of the leading raw dog food companies in the UK in this article.
Website: naturaw.co.uk
Naturaw are one of the brands at the forefront of the rawvolution in the UK thanks to their high-quality recipes.
In this review, Ill be taking a close look at Naturaw and the recipes that theyve got on offer for British dog owners.
Ill take a close look at how they source their ingredients, the recipes they offer, what customers are saying about their food as well as giving my verdict. So with the introduction over, lets start our Naturaw review!
Editor's note: Its important to be aware of the risks associated with raw pet food, as it can be contaminated with harmful bacteria (such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria and E. coli). The UK government website offers the following advice to pet owners: wash your hands with hot water and soap immediately after handling raw pet food or treats; clean and disinfect all surfaces and utensils that the raw pet food touches; store and defrost raw pet food away from where human food is stored. Young children should not touch or eat raw pet food, as theyre more at risk of illness because their immune system is still developing and theyre more likely to put their hands in their mouth. You can check out the UK governments guidance in full via this link.
Naturaw The Basics
Website: naturaw.co.uk
Naturaw believe dogs deserve real food and thats why theyve started the rawvolution to ensure British canines are eating a high-quality diet.
Naturaw Chicken recipe (Photo: hellobark.com)
Theyre a family-run company based near York in North Yorkshire who are incredibly passionate about pets and creating the best diet for our four-legged friends.
The creators of Naturaw experienced the distress of seeing their dog Rhodesian Ridgeback Louis suffering with chronic ear and skin infections and they couldnt find a diet to soothe the ailment.
Copper sniffs Naturaw (Photo: hellobark.com)
However, once Louis started to eat a raw fed diet, they noticed a big improvement. He no longer had itchy skin and wouldnt constantly shake his head or scratch his ears.
Seeing firsthand the benefits of raw, they decided to launch a raw dog food range in 2015. Naturaw only use high welfare and ethically sourced British meat.
They have teamed up with holistic vet Adele Fitzpatrick, who is an advocate for raw dog food diets having seen firsthand the benefits it can bring.
I love Naturaw because they use ethically sourced human grade ingredients, sustainable packaging, they are PFMA approved and they invest time, thinking and finances into producing complete and balanced recipes for our pets!
Naturaw, who became the first raw dog food manufacturer in the world to be awarded B-Corp status, is currently feeding more than 7,500 dogs in the UK.
Naturaw (Photo: hellobark.com)
Theyve even installed a huge solar panel system on the roof of their 20,000 square-foot complex in North Yorkshire so their raw food production is partly powered by renewable energy.
What Raw Dog Food Options Do Naturaw Offer?
Naturaw believe dogs should eat fresh, natural, raw food. So you wont find any additives, fillers, preservative or nasties in their food.
They havent made any compromises in the creation of their range of recipes, using just high welfare meat from British farms stored in compostable packaging.
Copper with his Naturaw dog food (Photo: hellobark.com)
At the time of updating this review, Naturaw offered three ranges to British dog owners who are ready to make the switch from store-bought dog food to high-quality raw dog.
Their recipes include Surf & Turf, Beef & Venison, Beef & Chicken, Chicken & Lamb, Turkey & Beef, Puppy, Lamb & Duck, All Chicken, Fish & Chicken, All Lamb, All Turkey, Turkey, Tripe & Beef, Turkey & Lamb, All Venison and Duck & Beef.
Their Original Range use 100% high quality British meat with no additives or preservatives and grain free. The range follows the 80% meat 10% bone 10% offal format.
Naturaw offer a Forage Range that they describe as nutritionally complete raw food. They combine high welfare British meat with exquisite whole food ingredients.
This range could be of particular interest to dog owners who want to ensure their dog gets to enjoy a balanced and complete diet that includes some fruit, vegetables and other whole food ingredients.
Naturaw Puppy Food (Photo: hellobark.com)
They include blackberries, organic kale, organic broccoli, organic seaweed, organic British egg, organic pumpkin seeds, blue mussel, Atlantic mackerel and more.
At the time of writing, Naturaw have three recipes available within their Forage range Forage: Lamb, Forage: Free Range Chicken and Forage: Beef.
If youve got a lot of experience when it comes to feeding raw dog food to your pet, you may be interested in their Simply Range. Naturaw provide the building blocks of a raw diet so you can create your own meals for your dog.
Naturaw Turkey recipe (Photo: hellobark.com)
Price And Delivery
Naturaw have created a premium raw dog food range to cater to pet parents who are ready to adopt a fresh approach to their dogs nutrition.
Therefore, you should expect to pay a little more for Naturaw than you would for some traditional dog food brands that youll find on the supermarket shelf. The prices below were correct at the time of writing this article. Check the official Naturaw website for the latest details.
Naturaw Forage (Photo: hellobark.com)
Forage has a price range of 3.45 to 3.95 per packet. Their Original meals start at 2.40 per packet with some premium options costing 3.80 per packet.
If youd like to try a mix of all their ranges and meals, you could opt for a Original Taster Box (large costs 72.50 and small costs 40.00). For dog owners with a puppy, you could try their Puppy Box that costs 71.
You can also build your own box that starts at a price of 35.20. You can save 5% if you decide to sign-up to their subscription plan.
Naturaw Forage raw dog food (Photo: hellobark.com)
If you decide to give their subscription a try, you can get regular deliveries of their popular boxes every one to six weeks depending on the frequency that works best for you.
As we mentioned above, youll save 5% if you decide to subscribe and youll get free treats with every Taster box when you subscribe.
My Verdict
Ive got two fussy dogs who have high standards when it comes to the food, especially my female mini husky. After years of struggling to find the best food for them, weve had a successful stint feeding them fresh dog meals.
Naturaw Forage meal (Photo: hellobark.com)
Ive previously tried various raw dog food brands but my mini huskies usually refuse to eat it or have a taste before walking away from their bowl. This wasnt the case with Naturaw.
I decided to use Naturaw as a tasty topper to compliment their regular food and it was a resounding success. My dogs loved Naturaw when I decided to see if theyd eat 100% raw. My mini huskies cleared their bowls before ensuring their siblings bowl was clean too!
As someone who is passionate about feeding my dogs a high-quality diet, I was reassured by Naturaws ethos.
I really appreciated that they source high quality meat from ethical and high welfare British farms. We care about the environment like most dog owners so it felt great to feeding Naturaw to my Klee Kai and know that their meals were created in a solar-powered complex. Naturaw believe in complete transparency and each packet of food displays information about the ingredients, analytical constituents and packaging.
Naturaw (Photo: hellobark.com)
I loved their eco-friendly and sustainable approach to their business the tub is made from natural wood fibres sourced from certified and renewable nordic forests that are carbon positive. The film is made from plants a mix of cellulose, sugarcane cassava and corn. The liner is compostable and recyclable. Naturaw have eye-catching sleeves that are not only beautiful but created using vegetable-based inks. Theyre home compostable and recyclable too.
I wouldnt hesitate to recommend Naturaw seeing as it passed the taste test in my home and their admirable environmentally-friendly approach.
What Are Customers Saying About Naturaw?
Naturaw had an average rating of 4.3 stars out of five from more than 200 reviews on independent review website Trustpilot at the time of updating this article.
Doreen revealed that Naturaw is her first choice of all the raw dog food companies that shes fed her dog.
I have been using this company for a while now. This is by far the best raw food my dog has ever had and I have had loads. The food is so fresh quality is something else and mostly everything can be composted instead of going into landfill.
Beverley appreciated Naturaws values as a dog food company.
Competitive pricing, speedy well packed delivery. The food is a good meaty texture and my dog wolfs it down. Good variety of flavours and there hasnt been one my dog has not enjoyed. So dog is happy and fed a complete raw dog food. I like the ethical values of the company. Recyclable outer sleeve, compostable food tray, the opportunity to return the sheeps wool packing and even get money off your next order. Brilliant we are now subscribed for regular deliveries.
Naturaw Surf & Turf (Photo: hellobark.com)
Amy hailed Naturaw as an amazing company.
Amazing amazing amazing. Wonderful company. Switched my 10 year old dachshund to a raw diet a year ago best decision I ever made for him. He still looks and behaves like a young pup! I chose Naturaw in particular because of their awesome environmentally friendly packaging and the wool liners you can return for store credit. I couldnt be happier and recommend Naturaw so often.
Any Negatives?
Naturaw have created premium raw dog food meals so you can expect to pay a premium price. Their meals will cost more than dry food or wet food bought at your local supermarket or pet store.
Having said that, Naturaw is competitively priced within the raw dog food market and they offer a 5% saving if you sign up to regular deliveries.
Is This The Best Raw Dog Food?
Naturaw are one of the leading raw dog food companies in the UK and the first to receive a B-Corp rating (in 2022). This certification indicates a high standard of verified performance, accountability and transparency across a range of factors.
In terms of my experience, Naturaw is the best raw dog food company that Ive tried. Theyve got a great range of recipes using meat sourced from high welfare farms. Their eco-friendly approach allows dog owners to feel good about the health of their dog and the planet.
You can read more about the best raw dog food options in the UK here.
Anything Else To Consider?
The UK government website offers extensive guidance where handling raw pet food is concerned.
We urge British dog owners to read this guidance carefully and consult with their vet before deciding to make the switch to raw dog food. Your vet can educate you about the pros and cons of feeding raw as well as offering help with the transition process.
In my experience, raw dog food companies are also more than happy to speak to pet owners about any potential concerns or answer any questions you may have.
Naturaw (Photo: hellobark.com)
Naturaw Conclusion Our Final Thoughts
Weve reached the end of our Naturaw review.
Theyre one of the best options for dog owners who are ready to join the raw food revolution. Naturaw have high standards when it comes to sourcing the ingredients for their recipes, only relying on high welfare farms.
Pros
- Real ingredients
- Responsibly-sourced
- Exceptional packaging
- B-Corp Certified
Cons
- Premium price tag
- Can only buy from the official website
Theyve got Original and Forage ranges that are a good choice for pet parents who are switching to raw for the first time, but dog owners experienced in feeding raw may want to try their Simply Range.
Naturaw are transparent about their ingredients, formulas and processes, while their packaging is compostable and recyclable.
Theyre priced competitively when compared to other raw dog food companies and even offer a 5% saving for dog owners who opt for a subscription plan.
While my dogs were quick to devour their Naturaw, theyve also got a good score on Trustpilot.
So if youre thinking about putting your dog on a raw food diet and ditching the kibble or gravy, you could start your raw journey by giving Naturaw a try.
