{"id":4483,"date":"2022-08-04T03:14:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T03:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T07:31:44","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T07:31:44","slug":"how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I feed my dog frozen raw food?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#How_do_I_feed_my_dog_frozen_raw_food\" title=\"How do I feed my dog frozen raw food?\">How do I feed my dog frozen raw food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#Can_dogs_eat_raw_food_frozen\" title=\"Can dogs eat raw food frozen?\">Can dogs eat raw food frozen?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#Can_you_defrost_frozen_raw_dog_food\" title=\"Can you defrost frozen raw dog food?\">Can you defrost frozen raw dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#How_do_I_feed_my_dog_raw_food\" title=\"How do I feed my dog raw food?\">How do I feed my dog raw food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#How_do_you_defrost_raw_dog_food_fast\" title=\"How do you defrost raw dog food fast?\">How do you defrost raw dog food fast?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#Can_I_feed_my_dog_frozen_raw_chicken\" title=\"Can I feed my dog frozen raw chicken?\">Can I feed my dog frozen raw chicken?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#Are_frozen_fruits_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Are frozen fruits good for dogs?\">Are frozen fruits good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#How_long_can_you_leave_raw_dog_food_out_to_defrost\" title=\"How long can you leave raw dog food out to defrost?\">How long can you leave raw dog food out to defrost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#How_long_can_you_keep_defrosted_raw_dog_food\" title=\"How long can you keep defrosted raw dog food?\">How long can you keep defrosted raw dog food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#Is_it_OK_to_defrost_raw_dog_food_in_microwave\" title=\"Is it OK to defrost raw dog food in microwave?\">Is it OK to defrost raw dog food in microwave?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#Do_vets_recommend_raw_diet\" title=\"Do vets recommend raw diet?\">Do vets recommend raw diet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#Do_dogs_poop_less_on_a_raw_diet\" title=\"Do dogs poop less on a raw diet?\">Do dogs poop less on a raw diet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#Is_fresh_dog_food_better_than_dry\" title=\"Is fresh dog food better than dry?\">Is fresh dog food better than dry?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#How_do_you_quickly_defrost_a_farmers_dog\" title=\"How do you quickly defrost a farmer\u2019s dog?\">How do you quickly defrost a farmer\u2019s dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#What_is_the_fastest_way_to_thaw_a_big_country_Raw\" title=\"What is the fastest way to thaw a big country Raw?\">What is the fastest way to thaw a big country Raw?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food\/#Can_I_heat_up_raw_dog_food\" title=\"Can I heat up raw dog food?\">Can I heat up raw dog food?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_feed_my_dog_frozen_raw_food\"><\/span>How do I feed my dog frozen raw food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">To simplify the handling and feeding of our raw frozen products, try staging a few containers of a day\u2019s worth of food in your freezer. When you use the last of the thawed product from your refrigerator, simply grab a portioned container and place it in your refrigerator to thaw for your pet\u2019s next feeding.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\"><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-frozen-raw-dog-food-better-than-freeze-dried\/\">Is frozen raw dog food better than freeze-dried?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-eat-raw-food-frozen\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_raw_food_frozen\"><\/span>Can dogs eat raw food frozen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By feeding freeze raw food, you can nourish your dog and see a dramatic improvement in the dog\u2019s health. What makes frozen raw dog food ideal for your pup is that it can provide several health benefits without the fuss of refrigerated diet.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-defrost-frozen-raw-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_defrost_frozen_raw_dog_food\"><\/span>Can you defrost frozen raw dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Raw Dog Food: Preparation and Hygiene Guide. Our high quality raw meals can be kept in the freezer for up to nine months. Every two to three days transfer the amount that your dog requires, and allow to defrost in the fridge. If you\u2019re in a hurry, soak in hot water in the kitchen sink.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-feed-my-dog-raw-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_feed_my_dog_raw_food\"><\/span>How do I feed my dog raw food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A raw dog food diet typically consists of:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Muscle meat, often still on the bone.<\/li>\n<li>Bones, either whole or ground.<\/li>\n<li>Organ meats such as livers and kidneys.<\/li>\n<li>Raw eggs.<\/li>\n<li>Vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and celery.<\/li>\n<li>Apples or other fruit.<\/li>\n<li>Some dairy, such as yogurt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192137\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-I-feed-my-dog-raw-food.jpg\" alt=\"How do I feed my dog raw food?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-I-feed-my-dog-raw-food.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-I-feed-my-dog-raw-food-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-I-feed-my-dog-raw-food-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-I-feed-my-dog-raw-food-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3JPRQ-9l3SA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-defrost-raw-dog-food-fast\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_defrost_raw_dog_food_fast\"><\/span>How do you defrost raw dog food fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thawing your pet\u2019s food in the fridge will take a bit more time and planning, but it\u2019s the safest way to thaw raw meat. If you need to thaw your pet\u2019s meals more quickly, partially submerge the pouch or container in cold tap water and change the water every 30 minutes or so.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-chicken\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_dog_frozen_raw_chicken\"><\/span>Can I feed my dog frozen raw chicken?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Freezing chicken kills over 90% of any contaminant bacteria on chicken meat including Campylobacter.\u00a0 If you feed chicken bones then freeze them for a 2 week period before feeding them to your dog or cat. Take them straight out of the freezer &amp; give them to your pet frozen.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-frozen-fruits-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_frozen_fruits_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are frozen fruits good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Small amounts of cut-up fresh or frozen peaches are a great source of fiber and vitamin A, and can even help fight infections, but just like cherries, the pit contains cyanide.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-you-leave-raw-dog-food-out-to\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_leave_raw_dog_food_out_to_defrost\"><\/span>How long can you leave raw dog food out to defrost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Perishable foods should never be thawed on the counter, or in hot water and must not be left at room temperature for more than two hours.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SLDprfdDVSw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-you-keep-defrosted-raw-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_keep_defrosted_raw_dog_food\"><\/span>How long can you keep defrosted raw dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once thawed will stay fresh in refrigerator 4-5 days.<\/p>\n<p>After thawing your pet\u2019s new raw food you have the option to divide it into daily portions and re-freeze those portions for a later date. That\u2019s right \u2013 you can re-freeze your pet\u2019s food!<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Best Way to Thaw Raw Dog Food &amp; Refreezing Food\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AeDNhZxHftg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-defrost-raw-dog-food-in-microwave\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_defrost_raw_dog_food_in_microwave\"><\/span>Is it OK to defrost raw dog food in microwave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We would advise against defrosting in the microwave. However, if you really need to do so please use the \u201cweight defrost\u201d option on your microwave to defrost our food. Remember, you should never defrost raw meat at room temperature.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-vets-recommend-raw-diet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_vets_recommend_raw_diet\"><\/span>Do vets recommend raw diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Raw diets, especially raw meat diets, are not recommended because of the risk for salmonellosis and other infections that can affect pets and their owners.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-poop-less-on-a-raw-diet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_poop_less_on_a_raw_diet\"><\/span>Do dogs poop less on a raw diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a raw food diet, dogs are able to absorb more of the ingredients. Therefore, dogs poop less frequently and overall produce less fecal matter. Your dog is able to go longer on less food, compared to a kibble diet.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RNhLrW-2BA8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-fresh-dog-food-better-than-dry\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_fresh_dog_food_better_than_dry\"><\/span>Is fresh dog food better than dry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because dogs can better optimize the nutritional value of the food they\u2019re eating, results show up in several ways. \u201cFresh foods are indeed more bioavailable than those made with highly processed ingredients,\u201d says Dr.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-quickly-defrost-a-farmer-s-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_quickly_defrost_a_farmers_dog\"><\/span>How do you quickly defrost a farmer\u2019s dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recommended to pack into daily meals. To thaw frozen packs, let defrost in the refrigerator for 1-2 days, or place bag in hot water. Do not microwave. Serve cold or warm.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-fastest-way-to-thaw-a-big-country\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fastest_way_to_thaw_a_big_country_Raw\"><\/span>What is the fastest way to thaw a big country Raw?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To thaw food safely we recommend the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Thaw in refrigerator. If you thaw food at room temperature, in a sink with cold water or in a microwave, you must use thawed food within 3 days.<\/li>\n<li>Portion into individual servings.<\/li>\n<li>Re-Freeze immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Once thawed for the 2nd time we recommend using ideally within 24 hrs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Raw feeding 3 dogs and 3 cats\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/weUzVpelXms?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 4 --><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-heat-up-raw-dog-food\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_heat_up_raw_dog_food\"><\/span>Can I heat up raw dog food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, raw dog food isn\u2019t intended to be heated, nor to undergo the changes that cooking causes, and cooking raw dog food can cause a range of problems for your dog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I feed my dog frozen raw food?Can dogs eat raw food frozen?Can you defrost frozen raw dog food?How do I feed my dog raw food?How do you defrost raw dog food fast?Can I feed my dog frozen raw chicken?Are frozen fruits good for dogs?How long can you leave raw dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192136,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-I-feed-my-dog-frozen-raw-food.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4483"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4483"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4483\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192139,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4483\/revisions\/192139"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192136"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4483"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4483"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4483"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}