Every now and then, we’re asked whether it’s OK to feed Wolfworthy alongside a raw diet.
Many owners like the flexibility of having a dry food available while continuing to feed raw. If you decide to combine the two, however, it’s important to get the proportions right so your dog isn’t over or underfed.
Wolfworthy is a complete food, which means it is formulated to provide the nutrients your dog needs when fed according to its feeding guidance. If you combine it with another food, you need to consider what both foods contribute to the overall diet.
The correct quantities depend on your dog, the raw food being used and the calories supplied by each part of the meal.
Read our guide to choosing a dry alternative to raw dog food.
One Customer’s Experience
Our customer and blog contributor Valerie Forster, proud owner of Henry the Boston Terrier, shared her experience of feeding a combination of Wolfworthy and raw:
“My Boston Terrier was 9 weeks old when I got him and on a cheap kibble. I straightaway put him on to a better one but wanted to transfer him to raw as soon as possible. My first attempt left him a little loose (or he might have had a slight tummy upset), and so I went back to kibble.
At 3 months old I put him onto raw completes and this was a success this time.
As the summer approached, I found that he was not always ready for his breakfast, and so the raw meat would not keep fresh enough being left down. I tried Wolfworthy for his breakfast, which he enjoyed better than the previous kibble I had tried.
His diet now is 50% kibble, which for him being 10kg is 75g in the morning, and in the evening the other 50% of his food is raw, 150g. I will stick with this for him as he is thriving on it. He is now 20 months old.”
It's important to note that the quantities above describe Henry's individual feeding routine at the time and are not a feeding formula or recommendation for other dogs.
A 50:50 split also doesn't necessarily mean equal weights of each food. Raw and dry foods can have very different moisture levels and calorie densities.
If you're combining Wolfworthy with raw food, the appropriate quantities will depend on factors including your dog's age, weight and individual requirements, as well as the calorie content and nutritional composition of the particular raw food you're using.
The total calories and overall nutritional balance of both foods need to be considered. Don't copy Henry's 75g of Wolfworthy and 150g of raw unless those amounts have been specifically calculated as appropriate for your own dog.
Why Some Owners Feed Both
Wolfworthy can offer additional flexibility for owners who feed raw but would also like the convenience of a dry food.
This can be particularly useful for certain meals, travelling or occasions when storing and handling raw food isn't practical.
Wolfworthy is a complete, grain-free dry food made with 80% animal ingredients, including high levels of freshly prepared meat or fish.
Our recipes are among the highest-rated British dry dog foods on independent dog food comparison website All About Dog Food.
Wolfworthy has also previously been featured by Dogs Today in an article about six of the UK's best dog foods.
Getting the Mix Right
If you'd like to feed Wolfworthy alongside raw food, it's important to work out the appropriate quantities rather than simply adding Wolfworthy to your dog's existing raw allowance.
Start by using our Wolfworthy Feeding Calculator to understand how much Wolfworthy your dog would require if it were being fed on its own.
You can then consider the calories supplied by the raw food and adjust the quantities accordingly.
If you're unsure about the nutritional balance of your dog's overall diet or your dog has specific dietary requirements, speak to your vet or a suitably qualified canine nutrition professional for individual advice.
For a broader comparison, read our guide to choosing a dry alternative to raw dog food.
If you have any other questions, our Wolfworthy Help Centre is packed with information about our recipes and feeding your dog.
