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Educational Guides

Leading Raw Educational Guides are your go-to knowledge base for raw dog food, natural diets, and dog health and nutrition. Created to support dog parents at every stage, these guides share clear, practical advice on how to feed raw with confidence and care.

Raw Feeding for Puppies

When to start, how much to feed, and what to avoid when raw feeding a growing puppy.

Healthy Weight

How to body condition score your dog, plus practical tips for weight loss and weight gain on a raw diet.

Health Benefits of Raw Food

From digestion and dental health to skin, coat and behaviour — what a fresh raw diet does for your dog.

How to introduce your dog to Leading Raw

A two-week transition plan for switching your dog to raw, with feeding amounts and body condition tips.

What is BARF dog food?

Biologically Appropriate Raw Food explained — the 70/10/10/10 ratio and why it suits dogs.

Can I Mix Raw Food with Other Pet Foods?

Yes, you can co-feed raw and kibble. Here's how to balance the portions and keep an eye on how your dog is doing.

Raw Feeding Your Senior Dog

How nutrition supports ageing dogs, and how to transition a senior safely onto a fresh raw diet.

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Dog Poo 101: A Pet Parent's Guide to Dog Poo

Colour, consistency and contents — how to read your dog's poo and spot when something isn't right.

Is raw food safe for my dog?

Bacteria, recalls and safe handling — what pet parents should know before switching their dog to a raw diet.

At Leading Raw, our goal is to empower you with trustworthy, easy-to-understand information so you can make informed decisions about what goes into your dog’s bowl. From everyday questions about raw feeding to deeper dives into digestion, gut health, and whole-food nutrition, our educational guides break things down in a simple, approachable way.

Whether you’re completely new to raw dog food or already feeding raw and looking to deepen your understanding, our in-depth articles, practical guides, and frequently asked questions are designed to support you and your dog throughout their life. You’ll find tailored information for puppies, adult dogs, and senior dogs, because nutritional needs change as dogs grow and age.

Leading Raw keeps things simple and reliable, offering fresh food and educational resources guided by your dog’s natural biological needs. If you’re curious about how to feed raw or want to learn more about what Leading Raw diets can do for your pet’s long-term health and wellbeing, you’re in the right place.

No fads, no trends - just natural, practical advice to help you feed your dog the way nature intended.