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Raw Dog Food with Organ Meat Edmonton
Apr 15, 2024
Organ meat is a key component of raw dog food. Here is what it includes, why it matters, and what to look for on the label when buying in Edmonton.
Organ meat is a foundational component of most raw dog food formulas, and understanding its role helps you make better decisions when choosing products for your dog.
In raw feeding, organ meat refers to the secreting organs of an animal: liver, kidney, spleen, pancreas, and similar glands. These are distinct from muscle meat and from structural organs like heart, which is technically classified as a muscle in most raw feeding frameworks.
Liver is the most commonly included organ meat and is typically present in every complete raw formula. For a detailed look at beef liver specifically, see our post on raw dog food with beef liver. Kidney and other secreting organs make up the remainder of the organ meat component.
Organ meat provides a concentration of nutrients that muscle meat alone does not deliver. For this reason, most raw feeding frameworks call for organ meat to make up around 10 percent of the overall diet. Going significantly above this amount is generally not recommended because some organs, particularly liver, are very rich and can cause digestive upset in large quantities. Our guide on what raw dog food is made of explains how organ meat fits into the full recipe.
When reading a raw dog food label, the organ meat content is usually listed as part of the ingredient breakdown. A product that includes both liver and another secreting organ is generally considered more complete than one that includes only liver. Our post on how to read raw dog food labels in Canada covers this in full.
All Hound and Bone products include organ meat as part of their formula. Browse the full range and check the individual product pages for the specific organs included in each blend.
Hound and Bone delivers raw blends containing organ meat to Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Beaumont, Leduc, Spruce Grove, and Stony Plain. Free delivery on orders over $120.
This article is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Every dog is different — consult your veterinarian before making changes to your dog’s diet. Individual results may vary.