FAQs
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FAQ
Q 1. How To Transition My Pet To Raw?
A. Transitioning Can Be Tricky As It’s Consents What Your Pet Can Handle. You Can Start By Choosing A Blend That’s Simple Such As Beef Or Chicken Keep In Mind To Avoid Any Blends Or Meats That Your Pet Might Be Allergic To. Which Ever Blend You Choose Be CONSISTENT ! Give Them Couple Days To Adjust. Slowly Decrease Current Food And Increase New Food Until Reached Ratio You’d Like To Keep Them On.
Q 2. How Can I Tell If My Pet Is Allergic To Meats ?
A. Signs Of Allergies Are Hot Spots, Lost Of Hair , Redness, Constant Itching or Licking Of Paws.
Once Noticed Any Of These Avoid Feeding The Protein And Trying Out A Different Protein Stick To One Protein At A Time To Reduce The Ingredients That Might Trigger Those Side Affects And Help Locate What Proteins Your Pet Might Be Allergic To.
Q 3. How Much So I Feed?
A. Puppies 4-5% Of Their Weight Is What Needs To Be Fed A Day Fully Raw
Adults 2-3% Of There Weight Is What Needs To Be Fed A Day Fully Raw
IF USED AS A TOPPER YOU'LL HAVE TO DECIDE WHAT RATIO YOUD LIKE YO KEEP YOUR PET ON
Q 4. How To Store Raw ?
A. All Products Must Be Kept Frozen For Long Lasting! If Kept In The Refrigerator It Can Last Up To 3 Days Max.
Q 5. Do You Offer Discounts If I Get Over 30lbs?
A. Yes! We Have Bulk Prices To Help Save! They Start At 30lb ,50lbs, and 100lbs Which Help You Save Only Thing Is You Cant Mix N Match Has To Be All One Blend. As Long As Kept Raw FROZEN Nothing Happens To It.
Q 6. Are The Blends Balanced ?
A. Yes! All Our Blends Are Completely Balanced.
We Make Are Blends Based On The Barf Diet 80/10/10 Ratio
80% Meat 10 % Organs Meats 10% Bone
Q 7. Do You Accept Returns and Exchanges ?
A. Tapia Raw Meats Does Not Allow Returns Nor Exchanges. When Purchasing Keep In Mind To Buy What You Need Or Like To Try Out. For First Time Buyers We Recommend To Get A Few Amounts To Have Pet Try Outs Before Getting Bigger Amounts.
Q 8. Will feeding raw meat make my dog become aggressive and vicious?
A. This is a myth. There is NO causal relationship between eating raw meat and aggression. Whole, natural, unprocessed food is what dogs ate before the invention of kibble in the 1930s. Feeding an animal the way nature intended will add to its overall health and mental well-being. However, research does indicate that behavioral problems may result from feeding an inadequate diet (such as a chemical-laden kibble product).
Q 9. I am concerned about salmonella. Is this a problem for dogs?
A. Salmonella is not a problem for dogs. The acidity level in the canine stomach is very high; creating a very inhospitable environment for bacteria. Tests of various brands of kibble have shown that many contain salmonella, so, in reality, if your dog is eating kibble, it has already been exposed to salmonella.
When it comes to handling raw chicken, or any other raw meat, common sense is in order. Just like when you prepare chicken for your family, proper sanitation techniques must be used. Use a separate bowl for thawing the meat, and wash the bowl with hot soapy water or put it in the dishwasher. Keep the dog’s food bowl clean by regular washing or by feeding the dog outside. A little dirt on your dog’s food is not a problem; think about some of the distasteful things you have seen your dog eat!
Q 10. I've noticed my dog pooping less and it turns white. Is this normal?
A. Yes, this is entirely normal for a dog eating a biologically appropriate diet. The dog has less waste because of the high bioavailability of a raw diet.
The meaty bones account for the poop turning white. After a boneless meal (e.g., tripe, beef heart), you will notice the stool will be darker and looser. A bonus is that the poop biodegrades much faster than when the dog is eating commercial food!