Raw Pet Food - Steve's Real Food

“This is Dr. Falconer. You know, I’ve always admired Steve Brown for being the pioneer that started the commercial raw pet food industry. He had to educate himself, amass a huge library of resources, and enter into an industry that was locked into kibble and canned food, period. Imagine the guts and brains it took to enter a multi-million dollar (at the time) “cash cow” that looked down its nose at the whole idea of frozen raw food!

But, he persisted, and actually set the stage for all the rest who continue to follow in his footsteps today. His diets are still keeping pets shiny and vital a couple of decades later, when most people accept raw food as a valid source of nutrition. I recommended them early on and I recommend them today. Steve’s is high quality, clean, balanced food, and you’ll see your dog or cat pick up a bright shine within a few weeks of feeding them this. Just remember to get into a rotation. Every 3-4 weeks, I recommend you change the protein source, and you can easily do this with Steve’s Real Food.”

Steve’s Raw Dog Food was the first raw pet food company to make feeding convenient and affordable. Today, Steve’s Real Food‘s tater-tot-sized nuggets allow you as a pet parent to simply pour and serve. You don’t have to defrost overnight, cut up raw meat, or mix it with anything. It is 100% raw and manufactured in the Northwest. We are so proud of the ingredients we use that we share with you who we buy them from so you can have the same level of confidence as we do.

Dogs and cats are natural carnivores and require real raw meat and whole, natural, minimally processed foods. On an evolutionary level, your pet’s ideal diet is grain-free and contains thousands of enzymes, phytochemicals, and antioxidants that cannot exist in modern heat-processed foods. Steve’s Real Foods helps to support and maintain your dog’s & cat’s health naturally through a well-rounded, nutritious diet. Every Steve’s formula is pH- balanced, and we use only 100% natural, USDA inspected, free-range meats & unprocessed whole and functional foods. We truly believe feeding your pets Steve’s Real Food will make a difference in the well-being of your best friends, and we are committed to bringing the best quality pet food and value for you!

Products

All our diets are complete and balanced and formulated for all life stages for both cats and dogs, which make feeding raw even easier for multi-species households. All of the meat and poultry are free-range and fed a species-appropriate diet. We do not use any antibiotics or hormones and all animals are humanely raised in the northwest. All of our produce is also from the northwest, making Steve’s Real Food a locally sourced product. We work with partners that are committed to the environment and practice sustainable farming. It is important to use that we do not cut corners when it comes to quality of ingredients and commitment to Mother Earth.

Quick Facts

Humanely Raised, Grass-Fed, Grass-Finished Beef and Lamb
Humanely Raised, Free Range Poultry
Non-GMO Ingredients
Whole Fresh Produce
No Synthetic Vitamin Packs
HPP, plus Test and Hold on all Products

Feed and Transitioning

If you've never fed raw before, you may be surprised as you watch your dog’s health improve while they transition to a healthier diet. When you feed your pet a raw diet, they will often require less food than if you were to feed them a kibble/grain-based diet, because the food has so much more nutritional value. There are a few factors that will affect the recommended amount to feed your pet, such as age, activity level, and weight goals. We use the bodyweight percentage rule, which estimates feeding amounts based on the weight of your pet.

For example, if you have a 50-pound adult dog, you'd feed them 2.5% of their body weight, which is 1.25 lb (daily).

50lbs x 2.5% = 1.25 lbs

You want to transition your pet to raw food slowly to prevent stomachaches and loose stools. Start by mixing 1 part Steve’s with 3 parts of the food you are currently feeding. Slowly increase the amount of Steve’s while reducing their previous food over the course of 2 to 4 weeks. Monitor their temperament and stools to ensure they are transitioning well. An example transitioning schedule is below:

Currently feeding 1 Cup dry kibble and no Raw to a 40lb dog. The dog will end up eating 1 lb of raw per day and no kibble.

Week 1 - Feed 3/4 Cup dry kibble and 1/4 lb raw
Week 2 - Feed 1/2 Cup dry kibble and 1/2 lb raw
Week 3 - Feed 1/4 Cup dry kibble and 3/4 lb raw
Week 4 - Feed 0 Cups dry kibble and 1 lb raw

Some dogs are able to transition faster than 4 weeks. Simply keep an eye on their stool. If it gets loose, slow the transitioning down. If it you see no change or it gets smaller and firmer than you can speed the process up.

More transitioning tips are on our “Starting on Raw Food” page.

How To Purchase

You can buy Steve's Real Food online through our site Raw Pet Food.com. After creating an account you will see that all the diets are sold in 5lb bags and you get free shipping if you order 20lbs or more. You can set up a one-time order or you can create a subscription that will automatically ship you exactly the right amount of food. If you need help determining the amount to order please call us at 801-432-7478.

My dogs LOVE their new food!! I used to feed them dry kibble and they would leave their food in the bowls for 2 days before they would eat. Now they wake me up in the morning ready to eat. They also have so much more energy, they act like they are puppies again. The customer service is awesome! Too bad all companies don't have this kind of service. I will continue to buy Steve's Real Food for my dogs.

Kelley Dillon
11/18/2017
CONVENIENT, RELIABLE, DOGS LOVE THE FOOD I switched my dogs to a raw diet about 2 months ago. My older dog was panting a lot and he had a potato sized growth on his shoulder. The growth is now the size of an egg and his excessive panting has stopped. My younger dog was overweight despite the fact that she was very active and on a strict low calorie diet. She has slimmed down quite a bit.

Trish C
10/22/2017
We were skeptical of feeding raw. Finally we decided to take the plunge. The first surprise was, my dogs loved it. And the goat milk yogurt is a complete hit! They all love it. We had one small issue with the shipping and after one email everything was taken care of. But now that it's been several months we have noticed many other things. None of my dogs chew on their feet anymore. None of my dogs have itchy flaky skin anymore. And they are all pretty and shiny with tons of energy.

Denise Moitoza
8/12/2017
My dog was a picky eater and overweight. After 4 months of eating this raw diet he is almost at his recommended weight. I no longer have to coax him to eat by doctoring up his kibble. He eats the food as is and empties his bowl right away.

Carrie Thompson
12/10/2017
I wanted to give a shout out to Tara at the corporate office. She really went above and beyond! I had several questions about switching my dog over to raw food and the transition that's involved. She met with me in person and took the time to listen and gave me some great suggestions/feedback to my questions. She shared what her own dog went through and how raw dog food helped. Tara made me feel comfortable and was so kind and thoughtful to take the time out of her busy day to be so helpful. My dog is LOVING the food and has been transitioning very smoothly. Thanks so much for being so awesome, Tara. It meant a lot to me and because of the experience I had and the kindness you showed to me, I will continue to be a grateful customer and will recommend Steve's to all my fellow dog moms and dads.

Susan Romney
6/20/2018