Jack

First let me tell you how thrilled Jack and I are with our first order from Totally Raw. The cost is about 1/4 of what I'd been paying through the supermarket/farmer's market, and the quality has at times, tempted ME to eat what Jack's having for supper! He's been really into whatever he's tried that he hasn't had before (chicken feet, for example) and soI'm content that he's getting the variety he needs.I can't thank you enough for providing this service for raw feeders.

Liz F. Bedford
www.foodcritic.ca

Sadie

Just wanted to let you guys know how happy we are with this raw food diet. I think it's been a couple of months now since Sadie has been on it and the change in her is unbelievable. She no longer requires any supplements whatsoever. Her limping is completely gone, she's lost weight, and is now able to chase the ball, run, and go for long walks. All the tartar is gone from her teeth (they were very dirty before the diet started) and her anal gland problem is much, much better.

We had been getting them expressed every two weeks and this time it was five weeks between trips to get it done. Quite a dramatic improvement - I'm hoping in time the problem will completely disappear. Her coat is nice and shiny, she doesn't stink anymore and her breath is no longer foul. It's like I have a new dog!
I'm really glad I found out about you guys - Sadie just loves the raw foodand you can tell she is much happier now that she's not hurting all of the time.

Laurie V
Halifax, NS

Back in 2002 our beloved Golden Retriever, Irie, passed away. She had been diagnosed in January with lymphnoma, a type of cancer, and she suffered with breathing problems before we had to have her put to sleep in March, one week after her 10th birthday. She was the mother of Sippi and Jules, our other Golden Retrievers.

Being a family that eats only organic food, my first thought was that it was the food she was eating that killed Irie prematurely (she ate kibble). One day I was reading the local magazine, The Source, and I saw an ad for Totally Raw dog food. I went on the website and read about their German shepherd Daisy, who had been diagnosed with cancer. I was very interested to learn that upon switching to raw dog food, she was still going strong, many years later. It certainly made sense to me to feed dogs totally raw since that was what they were intended to eat.

I immediately contacted Karen and Doug at Totally Raw and started feeding Jules, then seven, and Pearl, our German Sheppard puppy, totally raw dog food. Karen and Doug have always been available to answer any questions or concerns I might have. They deliver a month’s worth of packaged food to our home and we put it in our freezer and take out one bag to thaw every day. (We get chicken, beef, lamb, organ meat, tripe and vegetables). We only need to cut the bag open, throw it on the lawn and they each get a share. The bags are tailored to suit their dietary needs according to age and ideal weight.

The benefits of feeding our dog’s totally raw dog food for the past four years have been enormous. First and foremost, Jules (12 yrs) and Pearl (4 yrs) are the perfect weight and don’t suffer the numerous problems that so many dogs have. We don’t give our dogs any kibble or human food (with the exception of some organic vegetable left-overs). The bones keep their teeth shiny and white which makes dental care unnecessary. Their coats are shiny and they never need a bath. A previous problem our dogs suffered from was very bad breath; we don’t have that problem anymore! Pearl and Jules are extremely well behaved, smart and spry. Another problem any dog owner knows only too well is the amount of dog feces that can accumulate in your yard. Well...let me tell you, if your dog eliminates on your lawn and you don’t get to it for a week, it turns white, crumbles and disappears! No joke! The natural diet is to thank for that. On that note, I will sign off and say we are most grateful to have found Karen and Doug and we wouldn’t think of going back to kibble ever again.

Christina M
Wellington N.S.

Rosco

First I must give a big thank you to Karen and Doug for running such a great company so that I can provide the best possible diet for my pup. Before starting a raw diet I had many questions, concerns, and fears. Karen and Doug answered all of my questions and provided reading material to curb my worries. I took the plunge and haven't looked back. My Bullmastiff puppy Rosco took to the diet like a fish to water. Then again, it is how nature intended dogs to eat! Watching him grow on the raw diet, his muscle tone is excellent, his teeth, sparkling white. His coat is excellent. He just looks so good! I encourage anyone who wants what's best for their pets, to read up on this diet. Talk to Karen and Doug. The service they offer is excellent. The products are top quality. I highly recommend you call them. Your pet will thank you!

Scott B
Baker's Point, NS

Buddy

Buddy came to us from the SPCA in Yarmouth, NS on February 11, 2003. He was underweight and his health suffered as a consequence. We did our homework in terms of the best food to feed Buddy. Karen told me about the Raw Diet and gave me some references to read. One book was “Give Your Dog a Bone” by Dr. Ian Billinghurst. As I read, the diet made a lot of sense. When we got Buddy home, we started him on the Raw Diet right away and he had no problem making the transition from kibble, previously fed at the shelter.

The benefits of Raw Food are obvious. Buddy gained and has been able to maintain the perfect weight for his size. Because Buddy eats bones as party of his diet, his teeth remain healthy and white. His coat is also very shiny. He is a happy dog with lots of energy but like any lab, he loves to just lay around. Another big plus is the cost – it’s cheaper! I highly recommend Raw Diet. Read about it, Research it, Try it. Don’t look for support at your vet as it is in their interests to promote the dog food they are selling. Our vet does not encourage the Raw Diet; however, he always comments on Buddy’s teeth and coat. When I asked him about Raw Diet, he just smiled and said, “Keep doing what you’re doing”

Ginger C
Halifax, NS

Penny & Zoe

My two min pins have been on raw almost since day one. Their coats are shiny, their teeth are clean and white and they just LOVE mealtimes!!

They've full of energy and healthy as you could ever want.

I wish I'd heard of this years ago but I'm sure glad I found it now and I'll NEVER go back to kibble again!!! NEVER!!

Thanks so much, Karen :)

Brenda D
Dartmouth, NS

Beanie & Fester

Well Beanie (Yorkie/Maltese) and Gerber (Lhasa/Maltese) now have a new little brother! Fester (Cairn Terrier, we think) came to us just after Christmas from a rescue shelter in Missouri where he was left at 8 weeks old covered in pus and open sores (hence the name, Fester!). He's all healed up now and growing into a beautiful little guy with a lovely thick coat of fur and no sign of skin trouble. He LOVES the raw food diet! No silly adjustment period like you need when you change kibble, Fester just dove right in with no problems and is thriving.

Beanie is now two years old and has been on the raw food diet since she was 6 weeks old. To our vet's continued amazement her teeth are as pearly white today as they were the day they grew in. I guess Yorkies are especially known for having very bad teeth, not Beanie! Gerber is now 10 years old and still looks and acts like a puppy. The raw food diet makes it very easy for her to maintain a healthy and youthful figure. The girls are still getting used to Fester but, as you can see from the picture, he definitely fits right in to our family.

Linda,
Halifax, NS

Quincy

Thank you Karen, we are so very pleased with what your product has done for our little companion. We are on the cusp of our 1 year anniversary in December of having introduced Qiuncy to the raw diet. His veterinarian was totally blown away during Quincy's last annual check-up in Sept. She was amazed by his clean teeth as she had advised that a full cleaning was required during his previous visit. She had many questions and was visibly impressed by the raw diet results. First with his white fangs and second with his overall healthy physique.
We love you guys!

Cheers,
Pauline B.
Bedford