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Getting Started - What to Order and Transition Period

At MICHIE'S we have always wanted the best for our pets, which is why all of our raw foods have been designed with expert advice. As a result, we are able to supply you with a perfect balance of ingredients, which will benefit dogs and cats from all walks of life.

Getting started feeding Raw dog food

Which Michie's Range should I buy?

We know that the raw feeding can be confusing and it can be difficult to know which food is best for your pet. This table shows what is included in each of our ranges, with more detailed information below. Please get in touch if you need any further information or advice. We are always happy to help.

Human Grade Meat Bone Locally Sourced offal Fresh Vegetables Beneficial Added Vitamins and Minerals Beneficial oils
Premuim Complete
80/10/10
Single Proteins

Offal
Cat Food
Premium Complete

Michie’s Premium Complete Rang offers your dog the recommended daily requirement of all the essential nutrient levels, using quality, human-grade meat and fresh vegetables.

A Michie’s Premium Complete ensures that dogs receive a truly balanced diet of meat and vegetables, therefore reducing high protein and fat levels, which helps maintain weight and reduces the chance of obesity.

As a puppy’s stomach is much more delicate, their diet needs to be slightly different to the diet of a fully grown dog. Therefore, we offer a dedicated range of complete puppy food in which the meat to bone mix is of a finer grade but still uses the same great ingredients.

80/10/10

Our 80/10/10 range is ideal for raw feeders who home prepare; a great meat and offal base to add vegetables to if required. It is higher in protein than most average dog foods and contains only high quality, locally sourced meats and offal. Would suit underweight dogs and highly active dogs. 

Single Proteins and Offal

Single protein meats are a perfect solution if your dog has intolerances to particular proteins. They can also help with dogs who are on an exclusion diet to highlight any allergies. 

As well as being a great source of protein, offal can also supply copper, iron, niacin, riboflavin, selenium, thiamin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 which all contribute to your dog's overall health. We advise that offal should make up no more than 5-10% of your dog's daily intake.

Cat Food

An uncomplicated, 100% natural range of quality cat food, made using human grade meats, with no grains or fillers. Just as nature intended.

Perfect for your kittens and cats. Felines naturally thrive on high protein, high moisture diets. Our range of BARF kitten & cat food has been developed to ensure your feline gets all the nutrients they need.

How much raw food should I feed my pet?

Use the feeding guide below to find the recommended amount of food for your dog or cat’s age and weight. 

Please note this is only a guide as every pet is different. However, generally speaking, it is recommended that you feed 2-4% of your dog's weight per day (2-3% for cats). This can increase to 4-6% for working dogs, puppies and kittens.

Puppies and kittens can require around twice as much food for the first few months of their lives, with the food consumption gradually decreasing as they grow. Every breed is different, so it is difficult for us to provide exact advice, but you can be assured the new addition to your family will let you know if they are still hungry.

Choose Age and Activity +

Puppies & Kittens 4-6%

Puppies & Kittens

4% 5% 6%
1kg 40g 50g 60g
2kg 80g 100g 120g
3kg 120g 150g 180g
4kg 160g 200g 240g
5kg 200g 250g 300g
10kg 400g 500g 600g
15kg 600g 750g 900g
20kg 800g 1000g 1200g
25kg 1000g 1250g 1500g
30kg 1200g 1500g 1800g
35kg 1400g 1750g 2100g
40kg 1600g 2000g 2400g
Adult Dog/Cat Normal Activity 2-4%

Adult Dog/Cat Normal Activity

2% 3% 4%
1kg 20g 30g 40g
2kg 40g 60g 80g
3kg 60g 90g 120g
4kg 80g 120g 160g
5kg 100g 150g 200g
10kg 200g 300g 400g
15kg 300g 450g 600g
20kg 400g 600g 800g
25kg 500g 750g 1000g
30kg 600g 900g 1200g
35kg 700g 1050g 1400g
40kg 800g 1200g 1600g
Adult Dog High Activity 4-6%

Adult Dog High Activity

4% 5% 6%
1kg 40g 50g 60g
2kg 80g 100g 120g
3kg 120g 150g 180g
4kg 160g 200g 240g
5kg 200g 250g 300g
10kg 400g 500g 600g
15kg 600g 750g 900g
20kg 800g 1000g 1200g
25kg 1000g 1250g 1500g
30kg 1200g 1500g 1800g
35kg 1400g 1750g 2100g
40kg 1600g 2000g 2400g

Transition Period

Every pet has different dietary requirements and the transition period to Michie's can take between 2-4 weeks depending on the type of meal they currently consume. We recommend that on day 1 you substitute a spoonful of the current food with a spoonful of Michie's and each day thereafter you increase the amount of Michie's food until the full transition is complete.
If you notice your pet’s stools are becoming looser, we suggest you reduce the amount of Michie's for a few days to stabilise the stools. For elderly or infirm pets, we would suggest seeking expert advice before transitioning.

If you have any questions regarding the transition period or our meals, please do give us a call on 01566 333337.

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Important Information

At Michie’s we take every careful step to produce quality, nutritional, safe raw food, to the highest possible standard.

As with all raw food we strongly suggest the following tips:

  • Unpack your order as soon as it is delivered
  • Place in your freezer as soon as you can in the sealed containers

In preparation for mealtime, place the container in the fridge to defrost, preferably overnight. Please be aware that defrosting times may vary depending on fridge temperature settings. 

Defrosting at room temperature is not recommended.

NEVER MICROWAVE TO DEFROST - DO NOT COOK

Always make sure you clean your pet’s food bowl and water bowl after every meal.