Raw Royalty
Raw Dog Food FAQs
What makes Raw Royal different from other raw dog food options?
Petzyo is an Australian-owned company with an emphasis on sourcing the best Australian ingredients. So, every element that goes into Raw Royalty remains fresh and ready to be turned into your doggo’s delicious, flavourful, nutrient-dense dinner.
We also use a BARF approach to raw feeding, and every recipe goes through rigorous testing to verify that it is nutritionally balanced for doggos. Our raw foods are also examined by a veterinary nutritional expert to verify that every ingredient is beneficial to your dog’s health.
Finally, our raw foods remain frozen from the time they leave our facility to when they arrive at your home. Most raw or ‘fresh’ food options you’ll find your dog at the supermarket cannot say the same. Our individually portioned frozen patties make handling and portioning your dog’s meals simple.
Is raw dog food better?
Raw food for dogs has many benefits for pooch and their owners! First, a BARF raw dog food and puppy food by Petzyo allows you to better control exactly what your dog eats. This is great for dogs with allergies and food intolerances. A BARF dog food also provides doggos with nutrient-dense recipes that reflect their natural diet.
Many nutrients break down during the cooking process. These most often include Vitamin A, C, D, E, and K and the gamut of B Vitamins. Potassium, calcium, and magnesium also begin to break down through cooking.
Why is BARF better? It's one of the healthiest dog food options providing your dog with plenty of fibre and everything they need to live a life filled with fun, excitement, and adventure.
Which raw meat is best for dogs?
Most dogs benefit most from raw meats and protein with the highest biological values. However, dogs with food sensitivities may find that novel protein are easier to digest. Raw meats with the highest biological values include:
• Kangaroo
• Chicken & turkey
• Salmon & ocean fish
• Beef, lamb, & venison
Is a raw diet good for dogs?
Absolutely. A raw diet contains more micronutrients than a cooked diet because the cooking process breaks down many micronutrients found in some ingredients.
Petzyo's Raw Royalty is tested and reviewed by a veterinary nutritionist, and each of our recipes exceeds the guidelines established by the AAFCO and PFIAA. Furthermore, a raw diet of Petzyo's fresh-frozen foods provides dogs with:
• healthier skin
• shinier coat
• more energy
• healthier teeth and improved breath
• healthier gut
• reduced stool volume and improved odour.
Do vets recommend a raw diet for dogs?
Many vets do recommend a raw dog food diet that is biologically balanced to meet all of a dog's nutritional needs. Furthermore, many veterinarians believe that high-quality raw dog food is less likely to contain unnatural ingredients such as preservatives, artificial flavours, and synthetic colourings, which can be harmful to a dog's health.
However, some do not. What are the reasons vets do not recommend raw feeding? The primary reason is that homemade raw pet food can lead to a nutritional imbalance for dogs. The secondary reason is that mishandling raw dog food can cause cross-contamination and make a person sick. So, always be sure to wash your dog's dish after meals, wash your hands properly after handling raw dog food, and disinfect any surface that comes in contact with raw meat.
Can you mix raw and dry dog food?
Definitely. Combining raw food and kibble is an affordable way to provide your dog with the best of both worlds: the crunch of kibble and the nutritional benefits of raw feeding. When mixing raw and dry food, be sure to account for your dog's daily caloric needs. To ensure your dog is getting all their nutritional needs met, provide them with a ratio of raw-to-dry food that reflects their suggested serving size.
This means that if your dog will have a 1:5 raw-to-dry ratio, you will want to give your dog 20% of their daily suggested serving of Raw Royalty and 80% of their recommended daily serving of Kibble That Counts.
Is BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) good for dogs?
Yes! A BARF diet is designed to provide your dog with optimal health and maximum nutrition by meeting a dog's natural needs for protein, fruits, veggies, organs, and bone.
Our BARF recipes are nutritionally balanced and contain fresh, high-quality, Australian-sourced ingredients. We balance each formula to reflect a dog's need for water, protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and flavour.
Many dogs enjoy more energy, better digestion, and a healthier mind, skin, and gut when switching to a raw diet.
Learn everything there is to know about its benefits!
Do raw fed dogs live longer?
Wouldn’t it be a dream come true if our dogs lived furever! While our raw food is packed full of nutritious and delicious ingredients, every dog has a different lifespan based on its genetics, activity level, veterinary care, diet, and more.
No matter your dog’s age, Raw Royalty provides the micronutrients that your dog needs for their best quality of life. Raw food does increase your dog's readily available energy to promote a more active life, help them feel fuller to reduce over-feeding, and support dogs' as they age.
How long can raw dog food stay in the fridge?
Our frozen raw dog food comes in premade patties, so dog owners can more easily control how much of their dog's food to thaw. Your dog's Petzyo Raw Royalty will stay fresh in the fridge for two to three days and in the freezer for 9 months.
Our delivery system brings premium raw food to Australian dog owners right when they need it. This allows you to order enough food to last your dog for a few weeks to a few months–so you can stock up or save on storage space.
Does raw dog food need to be fully defrosted?
Yes. Nobody, including your best furiend, enjoys eating frozen meats and veggies. So, be sure you let your Raw Royalty fully thaw before serving it to your doggo.
To defrost your raw dog food, simply place your dog's next raw patty in the fridge, and within 10 to 12 hours, it should be ready to go. Never refreeze your dog's raw dog food. Never risk your dog's health when it comes to how you handle their raw foods.
How do you prepare raw dog food?
You can mix your dog's BARF dog food with their Kibble That Counts or use it as their primary diet. To prepare your dog's BARF dog food, portion how much you plan to use over the course of the next two or three days, then allow it to thaw in the fridge for 10 to 12 hours.
Add your dog's food to their favourite dog bowl. Watch as they enjoy their dinner. Then thoroughly wash your dog's bowl to prepare it for their next meal.
What can I mix with raw dog food?
You can mix your Petzyo Raw Royalty with Kibble That Counts, chicken broth, or additional veggies. When it comes to raw dog food, you can tailor it to meet your dog's dietary needs–just be sure to ask your veterinarian to verify that your dog will be receiving an appropriate and balanced diet.
Petzyo's raw dog food isn't just your dog's dinner–it's a promise in every bowl that your dog will receive the freshest ethically-produced, human-grade beef, chicken and kangaroo meats. Every ingredient in our single-protein frozen raw dog foods is carefully selected for freshness, nutrition, and flavour. And our frozen patties make providing your dog with a flavorful, nutrient-dense diet easier than ever!
Each Petzyo raw recipe includes carefully selected ingredients that offer a natural and balanced diet consisting of fresh organs and bones, fruit & veggies, oils, herbs, spices, and superfoods. All of our ingredients are prepared in a process that maximises nutritional uptake. Our raw dog food recipes are nutritionally balanced and complete, surpassing AAFCO and PFIAA standards.
Petzyo's products are 100% natural, sustainable, delicious, and Australian-made.
Why choose Petzyo's Raw Dog Food?
Your dog is anything but ordinary. And so is Petzyo–which is why we offer a superior approach to biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) dog food. Our raw dog food puts your doggo first with everything they need to have a happy, healthy, energetic life.
We’re committed to going above and beyond for dogs and their pawrents. Petzyo is founded on the fact that the pet food industry status quo was not fulfilling our dog’s need for a diet free of chemicals, fake flavours, and fillers. We skip the grocery store and delivery directly to you, so you can skip having to haul heavy bags and long lines.
Committed to Quality
Raw Royalty is truly fit for the kings and queens of the canine world. We only use the highest-quality ingredients, including Tasmanian salmon, cold-pressed flaxseed, chia seeds, and hemp bran. So why does Petzyo invest in premium ingredients? We’re invested in your dog’s health and wellbeing.
When your dog has a well-balanced diet without chemical preservatives, unhealthy fillers, synthetic flavourings, or artificial colours, they have the best chances for a high-quality life! When you switch to Petzyo’s Raw Royalty, your dog will experience a boost of energy, a balanced mood, and quicker recovery from wear and tear from an active life full of adventure.
A Balance & Beneficial Diet
When you feed your dog our freshly frozen raw dog food patties, you can rest assured that they're receiving a BARF diet that is veterinary nutritionist-approved. No need to worry about providing your dog with a diet that exceeds PFIAA and AAFCO requirements, our raw foods do both. Our raw recipes capture all the micronutrients (and flavour) normally lost in the cooking process.
Petzyo uses a veterinary nutritionist and science-backed research to ensure your dog receives the pawfect balance of meat, organs, bone, oils, and fresh produce.
Petzyo dogs like to play hard and embrace adventure. Raw Royalty provides your woofer with ample energy to engage in all life has to offer along with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and antioxidants to support your dog’s brain health, joint health, coat and skin, and muscle health.
Skip the Mess
Of course, Petzyo is also pet pawrent-approved. Petzyo’s premade raw dog food patties are easy to handle, store, and portion. Additionally, Petzyo's premade raw dog food remains frozen from the time it leaves our kitchen to when it arrives at your home. So, you never have to handle messy raw meat. Simply move your dog’s next serving from the freezer to the fridge the night before you need it.
Doggo-Approved Flavour
Of course, dog raw food is filled with naturally mouth-watering flavours that dogs cannot resist. Your doggo will enjoy a mouthful of rich, meaty flavour balanced by veggies, fruit, and herbs with every bite. In fact, our raw patties are freshly made monthly by combining premium meats (including organs and bones), whole grains, fruit & veggies, oils, herbs, spices, and superfoods–and never contain preservatives.
Every Petzyo product uses Australian-sourced, sustainable ingredients. Why? Because our promise to provide quality dog food in Australia doesn't end at the dog bowl. We're committed to creating a better future for people, pets, and the planet with every Petzyo delivery.
Pawfect for Dogs on Special Diets
Our single-meat approach with other low allergenic canine-friendly ingredients ensures it's easy to identify and manage any protein allergies your dog may have. As for other food intolerances, we limit what goes into each recipe to easily recognisable ingredients that you could buy at your local farmer’s market.
Whether your dog has a protein allergy or struggles to digest store-bought brands, with Raw Royalty, your dog will find the dinner gentle on their tummy and easy to digest. Our recipes are rich in natural fibre from tasty ingredients like sweet potato, carrots, and celery.
And Raw Royalty is wheat-free and grain-free!
Australian-Made. Australian-Owned.
Every Petzyo product is made and grown in Australia without any ingredients imported from overseas. The best produce, proteins, and other products can be sourced right here in Australia, which is why we never sacrifice quality for price when it comes to our ingredients. Companies that choose to import products from Asia and elsewhere settle for subpar ingredients with a higher risk of contamination.
Petzyo is also committed to supporting Australian-owned farms and businesses. Carefully sourcing ingredients within Australia keeps more money within the Australian economy.
Eco-Focused for a Sustainable Future
Together we can protect the future of our country’s ecosystem and the future of our planet. To do our part, Petzyo only uses sustainably harvested proteins, vegetables, and fruits. This includes our foundational protein, kangaroo. Kangaroo is often considered the most ethical protein since kangaroos live long lives in the wild. However, when the kangaroo population is able to grow without restraint, it has a devastating impact on the environment.
We also skip fuel-intensive deliveries to grocery stores by delivering to your doorstep.
What are the benefits of a BARF diet?
Biologically appropriate raw food is nutritionally balanced with more than just meat. In Petzyo raw dog food, you will find fresh fruits and vegetables such as blueberries, sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, and green beans. Plus, we never skimp on the superfoods such as cold-pressed flaxseed oil, turmeric, chia seeds, rosemary, and coconut.
Our frozen raw dog food provides dogs with micronutrients not found in cooked dog foods. A BARF raw dog food diet maintains nutrients such as B vitamins, Vitamin E, potassium, and magnesium which are often lost or degraded in foods heated beyond 48-degrees. BARF dog foods are also low in saturated fats and high in Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. Additionally, Petzyo's premade raw dog food contains yoghurt with prebiotics and probiotics for a healthy gut microbiome.
Why does raw food meal plan include a balanced level of ground bones and organ meat? Organs and bones are a nutrient-dense source of vitamins, minerals, high-quality protein and fat. These elements support your dog's holistic wellbeing from their skeletal health to their brain, muscles, organs, skin, and coat.
Petzyo's Raw Dog Food Offerings
Our line of raw foods with Australian-sourced proteins provide exciting variety with simple recipes. We only use human-grade raw meat of beef and chicken, and our kangaroo is ethically harvested. Single-protein recipes are perfect for elimination diets, dogs with allergies or food intolerances, and those picky eaters.
Chicken
Petzyo's Chicken Magnet raw dog food is an excellent source of lean muscle, energy, Omega-6 fatty acids, and amino acids. Chicken is lean meat that provides flavour without excess calories. Poultry also helps your dog maintain a healthy, shiny coat, strong muscles, bones, and joints.
Beef
Our Got Beef raw recipe supports your dog's heart health, muscle health, skin health, and coat. Beef is also a naturally rich source of Zinc, Iron, Selenium, and B Vitamins. It also makes your dog feel full and satisfied for better weight management.
Kangaroo
What makes Roos Clues right for your dog? Here's a clue: It's lean, novel meat rich in Iron for red blood cell production to boost the immune system. And kangaroos are able to live long, happy lives in the wild!
