Question 1

What is Biologically Appropriate Raw Food (BARF)

Accepted Answer

The Biologically Appropriate Raw Food (B.A.R.F.) diet has been singled out as one of the healthiest, most natural ways to feed your dog and cat.  The principle is to feed dogs the diet they evolved to eat—a raw diet composed of meats and greens that are fresh, uncooked and wild. The genetic makeup of domesticated dogs supports this. From Boston Terriers to St. Bernards, dogs are essentially the same as their ancestors, gray wolves.

Extensive research now shows that a balanced ancestral style diet is the best way to keep your pet in optimum health; we created Hound Origin so that all pet owners can play an active role on prolonging the lives of their dogs and cats.

Question 2

Why should I switch my pet to BARF diet ?

Accepted Answer

Kibble is the pet equivalent of "fast food" - convenient, cheap and lacking an essential balance for sustaining good health. Many of today’s processed pet foods contain low-grade, unethically sourced meat and are bulked up with artificial ingredients and preservatives. Kibble, in particular, has an extremely low moisture content, which can lead to pets on a kibble diet being permanently dehydrated. The nutritional balance in many of today’s pet foods is out of kilter and a far cry from the diets on which dogs and cats once depended. Over-processing kills vital natural nutrients, so these must be replaced with artificial supplements that dogs and cats find hard to digest. Preservatives are widely used to extend the product shelf life and artificial smell/flavor are needed to induce dogs and cats. Today, we’re seeing the results of this shift to unnatural nutrition in the rising figures in pet diseases. In dogs, food allergies are the most common cause after contact and inhalant allergies, leading to symptoms such as itchy skin, digestive disorders and ear infections. Cancer, kidney and liver diseases are the leading causes of deaths in pets, with around one in three contracting the disease.

Since Hound Origin BARF diets do not incorporate heat-processed ingredients, no nutrients are lost from source to bowl, no by-products, no preservatives and no flavor added making our diet "the cleanest and the healthiest food" you can find for your pets. Lower risk of developing health complication.

Question 3

Is Hound Origin's diet complete and balanced ?

Accepted Answer

Hound Origin® has spent years perfecting its raw dog food recipes to offer the most nutritious diet possible. Our BARF diets are formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO and NRC providing peace of mind knowing that they have been prepared with the proper blend and balance of ingredients.

Question 4

What are Hound Origin BARF diets made from ?

Accepted Answer

Hound Origin®  use only human-grade ingredients and each entrée is formulated to ensure the right balance of all ingredients—especially vitamins, minerals and other micro-nutrients. Our BARF diet consists mainly of 
Muscle meat 
Offal
Edible bone 
Hound Origin Phytonutrimix100™ - Developed and formulated by Hound Origin's pet nutritionist. Enriched with 100% natural phytonutrients, vitamins, essential fatty acids and antioxidants for nutritional perfection and optimal health benefit.

Question 5

Is Hound Origin's BARF safe for my pet ?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your pet is designed to eat raw food diets as cooking is only unique to humans. Dogs and cats have shorter digestive tracts and their stomachs have a much higher acidity level than humans, which makes it easier for them to consume and thrive on the Hound Origin® Diet. Our diet start with the highest quality ingredients from vendor we deeply trust then proceed with the best safety procedure in the raw pet food industry to ensure it’s free of pathogens, worms, harmful bacteria and 100% safe for your pets.

Question 6

Are bones safe to my pet ?

Accepted Answer

The fear of feeding bones is usually in regards to COOKED bones. Raw bones however, are a natural source of calcium and other minerals. A natural source of calcium obtained from ground bones is far more utilized in the body than from artificial calcium sources such as bone meal. We understand that some pet owners will still have some fears in regards to feeding their pet bones. This is why we grind the bone in our BARF diets. This prevents any and all risk of choking and/or punctures while your pet still gets all the benefits of bone in their diet.

Question 7

What benefit will I notice after switching my pet to BARF ?

Accepted Answer

Some of the main perks to raw feeding includes
Stool Improvement:  much smaller in size, a reduced odor and firmer to the touch. These changes are owing to the increased efficiency of your pet’s digestive system as a result of feeding food that is species-appropriate and enables the body to make full use of the nutrients.
Skin and Coat Improvements:  it can be visible within the first few weeks of beginning to feed Hound Origin diet! Your pet will be soft and smooth to the touch, there will be no odor around them or their possessions, and their fur. As a result of feeding a Hound Origin diet, there is an increase in your pet’s immune system protecting your pet from the inside out against allergens and irritants.
Reduction in Allergy Symptoms: Good news for those whose pet experience intolerances or allergies – feeding our diet rebalances the immune system. The physical symptoms of allergies is reduced (e.g. scratching behaviors), followed by digestive symptoms (e.g. passing gas) and finally immune-suppressed symptoms (e.g. chronic ear infections).
Mental and Physical Activity: This is one of the ‘hidden improvements’ of feeding raw diet; your pet receives a tremendous amount of mental stimulation when eating raw from munching juicey meat and the tasting of freshness. This form of enrichment releases endorphins in your pet – as is shown by their increased excitement for meal times!
Energy and Vitality Improvements: This is the overall reported improvement from pet owners; that their pets recover a zest for life they had thought long-lost. This is especially the case for senior companions who grow in vitality following a switch to a raw diet.

Question 8

Does Hound Origin have puppy/senior/breed-specific formula ?

Accepted Answer

No. All Hound Origin BARF diets are specifically designed to meet nutritional requirement for dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes. However, if your pet has specific health condition that requires advice on appropriate diet you can contact us for more information.

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