What Is a Prey Model Raw Diet? Understanding Raw Food for Dogs
If you’re researching raw food for dogs, you’ve probably seen the term prey model raw mentioned. It’s a feeding approach built around feeding the way nature intended and whole animal ingredients, and it’s the foundation of how RawFedK9 food is made.
Rather than relying on long ingredient lists or heavily processed components, prey model raw focuses on structure, transparency, and ingredients that closely resemble what dogs are designed to eat.
What Does “Prey Model Raw” Mean?
It uses three core components:
- Muscle meat
- Bone
- Organ
These are commonly referenced in an 80/10/10 ratio:
- 80% muscle meat
- 10% bone
- 10% organ
This reflects how nutrients naturally occur in an animal, rather than being assembled through added ingredients.
The Core Components Explained
Muscle Meat
Muscle meat makes up the largest portion of a prey model raw diet. It includes proteins like beef, chicken, turkey, beaver, salmon, and many other options that we have to pick from. Muscle meat naturally contains protein, amino acids, and moisture, making it the foundation of raw food for dogs.
Bone
Bone provides naturally occurring minerals and adds texture to a raw meal. Bone density varies by protein source, which is why some dogs do better with softer bones while others handle denser options well.
Organs
Organ meat is included in smaller amounts due to its nutrient density. Liver and other secreting organs are portioned intentionally within the prey model raw structure.
Why People Choose a Prey Model Raw Diet
Many dog owners choose prey model raw feeding because of its simple ingredients and clearly defined approach. Others appreciate knowing exactly what goes into each meal or having flexibility when rotating proteins.
Protein Rotation and Variety
When feeding raw food for dogs, variety matters. We generally suggest feeding 3–4 different proteins per month, rotating both protein sources and fat levels.
RawFedK9 offers a wide variety of proteins, and pricing varies slightly depending on the protein you select. Each product is designed to make rotation simple:
Rotation doesn’t have to be complicated. You can feed two proteins in one meal, switch proteins every meal, or rotate weekly, whatever works best for you and your dog.
How RawFedK9 Supports Prey Model Raw Feeding
RawFedK9 food follows prey model raw principles using an 80/10/10 structure, offered in 8oz patties, 3oz medallions, and 5lb chubs
- Patties work well for dogs eating larger meals
- Medallions make it easy to mix proteins or adjust portions
- Chubs for those that like to weigh and meal prep more DIY style
On each product page, you’ll select a protein for each box option. If you scroll down, you’ll see pricing for both a one-time purchase and a subscribe & save option, allowing you to choose what fits your feeding routine.
Subscriptions can be managed at any time; you can change proteins, adjust delivery frequency, skip an order, or move your next shipment date.
Learn More Before You Order
If you’re new to raw feeding or want more guidance, our Raw Feeding Guide & Calculator helps you get started. It provides feeding amount suggestions based on weight and activity level, and explains transition options in more detail so you know what to expect.
A Simple Approach to Raw Food for Dogs
A prey model raw diet is a feeding style built around structure, whole animal ingredients, and transparency, bringing them back to the way nature intended them to eat.
At RawFedK9, prey model raw is simply how we make our food. Understanding the approach helps you make informed decisions and feel confident about what you’re feeding, and that’s always the goal.
