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Cats => Cat Food And Nutrition => Discussion Of Brands And Ingredients => Topic started by: Lola on April 04, 2015, 02:46:08 PM

Title: Darwin's Raw
Post by: Lola on April 04, 2015, 02:46:08 PM
Thoughts? 

It is supposed to be complete and balanced.  I don't see any numbers as far as bone, meat, and organ ratios.  They have cat and dog raw food.

http://www.darwinspet.com/our-raw-foods/
Title: Re: Darwin's Raw
Post by: DeeDee on April 04, 2015, 03:18:27 PM
I know a lot of people that feed it to their dogs and love the results.

As far as the cat formula goes, it says 10% organ meat and the last paragraph says they add bone meal, so I'm pretty sure they have the right amount of that:

http://www.darwinspet.com/our-raw-foods/our-formula-for-raw-cat-food-2/

It seems they have only chicken and turkey for cats though.
Title: Re: Darwin's Raw
Post by: Lola on April 04, 2015, 03:20:12 PM


As far as the cat formula goes, it says 10% organ meat and the last paragraph says they add bone meal, so I'm pretty sure they have the right amount of that:

http://www.darwinspet.com/our-raw-foods/our-formula-for-raw-cat-food-2/

Oops.

Title: Re: Darwin's Raw
Post by: Lola on April 04, 2015, 03:21:47 PM
Dr. Pierson isn't fond of bone meal, but...
Title: Re: Darwin's Raw
Post by: Lola on February 05, 2016, 09:29:55 AM
Bumping this for MC.

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Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning they have nutritional requirements that can only be met with a diet based almost entirely on animal tissue. This is why our Natural Selections™ cat food is 100% real meat and contains no animal by-products or fillers.
This gluten-free, wheat-free meal provides complete and balanced nutrition, and helps to ensure your cat lives a long and healthy life. All the meat that go into Darwin’s Natural Selections™ were raised cage free and are free of GMO’s, steroids or artificial hormones.


https://www.darwinspet.com/product/natural-selections-cat-food/

Maybe it is just me, but their website and way of ordering seems to be very user and customer UNfriendly. 

I had to enter the weight of all my furkids for them to decide how much I should order.   They want to send enough food to feed a furkid for a week.  Adjustments to their recommendations can be made.  I used a lot of brain cells figuring out how to get around their system so I could order the amount I want to feed... in rotation with other brands.   Silly7

A buyer HAS to choose an auto ship preference.  That can be changed as well.

The buyer is forced to accept their Intro Offer of a 10 lb variety pack.  Only AFTER the Into Offer is received, will the auto-ship order be sent. 

On the up-side, their packing and shipping is comparable to others.  :) 
Title: Re: Darwin's Raw
Post by: Lola on March 24, 2016, 09:36:38 PM
I'm getting closer to hitting the "Order" button for this brand...   Silly7

I can feed Lacy dog for 12 bucks a week day! 
Title: Re: Darwin's Raw
Post by: DeeDee on March 24, 2016, 10:17:23 PM
I can feed Lacy dog for 12 bucks a week! 

HUH? Here's V&B's combined weight's price:

Natural Selections
$103.77/week

Zoologics
$87.97/week
Title: Re: Darwin's Raw
Post by: Lola on March 24, 2016, 11:20:11 PM
Oops... meant 12 bucks a day
Title: Re: Darwin's Raw
Post by: DeeDee on March 25, 2016, 08:54:53 AM
 funny2 funny2 funny2
Title: Re: Darwin's Raw
Post by: Lola on August 14, 2016, 08:46:04 PM
Tabitha Thompson DVM CVA writes review of Darwin's raw.

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As a homeopathic veterinarian, I constantly preach the importance of minimizing our pet’s exposure to chemicals and toxins in their food. One choice for feeding a whole foods diet is to use raw meats with small amounts of produce included. Today, there are many commercially made products available.

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Darwin’s has several product lines, two general consumer products and one a veterinary prescription food. The standard food lines are called “Zoo Logics” and “Natural Selections.” I have the most experience with the Natural Selections line which contains organic produce and grass-fed meats.

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For a great, convenient holistic dog food, I recommend you try Darwin’s. It pretty much eliminates lack of time/inconvenience excuse for not feeding a high quality, fresh meal to your dog.

http://naturalalternativesvet.com/darwins-pet-food#comment-4183
Title: Re: Darwin's Raw
Post by: Pookie on August 15, 2016, 07:49:16 PM
Should I be concerned that there's a "veterinary prescription food?"

Love the cat-lick smiley!
Title: Re: Darwin's Raw
Post by: Lola on August 15, 2016, 08:34:53 PM
Should I be concerned that there's a "veterinary prescription food?"


That caught my attention also.  But....
https://www.darwinspet.com/for-veterinarians/
Title: Re: Darwin's Raw
Post by: Lola on August 15, 2016, 08:49:09 PM
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Darwin’s Natural Pet Products and Dr. Barbara Royal are pleased to announce a new line of prescription-only raw meals— specifically designed for certain health issues.


Her last name made me cringe also.   Silly7
Title: Re: Darwin's Raw
Post by: Lola on August 15, 2016, 09:43:28 PM
Since I ordered for Lacy dog only, I continued my yapping here:

http://parenting-furkids.com/index.php?topic=4535.msg33195#msg33195