faq’s

As pet parents, we want to make sure that our four-legged companions receive a healthy, balanced diet. While there are hundreds of kibble and canned dog food options, many owners have started exploring diets that are based on raw meat for dogs.

One of the most popular raw food diets for dogs is BARF - Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, or the Bones and Raw Food diet. Invented in 1993 by the Australian veterinarian Ian Billinghurst, this diet requires dogs to eat a combination of uncooked meat, offal, vegetables, fruits, and eggs.

Raw meat aligns with dogs’ biological needs the advocates of this approach argue that dogs are omnivores and raw diet aligns with their biological needs. Before canines were domesticated, their diet was mostly made up of raw meat. It is important to note that dogs also had shorter lifespans during this time compared to today’s pet dog breeds. Wolves still eat raw meat in the wild but it is important to remember that the dogs that live with us today are very distant relatives of the wolves they are descended from.

They also argue that dogs' digestive systems are designed to help them digest raw meat quickly and efficiently. Their GI system is shorter than the human’s, which means that food passes through it faster. Dogs also have stronger stomach acids which help break down foods that humans could never safely consume.

Raw food diets for pets are becoming increasingly popular. Many people choose to feed a raw diet because it’s more natural and less processed than most commercial pet diets currently available. Others feed their pets a raw food diet because it makes sense that if they feed themselves and their family a healthy balanced diet, then it’s logical to feed their pets in the same way. Others simply feed raw because their dogs love it! There are many health benefits that come with feeding pets a raw food diet, including:

Superior joint and bone health

There is no better way to support bones than with bones! Crushed real bone is a natural source of calcium, phosphorus, glucosamine, chondroitin, collagen and marrow. All of these components result in healthy growth in puppies as well as maintaining great joint and bone health for your dog throughout their life.

Strengthened immune system:

The immune system is the first defence for fighting off infection, which is why it’s so important to keep it in tip-top shape. Providing complete and balanced nutrition is essential to help our dogs’ immune systems thrive and the nutrition in all-natural ingredients have the added benefit of being highly digestible for your dog. Some examples of natural immune boosting ingredients can include:

Meat – Is a fundamental component of a dog’s diet and, raw muscle meats provide high quality and easily digestible protein - the building blocks of good health and immunity. As well as this, an array of essential fats, vitamins and minerals can be found in raw meat proteins which unlike heavily processed sources of meat products, are not diminished through the cooking process. Providing your pup with a variety of different fresh meat proteins also ensures they have access to a range of micronutrients, benefitting their overall health.

Fruits and vegetables – A variety of fruits and vegetables contain a naturally complete and balanced package of vitamins and minerals. In addition to this, raw fruits and vegetables that haven’t yet been damaged by the cooking process still contain an abundance of antioxidants, phytonutrients and enzymes all beneficial to the health of our pets. For example, citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C, carrots are a source of vitamin A and leafy greens contain high amounts of vitamin K.

Superfoods – Superfoods such as wheatgrass, kelp and garlic also have positive impacts on your pups overall diet. Full of amino acids, enzymes and vitamins, these superfoods can help detox your dog from any nasties that may find their way into their digestive system as well as improve overall immunity.

Improved skin and softer, shinier coat:

Raw diets contain many ingredients that support skin and coat health, one of the most notable and researched being omega-3 fatty acids. Healthy omega fats play a large role in supporting healthy skin and a soft coat as well as providing anti-inflammatory benefits, perfect for dogs with allergies or inflammatory skin diseases.

Ingredients that provide essential omega-3 fatty acids can include salmon, chia seeds and flax seeds.

Superior dental health:

Poor dental hygiene can, in some instances, be attributed to a poor diet, especially those that are heavily processed or high in carbohydrates. Raw, meaty bones are well-known as being nature’s tooth brush for our pups, helping to get into those tricky places between their teeth and assist with the removal of plaque. For fresh breath, a diet rich in healthy natural ingredients like celery and occasionally even peppermint can be used to freshen up your dogs’ breath.

Reduced stool volume and odour:

An effect of having a diet made up of highly digestible ingredients for your pet is that more of what goes in, is absorbed and utilised so less comes out the other end. The digestive system of our pups is designed to extract as many good nutrients from their diet as possible. Carbohydrates and filler ingredients such as soy, potato, corn and rice take longer to digest and are not fully absorbed by your dog. These ingredients act as fillers and can bulk out your pups stool and leading to a larger amount of stool volume with a heavy odour. As most raw diets contain no fillers and are low in carbohydrates it’s often a result that their stools are smaller as there is less waste passing through.

Yes, most pets can change over to a raw diet straight away.

Changing their diet to raw food one can be as easy as putting down a bowl. It takes minimal tweaks to your daily schedule to feed your pet a raw diet that will keep them in tip-top condition.

As with all diets, the amount your pet needs depends on several factors including breed, age and activity levels. Adults need 2% – 3% of their total body weight. This might seem low if you are used to feeding them highly processed commercial meals, but remember a raw food diet contributes to their digestive balance and well-being with hardly any waste.

As a responsible owner you are already watching your pet's weight and understand that if they are becoming a little heavy you need to feed them less, or if they are looking too lean, a bit more.

We recommend the following for transitioning onto our product:

Day 1-3:

75% current food, 25% Lewsett & Sons

Day 4-5:

50% current food, 50% Lewsett & Sons

Day 6-7:

75% current food, 25% Lewsett & Sons

Day 8:

0% current food, 100% Lewsett & Sons

Some do, some don’t.

The veterinary industry is well supported and funded by processed pet food industry. Many pet food bodies have broad statements advising against raw food diets, citing the potential hazards of bringing raw meat into your kitchen. Often, vets side with this information because they have limited training or experience in raw feeding. This explains the conflicting information online about raw dog food.

At FCN, we’re seriously informed on what diet is best for dogs. We’ve many years of experience in feeding elite dogs, dogs come first for us, and we want the very best for dog health.

Dogs need a wide and proportionate range of macro and micronutrients, just like us. Proteins, fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals in the right percentages to suit their size, age, constitution and activity level.

The term - complete and balanced – is applied when a food is prepared in the perfect ratios with everything your dog needs.

At Lewsett & sons, we’ve worked with a leading Canine Nutritionist & our manufacturer to develop our complete and balanced range.

Dogs come first.

We have a feeding guide that can help you find out how to best feed your dog raw.

Click here - https://www.lewsettandsons.co.uk/feeding-guide

All our recipes are frozen to lock in freshness. Delivered frozen to your door and to be kept in a freezer and thawed when ready to feed.

Our recipes come packaged in 500g chubs. Our packaging is recyclable. To ensure it gets recycled make sure that packaging has been cleaned off most of the left over food.

We have a adult range and junior range. The adult range is for 2-7 years and the junior is 2-23 months. The adult range consists of Chicken with Lamb, Beef with Tripe & Duck with Salmon.

Yes our manufacturer’s site is DEFRA approved.

Not atm. but who knows what the future holds.

18cm by 6cm

Our website has a ‘’recipes’’ page that has all the information you will need.

Click here - https://www.lewsettandsons.co.uk/recipes

We recommend 2 ways:

Option 1:

Take the tube out the freezer and cut a slit into the packaging and then peel off the recyclable film and throw it in the recycle bin after giving it a rinse. Place the frozen food into a thawing container and place in the fridge.

Option 2:

Place frozen meat in the film into a container into the fridge and once defrosted then you can pierce the film and then push out all the food. Please to ensure the film gets recycled please wash the film before placing it in the recycling bin.

Once defrosted you have 48 hours to use the meat. Please keep the meat in the fridge and do not let it sit out exposed.

They all contain 10%

ALL expect the tap on the outside of the box but we are working on finding a tap strong enough.

Puffin is a UK based packaging company doing what they can to make packaging as eco friendly as possible! We love them and we are so happy to be working alongside them. Their liners and pouches are filled with biodegradable sheep's wool - natural insulation at its finest. The insulation in the liners and pouches are 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable. The other materials are responsibly sourced and are recyclable or reusable. They cost more but it is worth it!

All our deliveries are next day. Most customer pick a day and we deliver for that day.

Yes you get a tracking code in email sent by either DPD or UPS.

Yes we do offer trial boxes. You can purchases them in our store under our trial category. They are £29.99. Come with a feeding guide, thawing containers and 8 units of either adult or junior.

We offer a monthly subscription for both adult and junior. You select your dogs weight and recipes and then we deliver to your door once or twice a month depending on your monthly order size. You can cancel at anytime.

We do not have a pause feature atm, but you can cancel and rejoin at anytime. Your order will be refunded if your delivery has not already been sent out.

DIY stands for do it yourself. These boxes are pre packed boxes for those experienced raw feeders and for those who know how much to feed their dog. They are one off payments and do not reoccur like subscriptions.