The Thrive Scoop
Evolution of the ‘Picky Pup’
Any dog owner today is familiar with the narrative of how our canine companions came to be domesticated. However, only recently has a more symbiotic relationship been taken into co
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Understanding Prebiotics & Probiotics
Probiotics, prebiotics, microbiome, bacteria, are all buzzwords when talking about gut health. What are they and how do they function together to keep our pets healthy?
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Talking About Raw to Veterinarians
Whether you’re already a Big Country Raw customer or a veterinary professional who has seen pets that would benefit from a diet change, we want to give you the tools to be co
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Defining RAW
If you’ve recently wandered the pet food aisles at your local pet specialty retailer, you’ve likely seen some or all of these trendy, yet misleading, marketing claims p
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Cats, True Domestic Carnivores
Even though feeding raw first gained popularity with dog owners, cats truly are the ones that benefit the most from a species appropriate raw diet. Unlike dogs, cats are obligate c
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Tips for Transitioning Your Adult Cat to Raw
Considered an obligate carnivore, lacking the enzymes that break down carbohydrates, cats even more so than dogs, can benefit from eating a fresh food, species appropriate balanced
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Give the Dog (and cat) a Bone
Perhaps you’ve seen them in your local pet store’s freezer, or you’re looking for an alternative to expensive dental chews with so many unknown ingredients and wa
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Big Country Raw is the First Canadian Raw Pet Food Company to Complete an Extended AAFCO Feeding Trial
Smithville, Ontario – Big Country Raw is proud to announce they have self-published their 2021 AAFCO Feeding Trial results – the first of its kind from a Canadian raw p
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Myth Busting: Is Big Country Raw High in Fat?
There’s a lot of buzz lately surrounding the fat content of raw diets. We’d like to separate fact from fiction to help our customers, and other raw feeders, feel confid
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