FAQ

Our menus are made up of an average of 85% meat/bone meal/offal and 15% vegetables and fruit.

Kroumy Multi-Mix patties are frozen directly after production. The patties are first vacuum-packed in 500g packs and then flash-frozen at -40° to preserve all their nutrients.

The amount of food required depends on a number of factors: age, breed, activity, climate, etc. In general, a dog needs 2.5% to 3.25% of its body weight in food per day. In other words, a 30 kg dog needs 900 grams to 1 kg of food per day.

Small-breed puppies 4.5

Large-breed puppies 3.25%

Adult Dogs 2.5% to 3.25%.

Old dogs 2.5

Yes! If puppies are fed a BARF diet from the start, they grow up balanced and healthy, and develop the natural agility characteristic of healthy young animals. The BARF diet provides puppies with everything they need for healthy growth and development.

In principle, all animal species, regardless of age, are fed with foods that correspond to their specific needs. So there’s no need for special dietary planning for older dogs. Although the older dog’s need for energy is reduced by the drop in activity, it’s easy to balance this difference by reducing the amount of food.

In general, this is not a good idea, although many dog owners do it, thinking they can avoid nutritional deficiencies, a fear that is totally unjustified. Industrial food is quicker to digest than B.A.R.F., and the mixture can slow down or compromise optimal absorption of the nutrients contained in raw food.

Given that most industrial (ready-to-use) foods contain inferior ingredients, long-term administration can lead to an accumulation of toxins and slag in the body. This is why many dogs go through a sort of detoxification period when switching from industrial to natural diets. This phenomenon often appears at first, but can also be triggered after some time. This detoxification or elimination of toxins is accompanied by symptoms such as diarrhea, mucus in feces, itching, skin problems, runny nose and/or eyes, vomiting or bad odor. This process can be facilitated by strengthening the immune system: with aromatic herbs or homeopathic treatment. The detoxification process can lead to despair as it can be long and unpleasant – only perseverance will help you get through this stage!

Yes, that’s quite normal. Meat and vegetables are largely composed of water, and their low salt content considerably reduces this need, which is much greater with dry food.

In principle, Salmonella is always present in a dog’s intestine. Many people are afraid of feeding raw meat, especially poultry, because of the danger of salmonella infection, but this fear is quite unfounded. Dogs have very short intestines, and raw food is digested very quickly. Pathogens are eliminated before harmful germs can proliferate. An infection caused by salmonella poses no risk to a dog with a healthy immune system.

One type of bone widely recommended is marrow bone. Marrow is good for strengthening joints and cartilage, and bone can be gnawed for long periods without risk of fragmentation. Tubular bones should be avoided in favor of fleshy bones, ribs or cartilage. For poultry, wings, backs and necks are ideal. Fleshy bones are preferable to protect the stomach. If you don’t feel comfortable with certain bones, don’t give them away! We don’t want you to worry unnecessarily about your pet’s health.

In this case, you’ll need to give him a tailor-made diet! You can meet his calcium requirements with calcium citrate, bone meal or ground eggshells.

You can thaw meat by placing it in the refrigerator. Bear in mind, however, that this takes longer than at room temperature. Also, be sure to take it out of the fridge approx. 1 hour before feeding, as cold meat can cause gastrointestinal problems in sensitive animals. If you want to speed up thawing time, you can let the meat stand at room temperature overnight, or place the package in lukewarm water. Whichever method you adopt, it’s important not to drain the meat, but to feed it with its juices, as these contain many vitamins and vital substances.

When a dog has been raised on industrial food, he may not immediately like the taste of raw meat. Fresh meat is much less fragrant than the many industrial products that contain numerous flavor and odor enhancers. Dogs don’t recognize meat as food because the smell and consistency are unfamiliar to them. If your dog refuses to eat meat at first, you can supplement it with bone broth or kefir (or others) to give it new smells and arouse his interest.

Not only is fish a highly suitable food, it’s also particularly rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oil, also rich in omega-3, is a very good supplement!

Many people don’t think so, because raw egg white contains avidin, a substance that destroys vitamin H (biotin). Given that you’re feeding the whole egg, and that the high biotin content in the yolk exceeds the effect of avidin, there’s no need to worry. In addition, eggs are very rich in calcium if you give them in the shell. They’re also an additional source of protein.

For road trips lasting up to a week, it’s a good idea to take frozen meat with you. Placed under cover in an icebox, thawing can take a few days. If your trip is longer, you can also buy dehydrated/lyophilized “BARF” portions.

We recommend it! For wild canids, fasting for days on end is nothing out of the ordinary. They eat after catching prey, which is not the case every day. From a genetic point of view, our domestic dogs are not very different from wolves. By making dogs fast, we simulate the natural conditions of their species. Apart from imitating natural eating habits, it gives the digestive organs a respite and a chance to regenerate. It’s important to bear in mind, however, that even if you introduce a fasting day every 7 to 14 days (theoretically quite bearable for any dog), many dogs will find it difficult to do without their daily meal. In such cases, you can lighten the fasting period by feeding small quantities of vegetables and fruit, or a marrow bone.

There are many reasons why dogs vomit. If he vomits yellow bile, his stomach is probably empty and he’s hungry. Some dogs can’t stand a day of fasting and vomit bile; in such cases, it’s advisable to stop fasting. If the dog vomits white foam, it may have drunk too much water. When a dog devours its food, it sometimes vomits it up to eat it again. This may seem disgusting to us, but it’s perfectly normal for a dog. Some bitches vomit their food for their puppies – that’s nature! If the change of diet causes the dog to vomit frequently, consider giving him probiotic cultures (e.g. yoghurt/kefir) and digestive enzymes (e.g. green rumen), to help him digest his new food. You can also multiply meals with smaller portions. If the dog vomits frequently or violently, drools or seems to have stomach pains, call your vet.

This is quite normal on a raw meat diet. The dog assimilates this food much better, as it contains no cheap additives such as cereals or other undesirable foods. A pleasant and ecological side-effect of BARF.

This is perfectly normal if you give your dog bones. On the other hand, if he’s pushing hard to relieve himself, or if his stools are constantly white, you should give him vegetables to avoid constipation.

Some dogs have trouble digesting bones at first. In this case, pumpkin flesh should be given to free the dog. He should also fast until he has had a bowel movement. If the dog is often constipated, it is essential to reduce the bone ration. In cases of severe constipation, a veterinarian should be consulted!

The onset is often accompanied by diarrhea. However, a clear distinction must be made between (watery) diarrhea and loose stools. If the stools are simply soft, the situation will normalize once digestion has resumed its normal function. If the diarrhoea is very watery and there’s no improvement after a few days, you should contact your vet, as it could be due to an illness, allergy, intolerance or parasitic infection.

The change in diet may result in mucus-laden stools; this is part of the detoxification process. Dairy products can also cause slimy faeces; in this case, we advise you not to give them for a while. If you only notice this phenomenon at first, or from time to time, there’s no need to worry. If it occurs frequently or constantly, you should call a vet and have it analyzed! It could be a gastrointestinal or parasitic infection.