We have noted that in some dogs, their poop can look remarkably similar to Rocketo food. This is mainly due to the fact that Rocketo is highly digestible and therefore is processed very quickly in the body. If the poop is not loose or smelly and there is no issue when defecating then this is perfectly normal.

Some breeds have special needs, unique digestive properties or weaknesses.

We design our food according to the basic needs of the dog species, although our different recipes might be more appealing to certain breeds.

Most of our recipes will suit all dog breeds. We encourage the use of extra raw ingredients if specific needs can’t be covered by our food. We also offer supplements and snacks to complement those with special needs such as joint or skin problems.

Our food is more bio available than most of the extruded kibble on the market, has more fibre than raw foods as well as offering raw plant matter. The digestive tract and the associated gut microbiome might need up to six weeks to adjust to the higher quality, nutrient dense food.

As you know it is key to control the fat percentage with any dog with pancreatitis and your veterinarian should always be consulted prior to any change in diet. Your veterinarian can advise what max % of fat should be in the diet and you can simply check the levels of fat % in our recipes to see if appropriate.

It is also advisable in many cases to fast your dog one day a month to reduce the overall load on the pancreas but your vet can also advise if this is suitable for your particular pup.

The other benefit of feeding Rocketo is the low carbohydrate level which removes up to a third of the work load on the pancreas.

Our food is very suitable for sensitive dogs and dogs with minor liver problems. Our food is very easy to digest as it is 100% natural, balanced and contains no synthetic ingredients or starch. This reduces the ‘load’ on the liver and the gastro tract but we would ALWAYS advise to seek the advice of your veterinarian first (especially with liver issues) as they are the ones who have all the data to hand.

As long as it is organic, naturally fed and raw, animal liver, is a natural prey of wolves. Livers are a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals.

However raw liver can lead to Vitamin A toxicity if fed more than twice a week and definitely do not offer raw liver if your dog is already on Vitamin A supplementation.

Rest assured that any of our recipes that contain liver are carefully formulated to ensure Vitamin A levels are kept optimal.

Every organism has a limited need for protein, which is used mainly for building structures, hormones and enzymes.

Every bit of extra protein is used to burn as energy, mostly by being converted to glucose or fat, depending on the activity level and age of the dog.

Carnivores should generally have 50% of their energy requirements coming from protein. Too high protein levels is also heavy on the kidneys, since the waste products from using protein as an energy source have to be converted to urea and filtered through the kidneys.

Therefore, a wise approach is to mimic the natural prey’s body composition in terms of how energy should be derived from protein, fats and carbohydrates. The only time we would recommend a lower protein diet would be in case of cancer, where high protein causes the cancer to grow faster.

Unfortunately we do not have a specific food for kidney failure at this point.

This depends on the allergy of course and your vet can help define which animal protein source should be avoided.

We however do not use legumes, nuts, dairy, soy or eggs which are also known to be allergy-causing in some cases.

Our food promotes a healthy microbiome, and this is crucial for avoiding allergies and as our food is organic or wild-sourced, it is free from many of the chemical contaminants present in meats and botanicals that has been conventionally reared or farmed. 
Our food also does not contain anything artificial such as added preservatives, vitamins, minerals, colourings or flavourings.

Genetically dogs and humans share 84% of their DNA. Also, there are many similarities, and some notable differences, physiologically between dogs and humans. There are more physiological similarities between all mammals than differences.

In addition to this, as dogs now live in a domesticated ‘human’ environment, many of the environmental challenges and stresses they face are the same as us. Our food philosophy takes into account both the diet that dogs have evolved to eat, plus the modern-day challenges with stress, deficiencies and pollution that they now face.

CWD is an auto-immune disease, similar to mad cow disease or Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans.

There is no risk of contamination in our venison recipe due to the following factors:

1) Our venison is wild and vet checked

2) The total of CWD cases found in Europe is less than 10 the last 10 years. These cases were detected in moose from Sweden and from Finland. Most of the CWD cases are from the US and Canada.

3) Our Venison is sourced from Poland and Spain.

4) There are no reported cases where CWD was transmitted to a dog or other pets.

With regard to needing to transition between recipes, this is normally not needed. This is because all our recipes follow a standard formula for key things such as fibre.

As the protein sources are really pure and uncontaminated, and are not processed (which can produce harmful metabolites) most dogs will have no problem swapping between our recipes. However, if a dog has been on one food for a long period of time, or has digestive health issues, transitioning to new recipes over the period of seven to ten days is advisable.

The food can be made up in the morning, and any unused part can be kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours until needed. If your puppy prefers it you can add a small amount of warm water just before feeding.

Fussy eaters can certainly be a challenge for their owners! Alas many fussy eaters have out of balanced microbiomes.

Not only can this make food difficult to digest, it can also affect their food preferences.

The best advice is to:

1. Never leave food down – any not eaten should be taken up, and not put back down until she/he is hungry. Grazing not only encourages fussy eating but also puts stress on the pancreas.

2. Change foods slowly and experiment with the amount of water. As they get more in balance they will crave healthy food. It takes time, just as humans get addicted to junk food so do dogs.

3. Ignore them when they refuse food and praise them when they eat it. We have a full blog post in regards to this issue.

This is not necessary as our foods contain 100% natural vitamins and minerals from our specifically chosen ingredients.

Alas none of our foods are low in purines. We would advise you feeding 50% Rocketo and add something low in purines in a raw format such as blueberries, carrots, broccoli and apples.

You can also use 15% boiled non GMO organic rice and sweet potatoes for some extra energy. A high fat diet is not advisable.

Yes, our food is great for dogs prone to yeast issues. We have very low amounts of carbohydrates in our food, and almost zero starch as well as very low amounts of fruit sugar.

This, combined with the fact that it is organic/wild, with no synthetic vitamins or minerals, helps establish a healthy microbiome.

We suggest you try it with your dog for a month and see the results yourself.

Yes, our food is generally suitable, as it has a good fat and protein balance with no starch and very low carbohydrates.

Also being organic/wild and with no added synthetic vitamins and minerals, there is nothing that should stress the system.

Most of the beef, commonly used in dog foods, is intensively farmed and can be high in chemicals. As ours is organic this is not the case and we have certainly had many dogs use the beef recipe with great success.

I would suggest that you alternate between the Beef and Perch recipes, to give a good balance for your dog.
I assume that you are not using any chemical wormers, flea or tick products, as these can cause issues.

In addition, I would ensure that you check carefully any household products used, and ensure no chemicals are used in the garden.

1. Fundamentally, this is how nature works – animals will absorb and excrete seeds in tandem. Part of the reason why seeds end up germinating in the ground is due to the fact that they have passed through the digestive tract of the animal that consumed them in the first place.
2. Grinding seeds enables oxidation to occur and this is not preferential for our dogs. Whole seed digestion is what it should be as this is their natural state.

Unfortunately, we do not have any products that would help to clear body of internal parasites. Despite the fact that some people use rabbit ears with fur, it is not actually proven to be effective to clear the gut of internal parasites.
All of our products promote a healthy gut microbiome which may make it less likely to be infected with internal parasites. When a dog has a healthy gut and healthy microbiome, internal parasites generally do not thrive as much. There are more natural products to help remove internal parasites once they are present but we do not currently produce these.

Yes we do provide instructions for owners to always supervise their dog with any chew product, whether it be bone or sticks. These should then be placed out of reach when their dog is not using them. We state this on our website and also on our products. Our hornbeam sticks are a hard wood and do not splinter as much as other softer woods but this is always possible so paying attention whilst they chew/play is always key.