Big Dog
Big Dog Pet Foods makes biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) for dogs and cats, using real, whole ingredients. Their frozen, unprocessed, and scientifically formulated raw pet food mimics our pet’s ancestral diets to nourish naturally to support better digestion, skin and optimal health at every life stage.
The leaders in raw pet nutrition
Big Dog Pet Foods is proudly Australian made, using locally sourced wholefoods to deliver fresh, biologically appropriate meals for dogs and cats. Trusted by pet parents since 2000, we specialise in diets that mimic the ancestral nutrition of your pets, ensuring every meal is fresh, natural, and designed to support long-term health.
Food is the foundation for wellbeing; our raw pet food supports healthy digestion, strong immunity, shiny skin and coats, and overall vitality, Big Dog Pet Foods helps your pets thrive at every life stage. By feeding your dog or cat the way nature intended, you’re feeding them nutrition, not a fad.
What are the ingredients in a Big Dog diet?
Big Dog raw diets for dogs and cats are based on a BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) model. Big Dog recipes are mostly made up of muscle meat and includes offal, bone, vegetables and fruits. The wholefood ingredients in Big Dog diets are sourced locally from Australian farmers to provide pets with a fresh, raw diet.
Is raw food safe for my pet?
Yes, raw food is safe for pets but like all safe food practises, you need to practice hygiene and use high quality ingredients. Big Dog Pet Foods has been making raw food diets for pets since 2000, using fresh, Aussie ingredients that are carefully sourced from the human supply chain. Big Dog are also subject to multiple independent audits annually, including Safe Foods QLD, the Pet Food Industry Association of Australia, and Petstock, to name a few.
How do I store Big Dog raw food safely?
Big Dog raw food needs to be kept frozen until you’re ready to feed to your pet. Defrost your frozen portions safely in the fridge to keep your raw food safe and fresh for your pet.
Can puppies eat Big Dog raw food?
Yes! Most of our recipes are suitable for puppies and are an excellent diet for a growing dog. We recommend you steer clear of our low-fat recipes like Kanga and Wellbeing. Each product has a feeding guide for puppies to help you with your puppy’s portions.
Are Big Dog’s recipes suitable for pets with dietary needs?
Yes, Big Dog’s raw food has many health benefits due to the bioavailability of the ingredients. Big Dog raw food supports pets’ immune system, digestive system which has a positive effect on skin and coat, digestion, dental, weight management and joint health.