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26/10/2026

⚖️ ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS? HEALTHY BODY WEIGHT!

You can provide excellent nutrition, natural treats and quality supplements, but maintaining a healthy body condition remains one of the most effective ways to protect your dog's joints.

Excess body weight increases the mechanical load placed on joints and can contribute to discomfort and reduced mobility.

The foundations of lifelong joint health include:

✅ Maintaining a healthy body weight.

✅ Feeding a complete and balanced diet.

✅ Providing regular, appropriate exercise.

✅ Supporting muscle strength and mobility.

✅ Choosing nutritious treats in sensible portions.

✅ Seeking veterinary advice when stiffness, pain or changes in movement appear.

💚 THE RAWCO PHILOSOPHY

At RAWCO, we believe good nutrition begins with understanding what goes into your dog's bowl.

Natural ingredients aren't just about keeping things simple. They're about recognising the nutritional value that different animal proteins, cartilage, connective tissues and marine sources can contribute to a balanced diet.

Because supporting your dog's wellbeing shouldn't begin when problems appear. It should be part of how we care for them every day.

🐾 NOURISH NATURALLY. LIVE FULLY.

RAWCO | Natural Nutrition for Dogs

Always supervise dogs with natural chews and select products appropriate for their size, age, dental health and chewing behaviour. Dogs showing signs of joint pain or reduced mobility should be assessed by a veterinarian.

25/10/2026

🦴🐾 JOINT HEALTH STARTS LONG BEFORE YOUR DOG GETS OLD! 🐾🦴

Strong joints. Healthy movement. Better quality of life. 💚

When we think about joint health, we often picture older dogs slowing down, struggling to get comfortable or finding their daily walks a little harder.

But here's something every dog owner should know...

Supporting healthy joints isn't just for senior dogs. It's important throughout their lives!

From growing large breeds to energetic working dogs and our much-loved seniors, good nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy cartilage, tendons, ligaments and mobility.

And the good news? Nature provides some incredible sources of joint-supporting nutrients.

Let's take a closer look! 👇

🥩 BONE BROTH | NOURISHMENT & HYDRATION

Bone broth can be a wonderful addition to your dog's meals, particularly when you want to introduce extra moisture and flavour.

Depending on preparation, it may contain gelatin and collagen-derived proteins.

However, bone broth isn't a proven treatment for joint disease, and its nutrient composition can vary considerably.

💚 Always choose dog-safe bone broth without onions, garlic or excessive salt.

🦴 UNDERSTANDING THE NUTRIENTS THAT MATTER

Not all joint-supporting nutrients work in the same way.

💚 COLLAGEN: Provides structural strength to connective tissues, including cartilage, tendons and ligaments.

💚 GLUCOSAMINE: Plays a role in the production and maintenance of cartilage components.

💚 CHONDROITIN: Helps cartilage retain moisture and maintain its natural cushioning properties.

💚 OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS: Particularly EPA and DHA, which help regulate inflammation and have comparatively strong nutritional evidence for supporting dogs with osteoarthritis.

But there's an important distinction!

Just because a natural treat contains beneficial compounds doesn't necessarily mean it provides enough to produce a measurable improvement in joint health.

Natural chews are not a substitute for appropriately formulated nutrition, veterinary treatment or targeted supplementation when required.

24/10/2026

🦴🐾 JOINT HEALTH STARTS LONG BEFORE YOUR DOG GETS OLD! 🐾🦴

Strong joints. Healthy movement. Better quality of life. 💚

When we think about joint health, we often picture older dogs slowing down, struggling to get comfortable or finding their daily walks a little harder.

But here's something every dog owner should know...

Supporting healthy joints isn't just for senior dogs. It's important throughout their lives!

From growing large breeds to energetic working dogs and our much-loved seniors, good nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy cartilage, tendons, ligaments and mobility.

And the good news? Nature provides some incredible sources of joint-supporting nutrients.

Let's take a closer look! 👇

🐄 BEEF TRACHEA | NATURALLY RICH IN CARTILAGE

Beef trachea is a natural chew made primarily from cartilage and connective tissue.

It's a source of collagen and naturally occurring cartilage compounds, including glucosamine and chondroitin.

These substances contribute to the structure and function of healthy joints.

Although chewing beef trachea won't rebuild damaged cartilage, it can provide an enjoyable addition to a dog's treat routine.

https://www.rawcopet.co.nz/products/air-dried-beef-trachea-treat

23/10/2026

🦴🐾 JOINT HEALTH STARTS LONG BEFORE YOUR DOG GETS OLD! 🐾🦴

Strong joints. Healthy movement. Better quality of life. 💚

When we think about joint health, we often picture older dogs slowing down, struggling to get comfortable or finding their daily walks a little harder.

But here's something every dog owner should know...

Supporting healthy joints isn't just for senior dogs. It's important throughout their lives!

From growing large breeds to energetic working dogs and our much-loved seniors, good nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy cartilage, tendons, ligaments and mobility.

And the good news? Nature provides some incredible sources of joint-supporting nutrients.

Let's take a closer look! 👇

🐟 OILY FISH | POWERFUL NUTRITION FROM THE OCEAN

Salmon, sardines and mackerel are naturally rich in two particularly important omega-3 fatty acids:

EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)

DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)

These essential nutrients help regulate inflammatory processes throughout the body.

Research suggests that appropriately dosed marine omega-3 fatty acids can help improve comfort and mobility in some dogs with osteoarthritis.

And there's another benefit!

✨ Omega-3 fatty acids also support healthy skin and coat condition.

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22/10/2026

🦴🐾 JOINT HEALTH STARTS LONG BEFORE YOUR DOG GETS OLD! 🐾🦴

Strong joints. Healthy movement. Better quality of life. 💚

When we think about joint health, we often picture older dogs slowing down, struggling to get comfortable or finding their daily walks a little harder.

But here's something every dog owner should know...

Supporting healthy joints isn't just for senior dogs. It's important throughout their lives!

From growing large breeds to energetic working dogs and our much-loved seniors, good nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy cartilage, tendons, ligaments and mobility.

And the good news? Nature provides some incredible sources of joint-supporting nutrients.

Let's take a closer look! 👇

🐔 CHICKEN & DUCK FEET | MORE THAN JUST A CRUNCHY TREAT

These natural chews contain cartilage, skin and connective tissue, providing naturally occurring collagen and cartilage-associated compounds.

Why does that matter?

✔️ Collagen: A structural protein found in cartilage, tendons and ligaments.

✔️ Glucosamine: A compound involved in cartilage formation and maintenance.

✔️ Chondroitin: An important component of cartilage that helps retain water and maintain its cushioning properties.

While natural feet contain these compounds, the quantities vary and shouldn't be considered a therapeutic dose.

They're best enjoyed as occasional, appropriately sized chews rather than a treatment for joint problems.

https://www.rawcopet.co.nz/products/chicken-feet-treats

21/10/2026

🦴🐾 JOINT HEALTH STARTS LONG BEFORE YOUR DOG GETS OLD! 🐾🦴

Strong joints. Healthy movement. Better quality of life. 💚

When we think about joint health, we often picture older dogs slowing down, struggling to get comfortable or finding their daily walks a little harder.

But here's something every dog owner should know...

Supporting healthy joints isn't just for senior dogs. It's important throughout their lives!

From growing large breeds to energetic working dogs and our much-loved seniors, good nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy cartilage, tendons, ligaments and mobility.

And the good news? Nature provides some incredible sources of joint-supporting nutrients.

Let's take a closer look! 👇

🦪 GREEN-LIPPED MUSSELS | NATURAL OMEGA-3 SUPPORT

New Zealand green-lipped mussels are a valuable source of marine omega-3 fatty acids and naturally occurring compounds associated with cartilage health.

Their beneficial fatty acids can help support a healthy inflammatory response, while certain green-lipped mussel preparations have shown potential benefits for dogs experiencing joint discomfort.

Whole mussels, freeze-dried mussels, powders and concentrated oils can all provide beneficial nutrients, although their composition and potency vary.

💚 RAWCO TIP: Choose quality products with clearly identified ingredients and appropriate feeding recommendations.

05/10/2026

Simple Dog Biscuits 🐾

01/10/2026

**SMALL PORTION. BIG PURPOSE. LET’S TALK OFFAL. 🫀**

When you’re feeding raw, it’s easy to focus on the meat. But organs deserve their place in the bowl too.

Offal brings a concentrated source of nutrients that muscle meat alone doesn’t provide in the same amounts. Liver, for example, supplies vitamin A, B vitamins, iron and copper. Other organs contribute their own mix of nutrients.

**So what does 80/10/10 actually mean?**

The traditional prey model ratio is:

🥩 80% muscle meat
🦴 10% edible bone
🫀 10% organs, typically split into 5% liver and 5% another organ, such as kidney or spleen.

One detail that often gets missed: **heart counts as muscle meat in this model.** It doesn’t replace the liver or other organ portion.

And while 80/10/10 is a useful starting framework, those percentages alone don’t guarantee a complete and balanced diet.

**Know what’s in the mix.**

A raw blend containing meat, fruit and vegetables won’t necessarily include organs or provide everything your dog needs. Check the ingredients and whether the food is intended as a complete diet or for complementary feeding.

If organs are missing, adding the right amount can help address that gap. But adding offal alone won’t automatically balance the whole meal.

Start gradually. More isn’t better: too much can upset digestion and, over time, supply excessive amounts of certain nutrients.

Dogs with medical conditions may need a different approach, so any dietary changes should follow their veterinary advice.

**At RAWCO, we believe feeding with intention starts with understanding the bowl.**

Read the ingredients. Know what each part contributes. Make every portion count.

Nature provides the ingredients. Thoughtful feeding brings them together. 🐾

11/09/2026