Pawsome Raw

05/06/2026

The goal is always the same: giving your dog the best possible biological "building blocks" to promote true vitality! Think of your dog's genetics as a beautiful house plan; the food we put in the bowl provides the raw materials to build a strong, resilient structure.

If you are looking to support your dog's long-term health and naturally ease inflammation, you don't have to change everything overnight. You can easily elevate their daily routine by introducing these powerful, functional building blocks to their bowl:

✅ Animal-Based Omega-3s (The Refreshment):
Adding oily fish like sardines, pilchards, or salmon introduces essential fatty acids that are highly bioavailable and provide superior, systemic anti-inflammatory support.
✅ Natural Cartilage (The Shock Absorbers):
Treats like raw chicken feet, poultry necks, or tracheas are packed with natural Glucosamine and Chondroitin. These help protect joint mobility, accelerate new cartilage formation, and slow down natural wear and tear.
✅ Raw Green Tripe & Organ Meats (The Enzyme Boost):
A fantastic source of animal-derived digestive enzymes to keep their digestion smooth and support a thriving gut microbiome.
✅ Goat Milk Kefir (The Gut Fertilizer):
A gentle, natural choice loaded with prebiotics and live probiotic cultures to nourish their "gut garden" and support a resilient immune system.
✅ Pure Bone Broth (The Ultimate Superfood):
An excellent source of collagen, amino acids, and essential minerals that benefits dogs at absolutely every life stage.

Let’s bless them with a boost of living nutrition!

03/06/2026

Check out this cool competition on We Love Pets SA from one of the African Pet Health Summit sponsors, Dr Barker Pets South Africa

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐑 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐑 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐖𝐒 𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐘 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍!

We are passionate about natural, holistic and ethical pet care. That’s why we are incredibly excited to team up with Dr Barker Homeopathics to bring you a fun giveaway with THREE amazing wellness bundles up for grabs!

Whether you have a high-flying frisbee athlete, a golden oldie who needs a little extra comfort or a sensitive soul struggling with itchy skin, we’ve got you covered.

🎁 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐬:
1️⃣ The Active Dog Bundle: For joint resilience & post-play recovery.
2️⃣ The Mature Dog Bundle: For golden oldies needing joint comfort & bladder support.
3️⃣ The Skin Support Bundle: For soothing seasonal rashes & boosting gut health.

🛠️ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 (𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲!):
The Main Mechanism: Head over to our website and complete our quick, fun 5-question brand quiz. (Don’t worry, it’s not rocket science. It’s just a fun way to learn about holistic care!).

👉 Enter on the link in the comments

🔥 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬? (𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥)
• Get 1 Bonus Entry for following the Dr Barker Pets South Africa page.
• Get 5 Bonus Entries if you share this post to your Facebook Stories!

📅 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞:
• Starts: 1 June 2026 at 20:00 (8 PM)
• Closes: 30 June 2026 at 14:00 (2 PM)
• Winners will be drawn and contacted strictly via email by 8 July 2026.

No judgment, no pressure. Just clean, holistic fun.
Good luck to all our amazing pet parents! 🐕🐈🐎

03/06/2026

If you love your pet, you’ve probably spent hours reading blogs, watching videos and researching the best ways to keep them thriving. And while digital learning is great, nothing—absolutely nothing—compares to the magic of an in-person room.

That is why Pawsome Raw is incredibly proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the 2nd Annual African Pet Health Summit 2026!

When it comes to shifting the paradigm of animal health in South Africa, we need more than just screen time. We need connection.

Here is why we are packing our bags for the Winelands and why you should too:
✅ Real Conversations, No Filters: The absolute best breakthroughs don’t happen in a comment section. They happen during coffee breaks or at the Friday night cocktail evening, swapping stories with fellow raw feeders and world-class practitioners.
✅ Meet the Global Pioneers Face-to-Face: You get direct access to 8 international icons, like Dr. Nick Thompson, Dr. Peter Dobias and Rita Hogan. You can listen to their cutting-edge lectures, ask your burning questions during live Q&As and even get your books signed!
✅ Come Hang Out with Us! The Pawsome Raw team will be live and in person at SA's very first All-Natural Pet Health Expo running alongside the summit! Come visit our stand, ask us your nutrition questions, or just come say a huge hello. We can't wait to meet our community face-to-face.

Learning about holistic health should happen in a relaxed, fun environment.

Stop chasing symptoms from behind a keyboard. Come find your tribe in person!

🚀 BOOK NOW—IT'S EASY:
📲 WhatsApp "APHS" and your name and email to 063 403 8581.
🌐 Visit: www.africanpethealth.co.za
📍 Where: Stellenbosch
📅 When: 19-20 September 2026

01/06/2026

Bone and joint disorders are among the most common conditions affecting dogs at all developmental stages. When joint cartilage begins to break down, it can cause immense, long-term discomfort for our pets.

So, how do we protect their mobility naturally? We look to clinical science and break down the vital role of natural Glucosamine and Chondroitin. These aren’t just trendy supplements; they are the literal structural components of healthy cartilage.

How they work from the inside out:
✅ Slow Down Wear & Tear: They actively assist in slowing down cartilage deterioration as your dog ages.
✅ Natural Shock Absorbers: They enhance the natural shock-absorbing properties of fluid-filled joints.
✅ Fight Friction: They demonstrate a powerful, localized anti-inflammatory action within connective tissues to improve overall mobility.

Excellent natural sources include raw chicken feet, poultry necks, tracheas and even raw eggshells with the inner membrane still intact!

29/05/2026

Standard land-based muscle meats, fat and bone are naturally very low in manganese, raw feeders have to be intentional about adding it to the bowl. This is especially true for senior dogs or large breeds where we want to be proactive about ligament and joint support.

Besides fur and feathers, here are the absolute best natural, species-appropriate sources of manganese for a raw-fed pet:

✅ Mussels - Just a small amount of mussels provides a massive, highly bioavailable dose of manganese.
✅ Green Tripe - Unfiltered, raw green tripe is a wonderful animal-based source. Because it contains the partially digested plant matter from ruminant animals (like cows or sheep), the manganese from those plants is already broken down and perfectly primed for your dog's gut to absorb.
✅ Pumpkin Seeds - A fantastic source that doubles as a gentle, natural anti-parasitic tool.

27/05/2026

There is nothing quite like the power of a pet community when it comes together for a good cause!

If you’ve been planning your visit to the African Pet Health Summit Natural Pet Expo, we just gave you the best reason to lock in your Expo tickets at R50 today. We are incredibly proud to share that 100% of all entrance fee proceeds will go directly to the ethical rescue organization we are supporting.

Every single cent from your Expo ticket goes straight toward the hands-on care, rescue efforts and rehabilitation of dogs who need it most.

At Pawsome Raw, we love partnering with events and venues that share our heart for animal welfare. The Natural Pet Expo is the perfect space to ask better questions, discover the best in natural nutrition and connect with fellow pet lovers, all while giving back in a massive way.

Learning about holistic health should happen in a relaxed, fun environment and knowing your R50 entry fee is doing good in the world makes the day even better!

Event Details:
📍 Where: Stellenbosch
📅 When: 19-20 September 2026
🎟️ R50 Tickets: 100% of proceeds go to rescue!

Let’s fill the venue, support our local natural pet businesses, and show our rescue dogs how much South African pet parents care.

25/05/2026

Manganese is an essential trace mineral that stimulates over 300 enzymatic processes in the body. It also aids in joint / ligament health and supports brain function.

Fur and wool naturally contain up to 10 times the amount of manganese found in standard muscle meat and organs. Feeding fur is the easiest way to naturally cross this critical mineral off your pet's nutritional checklist.

22/05/2026

Raw meaty bones are fantastic for scraping teeth, but sometimes we need a little extra help to completely shift that "mince breath" from the inside out.

If you’re looking for a simple, stress-free way to protect your dog’s gums and keep their breath fresh, we highly recommend adding NutriFlex Dental Powder to their daily routine.

Why we love it:
✅ Zero Fuss: You literally just sprinkle it over their Pawsome Raw meal.
✅ Systemic Action: It works through their saliva to soften tartar and break down plaque naturally.
✅ Gum Support: It helps soothe and support healthy oral tissues.

When paired with a couple of raw meaty bones a week and fresh water, this powder is the ultimate recipe for sparkling teeth and fresh morning kisses. You’ll usually see a visible difference within just a couple of weeks!

Want to add a tub of Nutriflex Dental Powder to your next Pawsome Raw order?
Drop a comment below or send us a message, and we'll sort it out for you! 💛

20/05/2026

Today’s pet parents are shifting. They are no longer passive consumers of advice; they are deeply outcome-driven. When a pet presents with chronic inflammation, skin allergies or recurring GI distress, owners are looking beyond immediate symptom management; they want long-term, resilient wellness.

Often in our industry, specific clinical diets are recommended based on cited literature. However, a critical look at the current data reveals a major gap: there is a distinct lack of peer-reviewed studies directly comparing ultra-processed diets with raw or natural, species-appropriate nutrition. The majority of existing dietary studies compare one ultra-processed formulation against another. While this clinical data is highly valuable for evaluating kibble parameters, it doesn't provide a comprehensive view of how a dog truly thrives when fueled by a biologically appropriate, fresh food diet.

Our clients are noticing this gap, and they are hungry for deeper answers. As professionals, we have an incredible opportunity to lead this conversation by asking better, more progressive questions about nutrition, preventative health and integrative care.

This is precisely why the African Pet Health Summit (APHS) is so vital.

As the Main Sponsor of APHS 2026 (taking place this September in Stellenbosch), Pawsome Raw invites you to join a collaborative, non-judgemental space where veterinarians, researchers and industry experts can come together.

Let’s look at the science, discuss real-world outcomes, and explore how a holistic approach can elevate our practices and truly serve the modern pet parent.

18/05/2026

We hear this a lot! While a long-term raw diet creates incredibly clean teeth, it’s actually very common for dogs to experience a temporary bout of bad breath, especially during the transition phase.

If your pup’s breath is a little funky right now, don’t panic.
It usually comes down to a few simple factors:
✅ Mince Traps: Soft minced raw food can leave tiny food bits trapped between the teeth.
✅ The 2-4 Week Transition: The gut microbiome is adapting to digesting real, live nutrients, which can cause temporary digestive changes.
✅ Rich Bowls: An imbalance of too much fat or organ meat can slow down digestion.

How to fix it naturally:
Give them nature's toothbrush! Feeding raw meaty bones (like chicken necks or wings) 2–3 times a week allows the natural scraping action to clean the teeth beautifully. Pair that with a little green tripe to support a healthy gut and you’ll notice a massive difference.

💡 Note: If the breath ever smells distinctly like ammonia, fruity or excessively foul, always consult your holistic vet to rule out systemic issues.

Have you noticed a change in your dog's breath since switching to raw? Let us know your experience! 👇