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Fresh Food
Feeding Guide
How to move your dog from kibble to fresh food without the guesswork. A simple base mix, the right daily portions, and a calm ten-day transition. Written with canine nutritionist Jacinta Malone from Chadwick Nutrition.
Diona The Trainer
Fresh Food Feeding Guide
Move your dog from kibble to fresh food, the simple way
Diona Chu
BVSc · MEd · Melbourne
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What's in the guide
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Why feed fresh
The case for fresh, species-appropriate food, and why diet shows up in a dog's brain and behaviour, not just its body.
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Why your vet may disagree
The two honest reasons vets often steer owners to kibble, plus fresh-feeding vets in Melbourne if you want a second opinion.
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The base mix
A simple starting recipe from nutritionist Jacinta Malone, with the meats and organs to begin with and the proportions to use.
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How much to feed
The daily amount for an average adult dog, set as a share of body weight, so you are not guessing portions.
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Feeding bones
How to introduce whole bones safely once your dog is ready, for the nutrients and for clean teeth and strong jaws.
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Adding extras
The everyday foods that add real value, from eggs and fatty fish to green tripe, kelp and yoghurt.
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The ten-day transition
How to move off kibble slowly enough that your dog's stomach keeps up, and what to do if it does not.
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Pre-mades and going further
Trusted pre-made raw brands for busy weeks, and how to find good local suppliers near you.
This guide is general information, not veterinary advice. For a dog with a medical condition, or for a puppy, check with your vet or a qualified canine nutritionist before changing the diet.
About Diona
I'm a Melbourne-based dog trainer with a degree in veterinary science, a Masters in Early Childhood Education, and fifteen years across zoo, wildlife, and private dog training. My assistance dog Murphy and I work with clients across Melbourne and online.
So much of the behaviour I see is tied to how a dog is fed, so I put this guide together with Jacinta Malone from Chadwick Nutrition, who has been a big part of Murphy's health. The food is her expertise. The behaviour is mine.