Raw Cut Food is produced in Belgium, freshly made and packed for Raw Cut UAE, the food is then shipped in a strict temperature controlled shipping process of -18C to our deep freezers in Dubai.

Raw Cut Food is produced in compliance with (EU) European standards for health, safety, quality control and production process. Since 1970, The production facility in Belgium have been making natural dog food where the factory was born out of passion for dog sports. And where sport is concerned, you expect peak condition and balanced, good quality food. We produce the food while keeping your dog’s nature in mind. Fresh food made with top quality ingredients.

In Raw Cut, we are bringing to UAE nearly half century of experience in making natural food for Dogs.

We get meat and offal such as the heart, liver and kidneys from animals that are slaughtered for human consumption. After slaughter, the meat is immediately frozen to -18 °C, which retains all the vitamins and minerals. This temperature is required to prevent bacteriological problems. On arrival in our production facility, we check the deep-frozen pieces of meat and offal for quality and temperature and store them in our large deep-freezers.

Our work methods ensure the ingredients remain frozen throughout the entire preparation. We begin preparation by checking everything with a metal detector. The frozen meat is then ground in the meat-grinder. Afterwards we mix the meat, organic vegetables together according to our own recipe. The only things we add are vitamins and minerals.

Once the ingredients have been mixed together, the food is then put into containers, which go back into the deep-freezer immediately. The temperature goes back down to -18 °C within 10 minutes. Our natural dog food is now almost ready. The products are packaged, individually first and then in boxes. Then they go back through the metal detector. If no problem is detected, analyses are then carried out. If it gets the OK at that point, we officially approve the food for sale. In collaboration with the Federal Food Agency, we take every care to ensure the high quality of our natural raw food.

A balanced diet is made up of 75% to 85% muscle meat, offal and bones, and 15% to 25% of vegetables and unlocked grains. It is natural to have this amount of variation, since a prey’s stomach contents also vary, At Raw Cut we take that into account by varying the proportions in our different products to within these limits.

Raw Cut mission is to provide nourishment that is close to nature, natural and fresh food striking the right balance between muscle meat and organs, between unlocked grains and meat juice, Fresh and natural, our food contains:

·           No thickeners, taste enhancers or coloring agents.

·           We only use meat and offal from animals that are approved for human consumption.

·           We only use fresh, ground bones.

Did you know?

In the wild: Prey animals eat the grains and vegetables raw, these are pre-digested in their stomachs. When the wolf eats the stomach of the prey he can digest the grains and vegetables that are in the stomach because they are pre-digested.

Not in the wild: Unlocked grains means that the cereal grain is steamed (replicating pre-digested grains in the prey stomach), so that a large proportion of the vegetable proteins can be absorbed by the dog. Cereals contain starch (carbohydrates), which is present in the core of the cereal grains. during the production process of balanced dog food, by grinding and heating, the starch from the cereal grain is 'opened up', i.e. made available for digestion in the small intestine.

Example: We cannot eat a raw potato, it must be steamed or cooked to make it digestible.

Yes, for those dogs who are grain sensitives or need it as recommend by their vets or for owners who wish to feed grain free diet, Raw Cut offers a full range of grain free complete food.

Carbohydrates are energy producing nutrient.  When digested, they are broken down into glucose which provides energy to the dog. They are stored in the dog’s muscles " glycogen".

Carbohydrates also keep the proteins in check. All of the elements in the protein that aren’t useful, are stored by your dog’s body as fat. This is called the protein fraction. If it is too high, the degree of acid increases and your dog becomes nervous and in the worst case uncontrollable, so it is a misconception that grains are bad for dogs. On the contrary, they represent one of the best sources of carbohydrates.

The difficulty is that a dog can’t digest carbohydrates that are primarily of vegetable origin, since dogs don’t have the enzymes needed to break down cellulose. Consequently, a dog can’t get any nutrients from raw vegetables. That is also the reason why wolves eat the stomach contents of their prey. These contain grasses that are in seed form, or in other words, grains. These are in fact pre-digested. We call these ‘unlocked’ grains and they are the best source of carbohydrates for your dog.

Carbohydrates from grains are not empty fillers as some suggest, scientifically this isn't true. Unlocked grains that produce digestible high quality Carbohydrates are a great source of energy and important to create full of essential nutrients food for dogs unlike those in processed dry food 'Kibbles'.

Carbohydrates that contain fiber also regulate the speed with which the food goes through the digestive tract. Preferably not too fast, otherwise the stools become too loose.

Did you know?

In the wild: Prey animals eat the grains and vegetables raw, these are pre-digested in their stomachs. When the wolf eats the stomach of the prey he can digest the grains and vegetables that are in the stomach because they are pre-digested.

Not in the wild: Unlocked grains means that the cereal grain is cooked (replicating pre-digested grains in the prey stomach), so that a large proportion of the vegetable proteins can be absorbed by the dog. Cereals contain starch (carbohydrates), which is present in the core of the cereal grains. during the production process of balanced dog food, by grinding and heating, the starch from the cereal grain is 'opened up', i.e. made available for digestion in the small intestine.

Example: We cannot eat a raw potato. it must be steamed or cooked to make it digestible.

Rice is not bad for dogs, in fact rice is a great source of energy for the body. With no harmful fats, cholesterol or sodium, It also helps in normal functioning of the brain. For those dogs who are grain sensitive or really need grain free diet as recommended by their vets or for owners who wish to feed grain free diet, Raw Cut offers a full range of grain free complete food. 

We would like to highlight that Raw Cut food consist of 70% to 85% of hormone free meat and offal anyways, we only use 100% human grade gluten free rice (Arsenic free) in calculated percentages (Normally less than 9%) to provide full of essential nutrients food that is needed by the dogs. We steam the rice so it “breaks open” or “unlock” and therefore be accessible for further digestion in the dog's gut. Researches (late 2012, early 2013) has shown that the digestive system of dogs has adapted to a diet of more starch and less meat during domestication. Most notable, The gene research described in the "Nature" magazine on 23^rd January 2013 with the title: "The genomic signature of dog domestication reveals adaptation to a starch-rich diet". Please refer to our blog by clicking here for more information about this study.

Click here to watch Dr. John Tegzes (VMD. DABVT. Diplomat American Board of Veterinary Toxicology, University of health science) answering the common rice question. (Note: this video is shared by Raw Cut for sharing information purposes only after obtaining approval from the copywrite holder, it does not constitute as endorsement to any of Raw Cut products, nor its trade mark) 

Yes! our Beef Complete,  Beef Instinct, Chicken Farm, Turkey Nuggets and Beef Nuggets are made using a single protein source and thus can be fed as elimination diet.

True, but the quality and nutritional value are always the same. The appearance, however, may change depending on various factors such as the sharpness of the knives used when cutting and mixing the food, stress affects the color of the animal’s meat (i.e. transport to slaughterhouse), other factors include: 

o   If the animal to be slaughtered is tired the meat may be darker.

o   The age of the slaughtered animal or the breed.

o   The accommodation before the slaughtering (pasture or stable).

In any case, the dog does not mind the color; they do mind the taste and smell though.

As a rule, every nutritional table is only a set of guidelines. Deviations of up to 20% are possible.

Every dog has a different metabolism and other needs that affect his or her energy consumption. The metabolism is also influenced by factors such as breed, temperament, fur, accommodation, mobility, nervousness, nature, character and age.

A dog that is scared to stay alone at home uses more energy than a dog in good health would use while running!

No, To know the ideal food for dogs, we do not need to do tests, we only have to look at nature. Dogs that live like wolves, eat the same as wolves. We’ve always based the composition of our natural foods well-established facts and will always do so.

The only difference between puppy and adult dog food is the quantity when it comes to balanced diet. So there is no need to invent a different type of food for puppies, and even less of a need for a “light” or high energy value variety of food; for in nature, there are no special stags or wild boars and no special rabbits for puppies!

Yes, all our meat is tested by approved European labs for Salmonella and E-Coli before its released to the market, we only use meat from animals approved for human consumption.

All our food is approved by the Federal Agency for the Safety of Food Chain (Belgium) and Dubai Municipality.  

Yes, we provide time slots for delivery that you can select from.
During the check out process after completing your order online, you will be requested to select time slot that best suits you. we will ensure your package is delivered on time. 

Yes, please refer to the below deliveries schedule

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain and Al Ghadeer: We offer next day delivery from Saturday to Thursday on orders placed before 3 pm.  We don’t offer delivery on Friday yet (although it is coming!).

RAK: We offer next day delivery from Sunday to Thursday on orders placed before 3 pm.  We don’t offer delivery on Friday & Saturday yet (although it is coming!).

Ajman: We only deliver to Ajman on Tuesday and Thursday. So, make sure your order is placed at least one day in advance.

Fujairah: We only deliver to Fujairah on Monday and Thursday. So, make sure your order is placed at least one day in advance.

Umm Al Quwain: We only deliver to Umm Al Quwain on Monday. So, make sure your order is placed at least one day in advance.

Our food is delivered in a temperature-controlled vans, we deliver across all the emirates.

Dubai. AED 15

Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. AED 25

Rest of Emirates. AED 50 

Meanwhile, you can feed your dog normal good quality minced meat with some steamed vegetables, don't worry, our food will be at your door step very soon. 

Store in the freezer, defrost in room temperature. Food lasts typically for 18 months in the freezer. Defrosting in room temperature or in cold water is best, We don’t recommend using microwave for defrosting. If opted to defrost in water, place the desired portion of Raw Cut burgers in a sealed food grade plastic bag (i.e sandwich zipper bag) and leave it until fully defrosted.

Defrosting in room temperature or in cold water is best, We don’t recommend using microwave for defrosting. If opted to defrost in water, place the desired portion of Raw Cut burgers in a sealed food grade plastic bag (i.e sandwich zipper bag) and leave it until fully defrosted.

Think about it like human food, if the food stays out for long time or overnight, it should be thrown away Leaving the food out in room temperature for up to two hours is not a problem, we would rather you feed your dog his meal fresh though.

Just like human food, once fully defrosted it cannot be refrozen again, you can keep it though in the fridge for up to 48 hours. 

Raw Cut food comes in small 100G burgers, so we advise that you only defrost the quantity your dog needs, so there will be no waste of food, and to avoid storing any excess food in the fridge, this way you ensure that the food is always fresh, and your fridge always smell clean.

Our pack size in (cm) is 19 L x 13 W x 6 H
In a typical freezer drawer, you can fit roughly 8 packs of our food. 

Stick to the basics, CLEAN & SEPARATE, just like when you cook when your own food. 

1. Our food contains raw meat, wash hand and utensils thoroughly after use. Keep raw meats separate from others such as ingredients that you won’t be cooking (i.e salads).
2. Wash your hands before and after handling raw meat.
3. Wash the bowl after the meal.

We accept all major credit cards. You can also opt for cash on delivery (COD) for minimal fees of AED 10 imposed and paid for our delivery service provider.

The minimum allowed order value is AED 100.  

We only provide samples of our food during pet festivals or shows, pass by our booth and make sure your dog gets his!

A dog sometimes needs up to 2 weeks to adapt to our food, only by then you will start seeing the changes in your dog.

Nevertheless, you can always take the advantage of our discounted Introductory Hamper offer, your dog will love our food!

Yes, We offer discount for our subscribers..

Enjoy peace of mind and let us handle your dog needs, Our subscription model is simple, focused on providing you with convenience, just like our food. You don’t have to commit on a long term contract with hefty advanced payment to grant best prices. Join our community and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of cancelling anytime, add new flavors, or simply remove/replace some. You can also increase or decrease your hamper size, all on a monthly subscription model tailored for you and your dog. 

Our products can be returned or exchanged, please notify us within 14 days from the date of purchase by emailing info@raw-cut.com, Shipping and/or delivery fees are non-refundable. We will either refund you the amount through the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase or issue for you credit voucher valid for 6 months.

Please submit the receipt, use the original packaging (should be undamaged). Items should be returned to us in good condition.

For health and safety reasons, food and perishable products are not returnable except in cases where Raw Cut shipped the incorrect item.

It all starts with nutrition. Out of all the decisions you make on behalf of your dog, his diet is the most important. Feeding him a raw diet, unprocessed, made from fresh human grade ingredients and biologically appropriate will have an immediate and significant effect on the length and quality of his life. That being true, it is helpful to understand some fundamentals of raw health benefits here.

The wolf is the dog’s ancestor, to survive it had to hunt, as did a man to survive. Dog may have become differentiated from the wolf over time, but its digestive system and dentition have remained unchanged. These facts lead to several essential deductions about the dog nutrition.

Almost all dogs who subsist on dry food have imbalanced gut flora. The older the dog and the greater amount of dry food, the greater the imbalance, to allow these dogs to get used to natural raw food, it’s best to introduce it gradually.

As for puppies, natural raw food is as important like in adult dogs, but you must get the puppy accustomed to it. If the nursing bitch is already on Raw Cut food, then the process is much easier, in that case It is advisable to start with small amounts of fresh meat, so that there is a gradual switch from the bitch milk.

If your dog is already on dry food and you want to switch him to Raw Cut complete, then we recommend that you first start with a fasting day then gradually build up the amount of Raw Cut complete as explained here.

Some dogs are difficult to please and will take some time to adjust to new raw diet. Don’t worry, your dog is not the only one. We have come across many picky ones and successfully helped their owners make the switch.

Even for those dogs who have successfully transitioned to Raw, sometimes they stop eating after few months, we noticed that specially in dogs who have been fed kibble their entire life!

We compiled a list of TIPS that we hope it will help your dog make the switch and boost the appetite.

It’s not a good idea to mix raw food and dry kibble in the same meal because dry kibble takes longer to digest and can cause digestive distress when mixed with raw. To mitigate, feed your dog dry kibble in the morning and then a Raw Cut complete in the evening.

Every fresh natural raw day is a day won!

Dogs that are fed fresh complete raw diet will pass small, firm and less stool. particularly compact in size and odorless as there are no fillers in Raw Cut food.

Looseness, darker color stool is expected during the first week, specially the color which can take bit longer to adjust, don't worry, your dogs' body is detoxifying and absorbing all the food nutrients. 
 

If fresh bone, then yes. Meatier bone is even a better choice as they will assists in lubrication. chewing on a fresh bone is proven to release dopamine in the dog – Happy dog!

It is important that the bones are not cooked or heat dried. There is high chance that they could splinter into small pieces that can cause choking and serious damage to the dog's mouth, throat, or intestines.

Switching to a fresh raw diet that contains no additives, no preservatives or coloring agents will surely help.. Raw cut food has none of the ingredients that are known to influence poor behavior, unlike dry kibble, fresh natural food is fully packed with water soluble vitamins.

This is normal. Dogs' in nature do not need to drink lots of water, their food (prey) consists in winter and summer of 70% moisture and in the last couple of hundred years of domestication, evolution hasn’t changed this at all. So, dogs that eat dry food should not only drink because of thirst, but also to replenish the moisture missing in dry food. They must turn their tongue into a kind of little spoon to ladle and throw in all that extra moisture. The result is that everything that is close to the water bowl is splashed with water. 

Eating fresh raw diet promotes many health benefits, You should feel the ribs of your dog, but not see them. This way your dog is at its ideal weight. As a dietary guideline consider the age, activity level and body weight of your dog.

Calculate how much your dog should eat according to the feeding guidelines below and observe him! Obesity overburdens growing bones and tissues. If your puppy seems too skinny, give him then a little more. It is better that your puppy looks a bit slimmer. He grows out to adulthood once his skeleton is strong enough to carry the extra weight.

ADULT DOGS

As a general rule, you can give adult dog 2% to 3% of his ideal body weight per day, that’s for medium and large dogs, divided into two meals. Small dogs may receive 3% to 5% of their ideal body weight per day, divi­ded over two meals.

PUPS UP TO 4 MONTHS

A puppy’s first few months are all about rapid growth, so making sure they have enough food is critical, you may give up to 10% of the current body weight, divide the portion over 4 to 5 meals per day.

PUPS UP FROM 4 TO 8 MONTHS

Puppies will grow quickly between 4 and 8 months but can also become fat if overfed. Fat puppies, especially large breeds, have a predisposition toward orthopedic (or bone) problems, so although a fat puppy might be considered cute, it’s a health risk. We recommend feeding your Pup 6% of his ideal body weight at this stage divided over 3 meals per day.

YOUNG DOGS FROM 8 TO 12 MONTHS

Your pup has reached the point where twice daily feeding should generally suffice. From 8 months the nutritional need of your dog will decrease. We recommend feeding your Pup 4% of his ideal body weight at this stage divi­ded over 2 or 3 meals per day. Gradually reduce the portions to obtain an adult portion within 4 months.

We recommend feeding your dog 2 meals a day, and 3 to 4 meals a day for the puppies.  Calculate how much your dog should eat according to the feeding guidelines provided on our website and observe him! Obesity overburdens growing bones and tissues. If your puppy seems too skinny, give him then a little more. It is better that your puppy looks a bit slimmer. He grows out to adulthood once his skeleton is strong enough to carry the extra weight.