Biologically appropriate raw food for pets
The common answer is: BARF stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, and is about providing dogs and cats a diet consisting of raw, whole foods, similar to those eaten by their wild ancestors. It includes raw meat and bones, offal, fruits and vegetables and eliminates all processed foods and grains.
Our answer is: BARF is care and respect for the animals and their true nature by considering their specific nutritional needs, which differ from those of other species and ours; BARF is the natural answer to these needs by providing fresh, unprocessed and natural foods with the highest nutritional value, without artificial substances - just as Nature intended for them. BARF is LOVE for the animals we LOVE!
It is well known that if we eat fresh food, we will live longer, healthier lives.
We also know that if we eat processed food or food containing chemical additives, like colourings or artificial flavours, our health can be compromised.
Dogs and cats are no different than humans in this respect. Pets eating fresh food can be expected to live longer and suffer less illness and disease, compared to those eating processed food.
Unfortunately, we humans have lost touch with the natural, biologically appropriate diet for our pets. Instead, we feed them the canine equivalent of junk food.
This method of feeding provides all vital nutrients you pet needs to achieve optimal health.
If you calculate how much food you will need for a whole month, you will be able to calculate the monthly cost. To do this, you need to determine how many grams is the recommended daily portion for your pet using the BARF calculator.
Use our ready-made complete menus, or create your own menu with Nutritional base with beef or Nutritional base with chicken, adding products of your choice.
PERITAS recipes are complete and balanced. They contain the optimal amount of all necessary nutrients. The only condition is to alternate the recipes and feed a variety of foods. This way you will provide your pet with the so-called ‘balance over time’.
On average, a person can store raw meat in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Dogs and cats can eat meat that has been out for much longer. However, we recommend that once the food has completely thawed, it be used within 4 days.
In a frozen state and with proper storage (-18), PERITAS menus have a shelf life of one year.
Cooked meat has none of the benefits of raw meat, lacking essential nutrients because the act of cooking destroys or modifies all the proteins, vitamins, fats, and minerals found in raw meat.
The hydrochloric acid in the stomach of carnivores is an enzyme that protects them from pathogens. Their stomachs are highly acidic (around pH 1), and their digestive tracts are short and relatively simple. Bacteria are killed when ingested and are excreted as waste within 4 to 6 hours. Because the time for complete digestion is so short, the bacteria do not remain in the body for long.
Raw food is no different than cooking for yourself and your family. You need to follow the same standard hygiene habits that you follow when working with raw meat, for example - thoroughly wash the work area after preparing meat, wash your hands after touching raw meat, wash utensils after raw meat has been in them. It is important to have hygienic habits - wash your hands with soap!