What should I know about raw feeding?

First, what is raw feeding? It is a specific diet of dogs and cats, where the meals are structured in a balanced way and include: There are, of course, a few concerns when feeding your dog or cat with a raw diet: If you have enough knowledge on dog nutrition and specific dietary needs ofRead more ⟶

Why are we called “LYO DOG”?

It´s funny, but we do get asked this question quite a bit. The story goes back a few years, when I was still deciding if I should go for it (open my own business) or not. And since I had a million different ideas and problems that I wanted to solve, the name was evenRead more ⟶

How is Wet dog food made?

Wet dog/cat/pet food is made by cooking a mixture of ingredients (also called “the recipe”) together and sealing the finished product into a hermetically sealed can, pouch or other type of packaging. The wet food in the container remains sterile until opened (the shelf life duration differs among different packaging, recipes, etc.). Wet dog/cat/pet foodRead more ⟶

How is Dry dog food made?

Dry dog/cat food is made by mixing dry and wet ingredients together to form a dough. This is followed by extrusion process – the dough is heated under pressure, and then cut and formed into pieces of kibble (these can be very different in size, shape, colour, etc.). Pieces of kibble are then dried, cooledRead more ⟶

Which animal proteins can be used in EU pet food?

The European Union legislation is very strict about the ingredients that can be used in animal food (in legal documents, pet food is named “animal feed”*). There are also certain minor differences among countries; I can say from experience that legislation for running an animal food production line in Slovenia is extremely strict, more thanRead more ⟶

Best Barf Monthly PRE-ORDER

Best Barf is one of our favourite brands of dog and cat food products, because we share the same vision, which is: Best Barf snacks are made from different types of meat and organs, which are freeze-dried raw, without any kind of additives. You can use them for dog training or as a part ofRead more ⟶

Why should I feed organs to my dog?

You might have noticed that we regularly offer organ meats (either air dried or freeze-dried) in our online shop. The reason is, that organs (also called “offal”) are highly nutritious, since they are packed with vitamins, minerals and macronutrients. They also contain alpha-lipoic acid, which is renowned for its potent antioxidant abilities and is vitalRead more ⟶

What is BARF?

The BARF diet, which stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food, is a type of diet for dogs and cats that emphasizes feeding them raw, unprocessed foods, similar to what their ancestors would have eaten in the wild. The main idea behind the BARF diet is to provide dogs with a more natural and species-appropriate dietRead more ⟶

What is freeze drying?

Another recurring question we get is about freeze drying; what is it and why are we so impressed by it? So much so, that our name – LYO DOG – is a derivation of the term (“lyophilization” is a more technical term for freeze drying*). So, what is it? To explain it in the mostRead more ⟶

Why choose LYO DOG treats for your dog?

We have combined all the benefits into these 4 key reasons: 2. ENERGY-BOOSTING TREATS FOR ACTIVE DOGS Our treats are great for re-fueling dogs on day-long hikes, trail runs, skitouring adventures or bike rides. Besides being nutritious, our treats are dry and light, so they are easy to carry in your pocket or in aRead more ⟶