The BARF diet in dogs became popular a few years ago although its origins date back to the nineties. It is a type of homemade feeding that seeks to recreate the diet that - at least in theory - the ancestors of our furry friends followed when they lived in the wild.

This type of feeding is the main alternative to commercial kibble and is gaining more and more followers due to its supposed health benefits for dogs. However, the BARF diet for dogs also has certain drawbacks that are essential to know.

From Kun-Kay we help you take care of your pet's health by offering you delicious and natural products to complement their diet and giving you the best advice so they can live a long, full and healthy life. In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about the BARF diet for dogs so you can decide if it is suitable for your four-legged companion. Stay with us and take note of all the keys!

1. What is the Canine BARF Diet?

BARF is an acronym in English that can refer to both Bones And Raw Food and Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. It is a type of feeding for dogs that proposes to base the dog's diet on raw animal protein to which a small percentage of fruits and vegetables is added.

2. Main foods of the BARF diet

The BARF diet for dogs is based on the premise that these animals are essentially carnivores despite tolerating plant foods and that biologically the healthiest thing for them is to recreate the diet they would have if they were in the wild.

Therefore, a BARF diet for dogs is basically composed of raw foods in the following percentages:

1. 60% meat from chicken, lamb, beef, ox or foal with tendons and muscle and meaty bones.
2. 25% lean meat and/or fish such as sardines, trout and other boneless fish.
3. 15% raw fruits and vegetables, cereals such as rice, tubers, eggs and offal.

If you want to know which specific foods you can give your pet don't miss our guide with the foods dogs can eat.

3. Transition to the BARF Diet

When we make any change in our pet's feeding it is important to follow a transition process. 

That is, we cannot switch from one feeding to another abruptly but we have to make the change little by little so that our pet's digestive system adapts to the new diet and thus avoid problems such as gastroenteritis in dogs, vomiting or diarrhea.

If your dog has been eating kibble for many years, it is ideal to start little by little replacing more and more meals with BARF recipes.

The BARF diet in dogs can be used in young, adult or senior dogs. Puppies can start eating BARF directly, you just have to be careful and grind the recipe well to avoid possible choking.

4. Benefits and drawbacks of the BARF diet

The BARF diet in dogs has numerous benefits for your dog. These are some of the most notable:

1. Dogs love its flavor.
2. Cleaner and healthier teeth thanks to chewing bones.
3. Reduction of allergies and intolerances.
4. Lower risk of obesity and all problems related to excess weight.

The main drawback of the BARF diet is that it is very complicated to formulate it properly so that it contains all the vitamins for dogs your furry friend needs to grow big, strong and healthy. Fortunately, there is a very simple way to solve this problem, resort to supplements for dogs like the ones we offer you at Kun-Kay.

At Kun-Kay we make products specially designed to complement your furry friend's diet using natural ingredients and taking great care of the flavor. Our pet supplements are not only healthy but also a delight for dogs. For little animals following a BARF diet we especially recommend three star products, we tell you which ones and what they are for!

1. Supergreenkun: This natural supplement is what you need to make sure your dog is getting the right dose of omega 3 fatty acids, essential for the health of their skin, coat and immune system.
2. Superyellowkun: Our star supplement to take care of your furry friend's gastrointestinal health. Its main function is to prevent and treat any type of digestive discomfort or stomach upset.
3. Homadekun: A supply of essential vitamins and minerals especially recommended to enrich a homemade diet. The perfect support for a 100% healthy BARF diet in dogs!