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General Concerns with Commercial-Grade Ingredients in Pet Food

Feeding pets diets—whether raw or kibble—that contain herring oil, mixed tocopherols, and artificial amino acid complexes comes with some important considerations. Here's a breakdown of the potenti...

Why Whole Prey Raw Diets Are the Best Choice for Dogs and Cats in California

At Ancestral Raw Nutrition, we believe pets deserve to eat like their wild ancestors — with a species-appropriate whole prey diet that includes real meat, bones, and organs. From duck heads to beef...

How a Prey Model Raw Diet Can Support Pets with Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most common health concerns in aging pets, particularly cats and dogs. When the kidneys begin to lose function, they struggle to filter waste, balance flu...

The Expert Guide to Transitioning from Kibble Feed to a Prey Model Raw Diet

Switching your pet to a raw diet can feel like a big step—but we’re here to guide you through it. Whether you choose a rapid switch or a gradual transition, this guide will help ensure your pet adj...

Ancestral Raw Nutrition: California’s Trusted Source for True Whole Prey Pet Nutrition

At Ancestral Raw Nutrition, we’re more than just a pet food company—we’re a small, family-owned business rooted in California, built on integrity, transparency, and a deep passion for pet health. O...

Pancreatitis in Dogs: Causes and the Benefits of a Whole Prey Diet

Pancreatitis is a serious and increasingly common condition affecting dogs of all breeds and ages. It can cause severe discomfort and long-term health complications if left untreated or mismanaged....

5 Benefits of Switching to Raw Pet Food for Your Furry Friend

Ancestral Raw Nutrition is made from high-quality ingredients, free from artificial additives, pesticides, and hormones. It aims to provide a healthier and more natural diet for your furry friend. ...

Life Changing Benefits of a Raw Diet

  Is a Raw Diet Safe for My Pet? This might seem like an obvious answer to some, given the fact that animals since before the Modern Era when humans started bringing animals into their domestic ...

Warm or Cool Energy Pet? Achieve Balance with Food Ying & Yang

If your pet is miserable in the heat or lethargic and achy in the winter months, there is a growing belief among pet parents that simply changing their pet’s diet is incredibly effective at soothin...

Wolf vs. Dog - What's the Real Reason They're So Different?

  Determining differences between wolves and dogs can start with what we mean when we refer to the animal as ‘dogs’ because wolves actually are dogs, insomuch as they, along with your domesticated ...