At Wild Tails, many of the dogs we support are already doing really well on raw — good energy, good stools, happy dogs.
However, one thing we regularly come across is confusion around 80/10/10 raw feeding.
Firstly, let’s clarify what 80/10/10 refers to: 80% meat, 10% ground bone. 10% offal (such as liver, heart and kidney).
A lot of owners have been told somewhere else that 80/10/10 is “complete”, when in reality it is a base diet, not a fully balanced one on its own.
That doesn’t mean your dog is unhealthy. It simply means that some essential nutrients may not be included unless they’re added in correctly
Why 80/10/10 Often Needs Supporting
80/10/10 focuses on meat, bone and offal, which is a great foundation.
However, it doesn’t naturally provide everything dogs need long-term, such as:
- Certain vitamins and trace minerals
- Essential fatty acids
- Plant-based phytonutrients
This is why many experienced raw feeders choose to complete the diet rather than change it — and this is where the following options come in.
Option 1 – Adding your own vegetables, fruits, herbs and superfoods. Also known as the DIY method
Please ensure that if sharing human food with your dog or cat that there is no added salt or sugar.
We recommend that meat, bone and offal makes up around 80 to 85% of the meal, leaving 15 to 20% for the veg, fruit etc. Dogs and cats are not as good as us at breaking down and digesting plant matter, so there’s no point over-doing the greens, you’ll be picking up more poo than necessary.
Option 2 – Complete and Balanced Recipes (pre-prepared and freshly frozen – defrost and serve)
These pre-prepared, freshly frozen meals are formulated to be Complete and Balanced with everything your dog or cat needs in the right proportions. Just defrost and serve. Simple! Wild Tails are proud to stock a wide range of Complete and Balanced meals.
For dogs, click on this link to our Dog – Frozen page and select Complete from the menu.
For cats, click on this link to our Cat page and explore the Complete recipe options.
Option 3 – Convert 80/10/10 to Complete and Balanced with a mix-in supplement
At Wild Tails, we help you choose the best supplement for your dog, based on what you’re feeding and your dog as an individual.
Below are two ‘all round health’ examples that we may recommend. To browse our whole range of supplements by condition, click on the Supplements drop-down at the top of this page.
Naked Dog – The Answer (500g)
Naked Dog – The Answer 500g is one of the simplest ways to turn pure meat or most 80/10/10 meals into complete nutrition.
Why we recommend it at Wild Tails:
- Designed specifically to balance raw meals
- Uses natural, whole-food ingredients only
- Anti-yeast and suitable for elimination diets
Key ingredients:
Barley greens, alfalfa, blueberries, shiitake mushrooms, broccoli and kelp
Dosage:
2g per 100g of food (1 heaped scoop = 2g)
Not suitable for puppies under 24 weeks, pregnant dogs or dogs on medication without holistic veterinary advice.
Keeper’s Mix® Sensitive – Gentle Herbal Balance for Dogs and Cats
A carefully selected herbal blend to support digestion, skin, coat and internal balance, particularly for sensitive dogs.
Supports:
- Coat growth and pigmentation (kelp)
- Digestive comfort and gut transit (marshmallow root & psyllium)
- Natural vitamins and minerals (alfalfa & nettle)
- Calm, balanced systems (chamomile)
Many owners notice thicker coats, better pigmentation and improved overall wellbeing.
Suitable for puppies 🐶and kittens 🐱
