Wild Tails – Helpful Guides
Welcome to Wild Tails – Raw Food Specialists’ Helpful Guides, your trusted source for expert raw feeding advice for dogs and cats in South Wales.
Raw feeding isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every dog and cat has unique nutritional needs, sensitivities, and lifestyles. Whether you’re new to raw feeding, managing allergies, supporting digestion, or improving coat, joint, and dental health, these guides are here to help you make confident, informed choices.
Our guidance is based on real-life experience, gained from helping hundreds of pet owners across South Wales successfully transition their dogs and cats onto a healthier raw diet. We don’t rely on theory alone—only what genuinely works in everyday homes with real pets.
At Wild Tails, our advice is tailored to your pet’s individual needs. Many pets we support enjoy better digestion, shinier coats, improved energy, and in some cases, lower vet bills.
These guides are designed to support you at every stage of your raw feeding journey—helping your pet live a longer, happier, healthier life with expert advice you can trust.
🐾 Your pet’s health starts with the right nutrition.
Why Does My Cat Vomit or Have Runny Poop? The Role Diet Plays
Many cat owners search questions like “why does my cat vomit after eating?”, “why does my cat vomit so often but act fine?”, or “why does my cat have runny poop?” These issues are far more common than people realise — and in many cases, they are linked to diet and gut...
Common Mistakes When Switching Dogs to Raw – And How We Avoid Them at Wild Tails
Switching your dog to a raw diet can be a positive step for their long-term health, but it is also where many owners run into problems. At Wild Tails, we often speak to customers whose dogs have experienced diarrhoea, sickness, or digestive upset simply because the...
Fussy and Picky Eaters in Dogs: Causes, Solutions & Expert Feeding Support
Fussy and picky eating is one of the most common concerns raised by dog owners in the UK. Many people worry that their dog is not eating enough, refusing meals, or constantly going off food. While occasional appetite changes are normal, ongoing fussiness is usually a...
Dog Anal Gland Problems and Diet: Why Kibble Makes It Worse & How Raw Helps
Anal gland problems are a very common and frustrating issue for dog owners. Scooting, excessive licking, strong smells and repeated trips to the vet to have glands emptied are often seen as “normal”, but in many cases the underlying cause is diet. Dogs’ anal glands...
Dog Allergies Explained: Causes, Symptoms & Expert Feeding Support
Dog allergies are becoming increasingly common across the UK and can affect dogs of all breeds and ages. They are often behind ongoing itching, digestive upset, ear infections and skin problems. While medication can sometimes reduce symptoms, it rarely addresses the...
How Much Raw Food Should I Feed My Dog?
One of the most common questions dog owners ask is: how much raw food should I feed my dog? Feeding the correct amount is important for maintaining a healthy weight, good digestion and overall wellbeing. Adult Dogs As a general guide, adult dogs are fed around 2% of...
Tummy Troubles in Dogs – How the Right Food and the Right Support Can Help
Tummy troubles are one of the most common problems dog owners face. Diarrhoea, vomiting, excessive wind, bloating, gurgling stomachs and inconsistent stools are often signs that a dog’s diet simply isn’t working for them. At Wild Tails, we believe that improving...
Fussy Eaters – Why Dogs Go Off Food and How Raw Feeding Can Help
Fussy and picky eating is one of the most common concerns raised by dog owners in the UK. Many people worry that their dog is not eating enough, refusing meals, or constantly going off food. While occasional appetite changes are normal, ongoing fussiness is usually a...
Is Your Dog’s Raw Food Really Complete?
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%...