Whole-Prey vs Raw Diets for Dogs: Understanding the 80/10/10 Rule and What “Whole Prey” Really Means
Whole-Prey vs Raw Diets for Dogs: Understanding the 80/10/10 Rule and What “Whole Prey” Really Means 🥩 Introduction: The “Natural” Diet Debate Across social media and the raw feeding community, terms like “whole prey,” “prey model,” and “BARF” are everywhere. But what do they really mean? While both whole-prey feeding and raw diets aim to mirror what dogs might eat in the wild, there are important differences in balance, sourcing, and nutrient content — and even more confusion when kibble brands borrow the term “whole-prey” for marketing. Let’s break down what these diets actually involve, how the 80/10/10 ratio fits in, where nutrient differences arise, and what science (and experience) show about the health impact of feeding fresh, whole foods. --- 🐺 1. What Is a Whole-Prey Diet? A whole-prey diet means feeding an entire animal — fur, feathers, organs, bones, and all — often in the form of small prey like rabbits, quail, rats, or fish. This diet aims to replicate what a wild c...