FRESH, FROZEN AND READY WHEN YOUR DOG IS!

When people first consider switching to raw dog food, one question often comes up:

Why does raw pet food come frozen?

After all, if we're talking about fresh ingredients, wouldn't refrigerated food be just as good?

The answer comes down to preserving freshness, convenient storage and keeping raw meat at appropriate temperatures.

At Dee Dee's Raw, our food is prepared right here in British Columbia and delivered frozen, making it easy for customers to store their pet's meals until they're needed.

WHY FREEZING MAKES SENSE

Raw pet food contains fresh meat and other ingredients that require careful handling and temperature control.

Freezing helps slow the processes that cause food to spoil, allowing it to be stored for longer periods than refrigerated raw meat.

It also allows pet owners to purchase food in larger quantities without needing to use everything immediately.

However, freezing doesn't sterilize raw meat or eliminate all harmful bacteria. Proper storage, thawing and handling remain important.

DOES FREEZING DESTROY THE NUTRIENTS?

It's a common misconception that freezing automatically removes the nutritional value from food.

When raw meat is properly frozen and stored, much of its nutritional value is retained.

That's also one of the reasons we believe in preparing our food in smaller batches at Dee Dee's Raw.

Rather than focusing on large-scale production, we craft our raw food in smaller batches with an emphasis on freshness, ingredient quality and careful preparation.

Combined with proper freezing and storage, this approach helps us maintain the quality of the food from preparation through delivery.

Some nutritional changes can occur during very extended frozen storage, but freezing is generally an effective way to preserve food.

The key is maintaining appropriate freezer temperatures and avoiding repeated thawing and refreezing.

THE CONVENIENCE OF SMALLER PORTIONS

One of the things customers appreciate about Dee Dee's Raw is how our food is portioned.

Rather than receiving one large frozen block, our food comes in convenient approximately ¼ lb portions.

This makes it easier to remove just what you need for your pet's next meals.

For example, if your dog eats approximately 1 lb daily, that's roughly four portions.

You can take out the appropriate amount, thaw it safely in the refrigerator and leave the remaining food frozen.

It's a simple way to organize your pet's meals while reducing unnecessary handling.

HOW SHOULD YOU STORE FROZEN RAW PET FOOD?

Proper storage is important for maintaining food quality and safety.

Keep frozen raw pet food in a freezer maintained at approximately -18°C (0°F) or colder.

Store it securely packaged and separate from ready-to-eat human foods to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

When removing portions, use clean hands and utensils, and return unused frozen food to the freezer promptly.

It's also helpful to organize your freezer so older purchases are used before newer ones.

WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO THAW RAW DOG FOOD?

The safest everyday method is to thaw raw pet food in the refrigerator.

Place the portions in a covered, leak proof container on a lower shelf, away from foods that won't be cooked.

Allow enough time for the portions to thaw before feeding.

Avoid leaving raw meat on the kitchen counter for extended periods or thawing it at room temperature.

Once thawed, keep it refrigerated and follow the product's storage instructions. If no specific time frame is provided, using it promptly is the safest approach.

Always wash your hands, utensils, bowls and food-preparation surfaces thoroughly after handling raw pet food. Handling this food is just like handling a chicken breast or steak. Use the same precautions you would take when handling raw meat for your own consumption.

DOES FROZEN RAW FOOD HAVE ADDED WATER?

Not necessarily.

Fresh meat naturally contains moisture, and that moisture remains part of the food when it's frozen.

At Dee Dee's Raw, we don't add extra water to our blends.

The moisture in our food comes naturally from the ingredients themselves.

That means customers aren't paying for water added simply to increase product weight.

WHY DEE DEE'S RAW MAKES IT CONVENIENT

We know that feeding your pets should fit into your daily routine.

That's why Dee Dee's Raw offers:

Fresh raw food prepared in smaller batches.

Convenient approximately ¼ lb frozen portions.

A selection of Chicken, Turkey, Beef, Lamb and Tripe blends.

9 lb and 30 lb boxes to suit different households.

No added water, grains or unnecessary fillers.

Free personal delivery throughout our service areas.

No minimum order required.

Whether you're feeding one dog, several dogs or cats, having properly stored frozen food ready to thaw can make meal planning much easier.

FRESH, FROZEN AND PREPARED RIGHT HERE IN BC

At Dee Dee's Raw, we believe in keeping things straightforward.

Quality ingredients, small-batch preparation, convenient portions and personal delivery are at the heart of what we do.

Freezing helps preserve food for storage, while sensible handling practices help keep mealtime safer.

And with our convenient portions, you can take out what you need without having to thaw an entire box.

DEE DEE'S RAW — PURE NATURAL - PURE LOVE ❤️🐾

Fresh, frozen and prepared right here in BC.

FREE personal delivery throughout the Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley.

NO minimum order required.