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If you want a healthier dog, you’ll feed fresh food. bestie + fresh meat protein makes a complete and balanced meal – and boosts health.
Meat is great, but it doesn’t give dogs all they need. bestie’s 19 super-nutritious whole foods add the missing elements to make a complete and balanced fresh meal.
bestie also boosts gut, immune and joint health, because it adds more than the ‘complete and balanced’ minimum.
Mix with fresh protein, for a meal in seconds.
A note re sample packs:
When you switch to fresh feeding, using meat + bestie, you’re likely to see some changes.
People say that making fresh food is now almost as convenient as getting it from a bag, and they’re more confident they’re doing the right thing. They’re less worried – and that’s a good thing!
They also report health improvements in their dogs, after they've been on meat + bestie for a while:
Dogs are more active with a pep in the step.
Dogs lose weight (the bestie app plays a role here).
Poos are smaller and healthier (and yes, a little less stinky!)
Coats are softer, glossier and skin healthier.
Chronic inflammation-related, conditions diminish.
bestie even suits most notoriously fussy eaters - with the right protein and transition!
Apple, carrot, sweet potato, pumpkin and kale: together, these Australian-sourced fruit and veg make a powerful mix. The orange veg are rich in betacarotene, a precursor of vitamin A and a powerful antioxidant. Kale is also rich in betacarotene as well as lutein, and other vitamins and minerals. Apple is a good source of vitamins and dietary fibre. Shiitake mushrooms add a range of minerals and vitamins, especially copper and vitamin B5. These medicinal mushrooms also contain antioxidants, among them the amino acid ergothioneine, the subject of much research as a natural and 'adaptive' antioxidant).
Kakadu plum, Manuka honey, and sea kelp: these uniquely Australian superfoods play a key role. Kakadu plum has more than five times the antioxidant value of blueberries, and is super-rich in vitamins C, E and lutein. Sea kelp, hand-harvested on the Australian coast, is a potent source of iodine.
They combine with kale and wheatgrass, which is packed with chlorophyll, vitamins A, C, E, K, and B6, as well as minerals zinc, iron, selenium, and manganese.
Two imported super herbs round out the mix: nettle, rich in chlorophyll, trace minerals and vitamins; and chicory root, high in inulin and a natural prebiotic.
Prebiotics, in the form of chicory root and brewer's yeast, support the growth of probiotics, a group of 'friendly' bacteria that help with gut health and in turn, immune system health. The ALLROUNDER includes live spores of B. coagulans MTCC 5856 strain at a strength of 1.47 billion CFU per 5 grams of ALLROUNDER.
Green lipped mussel from NZ contains glycosaminoglycans, glucosamine and chondroitin, as well as zinc, and magnesium, all beneficial for good joint health. In addition, green lipped mussel along with cod liver oil, provides omega-3 fatty acids.
The cod liver oil we use, is made from wild caught, sustainably sourced Norwegian Arctic cod. This cod liver oil is rich in omega-3s, including EPA and DHA, which support heart, brain, vision, and joint health, as well as vitamins A and D.
MCHA (or Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite) bone meal is extracted from Australian certified BSE-free, pasture-fed cattle. It's a natural bone replacement that provides the proper calcium and phosphorus balance.
Beef bones from Australian cattle are boiled under high pressure for more than six hours to extract all the nutrients; the broth is then dried using innovative low temperature processing. (See below.) They're packed with trace minerals and a great taste!
Nutritional yeast is an inactive form of yeast that's a also a complete protein - containing the 10 amino acids that dogs need. It's also packed with B-vitamins, including B12 (typically only found in meat), has an abundance of trace minerals and the powerful antioxidants glutathione and selenomethionine. It also contains the carbs beta-glucan and alpha-mannan, that boost the immune system.
There’s no doubt that kibble, even the premium kind, is a cost-effective way to feed a dog. Well, cost-effective in the short term that is. Add in the cost of poor health…and maybe that bag of kibble isn’t really so cheap after all. Plus, should we really feed our dogs like it’s still 1950 - out of bag? (What matters more - super convenience or pretty convenient good health.)
That said, if we want to feed fresh, how much does it cost? Does it fit your circumstances? Below is a guide…
This little Pom is 3.7kg! But let’s assume we’re talking dogs more like 5kg, then the daily cost of meat+bestie would be less than a coffee a day. Seriously. And that’s way less. For a 5kg dog, you’ll get about 80 serves of bestie out of a 350gm pack and the bestie will work out to about $1.50 a day on average. The total daily cost will be between $2.20 and $5 a day, depending on the protein you use. (That’s not per meal, but per day.)
For an average dog of say 10kg, then the daily cost of meat+bestie will be somewhere from a coffee to a coffee plus a bit a day. For a 10kg dog, you’ll get about 50 serves of bestie out of a 350gm pack and the bestie will work out to about $2.55 a day on average. The total daily cost will be between $3.70 and $7 a day, depending on the protein you use. (That’s not per meal, but per day.)
For a dog of say 30kg, then the daily cost of meat+bestie will be somewhere between $7.50 and $13.50 a day – based on using human grade meat at an average cost of about 12.60/kg. (You may do better than this.) For a 30kg dog, you’ll get about 61 serves of bestie out of a 1kg pack and the bestie will work out to about $3.60 a day on average.
For a dog of say 50kg, then the daily cost of meat+bestie will be somewhere between $11 and $18 day – based on using human grade meat at an average cost of about 12.60/kg. (You may do better than this.) For a 50kg dog, you’ll get about 42 serves of bestie out of a 1kg pack and the bestie will work out to about $5.30 a day on average.
Why does the cost fluctuate? Well, not only do different proteins cost different amounts per kg, but they should really be fed in different quantities. Why? Well, the energy given to the dog by roo, for example, on a gram for gram basis, is less than that given by lamb. That means you’d need to feed MORE roo to give the dog the same amount of energy as that given by say 100grams of lamb.
While some other products provide a one-protein-fits-all feed quantity, that will mean the dog is being given less energy than they need, on some days. Don’t worry though, the bestie app works out the right quantity, based on the proteins you’re feeding.
Add a dash of water to bestie.
Add your fresh protein.
Mix together and serve.
Apple powder, bone broth powder, carrot powder, sweet potato powder, MCHA bone meal powder, cod liver oil, organic wheat grass powder, organic pumpkin powder, organic shiitake mushroom powder, kale powder, green lipped mussel, nutritional yeast, probiotic (bacillus coagulans), kelp powder, organic nettle powder, organic chicory root powder, kakadu plum powder, manuka honey powder, iodised salt.
All our fruit, veg, Manuka and bone broth powders are gently processed in Australia, using an innovative low temperature processing method, refractance window drying. RWD helps retain more nutrients through the drying process than other typical dehydration methods like drum drying. For example, research shows that about 56% of carotenes are lost during drum drying vs 8.7% during RFW.
(Most of the dehydrated fruit and veg powders available in Australia don't use RFW and they're also imported from China or other sources. They're often spray dried. Spray dried products often suffer from high volatile losses due to atomisation and high air temperature of 150-300°C, as well as significant nutrient losses.)
RW drying can retain heat sensitive vitamins, colour, phytochemicals content and antioxidant activity at similar levels to freeze-dried products, but with about half the energy consumption.
We're using 100% carbon-neutral shipping with Sendle, and mailing satchels made from biodegradable and home-compostable materials. In fact, even though it looks and feels a hellavalot like plastic, it's actually made from 70-80% PBAT (a co-polymer that is completely biodegradable) and 20-30% PLA (which is a fancy way of saying cornstarch).
In a commercial compostable environment, it will break-down within 90 days. At home, it may take up to 120 days.
(We're still working on the product packs themselves.)
Transitioning from one food to another depends on the dog, and the food they're used to getting, so go easy, initially. Start by replacing a small portion of their usual diet with your homemade fresh food and see how that goes. Then keep adding a little more fresh food to each meal as you slowly decrease the amount of their previous food.
Watch for any signs of vomiting and/or loose poo; this probably means you're transitioning a bit too quickly. If you are, slow down a little.
(Read more about transitioning in our FAQs.)
Ash appears to be enjoying the supplement and is very fit and healthy. For us, it is great to know that she is receiving all the required minerals and nutrients. Thank you.
That’s excellent- I’m so glad to hear that. Thank you!
I immediately noticed a change in my dog. She was calmer and absolutely loved the Bestie mixed with raw meat, which I had never given her before. She always left her dry food anyway but I used to give her canned food too. Interestingly, just a couple of days ago I ran out of fresh meat so gave her a can of dog food I still had in the cupboard. Wrong..!!! her demenour changed almost overnight. Bestie is a change maker and I thoroughly recommend it.
Wow! That's a lovely review and makes it all worthwhile. Thank you! And I'm really so glad the combined fresh + bestie approach has had such a positive impact on Bella.
I started adding this to my companions' food about two weeks ago and for a change, both dogs ate their meals. Elsa has always 'inhaled' whatever is put before it, but Honey now too, whilst not 'inhaling' actually quickly finishes her dinner at one sitting. They both appear to be happier and more active too.
How gorgeous are they! Thanks so much for that feedback; glad they like it and it's doing them good.
Bestie balancers helps her with arthritis.
That's excellent. Good to hear!
Love Bestie All Rounder. So easy to make balanced meals with it with fresh food. I recommend it all the time and use it with all my boarding dogs.
Thank you so much. That's great to hear! Glad it's easy too.
I love this product! The ingredients are fantastic and great quality. My dog can be picky, but she absolutely loves the All-Rounder and makes sure she licks out every last bit from the bowl. I love to know too that I am feeding a complete balanced meal - and it's SO easy to do!
That is excellent. That is exactly what I had in mind when we developed the Allrounder.
A very pleasant and easy process to follow
That's lovely to hear. Thank you!
Our eight year old Miniature Pinscher Comet fell very ill recently. Over a period of around six weeks he had constant diarreah and lost over a third of his body weight. By the time he ended up at Sydney Uni vets and we got a definitive diagnosis (protein losing Enteropathy caused by a cute irritable bowel disease) we was close to death. His recovery required the removal of everything from his diet except plain chicken and rice (and a lot of vitamin injections and steroids which he’s still on). He loves this additive in his daily feed - and it’s great to find a way to keep him on a good that won’t make him sick but has the vitamins and minerals he needs for a long life.
They're gorgeous - and so happy to be helping Comet just a little...That sounds like a very serious and stressful condition for all.
Fantastic. Our boy is excited about his dinner.
That is great! We're thrilled it's going well.
Glad we only bought the sample pack as our pup won’t eat his meal if we put this mix on. So sad about it as I worry about him having a balanced diet.
So sorry to hear that Baxter didn't like this. Just wondering if any of these suggestions may help: Did you do a phased transition from the old food to the new? I'll email you the transition guide to help just in case. Also, switching proteins every couple of days keeps things interesting. Sometimes a light fry up helps too - and research shows that lightly cooking has little impact on nutrient digestibility vs raw A sprinkle of nutritional yeast can help too And finally, mixing with a little bit of yoghurt can help also.
Absolutely nailed the problem with the jelly especially .
Easy to buy and quick delivery So far easy to use and her health ( pancreatitis) is steady
Oh! Gypsy is gorgeous...and thank you; we hope her health continues to be 'steady' or even improve!
Dog likes the taste, and it is the easiest way to know that my Canine friend is getting all of the necessary vitamins and minerals to keep him in tip-top condition for the rest of his life.
That is so good to hear! Here's to many happy, healthy years for Skipper.
love it so far!! no more **** gland issues, coat is nice and shiny and the pupper loves it!!!
That is brilliant Matt! So pleased it helps.
My dogs are loving the fresh food and the bestie.. They look forward to their dinner so much more. They are active but also very chilled out in the evenings which is great. I think they are much happier and I feel great knowing I'm not giving them the awful processed food and looking forward to increasing their longevity by feeding them healthy food.
That is so great to hear - we're thrilled. We hope Sapphire and Co live long and happy lives.
super happy with the entire process from ordering, delivery and the support via email. very excited to have found this product, can’t wait to see how Arie responds. we are only on day two!
That is excellent news! We do hope Arie responds well...keep us posted.
