Raw Feeding Veterinary Society
The RFVS is a group of motivated vets, vet nurses and other paraprofessionals with a common interest in promoting the principles and practical aspects of species-appropriate nutrition, through support and education of veterinary, other professionals and the pet-owning public.
What do we mean by
‘species appropriate nutrition’?
Fresh Ingredients, raw or minimum processing, adequate for the species’ physiology
…Everything except Industrial foods…
RAW FOOD
DIY
There are many ways to build your Nutritional Plan. It is best to ask a professional for guidance to make sure you cover all the basics.
- PREY MODEL
- RATIO
- VARIETY OVER TIME
- FORMULATED
Make sure to visit our resources tab to learn more.
MANUFACTURER
Manufacters of raw food is a growing business and it’s our mission to share and educate customers to choose the best options to guarantee its quality and safety.
- RAW SAFE
- TALK TO OUR AFFILIATES
MINIMUM PROCESSED FRESH INGREDIENTS
COOKED
Slightly cooked & steamed foods made out of fresh ingredients whilst complying with the physiology of a carnivore is another healthy option for our cats and dogs.
AIR/FREEZE DRIED | DEHYDRATED
When is made out of high quality and fresh ingredients we believe it to be a very good and convinient alternative to consider.
WELCOME!
I'M A PET OWNER
You are in a safe place. We offer support and resources.
FIND A PROFESSIONAL MAP
SUPPORTERS MEMBERSHIP
You can support us:
£4 FOR 4 PAWS
DONATE
I'M A FOOD MANUFACTURER
We can support each other to make a big impact
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (COMING SOON)
You can support us:
DONATE
I'M A PET PROFESSIONAL
You are in a safe place. We offer support and resources.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
CONFERENCES VIDEOS
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES (COMING SOON)
You can support us:
£4 FOR 4 PAWS
DONATE
GET INVOLVED!
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
SUPPORTERS MEMBERSHIP
AFFILIATES MEMBERSHIP
FIND YOUR NEAREST PROFESSIONAL
Veterinary Practice
Veterinary Surgeon
Pet Nutritionist
Veterinary Nurse
Behaviourist
Manufacters & Retailers
FIND YOUR NEAREST PROFESSIONAL
If you are looking for a professional (listed above) that is supportive of your nutritional choices for your beloved pets(s), look no further.
We have a growing list of wonderful professionals that are here for you.
If you are a professional and would like to be added to the map, simply become a member of our community.
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT US
Let's Help Vets Accept Raw Feeding
Donate to our Crowfunding to help us attend all major veterinary events
£4 FOR 4 PAWS
Help us raise money for independent research about animal nutrition
PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES
RawSAFE
RawSAFE is a totally independent veterinary accreditation for manufacturers of raw pet foods assuring you that your clients are feeding safely produced products. Please see www.rawsafe.com for more information
Course Sponsorship
We are working on creating good quality courses but we still more resources to make it happen.
There are good courses around the world and we are going to evaluate them and sponsor those we believe are good.
Contact us if you are a creator and owner of a course you would like us to review.
Recent Videos
RAW FEEDING: An act of Insanity or Common Sense?
SIMPLY RAW INTERVIEWS
Every month Moddie Lambert hosts an interview with affiliates and experts on nutrition.
You can find them on our Facebook Page
Latest Blog Posts
Edition Dog Live 2023: A Wag-tastic Day of Inspiration
The team at Edition Dog invited RFVS to attend their brilliant Edition Dog Live event for the second time on the 27th August. We had a very successful and enjoyable day last year as you can see here in Laura's blog so we didn't hesitate to accept the invitation. We...
Reflecting on the Success of the Raw Feeding Veterinary Society at the London Vet Show 2022
We will admit, we were hesitant at first, joking that we would need flak jackets and tin hats, but were overwhelmed with the enthusiasm, making our stand a hub of activity and sparking meaningful conversations within the veterinary community.
Cats & Carbs – A Modern Day Catastrophe
Discussing if carbs are good or bad for cats seems quite irrelevant if we understand that given a choice, cats would never choose carbohydrates as a source of energy. Yet it’s a debate that arises frequently because so many carbohydrate based cat foods are...
PREVIOUS CONFERENCES
Conference 2022
How Safe is their Food?
The Conference, which was held in September 2022, is now available to watch online.
We have 5 inspiring speakers tackling an incredibly important issue this year – Food Safety for our Pets!
How Safe is Their Food?! is an incredibly critical topic, and one that is often debated when it comes to raw and fresh food for our pets. This year the RFVS invited 5 Speakers to Spain, to help us all better understand raw and safety, and any perceived issues around it.
- Nicole Cammack: Evolving the Narrative: Known & Unknowns About Pet Food Safety
- Dr Nick Thompson: Raw Food, Renal Disease and ‘Renal Diets’
- Dr Amaya Espíndola: Toxoplasma and Other Parasite Risk Infection in Raw Fed Cats
- Dr Christian Vergara: Glyphosate, Mycotoxins and Maillard’s Reaction Products
- Dr Brendan Clarke: RawSafe and the Fight for Popular Opinion
For more information on Raw Pet Food and Safety, head over to RawSAFE.com
ARE YOU RAW CURIOUS? 2022
If not… you should be!
Now available to watch on Vimeo
This year we have the following 8 amazing speakers, (Vets and Professionals) and therefore 8 videos, full of incredible information for Vets, Nurses, pet owners, especially for those at the beginning of their journey, or, like the title suggest, are just curious about raw feeding.
- Dr Barbara Royal – No really, what do you mean by raw food?
- Katie McCaul & Moddie Lambert – Raw Food – Finding a Balance
- Dr Brendan Clarke and Dr Amaya Espindola – Mixing it with the best of them . . .
- Dr Nick Thompson – Food Safety & Canine Heath (emphasis on Microbiological Hazards)
- Dr Christian Vergara – Bones – The Polemic Issue in Raw Diets
- Dr Neus Candela – Raw Food and Disease: When It Is Suitable and When It Is Not
You can watch it on your TV, computer, mobile or tablet on our Vimeo On Demand page.
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