{"product_id":"the-dogs-butcher-raw-dog-food-alpaca-meat-chunks-500g","title":"The Dogs Butcher Raw Dog Food - Alpaca Meat Chunks 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dogs Butcher Alpaca Meat Chunks 500g is an ultra-premium, exotic raw meal component specifically engineered to provide an exceptionally clean novel protein source for working dogs and active companions. Produced by the DEFRA approved Devon manufacturer, this single-ingredient product consists of 100% human-grade British alpaca. Sourced ethically from local UK farms, the meat is bought in on the bone and butchered entirely on site to ensure only prime, high-quality muscle cuts are used. Departing from fine ground textures, this selection features whole, substantial chunks of fresh meat that promote excellent dental hygiene, build powerful jaw strength, and satisfy your dog's natural behavioral drive to rip and tear their food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single protein framework delivers an outstanding nutritional profile that supports long-term metabolic health and structural vitality. Alpaca is classified as a highly sought-after exotic novel protein, making it an invaluable option for managing severe food allergies or executing strict elimination diets where common livestock like chicken, beef, or lamb trigger systemic sensitivities. It is a true powerhouse of clean nutrition, naturally boasting an exceptionally high protein count while maintaining an ultra-lean fat profile of just over 2%. It is loaded with bioavailable iron to optimize blood quality and cellular oxygenation, zinc to bolster natural immunity, and B-group vitamins to support healthy nervous system maintenance and steady daily energy levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a completely boneless and offal-free product, these raw alpaca chunks are classified as a complementary raw food item. This gives raw feeding enthusiasts ultimate flexibility to build highly customized meals from scratch. They serve as a fantastic foundational component for balancing out high-bone meals, offering a clean canvas for adding your own chosen secreting organs, or acting as an intensely exciting protein rotator that keeps selective, sensitive, or working dogs intensely motivated at mealtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnimal Type: Domestic dogs and working dogs. Strictly not for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreed Size: All breeds and sizes; the substantial pieces can be effortlessly sliced down for small toy breeds or left whole as an engaging chewing challenge for medium, large, and giant breeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife Stage: Formulated for adult dogs and older puppies from 24 weeks onwards. Especially ideal for dogs navigating complex food intolerances, animals requiring strict weight management, or active companions needing high-quality, ultra-lean muscle support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Guide and How To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaily Serving: As a general guide, feed approximately 2% to 3% of your adult dog's ideal body weight per day, preferably split across two daily meals. Adjust the exact amount based on your dog's workload, age, metabolic rate, and physical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDietary Balancing: This is a complementary, boneless raw ingredient. To achieve a complete and balanced daily diet, ensure these chunks are paired with an appropriate calcium source or raw bone, and rotated with different protein varieties per week, or supplemented with your own choice of offal (such as liver and kidney), seasonal fruits, and vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing Strategy: Serve straight from thawed. Simply open the 500g pack and portion the chunks directly into your dog's bowl, or cut to your preferred dimensions using a sharp kitchen knife. If smaller serving amounts are required, allow the pack to soften slightly at room temperature just enough to safely separate, then return the unused portion immediately to the freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling and Thawing: Store at -18°C and keep frozen until ready to use. Defrost the package inside a sealed container in the refrigerator overnight (approximately 8 to 10 hours) before serving. Never boil, cook, or microwave this product, as heat destroys the beneficial live digestive enzymes and alters the natural structure of the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage Advice: Once fully defrosted, store the alpaca chunks in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use within 48 hours to ensure maximum freshness. Do not refreeze the product once it has thawed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe Handling: This is a raw meat product and should be handled with standard hygiene rules. Wash hands, bowls, utensils, and all preparation surfaces thoroughly with warm, soapy water after serving. Always make fresh, clean drinking water available daily.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trusty Pets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54555772518734,"sku":"TDBAPAC\/500","price":8.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/7105\/4670\/files\/AlpacaChunks.png?v=1787828975","url":"https:\/\/trustypetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/the-dogs-butcher-raw-dog-food-alpaca-meat-chunks-500g","provider":"Trusty Pet Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}