Author: Steve's Real Food

Dog Seasonal Allergies: How to Provide Short-Term Support and Long-Term Balance

Seasonal allergies in dogs  are common, especially in late spring and early summer when pollen counts rise. If your dog starts itching, chewing their paws, or shaking their head every year around the same time, the issue likely isn’t random. The key to improving seasonal allergies is being proactive. Natural solutions take time because they […]

Grass-Fed Beef is More Than a Marketing Term for Us

Terms like “grass-fed,” “free-range,” “pasture-raised,” and “wild-caught” aren’t just marketing buzzwords in our world. They describe ethically sourced meat: how animals are raised, what they eat, how they live, and how the final food is produced. And those differences matter, as the ethical and humane treatment of animals is a core value of Steve’s Real […]

Why You Should Rehydrate Freeze-Dried Raw Dog Food (and How)

Freeze-dried food has become a favorite for many pet owners. It’s convenient, nutrient-dense, and shelf-stable, making it easy to feed your dog a high-quality raw diet without the need for freezer space or thawing preparation. But there’s one important step that many people overlook: rehydration. If your dog’s primary diet is freeze-dried, adding water is […]

Natural Supplements in Steve’s Real Food

At Steve’s Real Food, we believe nutrition should come from real, recognizable ingredients, not synthetic vitamins added to food after the fact. That’s why every one of our raw diets is carefully balanced with fresh produce and whole-food supplements that naturally provide the vitamins and minerals your pet needs. We’re also extremely transparent about our […]

Natural Variation in Raw Food

Have you ever noticed that your dog or cat’s raw food sometimes looks different from bag to bag? It’s actually a good thing! Steve’s Real Food raw diets are  made with real, whole ingredients, and just like the food you buy for yourself, it naturally varies. Nature isn’t uniform, and raw food shouldn’t be either. […]

How to Recycle Steve’s Real Food Packaging

At Steve’s Real Food, sustainability is one of the pillars behind everything we create, from the ingredients we choose to the packaging that protects them. When it came to designing our packaging, we wanted something that was durable, food-safe, and eco-friendly. That’s why our bags are made from #4-rated plastic, a material that offers strong […]

Can Dogs Eat Fruit?

Many fruits are perfectly safe for dogs and can offer hydration, fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. But not every fruit is dog-friendly, and some require a little prep to keep them safe. Here are a few general guidelines to keep in mind: Moderation is key. Fruit should make up no more than 10 percent of your […]

Understanding the Different Types of Pet Food: What’s Best for Your Pet?

Choosing the right food for your dog or cat can feel overwhelming. With so many options on the market — from kibble to raw diets — it’s not always easy to know which one is best for your pet’s needs, lifestyle, and your own routine. To help you make sense of it all, we’ve broken […]

Laborador with Severe Allergies

“My Labrador means the world to me, so when she started to lose her hair and get severe allergic reactions, it brought my world down quite a bit. Between the vets trying to sell me prescription diets and a ton of opinions, I was incredibly overwhelmed trying to find a solution to her problem. Finally, […]

Sick English Bulldog

“Jack is our 9.5 year old English Bulldog. From when we got him at 12 weeks old, I always followed ALL of his Veterinarian’s recommendations for how to keep him healthy- including feeding him a kibble diet (because a raw diet would supposedly kill him- ha!). I noticed throughout the years, despite following all of […]