Tag: Dr ian billinghurst

Originally coined 'Born Again Raw Feeders,' the BARF method, which can also stand for 'Bones and Raw Food' or 'Biologically Appropriate Raw Food,' has a history rooted in the pushback against heavily processed commercial pet foods. This diet is built on the principle of feeding dogs raw, natural foods that mimic what their canine ancestors would have consumed in the wild.

Developed by Australian veterinarian Dr. Ian Billinghurst in the 1990s, the BARF model diet is a popular raw feeding approach that aims to mimic the ancestral diet of wild canines. But what exactly is the BARF model diet, and what does it entail for modern pets? This guide explores everything you need to know about feeding your dog a natural, raw diet.