Coastal Raw Blends DOG FOOD Review

Coastal Raw Blends has a score of 9.6/10. This is a low risk dog food. We base this on the criteria of dogfoodreviews.com. There are 8 recipes with 55% average protein. There are 4% average carbohydrates. This is calculated on a dry matter basis. 

All 8 recipes score 10/10 for ingredient quality. They’re made with whole food ingredients and raw protein. Ingredients are lightly processed. They are processed on the same day as they arrive. They grind and mix ingredients. They’re flash-frozen to a minimum of -25C degrees. They’re held at this temperature for at least a week. This eliminates bacteria and retains nutrients. This is evident as these foods are complete and balanced. There are no added vitamins, minerals or amino acids. 

They process meat and poultry at CFIA certified facilities. This is the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. They screen for Avian Bird Flu.  

It doesn’t appear the produce is organic. That means several ingredients likely have high pesticide/herbicide residues. Spraying and fertilizers pose a significant health risk. They affect plants, animals and soils. Foods with the highest amount of residue are penalized. This includes crops known to be spray-dried with glyphosate. Using organic produce would minimize this risk. 

There is also rice in 1 recipe. Rice has potential for arsenic contamination. This is from growing in contaminated water. There are links to chronic health issues. 

It’s good to see wild caught fish products in these recipes. Wild caught fish is more nutritious than farmed fish. It has a healthier fatty acid balance.

Coastal Raw doesn’t provide the omega-6:omega-3 ratio. This is true of most companies. It’s a concern because AAFCO allows a very inflammatory ratio of 30:1. Diets high in omega-6 fats can cause chronic inflammation.