How Raw Feeding Helped Fionn Thrive

When Fionn, a playful Golden Retriever puppy, joined Rosemary’s home, she knew she wanted to give him the very best start in life. After researching different raw dog food options, she discovered ProDog, and it’s safe to say both Fionn and his pack have been thriving ever since.

Fionn (pronounced Finn) lives with two older Golden Retrievers, Ruan, aged six, and Cearnaigh, aged nine.

Ruan took 1st place at Crufts in 2023, a true testament to his calm confidence and striking presence. Cearnaigh, now nine years old, is the wise elder of the household, patient, steady, and always ready to keep the younger dogs in line. Together, they make the perfect pair of role models for little Fionn to learn from.

Both dogs have distinctly Irish names, chosen to reflect Rosemary’s heritage and love of tradition. Ruan joined the family at just 11 months old, full of potential, while Cearnaigh came along later at age four, bringing maturity and balance to the pack.

When Fionn arrived, the trio felt complete, three generations of Golden Retrievers, each with their own personality, forming a close-knit, happy household.

Rosemary has always been a devoted dog owner. Her previous Golden Retriever, Bailey, lived a long and happy life until the age of 13. Bailey was initially fed kibble, but after making the switch to raw, Rosemary noticed huge improvements:

• His coat became glossier
• His digestion improved
• He had more energy and stable weight
• His overall health and happiness flourished

That experience made Rosemary a firm believer in the benefits of raw feeding.

Fionn was weaned onto raw dog food by his breeder, who only rehomes pups to families willing to continue raw feeding. The breeder had always made their own meals but, after hearing about ProDog from Rosemary, decided to give it a try, and now recommends it to new puppy owners too!

Before bringing Fionn home, Rosemary spent time researching the best way to continue his raw journey. She wanted something convenient, balanced, and made with high-quality ingredients, without compromising on nutrition. That’s when she discovered ProDog’s raw puppy food.

The transition was seamless. Fionn took to his new meals straight away, and Rosemary loved the variety and peace of mind that came with feeding a complete, ready-made raw diet, not to mention his playful and cheeky personality:

“Fionn is full of energy, playful, and brimming with confidence. He’s a cheeky, mischievous character who loves attention, often parading around with my handbag or dashing off with something he shouldn’t have, just to get me to chase him!” 

According to Alison Frost, Head Canine Nutritionist at ProDog Raw:

Fionn has fitted perfectly into his household pack.

Cearnaigh, the elder statesman, keeps him in line when he needs it, and Fionn shows great respect for him. The two often play together, while Ruan, more patient by nature, sometimes finds himself on the receiving end of puppy enthusiasm!

When Fionn gets a little too excited (like hanging off Ruan’s ears), Rosemary or her husband gently step in. Ruan has even learned to ask for their help when he’s had enough.

It’s not just ProDog raw puppy food that Rosemary discovered. All three dogs absolutely love their ProDog raw meals and supplements however, Rosemary particularly loved discovering the raw puppy food bundles, which offer a variety of proteins to support balanced development, especially when pork was added to the mix.

“We were thrilled when pork was added to the puppy bundle options, giving us even more choice for Fionn.”

Rosemary started adding Flexx dog joint supplement to Cearnaigh’s diet at age seven. This high-performance supplement is expertly formulated to support joint mobility, flexibility, and overall movement through the use of natural ingredients including Green-Lipped Mussel. This ingredient, along with others, help maintain a healthy inflammatory response. It also provides chondroitin sulphate, an essential component that contributes to the natural shock-absorbing function of cartilage.

The entire pack is also fed ProDog Repel, natural flea and tick prevention for dogs. Like the whole range of dog supplements from ProDog, it’s so easy to add to their food once a day.

Today, Fionn is a happy, healthy, playful, confident pup with a shining coat, bright eyes, and endless energy. He enjoys daily walks with Ruan and Cearnaigh, with longer adventures for the older boys and secure field play for all three during the week. These sessions are perfect for Fionn’s recall training and socialisation.

For Rosemary, ProDog Raw has become more than just a brand, it’s a cornerstone of her dogs’ health and happiness.

If you are looking to make the switch, start your journey with our Beginners Guide to Raw Feeding. Or, if you’d prefer tailored advice, get FREE personalised feeding support from our expert nutritionist, Alison Frost.