It can be tricky to get your hands on rabbit for raw dog food, so today I’m sharing where you can find it, along with tips of how to get a deal on it.
That’s crucial, because rabbit meat tends to be more on the expensive side, regardless of whether it’s whole or ground.
I’ll also mention 3 freeze-dried alternatives that are great for traveling as well as when you’re out of raw rabbit.
Or to use as training treats!
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- Why Is It Good to Add Rabbit to Raw Dog Food?
- Where to Buy Rabbit for Your Raw Dog Food
- How I Include the Rabbit in Wally’s Raw Dog Food
- Wally’s Favorite Way of Eating Rabbit in His Raw Dog Food
- Freeze Dried Rabbit for Dogs
- Rabbit For Raw Dog Food: Final Thoughts
- Related Reading
Why Is It Good to Add Rabbit to Raw Dog Food?
There are two reasons why it’s good to add rabbit meat to your pup’s raw dog food.
1. Include Rabbit in Your Protein Rotation for Optimal Nutrient Coverage
First of, it’s generally a good idea to rotate the raw protein sources you’re feeding because different cuts of meat from different animals contain different nutrients.
So in order to cover your dog’s nutritional needs, feed a variety of protein sources including rabbit.
For example, you can feed rabbit one week, duck the following week, turkey the week after, and bison the week after that.
Of course this is easiest to implement if you’re feeding ground, balanced raw dog food aka complete raw dog food when you buy the commercial kind.
When you put your own raw dog food together, it’s likely more practical to include different cuts of meat from different protein sources in your dog’s individual meals.
It’s important to understand that balanced meals consist of muscle meat, secreting organs, raw meaty bones and the optional veggie/fruit mix.
Here’s an example:
- A duck head
- Bison green tripe
- Rabbit meat
- Rabbit liver and
- Turkey kidney, along with the
- Optional veggie and/or fruit mix (for example puréed broccoli, celery and blueberries).
2. Feed Rabbit to Dogs with Multiple Food Sensitivities
Rabbit is also an amazing hypoallergenic protein source for dogs who are seemingly allergic to or do poorly with multiple foods.
The usual suspects are common dog food ingredients like chicken and beef, but some dogs also don’t do well with turkey, lamb, quail, pork, salmon, etc.
For example, my pup Wally can’t have chicken, quail, pheasant, salmon, sardines or green lipped mussels, along with several veggies and fruit.
However, he does great with duck, beef, bison, thread herring, mackerel, and, you guessed it!, rabbit.
That’s because rabbit is a novel protein that’s not found as much in raw (and dry) dog food as more commonly used animals, notably chicken and beef.
Other protein sources that aren’t overly common in dog food are venison, duck, goose, ostrich, camel and kangaroo.
Of course I don’t want Wally to develop a sensitivity to rabbit one day, so rather than feeding rabbit meat only, I make sure that Wally’s meals consist of multiple protein sources.
Albeit more uncommon ones like duck, goose and thread herring or mackerel, or anything else I can find that he’s not used to eating.
Where to Buy Rabbit for Your Raw Dog Food
OK, now let’s get to the goodies! The following brands all carry rabbit in varying forms.
Some sell ground rabbit only, others sell grinds and whole rabbits, others yet again carry different cuts of rabbit including heads and other bones, muscle meat, and secreting organs like liver or kidneys.
Keep in mind that whole rabbits consist of roughly 10-15% bone, 10% secreting organs, and 75-80% muscle meat.
Once it’s been skinned and gutted, the bone content is around 28%.
My Pet Carnivore
All of their rabbit products are sourced from small farms and rabbit fanciers in the Midwest.
Coarse Ground Whole Rabbit – 2 lb
These grinds include the head, heart, liver, kidneys & lungs.
Fine Ground Whole Rabbit – 1 lb
These grinds include the head, heart, liver, kidneys & lungs.
Rabbit Feet – 10
Whole hind rabbit feet with fur.
My Pet Carnivore FYI
They also carry other novel protein sources like beaver, duck, mutton and goat.
My Pet Carnivore is located in Indianapolis, IN. They ship via FedEx Monday- Friday within the continental US.
Customers who live east of CO are charged a $30 flat shipping rate. Those who live west of KS can choose between Ground and 3-Day delivery.
They also have a monthly delivery schedule for customers in the Midwest and offer free pick-ups form their headquarters in Indianapolis.
They offer bulk discounts and occasional discounts promoted in their newsletter.
Raw Feeding Miami
Chunked Rabbit – 2.5 lb
Consists of meaty chunks of bone.
Ground Rabbit Bones – 2.5 lb
Consists of ground rabbit spines and ribs.
Whole Rabbit Bones – 2.5 lb
Consists of whole rabbit spines and rib cages.
Rabbit Grinds – 1 lb for $9.00 | 2.5 lb
Consists of ground up whole rabbits with organs (but no intestines or heads). Can be fed as a meal.
Rabbit Heads – 2.5 lb
Consists of raw rabbit heads without ears. Some come with and some without fur.
Rabbit Hearts – 1 lb
Consists of raw rabbit hearts.
Rabbit Kidneys – 1 lb
Consists of raw rabbit kidneys with a good amount of fat (= suet).
Rabbit Liver – 1 lb
Consists of raw rabbit liver.
Dehydrated Rabbit Feet and Ears – 3 oz
Consists of furry dehydrated rabbit feet and ears.
Raw Feeding Miami FYI
They also carry other novel protein sources like duck, camel, kangaroo, alpaca, and pheasant, although their availability depends on the season.
Raw Feeding Miami is located in Miami, FL. They ship via FedEx within the continental US and require orders to be placed 7 days in advance.
They offer a pick up option for local customers from their warehouse in Miami Tuesday – Friday between 9 am – 4 pm EST and Saturdays from 9 am – 12 pm EST.
Pick ups have to be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by emailing val1rfm@gmail.com .
They offer weekly specials, have a rewards program and offer occasional discounts in their newsletter.
Use my Raw Feeding Miami referral discount link for 10% off your first order, rabbit or anything else.
Raw Delivery MN
Rabbit Grind – 5 lb
Contains ground whole prey: 65% meat, 5% organ and 28-30% bone. Includes head, heart, liver and kidneys. Buy 8 of this product, get $8 off.
Raw Delivery MN FYI
Sourced and made in Minnesota
Online ordering/shipping is available. Orders are only shipped on Mondays.
You can also pick up your order from their 13 pickup locations.
North Star Bison
Rabbit Ground Bone-In Pet Food – 1 lb or 5 lb
Ingredients: 45% meat, 45% carcass (= bone), 10% heart and liver
North Star Bison FYI
Sourced and made in Wisconsin.
Online ordering/shipping is available. Standard shipping rates:
- $20.05 for orders less than $100
- $15.95 for orders more than $100 but less than $250
- free for orders over $250.
You can also pick up your order from Monday – Friday between 8 am – 5pm here:
222 Birch Ave
Cameron, WI 54822
715-458-4300
Bonus: 3% rewards on every purchase.
BJ’s Raw Pet Food
Ground Whole Rabbit – 5 gallons (38 lb)
Contains bone, meat, and organs.
Also available in 10 lb for $100.30 and 2 lb for $20.29.
Whole Rabbit – 1
Contains one whole rabbit with fur for $24.66 or without fur for $28.51. Average weight is 3.5 lbs.
BJ’s Raw Pet Food FYI
They ship within the entire US, including Alaska and Hawaii. Discounts are offered on orders over $165.
BJ’s Raw Pet Food is located in Lancaster, PA on the East Coast, and they also offer local pickup.
Bravo Pet Foods
Bravo Basics Rabbit Diet – 2 lb
Contains rabbit meat, rabbit bone, rabbit liver, rabbit kidney, rabbit heart and rabbit lung.
Bravo Pet Foods FYI
Country of origin is France, but the meals are made in the US.
Available in physical pet retail stores only, some of which offer online ordering. Find the closest store to you here.
Stella & Chewy’s Pet Food
Absolutely Rabbit Frozen Raw Dinner Patties – 3 lb or 6 lb
Contains 90% rabbit and bone + organic:
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Probiotics
- Antioxidants
Stella & Chewy’s Pet Food FYI
Available in physical pet retail stores only. Find the closest store to you here.
Viva Raw Pets
Rabbit For Dogs – 2 lb
This meal is ready to feed as is, and consists of 90% rabbit, 8% fruits & veggies, 2% supplements:
Rabbit with Ground Bone, Lung, Liver, Kidney, Organic Carrots, Organic Cranberries, Organic Broccoli, Organic Green Beans, Organic Flaxseed Oil, Organic Ginger, Organic Icelandic Kelp, Cod Liver Oil Powder, Organic Wheatgrass, Natural Vitamin E, Organic Shiitake Mushrooms, Green Mussels
Pure Rabbit For Dogs – 2lb
This option only consists of cuts of rabbit, without any other additions:
Rabbit with Ground Bone, Lung, Liver, Kidney
Viva Raw Pets FYI
Viva Raw Pets is available in select pet stores as well as online. They ship nationwide in the US with free shipping for orders over $250.
They’re located in Central NC.
Look For (Rabbit) Raw Dog Food On Ebay
Tip: It can pay off to look for (rabbit) raw dog food on eBay.
I once got an amazing deal there for 30 lb of rabbit grinds.
Shipping was an additional $35, so all in all I paid $165.36 for 30 lb of rabbit grinds.
That translates into $5.50 per lb, which is a great deal for rabbit meat.
The order arrived in ten 3 lb pouches. I loved how flat they were because that made storing them in the freezer a piece of cake. The best part is that Wally LOVED the rabbit.
Unfortunately, I was only able to place a few more orders before the farm went out of business.
You Can Also Find Rabbit At Select Grocery Stores
If you’re lucky, you can also find whole rabbits or cuts of rabbit at grocery stores.
I recently found an amazing deal on 3 whole skinned and gutted rabbits at a grocery store in Germany. They were on sale for €18, which is a little over $18 currently (in 2023).
Since I got 7 lbs of whole rabbit, that translated into a price of about $2.60/lb.
What a great deal, and I suggest you frequently check out as many grocery stores as you can to find great meat deals such as this one!
How I Include the Rabbit in Wally’s Raw Dog Food
Wally’s used to eating the raw dog food I make myself which typically consists of larger cuts of meat mixed together.
Sometimes he also eats pre-made ground raw dog food from commercial brands when I run out of my own or when I can find a good deal on it.
Side note: Wally has his own 7 cu ft chest freezer so that I can buy in bulk and stock up on meat sales when I find them. That’s how I keep my overall cost of raw feeding low.
Wally’s Favorite Way of Eating Rabbit in His Raw Dog Food
I will say that Wally surprised me as far as eating rabbit is concerned.
He’ll usually eat anything that makes it into his bowl come dinnertime, but every now and then he doesn’t seem to care too much for rabbit texture.
He wouldn’t eat the ground rabbit I ordered from Raw Feeding Miami by itself. He does, however, devour it when I mix something else in with it.
However, he did gobble up the rabbit grinds I had him taste test from J and A Farms, the farm I found on eBay. That’s without mixing anything else in with it.
Overall, I’ve tried a few different options, and the following three are hits with Wally!
- Raw Rabbit Grinds + Beef Green Tripe. Use my affiliate discount code K9Savings for 15% off.
- Raw Rabbit Grinds + Dr. Harvey’s Paradigm (low carb/low glycemic)
- Raw Rabbit Grinds + Green Juju (low carb/low glycemic)
- Raw Rabbit Grinds + Bravo’s Healthy Green Smoothie
Tip: If you can’t feed your dog any other protein besides rabbit because of severe food sensitivities, go ahead and add a veggie and/or fruit mix from a brand like Dr. Harvey’s, Green Juju, or Bravo’s.
That’s important to ensure that your pup gets all the nutrients he needs since you won’t be able to feed different proteins.
Freeze Dried Rabbit for Dogs
You can also get your hands on freeze-dried rabbit for dogs.
That’s a great alternative to fresh raw rabbit when you’re on the road with your pups.
Of course you can also use it for training purposes or when you’re in-between fresh raw meals.
For example, from Raw Paws Pet Food.
The ingredients are:
- Ground whole rabbit
- Rabbit liver, heart & lung
- Herring oil
- Mixed tocopherols
- Vitamin E supplement
Use my affiliate discount code K9Savings for 15% off.
Another option are Stella & Chewy’s freeze-dried Raw Dinner Patties in Absolutely Rabbit.
The ingredients are:
Rabbit With Ground Bone, Olive Oil, Pumpkin Seed, Potassium Chloride, Organic Cranberries, Organic Spinach, Organic Broccoli, Organic Beets, Sodium Phosphate Monobasic, Organic Carrots, Organic Squash, Organic Apples, Organic Blueberries, Choline Chloride, Dried Pediococcus Acidilactici Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium Longum Fermentation Product, Taurine, Tocopherols (Preservative), Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Iron Sulfate, Iron Proteinate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Sulfate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Vitamin B12 Supplement
Or Grandma Lucy’s Freeze-Dried Rabbit Recipe
The ingredients are:
USDA Rabbit, Chickpeas, Flax, Carrots, Celery, Apples, Bananas, Blueberries, Cranberries, Pumpkin, Papaya, Spinach, Garlic, Rosemary, Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Niacin, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Potassium, Manganese, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin
Rabbit For Raw Dog Food: Final Thoughts
Like I pointed out, there are several good options when it comes to sourcing rabbit for raw dog food. You usually get the best bang for your buck when you can buy cuts or grinds of rabbit in bulk.
See about finding a farm who specializes in raising rabbits for raw pet food near you.
That way, you’ll be able to score bulk ground rabbit at the best price since you won’t have to pay for shipping.
Of course you’ll need freezer space to store it.
If you’re in-between rabbit orders, your best bet is to head to a pet retail store that sells commercial frozen rabbit food to bridge the gap.
You should be able to find Bravo’s or Stella & Chewy’s frozen rabbit in a store not too far away from you.
If you’re looking for a non-raw alternative to use while traveling with your pup, for training purposes or when you’re in-between fresh raw meals, consider giving freeze-dried rabbit a try.
Happy raw rabbit sourcing and feeding!
Do you have any comments or questions? Or know of another great source for raw rabbit? Please leave your feedback in the comment section below this blog post!
Related Reading
- Cooling proteins for my raw dog food from Raw Feeding Miami
- Why are raw rabbit heads good for dogs?
- Raw brains for dogs: How to feed & more
- Pork raw dog food: Yay or nay?
- All about raw beef dog food
- Lamb for raw dog food
- Raw beaver for dogs
- Resources
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