Raw feeding a Beagle and Whippet together

Transitioning two dogs to raw at the same time is absolutely doable — but a 7-year-old Beagle and a 1-year-old Whippet have genuinely different needs, so the approach matters. Raw feeding done well can be transformative, but done badly it creates nutritional gaps that cause real harm over time, and the difference is balance and sourcing. Before I point you in a direction: have either of them eaten raw before, and are you thinking ready-made complete meals, or were you planning to prep it yourself?

That's the right instinct for a first transition, especially with two dogs at different life stages. Ready-made complete raw keeps the guesswork out of it. Can you tell me roughly how much each dog weighs? Beagles vary a lot — anywhere from 9 to 16kg — and Whippets typically sit around 10 to 14kg, but I want to make sure portion guidance actually fits your two.

That's a really useful distinction. A chunky 13kg Beagle and a lean, active 11kg Whippet should actually be fed to different targets — your Beagle needs portions closer to what you'd feed a 11–12kg dog to nudge his weight down, while the Whippet can eat to his actual weight or slightly above given his activity level. The good news is a quality complete raw handles the nutrition side for both — you're just adjusting the quantity. Has the Beagle had any health issues — joints, digestion, anything like that? At seven it's worth knowing before I recommend something specific.

Sensitive stomach on a food change is really common with Beagles and usually settles fast on raw — but it does mean the transition should be gradual rather than a straight swap. My recommendation for both dogs is Natures Menu Country Hunter Raw Nuggets. They're nutritionally complete, made from named whole meats with added veg and botanicals, and they come in a range of proteins so you can rotate or start with a single protein like chicken to ease your Beagle's digestion in. The nugget format is brilliant for two dogs of different sizes because you're portioning by weight precisely rather than trying to cut a frozen block. Start with 100% Country Hunter, transition over 10–14 days by mixing with their current kibble, and keep a food diary for the first couple of weeks — you'll see the difference in coat and stools quickly. For your Beagle, aim for around 220–250g per day to start; for the Whippet, around 220g and increase if he looks like he's dropping condition.

Yes — Country Hunter comes in chicken, turkey, duck, rabbit, venison, salmon and a few others, so once both dogs have settled on the first protein you can introduce a second one alongside it. Rotating proteins is genuinely good for dogs long-term; it broadens nutrient variety and reduces the chance of developing food sensitivities. Just introduce each new protein gradually the same way you did the first. You're in a good position with two otherwise healthy dogs — this transition should be straightforward.