Carnivora is a family-owned, Saskatchewan-based fresh raw pet food company that has built a loyal following among pet parents dealing with allergies, food sensitivities, and elimination diets. Where Big Country Raw is built for the majority of dogs, Carnivora is built for the dogs and cats who need something different.
Their commitment to single-protein integrity, novel protein sourcing, and rigorous quality control has made them the go-to recommendation when standard proteins (chicken, beef) aren't working.
Carnivora's novel protein offering is the widest in Canada. The proteins available rotate based on supply but historically include rabbit, kangaroo, duck, goat, lamb, bison, salmon, venison, quail, turkey, beef, and pork.
Why this matters: a true novel protein is one your dog has never eaten before. Once an animal's immune system has been exposed to a protein over years, it can develop sensitivities that present as itchy skin, ear infections, GI upset, hot spots, or chronic allergies. Switching to a novel protein gives the immune system a true reset.
Most pet stores carry 3–4 protein options. Carnivora gives you a deep bench to find what works.
For elimination diet work — the gold standard for identifying food sensitivities — single-protein integrity is critical. Carnivora's single-protein products are exactly that: one protein, organ meat from that animal, bone from that animal. No cross-contamination, no hidden ingredients, no surprise additions.
This precision is why integrative veterinarians and dermatologists routinely recommend Carnivora for elimination trials. You can trust what's in the bag.
Allergy and sensitivity cases. Chronic itch, recurring ear infections, hot spots, paw chewing, GI upset that won't resolve on standard proteins. Carnivora's novel proteins are the elimination diet tool.
Rotational feeders. Even healthy dogs benefit from protein rotation across 4+ proteins. Carnivora's wide library makes true rotation easy.
Cats. Cats are obligate carnivores and often respond beautifully to novel proteins like rabbit and quail when chicken/fish-based foods aren't working.
Adventurous foodies. Some dogs simply thrive on variety. Kangaroo Tuesday, duck Thursday, beef Saturday — Carnivora makes that possible.
Carnivora prioritizes Canadian-sourced proteins where available, with full traceability on what comes from where. For sensitive dogs, this matters — knowing your kangaroo is consistently sourced from the same region means consistent results when you settle on a protein that works.
For loyalty details on Carnivora, please ask our team in-store.