Prey Model Raw (PMR)
The prey model raw (PMR) diet for dogs is a raw feeding approach that seeks to replicate the natural diet of wild carnivores by providing whole prey animals or their components. It focuses on feeding dogs raw meat, organs, and bones in proportions that mimic the prey they would consume in the wild, typically without including plant-based ingredients.
What it is?
The PMR diet mimics what a dog’s wild ancestors consume, including muscle, fat, bones, and organs. Ingredients are fed in their raw state, avoiding cooking to preserve nutrients. Unlike other raw feeding models, PMR diets exclude fruits, vegetables, and grains, as proponents argue these are not biologically necessary for dogs.
How to feed?
PMR follows the guidelines as 80% muscle meat, 10% raw edible bone, 5% liver, and 5% other secreting organ. These guidelines can be achieved through whole prey and Frankenprey feeding methods. Whole prey is an entire, intact prey animal with fur or feathers, including all organs, bones, blood, and glands. Frankenprey is another term used for raw feeders who follow ratio guidelines of PMR but feed a variety of different cuts of meats. Meals can consist of multiple protein sources in a single feeding.
Additional info?
In a PMR diet, the entire animal is fed including fur or feathers, blood, and all organs. Ideally, whole wild prey is utilized, but domestic prey animals can be used.