Moe’s Meats, located in NE Portland about a mile north of Alberta St in the Woodlawn neighborhood, offers natural, raw and local meat for your dog or cat. Moe’s Meats is an LLC operating out of a residence, which means we are able to offer you the lowest price on Columbia River Natural pet foo

If you’re new to feeding raw meat, give us a call or send us an email and we’ll help you tranistion and get started. If you’ve been feeding raw for years, just tell us what you want to order and a time that you want to pick it up and we’ll deliver to your car. No shopping time required.

Ahhhh, check out these pups enjoying a nice raw meat meal. Yes, even pups can eat raw meat. Satchel, that’s Moe, was weaned on raw meat.

Questions about the raw meat diet: Call us in Portland, Oregon – 503.245.2853

Hi Potential Buyer,

We are a residence operating as an LLC in NE Portland off of 15th street. How Moe’s Meats works is we can chat on the phone or via email to answer all your questions, then when you place an order you select a time to pick up the meat and we deliver it to your car – so no shopping time required.

Moe’s Meats sells local, antibiotic and hormone free meats, that are USDA inspected (though not for human consumption b/c the ground meat does contain bone). We sell Columbia River Valley meats because we found them to be of the highest quality that is also the most affordable.

Our ground meat is sold in tubes called chubs that equal 2 pounds of meat. If you own dogs, all dogs should also be getting ground veggies with every meal. We sell meat that comes with veggies (80% meat & 20% veggies) and we sell 1.5 pound veggie packs that allow you to control the amount of veggies you add to their meal.

In case you didn’t notice, the Shop Meat section lists all our products and the prices: http://www.moesmeats.com/shop_meat

If you have any questions Potential Buyer, just let me know.

Courtney, Meat Woman

Hello Raw Meat Pet Food Keepers.

Moe asked me to write some words about veggies. Since it’s summer, the bounty is plentyful and Moe would all pet owners to remember that their loved one love veggies with their meat.

All dogs and some cats do require veggies with their raw meat diet. They digest vegetables best if they are grounded in a food processor. The easiest way to feed your pet veggies is to buy meat that already contains ground veggies in it. This is also a good way to convince the boarding kennel or dog sitter that feeding the raw meat diet isn’t that much work.

Moe’s Meats sells 4 types of meat that contain yummy greens (and oranges and yellows):

Beef w/ Heart and Mixed Veggies
Beef w/ Heart and Mixed Veggies 80% ground beef and heart. 20% fresh frozen veggies.
$6.50 / 2 lbs

Chicken w/ Mixed Veggies
80% ground chicken backs, necks, wings, heart and liver. 20% fresh frozen veggies.
$4.00 / 2 lbs

Duck w/ Mixed Veggies
80% ground Muscovy duck and 20% fresh frozen veggies.
$5.00 / 2 lbs

Turkey w/ Mixed Veggies
80% ground Turkey necks and 20% of fresh frozen veggies.
$4.50 / 2 lbs

Moe’s Meats also sells 1.5 containers of pre-ground veggie to supplement your natural, raw meat diet.

Check out our full selection of meats and veggies on the Meats-n-Treats page: http://www.moesmeats.com/meats_n_treats

If you have any questions or would like to place an order, give us a call at 503.245.2853 or send moe an email: moe@moesmeats.com

Allergies are super common among dogs, especially allergies to wheat. Their systems react the same way to repetitive foods as humans, they develop an intolerance to that food. If you were to eat wheat everyday and at every meal, chances are high that you would become sensitive to wheat – same with dogs.

A diet of raw meat can help that situation. Start giving your dog 3/4 their regular diet and 1/4 raw meat. AT the very least, stick with half kibble and half meat – that might help the situation. If it doesn’t then transition fully to the raw meat diet.

Give Moe’s Meats a call and we can help with that transition.

Meat Woman Taking an Order

hi. this is moe.

pictured above is Meat Woman on the phone with a new customer. is that you on the other line? was it you asking how to best transition from dry kibble to bloody meat? every call is welcomed here at Moe’s Meats.

Hi,

This is Meat Woman, using moe’s login to let you know that we will be out of the office until May 11. In the meantime, feel free to email us your meat orders or question, and we’ll get back to you on Monday.

Cheers!

since my Meat Woman is going back to school to become a Midwife……and today is, like, her first day of school…..i’m offering a back to school sale for all Portland residents who feed their pets raw meat.

15% off order so of $150 or more until april 5. coincidental, april 5 is when Meat Woman and Meat Boy got married. soon after I was conceived.

mention this blog post to receive your discount.

It’s natural to be worried about gross meat germs when feeding the raw meat diet. Will my dog or cat get sick? Will I get sick? Will my kitchen be totally filled with bacteria from all the raw meat.

If you have the space, I suggest preparing the meat in a separate place from where you prepare your own food. Perhaps a laundry room, garage or kosher kitchen. I like to wear dishing gloves when I make my own pet food. In fact, I don’t even touch human raw meat – generally I ask Dave to do it.

All meat, regardless of organic status, contains bacteria. Moe’s Meats sells human grade meat, which means it’s as good as what you can buy in the grocery store. Luckily, dogs and cats have a digestive system that is teeming with wonderful enzymes and probiotics that break down the harmful bacteria in the raw meat and allow it to digest without trouble.

It is rare that a pet fed on the raw meat diet will have parasites or bacteria problems. On the raw meat their system is primed to handle all the nasties usually found in raw meat.

Some Moe’s Meats customers like to buy whole bones from us and grind up their own fresh meat. What kind of meat grinder does Moe recommend?

The Maverick Grinder is  top quality grinder that will do the job perfectly. We’ve heard from many folks that they have been using this type of machine to grind up raw chicken backs, turkey necks, and wings for their dogs and cats.

Worried that your dog or cat is allergic to something in their raw meat diet? The best approach is to feed them one type of meat for a short time. That means no supplements or cookies or veggies. After a few days begin to add a second variety of meat back into the diet. Continue with the two meats and see what happens.

Watch for an allergic reaction each time you add something new to their diet. It may even be helpful to keep a food log of what meats, cookies (and their ingredients) and supplements you are introducing back into their diet.

If you can’t figure out what is making your dog or cat allergic – start to look at your environment. Dust? Material? Shampoo? Fleas? Vaccination? It may not always be their diet.

Good luck!

People often ask what foods should their pet stay away from. Below is a solid list pulled from Moe’s FAQ section title About Meat.

Chocolate

Chocolate contains  theobromine, a cardiac stimulant that can cause  dogs to become hyperactive, thirsty, and suffer an irregular or increased heart rate.

Raisins and grapes

Though it’s fun to watch your dog catch grapes or raisins in their mouth, use popcorn instead. Both raisins and grapes can cause liver failure in dogs.

Onions

Raw, cooked, dried – it’s all bad. Onions contain thiosulphate, which causes red blood cells to explode.

Cobs of corn

Choking hazard that is worth mentioning.

Macadamia nuts

Macadamia nuts can cause tremor, weakness, and paralysis.

Fruit seeds

Pear seeds, apple seeds, peach, plum, apricot pits all contain trace amounts of cyanide. Rarely harmful, but important enough to be aware of.

Caffeine

Caffeine can cause hyperactivity, tremors, or seizures.  That means no soda, coffee or non-herbal tea.

Alcohol, Tobacco and street drugs

That’s just not cool.

Yeast dough/bread dough

Dough continues to rise in your pet’s stomach and can make them uncomfortable.

The key to transitioning your dog to the raw diet is to start slow. Their first raw meal should be 3/4 what they normally eat and 1/4 raw meat. You can slowly work your way from there. If you do notice they have a belly ache, pick up some digestive enzymes at your grocery store and give them a pill with each meal until the bottle is finished. By that time they should be fine with eating raw.

After a lifetime of processed foods, you’ll want to start slow during this transition to raw for your senior pet. Just like with any pet that is new to the raw meat diet, start slow. Their first raw meal should be 3/4 what they normally eat and 1/4 raw meat. You can slowly work your way from there. Pick up some digestive enzymes at your grocery store during their transition and give them a pill with each meal until the bottle is finished. By that time they should be fine with eating raw.

As for the raw meat selection, begin with bland – chicken and turkey. Avoid the richer and fattier meats like organs and duck until your senior pet is used to the raw diet.

Yellow bile?

That means your dog’s belly is totally empty and needs to be fed more. This was happening about once a week in the morning to Maji. We finally realized that she needed a little extra food for dinner and everything would be ok.

Clear foam?
Did your pup drink too much water too fast? Your pup also probably has an empty belly and needs a little more food. 

How to help?
Unsweet applesause or Slippery Elm Powder can help an upset belly. Probiotics and digestive enzymes are good as well. If you’re concerned, take your pup to your vet.

Traveling with your dog and wondering how to feed them the raw meat diet? This is where balance over time comes in. If you’re comfortable with feeding them a trusted brand of kibble, then do that. It’s was easier and less messy.

However, if your set on feeding raw while on the road, it can be done. Bring a meat cooler to keep everything frozen and thaw one meal at a time. Skip the stand alone veggies (way too messy) and bring meat that has veggies already included. We sell an 80% meat, 20% veggies ratio that would suit your dog fine while on the road.

Another option is to search out a meat department that sells free-range meats and serve it up to your dog. Here you can get in a variety of meats for your dog while slightly lessening the weight of your wallet.

You can also supplement kibble with canned tuna/sardines/mackerel, oatmeal, cottage cheese, unsweet applesauce and canned veggies (go low sodium).

Of course table scraps can work as well. Actually, you’d be making a full extra serving for a large dog – but it can work. Just don’t forget the rules about what not to feed your pup.

So yes, you can feed your dog raw meat while traveling. It may not be the easiest thing, but it is possible. Backpacking however, maybe out of the question.

Yes. Yes. YES.

Moe’s Meats does offer curbside delivery of your entire order. Just honk your horn when you pull up and we’ll load your order into your trunk and take your payment from you driver window.

This is one of the advantages of ordering through Moe’s Meats – no shopping time and delivery to your car. Not only do you save minutes, but you also save money.

hey – it’s me, satch, aka moe. i’m here to tell you that feeding your dog or cat raw meat is, like, really great for them and the environment. you know, local, sustainable, no bad junk in the food – it all equals less pollution.

Check out the Meats-n-Treats section (http://www.moesmeats.com/meats_n_treats) to learn all about the, like awesome meats and treats we sell.

dear meat eaters,

today i declare bison day.
that means every raw meat dog and cat eater should consider eating bison today.
it’s a great red meat. high in protein and super lean.
read on for more great bison attributes…..

Meat Miner Courtney Doll

There is nothing finer than digger through 300 pounds of meat to find 3 tubes of rabbit. Any chance to wear my headlamp.

Interested in starting the year off right for your dog or cat? Begin by trying out raw, natural pet food to increase their immunity and health.

It doesn’t come as a surprise to many that feeding your pet a dry, manufactured cereal that resembles mulch is about as nutritious for them as feeding yourself french fries every night for dinner. Yes, both species can survive on tat diet, but it’s not the most sustaining and holistic approach to health.

For more information on how to get started, contact Moe’s Meats at 503.245.2853. We offer free group and private instruction classes on making your own homemade, natural, raw and wholesome pet food.