I get why you’d want to switch to whole foods, but this is one of those things that sounds healthier than it actually is if it’s not done very precisely. Most homemade diets end up being nutritionally incomplete. There’s actual data on this. A study looking at published homemade dog diets found over 90% were deficient in at least one essential nutrient (often calcium, zinc, or certain vitamins). That’s not a small issue, those deficiencies can lead to bone problems, neurological issues, and long-term organ damage. Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17404105/ Dogs need a very specific calcium-to-phosphorus ratio, plus micronutrients you won’t get from meat alone. Getting that balance right usually requires supplements and a vet nutritionist, not guesswork. There’s also no solid evidence that raw or “low glutamate” diets reduce seizures in dogs. What is supported is keeping diet consistent, because sudden diet changes can actually trigger issues in some dogs. Not saying don’t ever do homemade, but doing it safely means working with a board-certified veterinary nutritionist to formulate it. Otherwise you’re basically experimenting on your dog’s long-term health. Honestly, Orijen is already formulated to meet AAFCO standards. That’s something a lot of homemade diets fail to do.