Collie Feeding Guide Dog Feeding Guide We call this ‘species-appropriate nutrition’, which a natural, raw diet seeks to replicate. As the risk of contamination and nutritional imbalance is higher when handling raw foods, preparing a BARF diet for your Collie requires a lot of extra care and planning. Raw dog diets are gaining popularity because of their fantastic health benefits for teeth, coats, digestion, and allergies. Overweight dogs are at a higher risk for various health issues, including joint problems