Law Enforcement Cost Justification

This briefing summarizes a cost-benefit analysis comparing the traditional kibble diet to a raw meat diet for a single 70-pound police K9. While raw food costs more upfront, it significantly reduces long-term expenses by improving the dog’s health, performance, and service longevity.

Key Financial Advantages:

·         Two additional years of service, avoiding $25,000+ in replacement cost and adding ~$382,000 in K9 team value

·         Reduce average yearly cost by $1,392 for an extended ten-year service life.

·         $7,000 in yearly vet bill savings over 10 years

·         $1,500 in dental care savings

·         $21,000 in preserved training/duty productivity (illness prevention)

·        Reduced sick days = higher return on salary, training, and deployment readiness

·        Key assumptions and detailed analyses available. Send request to rcarroll@justmeatpetfoods.com

Recommendation: Consider budgeting for raw diet plans for high-value working K9s as a long-term cost-saving measure.

To request a department-specific cost analysis, K9 nutrition training, raw diet transition training, or to initiate a procurement contact for your K9 unit, please contact:

Robert Carroll
Owner – Just Meat Pet Foods LLC
559-365-6417
rcarroll@justmeatpetfoods.com
www justmeatpetfoods.com

Custom implementation/feeding plans, educational materials for handlers, and onboarding support are always included in our comprehensive nutritional services.