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Because of this specific digestive pattern, you shouldn't feed your
dog raw squash.
I haven't went
raw because of the difficulty traveling while feeding it however I have switched to high protein, grain free Orijen and my
dogs are doing great on it!
It is important that eggs are fully cooked,
because raw eggs contain an enzyme that can reduce the
dog's ability to absorb certain B vitamins.
Because our
raw food doesn't contain grains, refined carbs, and high - starch ingredients, your
dog is better able to maintain a healthy weight and less likely to suffer from inflammation.
It can be hard to give a
dog the proper nutrition when you're only feeding them
raw meat, and some well - meaning owners have actually given their
dogs nutritional deficiencies
because they weren't feeding enough of a variety of meat.
Because the meat you are giving your
dog is
raw, the nutrients in it are still intact unlike that of cooked or processed meat.
Because of their high moisture content, dehydrated, canned, and
raw foods can help your
dog feel full.
You should feed your
dog raw eggs (including the shells) at least twice a week,
because they have the perfect balance of calcium and phosphorous, which your
dog needs.
Because the FDA and most veterinarians recommend against
raw diets, there is not one set standard for how to feed your
dog a
raw diet, so you need to do your research and consider all your options.
Raw food and freeze - dried dog food diets are also great for senior dogs because they are not cooked which means that the natural enzymes in the raw ingredients are preserved, making the food easier for your senior dog to digest on his o
Raw food and freeze - dried
dog food diets are also great for senior
dogs because they are not cooked which means that the natural enzymes in the
raw ingredients are preserved, making the food easier for your senior dog to digest on his o
raw ingredients are preserved, making the food easier for your senior
dog to digest on his own.
Many
dog owners feed their
dogs raw diets
because they do not think commercial pet food is good for
dogs.
It just makes sense:
Because your
dog is utilizing more energy from protein instead of grains, in a highly digestible form, the result is a more energized and slimmer physique — so if your
dog is prone toward obesity, which is becoming a more common problem these days, a
raw, grain - free diet could help lower those numbers on the scale.
How
Raw Food Gratifies Your
Dog's Hunger Better Than Grain Free Kibble —
Raw food takes this concept one step further,
because it's highly digestible with no fillers found in most dry food.
OC
Raw Dog, LLC of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, is recalling its Freeze Dried Sardines
because the fish have exceeded the FDA compliance guideline for fish larger than 5 inches.
If you're convinced your
dog won't eat
raw food
because he or she is just too finicky, you're not alone.
Because most
raw feeders aren't feeding their
dogs a species appropriate diet... especially the people who think they are.
The problem with
raw meaty bones is not giving weight bearing ones of larger mammals
because they are too hard and the
dogs could break teeth I stick to rabbit and chicken if they get bones in their diet [we feed a
raw prey model diet here].
It's a mistake to think your
dog should eat
raw foods
because that's what your pet's ancestors ate in the wild.
Dogs on a
raw food diet require a variety of different meats,
because different meats contain different benefits.
It's tempting for those of us who favor low carb,
raw, ancestral diets for
dogs, to reject this research out of hand
because it doesn't conform to our beliefs.
President and founder, Stacy La Point created Fresh Is Best
because real, whole,
raw food diets weren't readily available in Milwaukee when she needed them for her ill
dog.
Controversy exists regarding the safety of feeding
raw egg yolks to
dogs because of the possibility of contamination with salmonella and other bacteria.
In researching and asking a vet, I found that some
dogs can have digestive symptoms when switching to a
raw food diet, but this is
because of the change in diet and not
because of the bacteria specifically.
I've gotten slack from
dog people about these being unsafe
because they're smoked not
raw.
Fish Oil or Sardines are alternated in my
dogs»
raw diet for skin and coat health, joint health, as a natural anti-inflammatory, and for brain health — 4 days a week
because I also feed green tripe, which is a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids.
It also mentions something that I have been concerned about... my
dogs don't drink enough water, supposedly
because there is much more moisture in a
raw food diet.
A
raw or natural, minimally processed diet can be very helpful in combating ear problems,
because it provides the natural, whole - food nutrition that the
dog's immune system needs in order to function optimally.
Since
dogs have been classified as a sub-species of the wolf (Canis lupis familiaris), and
because their digestive anatomy and physiology are identical to that of the wolf, prey model
raw - feeders feed their
dogs as wolves.
Vegan
dogs are the opposite of the
dogs pushed towards a
raw diet,
because these pets are being fed diets that are totally unnatural.
Because of your
dog's health challenges, I would recommend a consult with a vet who is supportive of
raw feeding before changing his diet.
There's nothing magical about
raw diets... the only reason
raw feeders see fewer health issues in their
dogs is
because they don't contain starchy carbohydrates.
As with a fresh
raw diet,
dogs who eat these foods may drink less water than those fed a commercial kibble,
because part of their daily fluid requirement is being met with the water used to re-hydrate the ingredients.
Because dogs have a quicker digestive transit time, they are also able to more safely eat
raw meat without fear of bacterial contamination.
I rated this 4 stars
because I seriously think that home - cooked food or a
raw diet is better for
dogs... but balancing all the appropriate nutrition and enzymes is difficult and time - consuming.
Because the biologic value of animal - based proteins is generally quite high, your
dog will do well on a
raw diet in most cases.
Because of this specific digestive pattern, you shouldn't feed your
dog raw squash.
This is good
because raw sweet potato can severely upset your
dog's digestion, resulting in a stomachache or diarrhea.
With children around the house and the way our
dogs kiss us / sleep on the bed, I would not feed our
dogs raw diet
because as we evolve, so do our domesticated
dogs.
You can't argue with the fact that wild
dogs are healthy
because they're eating a diet that consists mostly of
raw meat and organs, but this diet is very difficult and expensive to recreate in a domestic setting.
We strongly recommend you do some research before you make the change,
because you can't just go half way and feed your
dog a
raw food diet part of the time and regular commercial food other times.
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Raw Freeze - Dried diet is a great alternative to frozen
dog food
because it doesn't need to be kept in the freezer and it has a very long shelf - life.
A plain,
raw cranberry could be safe for your
dog (though most
dogs will avoid eating it
because of the tartness), but cranberry sauces and dishes should be avoided,
because of the other ingredients such as sugar and liquor, which could be toxic for your
dog.
I've been feeding them a large - breed puppy kibble; some homemade «porridge» consisting of chicken bone broth, chicken meat, hearts, and livers, millet, pumpkin, carrots, peas, and spinach, which i started cooking for them
because their stools were so runny; canned turkey and pea stew (for
dogs) with pumpkin and probiotics mixed in; as well as Kongs stuffed with kibble, ground
raw lamb (inc. organs), and cottage cheese, topped with a dab of cream cheese with a little peanut butter or pumpkin.
Because of how
raw dog foods are processed, we have seen much higher rates of bacterial contamination (within
dogs and owners), presenting a risk for illness that is not worth the uncertain benefits.
I think it is wonderful that you have switched at least one of your
dogs to a
raw diet,
because, I agree with you, it is definitely better for them than dry kibble.
While chicken is also a
raw food, feeding your
dogs with bones is risky
because it can damage their teeth and block food and air passage in the throat.
Recalls 2 lb Tubes of Chicken Blend -
Raw Frozen Food Diet for
Dogs and Cats (One Lot Code)
Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Because of their lack of veterinary care and treatment and the unsanitary, inhumane living conditions, the
dogs were suffering from a range of medical issues, including severe and painful dental disease, mammary tumors, severe matting of the fur, fur loss and skin inflammation, ear and eye infections, internal and external parasites (such as fleas), mammary tumors, reddened and
raw feet from urine scalding and the wire flooring, significantly overgrown nails, and untreated open wounds and sores.
Even though that happened I still believe that a
raw food diet is better
because it doesn't have the preservatives that kibble has, although I personally do not use bones in their
dog food, just the meat.
We only offer ZiwiPeak air died
raw diet and Vital Essential Freeze dried diet at The Whole
Dog because they are the ONLY dehydrated
raw foods that do not include grains or vegetables — neither of which are digestible or healthy for our carnivore companions.