We have gathered information from many sources: veterinarians, researchers, seasoned
raw diet experts, authors and people just like you — pet parents who want the best for their cats.
Not exact matches
The author and
raw food
expert credits her
raw vegan
diet with keeping her youthful looks and energy.
Lisa Viger, author and
raw food
expert, easily breaks down the
raw food lifestyle including health and environmental benefits of a
raw food
diet.
Experts are warning dog and cat owners to be aware of the risks associated with feeding their pets
raw meat - based
diets (RMBDs), instead of the more conventional dry or canned pet foods.
Some of the major speakers included the very fit Mark Sisson, author of The Primal Blueprint (photo with me and Mark) and an advocate for the Paleo / Primal
diet; the calming Paul Pitchford, author of Healing With Whole Foods and an
expert in traditional Chinese Medicine; the dynamic and energetic David Wolfe (photo below right), an authority on
raw foods nutrition and superfoods; and the inspirational John Robbins, advocate of a plant - based
diet and the son of the Baskin - Robbins founder who cured his father's diabetes through a change in
diet.
(However, carrot juice does contain less fiber and more sugar than fresh
raw carrots, and natural health
experts note that it shouldn't replace fresh, organic fruits and vegetables in a daily
diet)
Experts say: «There's no doubt that plant - based
diets have been linked with a lower risk of obesity and other chronic diseases, but because the
raw - foods
diet is so restrictive, its followers are at risk for deficiencies of vitamin B12 and omega - 3 fatty acids if they don't take supplements,» says Andrea N. Giancoli, M.P.H., R.D., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association in Los Angeles.
Raw pet food
diets may still account for a small percentage of overall pet food sales, but industry
experts say there is much opportunity for growth.
For food, many of the world's canine nutrition
experts turn to a
raw diet.
Other veterinarians and health
experts have expressed concern about bacterial contamination in
raw meat
diets, especially E. coli and Salmonella, and Freeman and Michel found substantial E. coli contamination in one of the
diets they analyzed for their report.
Raw diets are popular but most experts believe the risks of bacterial and viral contamination in feeding your pet raw meat overrides the value of a homemade di
Raw diets are popular but most
experts believe the risks of bacterial and viral contamination in feeding your pet
raw meat overrides the value of a homemade di
raw meat overrides the value of a homemade
diet.
Some dog owners and dog
experts are proponents of a
raw food
diet.
Veterinarians and
experts say that a
raw food
diet is always the best for dogs.
If you're feeding
raw food or doing a homemade
diet, seek advice from your veterinarian or veterinary nutrition
expert in order to ensure your cat is being given a safe and appropriate
diet.
But most veterinarians and self - styled «
experts» claim that
raw diets are highly dangerous to everyone in the household.
Experts opposed to
raw diets say that regular people can't possible create a balanced
diet for their dog and will wind up doing more harm than good.
We have presented you a big article on the
raw chicken and have «seasoned» it with scientific facts that may sound too Greek... What actually is interesting to know is that there is no big and evident difference between the
diets that dog
experts and dog fanciers recommend!
A
raw diet is touted by many
experts and those who feed it to their dogs faithfully.
Note that some
experts have warned against homemade
diets, citing the difficulties of meeting nutritional requirements, and in some cases, the sanitary problems with
raw cat food
diets.
Before you try a
raw diet, dabble with home - cooked meals, or simply change your pet's kibble, it's important to consult an
expert.
Experts disagree as to whether it's necessary, or even advisable, to supplement a
raw diet (whether WPD or BARF) and I can't tell you whether you should do it or not.
If you choose to feed a
raw or home - cooked
diet, do so carefully and with the advice of a vet or other dog
expert.
Experts are warning dog and cat owners to be aware of the risks associated with feeding their pets
raw meat - based
diets (RMBDs), instead of the more conventional dry or canned pet foods.
Find an
expert who can support you in your decision, since feeding a
raw diet requires lots of time, knowledge, and effort.
It's important to follow a
diet carefully designed by
experts if you plan to feed your dog a
diet of
raw food prepared at home.
Experts say that
raw food
diets are the closest option to what a dog would eat in the wild.
Retailers can leverage
raw diets to demonstrate their role as pet
experts, while helping to create a healthy bottom line.
Some
experts also recommend a
raw or homemade
diet, which allows the pet owner to tailor the
diet to the dog and avoids heavily processed foods and low - quality ingredients.
As a leader in natural pet nutrition and the
expert in
Raw Frozen
Diets for pets, our purpose is to help you transform your pet's life through pure pet nutrition choices.