In my holistic practice I've successfully
fed raw diets with large amounts of quality proteins to my liver and kidney patients for years.
While not as convenient as dry dog food kibble, the best
raw diet for dogs can significantly increase their health.
There are risks and concerns associated with the feeding
of raw diets.
Some dogs prove to have absolute compatibility
with raw diets while others show ill symptoms.
Many dog owners feed their
dogs raw diets because they do not think commercial pet food is good for dogs.
Common sources of omega - 6 fatty acids
in raw diets often include flaxseed, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
Whether a post is
about raw diet feeding, exercise, training or healthy products for your dog, I always learn something new here and that keeps me coming back.
Many manufacturers have met that demand by introducing
raw diets as a natural alternative for pets.
It might seem daunting to calculate the calcium: phosphorus ratio in a home
prepared raw diet for your dog... but it's really not that complicated.
And homemade
raw diets do require a tolerance for various animal parts appearing in one's fridge.
I have tried for over a year to give them a homemade
raw diet without success they are my old men!
Some pets will still develop significant dental tartar, even when they
eat raw diets and chew appropriately.
If feeding raw bones makes you uncomfortable, many
commercial raw diets provide ground bone right there in the meat, providing dogs with the calcium they need.
The main critique of
homemade raw diet is that they are often formulated based on opinion rather than scientific research.
This can be achieved by adding zinc supplement or
making raw diet with a lot of zinc.
There is another philosophy that advocates a
completely raw diet consisting of raw meaty bones (emphasis on the meaty).
As the category's early adopters, dog owners have received much of the focus
from raw diet manufacturers and retailers alike.
Dog owners who want to feed their
pets raw diets but are wary of traditional raw products are particularly attracted to raw freeze - dried offerings.
We recommend canned or freeze - dried / flash frozen
raw diets because they most closely resemble a cat's natural diet.
Commercial
raw diets provide a combination of this to ensure dogs get all the nutrients that they need.
If you are thinking of switching to an alternative method of feeding, you might like to also consider the benefits and costs of a
natural raw diet for your puppy.
We now eat a
mostly raw diet of fruit and vegetables, with limited meat, processed foods, caffeine and alcohol and we both feel exponentially better.
We (my hubby and I) are eating a low fat
high raw diet now (from eating vegan) and feel so much better!
Raw diets offer an alternative to commercially prepared pet food and can be a good choice for some pets.
Raw diets also bring retailers a high dollar margin per unit and per square - foot of store space.
I prefer the term
raw diet so that's how I will refer to this method of feeding from here.
When making the
ground raw diet, the meat can be briefly baked before grinding to kill surface bacteria.
Selling
raw diets requires a lot of education and commitment from retailers, however if retailers can dedicate time and space to the category it will significantly add to their bottom line.
Don't be afraid to try a fresh, whole
foods raw diet for your dog too!
The foundation of a strong immune system is in the gut, so start by giving your dog the best nutrition you can, preferably in the form of a species
appropriate raw diet.
We provide free listings to rescue groups that encourage their adopters to feed
healthy raw diets.
At several recent webinars, seminars and veterinary conferences I've had the opportunity to closely analyze «prey model» and many homemade
raw diet recipes.
While many pet owners
believe raw diets are beneficial to their pet's health, raw eggs, meat and fish contain bacteria which causes food poisoning.
There are many nutritionally complete, frozen
raw diets available for cats at pet stores or online.
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.
However, dogs need more than just meat, so
even raw diets should be supplemented as suggested in the homemade diets.