Why Feed Raw Dog Food to Your Pet?

Raw dog food consists of uncooked ingredients, primarily muscle meat, bones, organs, and sometimes vegetables and fruits. This diet is designed to resemble the natural diet of dogs’ wild ancestors, such as wolves. While commercial kibble has dominated the pet food market for decades, more pet owners are asking, “Why feed raw dog food?” and are looking into its potential benefits.

Why Is Raw Dog Food Beneficial for Your Dog’s Health?

One of the main reasons to feed raw dog food is the health benefits it offers. Raw diets remove the additives, preservatives, and fillers that are present in commercial dog food. As a result, dogs that eat raw food get meals that are richer in nutrients, including vital vitamins and minerals.

A raw diet has shown to improve several aspects of a dog’s health:

• Better Digestion: Raw food is easier for dogs to digest because it more closely mimics what their bodies are naturally designed to process. Most dogs with food sensitivities or digestive issues respond positively to a raw diet.
• Healthier Skin and Coat: One of the most obvious changes in dogs switched to raw food is the improvement in the quality of their skin and coat. The natural animal fats present in raw meat help nourish the skin, resulting in a shinier, softer coat.
• Stronger Immune System: The unprocessed nutrients in raw food naturally boost a dog’s immune system, reducing the risk of illnesses and infections.
• Cleaner Teeth and Fresher Breath: Since raw diets typically include raw bones, they naturally help clean a dog’s teeth by scraping away plaque and tartar. This also leads to fresher breath.

What Are the Risks of Feeding Raw Dog Food?

A raw diet is what nature designed your pet to consume.  The risk and fear narratives furthered by the pet food and veterinary industries are designed to push pet parents toward an inappropriate ultra-processed diet and away from the species-appropriate, evolutionary diet they were designed to consume.  While bacteria is present in raw meat, it is also present in everything around us. Without bacteria we die, your dog dies, we all die.  Nature designed your pet to consume a raw diet and therefore is able to handle bacteria, both good and bad.  For the human who is feeding their pet a raw diet, safe handling is simple.Simply wash hands and surfaces thoroughly.
Another consideration is ensuring the diet is complete. Your pet is a carnivore and a complete diet for a carnivore is one that includes lots of variety of protein, bones, organs, and fat.  Feeding a diet that includes those components gives a carnivore everything they need nutritionally.  Seeking advice from a pet nutritionist who is familiar with raw diets can help ensure you’re meeting all nutritional requirements.

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Why Are Dog Owners Switching to Raw Dog Food?

The increased interest in raw feeding is also driven by the desire to increase health as you take more control over your pet’s diet, avoiding artificial ingredients while focusing on wholesome, biologically appropriate foods.

Are You Ready to Feed Raw Dog Food?

We can help! Our owners and staff have been feeding raw dog food for over two decades.  

Switching to raw feeding is simple. Just eliminate toxic kibble food and begin! Check out our learning center today. Want to dive deeper into the topic of raw dog food? Listen to “THE RAW DOG FOOD TRUTH PODCAST” for expert advice, tips, and everything you need to know about feeding raw.

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