You love your dog, right? And you probably want to feed him the best food.
Looking at his teeth you can see he’s a carnivore with teeth made to rip chunks of meat. That’s very different from horse teeth that are meant to grind their food. So why feed kibble that needs more grinding than ripping?
Read on to learn more about feeding raw food.
What is a raw food diet for dogs?
This diet for dogs includes meat, organs, raw bones, and fresh produce. These foods are not cooked and don’t have any additives or preservatives. The idea is to provide a more biologically appropriate diet than dry dog food.
Why should I feed my dog raw food?
For thousands of years dogs and their ancestors hunted and ate the meat raw. When they first joined our households, they ate scraps.
Now many dogs eat commercial food which is usually kibble or canned. Those foods are often cooked which destroys some nutrients. Pet food manufacturers try to add back what was destroyed, but synthetic isn’t always as good as natural ingredients.
As an example, cats developed health problems and died when fed commercial food. Although taurine is abundant in raw meat, they didn’t know it was essential until recently.
It’s only in the last 80 years or so that people started feeding dogs commercial foods. It’s not a coincidence that dogs started developing cancer, heart disease, and allergies just like people who eat processed foods.
What are the health benefits of raw food for dogs?
Feeding raw food helps with digestion and skin health, making it a top choice for dog owners.
Raw meat is easier for dogs to digest which means better nutrient absorption and less waste. You’ll notice firmer poop and fewer tummy troubles.
A raw diet is full of fatty acids and other nutrients that make skin and fur healthy.
There aren’t harmful additives such as BHA that’s often added to store-bought dog food.
