Benefits Of Feeding Your Dog On A RAW Diet
Posted by Inner Wolf on 27th Jan 2023
Raw feeding is a popular alternative to traditional commercial dog food that has gained traction in recent years. This method of feeding involves providing your dog with a diet that is primarily composed of raw meat, bones, and organs. This type of diet is believed to mimic the natural diet of a wild dog and provide numerous health benefits.
One of the main benefits of raw feeding is that it can improve your dog's overall health. Raw food is typically high in protein and low in carbohydrates, which can help to prevent obesity and other health issues associated with a diet high in processed foods. Raw food also contains essential vitamins and minerals that are important for maintaining a healthy immune system. Additionally, many pet owners report that their dogs have shinier coats, cleaner teeth, and better digestion when fed a raw diet.
Another benefit of raw feeding is that it is a more natural way to feed your dog. When you feed your dog a diet that is composed of whole foods, you are giving them the nutrients they need in their natural form. This can help to reduce the risk of food allergies and other health issues associated with processed foods. Additionally, raw food is often free from preservatives, artificial colours, and other chemicals that are commonly found in commercial dog food.
When starting to feed your dog a raw diet, it's important to take it slow and make the transition gradually. Start by mixing a small amount of raw food with your dog's current food and gradually increase the amount of raw food over time. This will give your dog's body time to adjust to the new diet and reduce the risk of stomach upset.
It's also important to note that raw feeding requires a bit more effort and planning than traditional feeding methods. You will need to source high-quality ingredients, such as grass-fed beef, organic chicken, and wild-caught fish. Additionally, you will need to make sure that your dog is getting a balanced diet that includes all the necessary vitamins and minerals including greens like broccoli, peas, cucumber, kale, blueberries, and carrot etc. The recommendation is around 10% of their diet. This can be achieved by providing a variety of different meats and organs, such as liver and kidney, in their diet.
There are also many food brands now offer a complete prepared food. These have a balance of all the elements required for a balanced diet, brands like; Nutriment, BenyFit, Wilsons Raw.
You will along the way meet naysayers, including some vets, to raw but the benfits far outweigh the reasons they give to not feed raw.
In conclusion, raw feeding is a great alternative to traditional commercial dog food that can provide numerous health benefits for your pet. However, it's important to take it slow and make the transition gradually, and make sure to provide a balanced diet with a variety of different meats and organs. With a little bit of effort and planning, you can provide your dog with a diet that will help them thrive.
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We offer a range of frozen complete raw food options in our Wistow store. These include Nutriment, Benyfit and Nature's Menu. Unfortunately we are not able to post the frozen dog foods. All of our dog food and treats are grain free and natural ingredients.