The raw food diet for dogs has become a popular idea among pet owners. It started through Ian Billinghurst-an Australian veterinarian who sought to adapt the way racing greyhounds as well as sled dogs feed to domesticated pets such as dogs and even cats. He said that commercialized foods are generally bad for a dog's health because it isn't natural.
Through this diet, around 80% would be devoted to feeding dogs with actual raw meat and bones. But it should be noted that there are only identified types of meat that should be used. These are from chicken, beef, lamb, and fish only. The same goes for feeding bones wherein chicken and lamb are the two recommended sources.
But aside from these, other important nutrients are also being included in the meals. Among them are vegetables and fruits as well as small portions of organs like liver, kidney, and even a portion of the heart. The organs should also come from the same animals listed as the acceptable raw meats to feed to dogs.
There are a lot of known positive effects attributed with feeding raw food. Much of it can also be observed on the physical aspects of your pets. Dogs are observed to have a shinier coat after they start eating raw. Their skin is also much healthier and no longer susceptible to allergies. They also have cleaner teeth and stronger too because of the natural things they eat.
But as much as there are so many positive effects supposedly attributed with the raw dog food diet, there's still much debate going on about its real effects. Even the FDA continues to maintain that there are also some negative implications that feeding raw meals to domesticated pets could bring.
Some experts say that making dogs feed on raw food might do them more harm than good. Their argument is that this type of feeding only increases the possibility of cultivating bacteria. Salmonella can be passed on from the raw meat into the pets and even humans who handle the raw meat can get it as well, they say.
There's also concern about feeding dogs with raw bones. Some experts say that the diet runs the risk of having splinters get caught inside the dog's throat. They also worry that these bones can in the long run cause teeth to break and even have some internal punctures as they pass through the digestive system.
Because of all the mix reviews still surrounding raw food diet for dogs, it would be best if you can consult your vet first before you try this out. At least you would know if your dog can even handle the sudden change in his diet.
Through this diet, around 80% would be devoted to feeding dogs with actual raw meat and bones. But it should be noted that there are only identified types of meat that should be used. These are from chicken, beef, lamb, and fish only. The same goes for feeding bones wherein chicken and lamb are the two recommended sources.
But aside from these, other important nutrients are also being included in the meals. Among them are vegetables and fruits as well as small portions of organs like liver, kidney, and even a portion of the heart. The organs should also come from the same animals listed as the acceptable raw meats to feed to dogs.
There are a lot of known positive effects attributed with feeding raw food. Much of it can also be observed on the physical aspects of your pets. Dogs are observed to have a shinier coat after they start eating raw. Their skin is also much healthier and no longer susceptible to allergies. They also have cleaner teeth and stronger too because of the natural things they eat.
But as much as there are so many positive effects supposedly attributed with the raw dog food diet, there's still much debate going on about its real effects. Even the FDA continues to maintain that there are also some negative implications that feeding raw meals to domesticated pets could bring.
Some experts say that making dogs feed on raw food might do them more harm than good. Their argument is that this type of feeding only increases the possibility of cultivating bacteria. Salmonella can be passed on from the raw meat into the pets and even humans who handle the raw meat can get it as well, they say.
There's also concern about feeding dogs with raw bones. Some experts say that the diet runs the risk of having splinters get caught inside the dog's throat. They also worry that these bones can in the long run cause teeth to break and even have some internal punctures as they pass through the digestive system.
Because of all the mix reviews still surrounding raw food diet for dogs, it would be best if you can consult your vet first before you try this out. At least you would know if your dog can even handle the sudden change in his diet.
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