Why Raw Food is Healthy for Canines

Less than a century ago, most dogs ate as wolves did. They consumed raw food, uncooked meat and bones. Science has exposed how nearly dogs are interconnected to the wolf owing to DNA comparisons. The variation between the two is a tiny one percent! Both canines and wolves need the enzymes and nutrients contained in natural, uncooked, unprocessed food. Their teeth are created to shred and crush up meat and bone. The enzymes within their short digestive system have the ability to deal with dangerous bacteria such as salmonella.

A wolf’s natural menu has diversity. Some days he doesn’t eat at all. On some days the menu can comprise a raw egg. sporadically, he and the pack members may feast on a deer, starting with the guts, a day or so later muscle, and then bone, all over a a span of a few days. Dogs who are fed commercially available canned and dry dog food can benefit from additional variety. Mix in some meat or veggies. Add a turkey neck or other soft bone once in a while.

An illustration of a raw food menu for dogs would contain meaty, but soft boned entrees such as chicken wings and backs, and turkey necks. Other meal plans might include raw meat, liver, raw eggs, and chewy veggies. One of our dogs enjoys trips to our backyard garden to enjoy a portion of kale. Just blend the veggies in with the meat or dog food.

The raw food diet might not be right for some dog owners, but once the benefits are realized, perhaps more owners will at least give their canine companions a healthier diversity. Some of the benefits to keep in mind are: better hydration, fewer ear infections, healthier teeth and gums, enhanced immune system, fewer allergies, reduction of anal gland disorders, and less doggy smell.

Caution, don’t feed your dog cooked bones. They are brittle and can break up. If your dog has digestive problems or other chronic ailments, talk to your veterinarian about the possibilities of placing your dog on a raw diet.

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