Raw feeding isn’t new, but it is widely misunderstood. This author looks at five common falsehoods about feeding dogs and cats a raw food diet. He touts the raw dietary option as one of the more nutritionally beneficial choices but also acknowledges challenges.
Proper raw diets for dogs and cats are made up of meat, bone, organ meats, vegetables, and supplements. All these elements are needed in proper proportions to ensure your pet maintains their health.”
Source: Animal Wellness, April 4, 2022. Link. Supplementing a pet’s kibble-based diet with raw food is an affordable way to give his diet a boost. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
Also see: Revisiting the world of canine raw diets, Veterinary Practice News, March 1, 2022. Link.
The bottom line, based on existing evidence, is there are no proven health benefits to these diets and several well-documented risks, including infectious disease and nutritional inadequacy.” – Brennen McKenzie, MA, MSc, VMD, cVMA
INSIGHTS: Raw feeding is becoming much easier as companies are now packaging portions and considering necessary nutrient balances in their pet meals. Pet owner education is critical to raw feeding success.