With the disturbing news of recalls of various commercial dog food, a growing number of dog owners and veterinarians have turned to the raw dog food diet as a healthier and more wholesome source of nutrition for their dogs. And raw food has the advantage of course of being the type of food that is most appropriate for the dogs. Long before they were domesticated and long before kibble became the norm, dogs were thriving on a diet composed of raw meat and bones.
Dogs and raw food go hand in hand. One reason for this is that raw food contains enzymes and nutrients that are lost once food has been cooked and processed. This means they get more out of the food that they eat. They become more energetic, their immune systems are stronger, and there are less toxins in their bodies. This build up of toxins is common for dogs on a commercial dog food diet because the processing and the additives that are present in commercial dog food is not something their bodies can handle.
One concern among dog owners is the threat of bacterial contamination in raw food, particularly parasites and salmonella poisoning from eating raw meat. Hygiene, of course is very important when handling raw meat, as well as making sure to buy only human grade meat from reputable sources. Another way to lower the risk is to choose organic meats, fruits and vegetables. Organic meats and produce are grown without the use of artificial chemicals, hormones, enhancers and pesticides, making them safer to eat raw.
Another reason why owners shouldn't let this risk stop them from trying the raw food diet for their dogs is that by nature, the digestive track of dogs is also more acidic compared to ours. This acidic environment kills off most bacteria that are present in raw food. This is the reason why salmonella poisoning is practically unheard of in dogs.
Dog owners who have switched their dogs on to a raw dog food diet can attest to the health benefits that this diet brings. Dogs have more vitality and energy. Their coats are shinier and skins are healthier. They also get sick less often, thanks to their stronger immune system. Their teeth are whiter, cleaner, and their mouths don't smell bad. They also pass stools that do not smell as bad as those on a commercial dog food diet. Overall, life spans of dogs on the raw dog food diet are longer compared to their kibble-fed counterparts.
If you are transitioning your dog from a commercial diet to a raw food diet, you can make the switch easier for yourself and your dog by reading up on how other dog owners have managed to make it work for them. Here's an article called "Easy Tips and Tricks for Homemade Raw Dog Food"you should check out. It talks about what dog owners can do to save on costs and organize your dogs' meals so it's easy for both you and your dog.
iAutoblog the premier autoblogger software
沒有留言:
張貼留言