Health
If Commercial Pet Food is So Bad, How Can My Pet Survive on It?
Humans could eat fast food everyday for our whole life, and we might survive, but we sure wouldn’t be very healthy! It is the same for pets when feeding a kibble or canned diet, they might survive it, but not without health problems.
Why Will Feeding a Raw Meat Diet Help my Pet's Health?
We are often asked “can raw dog food cause itching?”, “can raw dog food cause liver problems?”, “can raw dog food cause pancreatitis?”, “can raw dog food cause allergies?”, “can raw dog food cause diarrhea?”, “can raw dog food cause constipation?” or “can raw dog food cause seizures?” Fact is that dogs and cats are carnivores, eaters of raw meat. Their systems are designed to extract protein and nutrients from meat in its naturally raw state. Carnivores are unable to break down complex carbohydrates. Dogs and cats have no use for corn, wheat, soy, rice or grain, which is the base ingredient used for most dry and canned foods, even the “healthiest” brands. Feeding dogs and cats carbohydrates that they cannot utilize, frequently leads to health problems. Furthermore, once meat is heated, during the canning or pelletizing process, much of the nutritional quality is lost.
Can You Let the Meat Diet Thaw Out and Then Re-Freeze It?
Yes, you can re-freeze the meat diets, if you refreeze them shortly after they have thawed.
What if My Pets Get Loose Stools or Vomit when they Eat the Raw Diets?
This is a very normal and natural response when changing from one food to another. Many times they will eat it again if their stomach rejects it the first time, which is also very normal and natural. Feeding plain yogurt or pro-zymes at least 1/2 hour – 1 hour before feeding will definitely reduce the likeliness of vomiting or loose stools. Once their body is used to the meat in it’s raw form, the stomach will create the proper acids and enzymes again on its own. You will not need to continue to feed prozymes and they will not vomit or have loose stools anymore.
Can diet help manage my pet’s allergies?
Yes! Diet plays a crucial role in managing pet allergies. Certain ingredients can trigger allergic reactions, while others can help soothe and prevent symptoms. Switching to a high-quality, natural diet tailored to your pet’s needs can reduce itching, skin irritations, and other allergy symptoms. Learn more about managing pet allergies through nutrition in our full blog post here.