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 Why Raw?
Canines thrive on a raw food diet. From a scientific standpoint, a raw food diet is one that is biologically appropriate to this species... it is what they were designed to eat! The canines we have chosen to be companions in our homes, are through their ancestry, natural hunters and meat eaters. Science has shown that while our companion dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years, their internal digestive system has remained virtually unchanged. In 1993 dogs and wolves were re-classified to be the same species. They now share not only the name "canis lupis familiaris", but they also share a very short intestinal tract designed for the consumption and digestion of raw meat. Unlike dry commercial pet food diets which may take up to 9-12 hrs to digest, raw foods can generally be digested within 3-4 hours. Raw foods also contain a variety of enzymes and nutrients which contribute to a healthy intestinal flora and are necessary for optimum canine health.
Studies have shown that dogs that have been switched from dry commercial pet foods to a more biologically suitable raw food diet have shown numerous positive health benefits.
- Overweight pets often lose weight and thin pets gain muscle mass and fill out to normal weight.
- Some pets stop reacting to food and environmental allergies and become more comfortable and symptom free.
- Hyper pets have become more calm since many behavioral problems are related to diet and allergies.
- Lethargic pets often gain much more energy and personality due to the nutrient-dense food and enjoyment they get from eating it.
- Pets with body odor and bad breath will often become fresh and clean smelling since their entire body chemistry changes with the introduction of fresh food into their diet.
- Pets with dull, dry and coarse coats will often become more shiny, lustrous and soft to the touch and along with that their skin is more supple.
- Their teeth become whiter with less tartar buildup. The raw food causes dogs to salivate and saliva is what keeps their teeth clean and white.
The above listed benefits are most commonly observed when feeding raw food to a dog, but of even greater importance is the overall good health the canine experiences. The feeding of processed commercial pet foods, particularly those which are grain based has resulted in a major incidence of disease and illness in our companion animals. Very often, they are plagued with a multitude of serious medical conditions similar to those which affect their owners. Knowledgeable caregivers, breeders and veterinarians have become increasingly aware of the nutritional needs of dogs and are taking a proactive approach in understanding their animal companions' true nutritional needs. We are beginning to understand the importance in choosing quality natural food sources.
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