How Raw Helps
•Keeps pets ailment-free: Raw diets have been shown to be effective in cases of allergies, arthritis, hip dysplasia, hot spots (cysts), kidney stones and urinary crystals, IBS, and reduction or even elimination of fleas and many more ailments.
•More energy and vitality: Pet owners have report profound changes, with their dogs acting younger and more lively.
•Smaller, less smelly stool: In contrast to dogs that eat kibble, raw diet dogs’ feces are small, perfectly formed, biodegradable, odorless, and turn to crumbly powder after a day in the sun.
• Fewer vet bills: According to the APPMA, the greatest expense for pet owners is vet bills – and raw food reduces vet bills.
The Science
Raw Food Features
•Minerals better assimilated
What you will See
•Whiter, Stronger Teeth
•Bad Breath Disappears
•Healthy, Shiny Skin and Coat
•Stronger Immune System
•Allergies Diminished
•Prevents Degenerative Disease
•Smaller, Less Smelly Stool
•Arthritis Eased
•Lean Body Mass
Vets Perspective
•“In December 1995, the British Journal of Small Animal Practice published a paper contending that processed pet food suppresses the immune system and leads to liver, kidney, heart and other diseases. This research, initially conducted by Dr. Tom Lonsdale, was researched further by the Australian Veterinary Association, and was proven to be correct.” (Source: Green Smoothies Blog – “7 Steps To Raw Food.” “Periodontal disease and leucopenia,” Tom Lonsdale, D.V.M, Journal of Small Animal Practice, Volume 36, Issue 12, Date: December 1995, Pages: 542-546.)
•“Switching your pet to a natural raw meat diet, will enhance the quality of life of not just your pet, but your entire household. We have seen this time and time again.” – Dr. William Pollak, D.V.M. (Source: “Concerns About Commercial Pet Food” William Pollak, D.V.M.)
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•Dr. Donald Ogden DVM writes that commercial pet food (even the best known and most expensive brands) have had their nutrients adulterated, devitalized and destroyed by heat, processing, coloring, preservatives and other chemicals. Feeding your animal such food on a regular basis causes waste-toxins to accumulate in the blood, lymph and tissue which contributes to a weak immune system and renders our pet susceptible to chronic diseases. (Source: ”Are You Feeding Your Pet Commercial Pet Food?,” Dr. Karen Becker, TheHealthyTruth.net, October 7th, 2009.)
•”In the wild, no one cooks for the coyote or wolf; no one brushes their teeth. Their foods are raw and unprocessed. Processed foods and drugs have seriously depleted the natural vitality and immune systems of many pets. Whereas large amounts of red meat can cause cancer in humans, a lack of RAW red meat in an animal’s diet can lead to serious health problems. Animals require the enzymes, amino acids and other nutrients in the raw meat in order to stay healthy. – Dr. William Pollak D.V.M. (Source: “Feed Your Pet Raw and See Your Vet Bills Drop” by Shirley Lipshutz-Robinson, 411 For Dogs.com.)