Why Raw Dog Food? It's about DNA...
Although dogs live as domesticated companions in our households, and we’ve breed
them to fit our preferences, inside however, dogs are 99% identical to their wild
ancestor…the wolf. Their digestive system and nutritional requirements have not
changed as a result of domestication. While humans have a long intestinal tract
geared to the digestion of plant material, wolves and dogs have a short digestive
tract suited for the consumption and digestion of raw meat--- a diet based on its
natural state i.e., meat , bones, blood and organs of prey. Although it is not necessary,
veggie puree can be added (supplemented) to the meat diet to simulate intestinal
contents of the wolf’s prey.
Unlike cooked food, live enzymes are found in raw meat and are crucial in the breakdown
of proper digestion and absorption of nutrients. When food is cooked, nutrients
lose their value and the pancreas must work harder to breakdown food for energy.
Dogs and puppies should be fed raw meaty bones regularly. Bones are an important
source of calcium and they naturally clean teeth and develop neck and jaw muscles.
The chewing action prepares their stomach for food intake and slows down the eating
process making it more difficult for over consumption and weight gain.
B.A.R.F / S.A.R.F to the Rescue
This natural, common sense regimen is known as B.A.R.F. (Biologically Appropriate
Raw Food), or S.A.R.F (Species Appropriate Raw Food) diet - the closest replication
to a wild wolf’s diet.
In contrast to what the commercial pet industry will tell you, dogs have no or little
requirement for carbohydrates such as beans, corn, grains or any gluten's. Processed
cereal based diets regularly found in dry kibble and canned pet foods, not only
are biologically inappropriate, but can increase a wide range of chronic ailments
such as allergies, autoimmune disorders, cancers, skin allergies, tooth decay, etc.
Most commercial pet foods undergo processing methods such as heating, irradiation
or other chemical manipulation that destroy all enzymes and most essential vitamins.
Other harmful ingredients can be added such as preservatives, flavor enhancers and
nonnutritive substances to extend shelf life to make kibble more palatable. Once
again---unnatural to the carnivore’s system.
A raw meat diet is quickly becoming the gold standard towards a proactive, holistic
strategy in preventive healthcare for our canine companions. To get all the nutrition
food has to offer, it must be raw.