Originally Posted by Gr33zyinc  Considering what I have learned, Veterinarians are only required very few (under 20hours) of Nutrition related learning. All of which is sponsored by, you guessed it, the big Food suppliers like Purina and such. (I'm not a vet, but this is what I have read from a variety of reliable sources, such as Leerburg for one.)
We are welcoming a new pup into our home soon, who is already on a raw diet. So we may end up switching our Yorkie to raw and see how he likes it (he is currently eating Natural Balance - limited ingredient dog food). There are many benefits of Raw including but not limited to; Clears up allergies, Healthier digestive & Immune systems, Less poop to scoop, Smaller stools which are small and firm, They also biodegrade quickly and disappear in a few days, Mirrors what a dogs and cats would be getting in the wild, No preservatives, fillers, or chemicals, Healthier, fuller, softer, shinier coats, Less shedding, Naturally cleans teeth and eliminates bad breath, No more “wet dog odour”, Increased energy and improved mood, Decreased vet bills due to better health, Longer life for your pets.
You are supposed to introduce it very slowly though. Cut out last Kibble-Meal of the day, the day before you plan on starting raw. Then start with 1/4 feeding of the suggested raw amount they should be eating and work your way up to the full amount. 1/4, then 2/4, then 3/4 then full feeding.
The most important thing to consider in raw is feeding a Well Balanced diet Overtime. So each feeding does not have to be spot on to the exact requirements, but it should be balanced over time (daily? weekly?). |