BENEFITS OF A RAW DIET

Clean Teeth and Gums

Raw meaty bones act as nature’s toothbrush as your pet enjoys their meal. Achieving great oral hygiene is easy when feeding a balanced raw diet.

Healthy Skin and Coat with Less Shedding

Dull coat and dry skin are symptoms that the body is lacking nutrients it needs.  Your pet’s overall health will shine through when they are fed a natural diet with the nutrients they require.

Reduction or Elimination of Food Allergies

A balanced raw diet should only contain real foods. When you eliminate the synthetic ingredients and take a closer look at what your pet is really eating, you can identify and eliminate potential causes of food sensitivities.

Improved Digestion with Less Waste

A balanced raw diet provides your pet with all of the nutrients they need. Remember that stool size and consistency is determined by the nutrients your pet absorbs. Without the fillers commonly found in processed food, your pet will produce a small, firm stool with little to no odour.

Less Water Consumption

Dogs on kibble are constantly chasing dehydration due to the lack of moisture. A raw diet consists of 60-70% moisture, meaning that most of your pet’s daily requirement for water is consumed within their meal.

A More Balanced Pet

When you feed the way nature intended, your pet’s overall body and mind come into balance. When your pet’s ailments are fixed, they no longer have to deal with the stress that those ailments cause.

Common ailments that can benefit from a raw diet

  • Allergies
  • Itchy Skin
  • Yeasty Ears & Feet
  • Diarrhea
  • Body Odour
  • Foul Breath
  • Arthritis
  • Obesity
  • Picky Eaters
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Clean teeth and gums

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Healthy skin and coat with less shedding

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Reduction or elimination of food allergies

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Improved digestion with less waste

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Less water consumption

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A more balanced pet

FAQ

Is a Raw Diet affordable?

Feeding a balanced Raw Diet is comparable in cost to premium kibble. Depending on the pet’s dietary needs and your budget, there are many affordable options for feeding a balanced, Raw Diet.

If your pet is suffering from one of the common ailments, you may also want to factor in the cost of vet bills. If your pet’s food is causing ear infections or UTIs, the medical costs can significantly increase your monthly spend.

Is a Raw Diet safe?

Raw Diets are safe, providing you purchase quality* meat from a reputable source** and follow safe food handling procedures. You should handle a Raw Diet the same way you handle your own raw chicken breast. Wash your hands, clean surfaces, and wash your pet’s dishes to reduce the risk of bacteria being spread in your home. It is important to note that commercial pet food has the same bacteria risks and that handling of these diets should require the same procedures.

*Note: When selecting a ground Raw Diet, make sure you know what ingredients are being used. Some manufacturers use inferior ingredients to save costs, but these unbalanced diets do not benefit your pet. If the price is too good to be true, it likely is.

**Note: A reputable supplier will flash-freeze the Raw Food within 48 hours of slaughter for a minimum of 72 hours to ensure food safety. For this reason, we do not recommend grocery store meat products and we urge caution with butcher shops. All of Domestic Carnivore suppliers follow these guidelines to ensure your pet’s safety.

Is a Raw Diet convenient?

The raw pet food industry has made many advances in recent years to improve the convenience of feeding a natural diet. We offer convenient formats to suit your lifestyle or freezer limitations. Feeding raw can be as time effective as kibble, but with the added benefit of a species appropriate diet.

Is a Raw Diet right for my pet?

A Raw Diet is great for dogs and cats of all ages and sizes. Whether your pet is 8 weeks or 8 years old, they can benefit from eating a species appropriate diet.

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