Is Raw Food Right for your Pet?
Food is one of the many joys that you and your pet can enjoy daily, your pet might even be outdoing you in that area! Think about it… ever met a cat or a dog who isn’t a foodie? Neither have we!
But with all the variety of diets out there nowadays, you may be looking to switch up your pets’ food so that they’re getting all the nutrients and good stuff while still enjoying themselves, and a raw food diet is an option to consider.
Myths about raw food diets (and what should actually be happening!)
Giving your pet raw food might sound scary at first, but when you compare it to mainstream food that often has additives and fillers, raw food might not seem like such a bad idea.
One of the biggest concerns about raw food is that it’s assumed that all that your dog or cat will be fed is meat and bones, however, that couldn’t be further from the truth!
For a healthy raw food diet, it’s important to make sure that your pets’ meal is balanced and that they’re getting all the nutrients they require for their wellbeing, which is why your pets’ diet plan must be approved by a vet if you’re prepping it at home.
A healthy raw diet can include foods such as:
- A range of raw meat from poultry, fish and rabbit
- Eggs
- Supplements (that should you consult with your vet about first)
- Raw ground bones
Benefits of a raw food diet
Feeding dogs a variety of fresh foods (in line with their nutritional requirements) have said to have shown physical benefits such as:
- Increased energy levels
- Shinier coats
- Improving eyesight
- Healthier skin
- Better dental health
- Firmer stools
And these are just some of the benefits! But again, to fully take advantage of all of these, you must consult a veterinary expert who is familiar with raw food diets and can guide you accordingly.
Alternatively, if you don’t have the sort of time to prep all of this at home, or just aren’t sure of where to start, you could check out a fresh food delivery service such as Bella & Duke.
They do all the work for you with the information they’re given about your pet and can recommend the best for their raw food diet and deliver it frozen straight to your door! Click here to browse their full range and see what’s available for all your dog and cat needs.
What should I keep in mind for my pet?
It goes without saying that every pet is different, and so their needs will differ from one another as well.
Some of the things you may want to consider when switching your pets’ diet include:
- Activity level: Depending on the type of pet you have e.g a household pet or a service dog will mean that their caloric requirements will vary.
- Food Allergies: Some pets may be allergic or intolerant to specific foods, so you must keep that in mind.
- Size and Age: Depending on how old your pet is and their size, their nutritional needs will vary as well so you will need to prepare accordingly.
So, whether you choose to have your raw food prepared and shipped commercially, or decide to prepare it all at home, it’s important that you keep your individual pets’ requirements and health in mind because no two pets are the same.
A raw food diet can show health improvement and be good for them, but only if you are making sure that their diet is balanced and nutritious as well as yummy!
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