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WHY RAW?
Ever seen a dogcook its food?
It Is The Way NatureIntended Dogs To Eat
NATURE KNOWS BEST
- The DNA of a
dog and wolf are
99.8% identical
The wolf eats primarily meat / bone /
blood / organs.Why doesn’t the typical domestic dog?
- The jaw and tooth
structure is highly effective at:
- Ripping and chewing meat
- Breaking bones
- The dog’s mouth doesn’t
produce enzymes to
breakdown carbs
- Presence of carbs in
the diet leads to a
significantly increased
chance of tooth decay
Tooth decay is a major problem for the domestic dog, yet raw meaty bones are the best practical tooth brush for a dog
THE DOGS MOUTH
HAS EVOLVED TO
EAT MEAT NOT
CARBOHYDRATES
This is difficult &
costly to deliver in a
cooked / kibble form
DOGS FLOURISH BEST ON A HIGH PROTEIN, HIGH FAT DIET
The benefits of a high protein / fat diet are:- Glossy coats- Higher energy levels- Longer life
A WELL BALANCED RAWDIET IS HIGHLY DIGESTIBLE
Cooked dog food takeslonger to digest.
This increases the potential todevelop bacterial infections
A raw fed dog’s stomach is very acidic which aids digestion and kills bacteria.
- Results in much smaller and less odourous stools
- This is a strong indicator of ahealthy digestive system
Cooked products cause water to be
drawn from intestinal pathway
A WELL BALANCED DIET REDUCESTHE STRAIN ON THE PANCREAS
- Enzymes are either
ingested or manufactured
by the Pancreas
- Raw food is rich in live
enzymes but enzymes
are destroyed by heat
- A dog fed a cooked
diet must manufacture
enzymes in their
pancreas
- This places stress on
this organ over time
Enzymes are essential for a healthy
digestive system
COOKING(42%)
DEHYDRATION
(40%)
FREEZING(5%)
- Any form of foodprocessing involves a level of nutrient loss.
- The loss can be greatlyreduced by minimising the processing and degree of heat treatment.
- When protein is subjectedto heat it’s ability to function is greatly reduced.
- Cooked fat undergoesirreversible changes from its range state.
THE AFFECTS OF COOKING ON NUTRIENTS
LOSS OF NUTRIENTSDUE TO PROCESSING
Sourced from USDA (2003)
SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED RISK OF ALLERGIES
Significantly
lower number of
ingredients required
to produce a complete
and balanced diet
The food
is natural
NO requirement for artificial additives and preservatives
The higher the digestibility of the food, the less likely it is to cause allergies
HIGHLY PALATABLE
What dog doesn’t like a raw bleeding steak?
WaterWHY IS WATER IMPORTANT?- Carries nutrients to cells- Maintains cell health- Helps lubricate and
cushion joints- Major contributor for
“getting rid” of waste material
- Helps regulate body temperature
- Much lower chance of dehydration
with a raw food relative to a kibble based diet
- Potentially decreased risk of kidney and urinary tract conditions
THE BENEFITS OF A COMPLETEAND BALANCED RAW DIET
- Healthier digestivesystem leading to higher digestibility and smaller, firmer stools
- Less stress on internal organs
- Excellent muscle definition - Greater energy levels
- Reduction of allergies
- Healthy skin and lustrous coat
- Enhanced oral health
- Greater palatability
- Less risk of dehydration
NOpreservatives or additives