Sunday, February 26, 2012

Happy Reviews for Raw Dog Food

By Jamie Lansley


With so many different options that pet owners have for their pet's diet, it is often a difficult decision. Many people make the choice and give them what they think is the best. They normally keep their personal lifestyle and diet habits in mind when looking to change their pet's diet. It is not a surprise that there are many people that choose to switch their pets to the raw dog food diet.

The raw dog food diet is a diet that is a combination of different raw foods. Organ and muscle meats, bones and raw eggs are combined with fruits, veggies as well as a dairy ingredient to make the entire diet. This is the same diet that the ancestors of dogs were rumored to eat and thrive from.

The supporters of the raw dog food diet say because these foods were the primary diet of their ancestors, dogs of today can still eat these foods and benefit. When they choose to feed this diet to their dogs, many pet owners speak with their vet first and get a better understanding of this diet and the effects that it will have on their loved ones. Once all the information has be gathered, it is fairly easy to start the diet.

There are dog owners that choose to prepare the raw dog food diet at home for their pets. When they choose to prepare the foods at home, they are faced with the same expectations as they are when they clean after handling food for themselves. Because the foods that are involved with the diet contain many bacterium, people should take care to thoroughly clean the area used prepare the meals along with the area the food was eaten in and the bowls it was served in.

When people start the raw dog food diet, they also find themselves adjusting to the price of it. The foods that are used in this diet is good enough for humans to eat and they are bought from a normal grocery store. Because these foods are human grade foods, they can be bought right along with their normal foods. The cost of the food can increase their bill, especially with multiple dogs on the diet.

There are pet owners that want to use the raw dog food diet with their pets but they don't have time to prepare the foods themselves. They still have the option of indulging in this diet. There are many pet supply stores that carry a line of raw dog foods that are already prepared and available for purchase. When pet owners go into the store, these foods are usually found in a refrigerated case and when bought, they have to be refrigerated when bought.

The cost of the raw dog food diet is definitely more expensive than other, more traditional diets. The believers of this diet feel that the money they spend on the food is actually saved in the medications and trips to the vet they don't have to make each year. They also feel that it is worth the cost because their pets will have shinier coats and healthier hair, cleaner teeth and more energy. There is also a decrease in stools and disease.

Responsible pet owners should speak to their vets before switching their dog's diet to the raw dog food diet. When a diet is being changed, it's important to consider their pet's current health and feeding schedule. Pet owners that change to this diet should make sure they are able to make the food consistently and meet the requirements of the diet with no problems. Regardless as to the pet owner's life style, they should take into the consideration the benefits of the diet to their dog.




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