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IrishEyes · 03-29-2007, 07:54 PM

Why Feed a Raw Food Diet?
More and more professionals in the world of dogs and cats (breeders, veterinarians, breed ring handlers, sports competitors) and thousands of concerned pet owners, are advocating a second look at what we feed our animals.

There is a growing belief that dogs and cats need a raw, natural diet in order to be healthy and that commercial pet foods cannot supply the nutrients necessary for good health and a long life. An overabundance of the wrong ingredients may serve to satisfy a hungry pet, but they may also contribute to long-term health problems.

Just like us, our pets are what they eat. After I switched my dogs to a raw diet, I noticed an amazing difference in my older (age 14) dog's energy level. It is more expensive to feed a raw diet, but compared to what you would be spending in vet bills, it's well worth it.

And here's some of benefits of feeding the raw diet:
Shinier, healthier skin and coats
Cleaner teeth and fresh breath
Better weight control
Improved digestion
Reduction of allergy symptoms
Harder, smaller, less smelly stools
More energy and stamina
Decrease in abnormal hyperactivity
Increased mobility in older animals
Reduced or eliminated need for veterinary dental work

Listed below are just a few of the companies that offer the raw food diet. These products are available at Laconia Pet Store, Village Greenery in Meredith, Pet Paradise in the Belknap Mall and Monty's Pet Store in Epsom.

http://www.naturesvariety.com/
http://www.bravorawdiet.com/
http://www.primalpetfoods.com/
http://www.barfproducts.com/index.htm

My heart goes out to all of you who have experienced illness with your pets. My German Shepherd passed away last year from bloat (gastric dilatation). It was after her death and my adoption of another large dog, that I learned of the raw diet. My new dog has the most beautiful coat of fur, the whitest teeth, no doggie breath, etc. from the raw diet. I just wanted to pass along this information for those of you looking for an alternative food.

Best of Luck to you all and your beloved pets.

03-29-2007, 07:54 PM	#66
IrishEyes Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 60 Thanks: 20 Thanked 18 Times in 11 Posts	Raw Food Diet for dogs and cats *Why Feed a Raw Food Diet?* More and more professionals in the world of dogs and cats (breeders, veterinarians, breed ring handlers, sports competitors) and thousands of concerned pet owners, are advocating a second look at what we feed our animals. There is a growing belief that dogs and cats need a raw, natural diet in order to be healthy and that commercial pet foods cannot supply the nutrients necessary for good health and a long life. An overabundance of the wrong ingredients may serve to satisfy a hungry pet, but they may also contribute to long-term health problems. Just like us, our pets are what they eat. After I switched my dogs to a raw diet, I noticed an amazing difference in my older (age 14) dog's energy level. It is more expensive to feed a raw diet, but compared to what you would be spending in vet bills, it's well worth it. *And here's some of benefits of feeding the raw diet:* Shinier, healthier skin and coats Cleaner teeth and fresh breath Better weight control Improved digestion Reduction of allergy symptoms Harder, smaller, less smelly stools More energy and stamina Decrease in abnormal hyperactivity Increased mobility in older animals Reduced or eliminated need for veterinary dental work Listed below are just a few of the companies that offer the raw food diet. These products are available at Laconia Pet Store, Village Greenery in Meredith, Pet Paradise in the Belknap Mall and Monty's Pet Store in Epsom. http://www.naturesvariety.com/ http://www.bravorawdiet.com/ http://www.primalpetfoods.com/ http://www.barfproducts.com/index.htm My heart goes out to all of you who have experienced illness with your pets. My German Shepherd passed away last year from bloat (gastric dilatation). It was after her death and my adoption of another large dog, that I learned of the raw diet. My new dog has the most beautiful coat of fur, the whitest teeth, no doggie breath, etc. from the raw diet. I just wanted to pass along this information for those of you looking for an alternative food. Best of Luck to you all and your beloved pets. __________________ *IrishEyes*