FACTS & MYTHS - RAW Food Diet

There are TONS of Facts and Myths when it comes to comparing "Dog" Food vs "Human" Food...there are foods that are nutritious for NOT only humans but dogs too!!!

Please keep in mind that...It is important to remember that animals are very much like children. They will eat “candy” as long as you will feed it to them. Any treats should be given in moderation!!!

Check out these Myths & Facts...

Raw Bones Cause Choking

It's actually the opposite. Cooked bones are brittle and can break into dangerous splintering pieces. Moreover, the work it takes to eat a raw bone is great for your dog's teeth and gums. It also gives him a task that keeps his mind and body busy for a long time. Even an older dog who has never had a raw bone will most likely take to them very easily.

A Dog's Stomach Is Much More Sensitive than a Wild Dog's

Your dog's system is surprisingly similar to that of his wild ancestors. Domestication and even breeding manipulation has not changed that part of dog physiology. Domesticated dogs are mainly different in their behavior because of training. The barf diet works very well with the system of even the most docile and domesticated house dog.

Dogs Get Sick from the Bacteria and Parasites in Raw Food

A human being would get sick from raw meat whereas a dog has a short digestive system which is designed to digest the bacteria and parasites that live in raw meat. In a human being, meat sits in the colon and decays. In a dog, all the food gets processed through the colon very quickly. This gives the dog optimum energy that might otherwise get tied up in digesting grains and fillers often found in low quality kibble or canned food.

Dogs Who Eat Raw Food Act More Wild

This is not true. A barf diet actually helps a dog's behavior because the balanced nutrients help digestion and organs that process waste work more effectively. This in turn helps balance brain chemistry. Feeding raw food will not suddenly connect your dog to his wild side. He'll just be more able to regulate anxiety and will be functioning at his peak. Thus, he'll be more responsive to training and behavior modification.

Dogs should not be fed (raw) eggs

The main argument is that the enzyme "avidin" contained in the egg white destroys biotin within the body. Fact is that the egg yolk supplies more than enough biotin to make up for this loss. Salmonella are another concern, but dogs with their significantly shorter digestive tract are much more resistant to these bacteria than for example humans.

Lady Dutchess and King Cain's ultimate favorite veggie is Sweet Potatoes (believe it or not!)