Understanding the Raw Dog Food Diet

There has been a lot of popularity surrounding raw dog food. This is not something that is unlikely because a lot of pet owners who made the switch to feeding pets with raw dog food reports positive health benefits. Also, it should be noted that feeding raw only includes fruits, vegetables, beef, chicken, lamb, and fish.

There are some concerns though that dogs seem to be drinking less when they finally get into the raw dog food diet. This is something that shouldn't really be alarming because dogs are finally getting the right amount of moisture from the raw food that they eat. When they were still eating kibble, they are more prone to seek water because this type of food is typically dry.

As part of the raw dog food diet, fish like mackerel is an essential source of nutrients. Fish is known to contain omega 3 as well as iodine. But some dogs may not fancy the thought of eating fish. In this case you can try cold water fish on them or using marine oil mixed in with their food.

There's also the concern that dogs would eat less when they feed on raw dog food. This is also quite normal because they already get the nutrition they need from one full meal. Keep in mind that dogs have a different digestive system than that of humans, so they really don't need to eat thrice daily as we do.

The important thing to remember though is to have a specific time when they would be fed. This would help train them and their digestive system to just eat at the exact same time every day. Doing this can also help them develop the necessary enzymes that would help digest food properly.

The raw dog food diet also dispels the notion that dogs cannot be fed with actual bones. Contrary to popular belief, it's not cooked bones that are healthy for them. It is the raw kind. You should also just give them raw chicken bones as well as lamb bones because these are the ones soft enough to be chewed thoroughly.

Veggies are also good for your dogs' health. But just like kids, some dogs may be fickle about eating vegetables. What you can do instead is mix some bits of vegetables in the meals that you prepare for them. This way they would eat it unconsciously.

Also, keep in mind that your dog still needs to be de-wormed so you can avoid parasites from living in their intestines. You should also clean up the food you serve them to avoid any cause for salmonella growth.