Biologically Appropriate Raw Diet for Dogs

"Lick Lick, Itch Itch- Oh, What A Relief Raw Is"

July 2, 2013
Itchiness, flakiness, goopiness, bald spots, hot spots, diarrhea, ear infections --- DREADED allergies! Canine allergies are one of the top health issues plaguing the dog world. It's unfortunate because it is such unnecessary agony for our dogs.  I mean it is truly one of those things that takes on the 'snowball' effect. First it might be a random ear infection or itchy skin. Soon the ear infection becomes recurring and the itchy skin turns into an ugly hotspot.

Grain is one of the top sources of the histamines that cause these reactions. It is NOT biologically appropriate for our dogs to ingest grain therefore there systems are intolerant of it. The majority of commercial dog food contains grain. While grain is a leading cause of canine allergies it is not solely responsible.

The processing of vegetables and animal by-products is yet another leading cause of allergies. While the list of ingredients may include "chicken", "beef", "duck", "venison", "carrots", "potato" etc. these ingredients are still processed and/or rendered at high temperatures, changing their composition. Not only does the temperature alter the composition but other factors enter in. In these rendering plants the animal by-products come from heaps of dead animals. If that wasn't bad enough, these sources include cats, dogs, horses, pigs and so on. They are literally thrown into the 'rendering' troughs with old flea and tic collars on or even just regular collars. Need I even point out how biologically INAPPROPRIATE it is for our dogs to be ingesting pesticides, medications and metals (just to name a few toxins)???!!! Disgusting to say the least!! I have heard numerous times, "my dog is allergic to chicken so I can't feed raw". What needs to be understood here is that the "chicken" by-product this dog's allergy diagnosis is based on is not really even "chicken" at all. Raw chicken, in it's natural state does not even compare to the "chicken" listed in the ingredients on a bag of dog food or treats.

Let's just say your dog was in charge of feeding you daily. If you made it clear to him or her that you had an allergy to processed meat yet he fed you just that day in and day out, what kind of quality of life do you think you would have?


"Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding,to hunt by your side, and stand ready, willing, and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger"~Trygve's Prayer





~Anita
 

"Knick Knack Paddywack"

June 27, 2013
Give the dog a bone! Even as far back as "Old McDonald" ( and farther back) it has been advised and intended!  Not only are bones an ESSENTIAL part of your dogs diet, they are very beneficial in various ways. A dog's health depends on a diet rich in raw bone. It supplies our dogs with the primary nutrients, calcium and phosphorus. Many people are apprehensive about the myth of a threat bones may pose. It's just that, a myth. As long as NO cooking is involved, bones are not only safe, but requ...
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" Pack Your Bags, We're Going On A Guilt Trip"

June 19, 2013
Puppy dog eyes. That "look".---We have all seen them and felt them....Dog guilt trips. I mean really, It's bad enough when we have to leave for work and they lay it on thick, but how about when we get out the suitcases?! Oh yeah. GUILT! I'm talking about a different 'trip', tho. VACATION!!! Oh yeah! We all love vacations and that is a very common question I get- 'How can we feed raw while traveling?'.

Traveling with your dogs and feeding raw may seem like an intimidating task but it's not at ...
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"My Contact Link Is Now Working!! So Sorry!"

June 17, 2013
I promise I can help you with your canine nutrition questions, BUT, I definitely can't help with computer issues! YIKES!  Ok, so as of last night I became aware that while I have been receiving contact emails, my responses where being sent to cyberspace and gone forever! The problem is fixed and I just ask anyone needing to contact me, please include your preferred method of reply:email/phone/text. I am super flexible but the majority of the emails I received didn't have a way to re-contact. ...
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"Friends With Benefits"

June 16, 2013
Hah!--Now that I have your attention, of course I'm referring man's best "friend" and the "benefits" of a natural raw diet, not only for our family pets but the working dog world! There are many correlations between a raw (biologically appropriate) diet and the performance, health and longevity of the working dog. Feeding raw benefits impact their drives(prey,civil,ball,hunt, retrieve,scenting, play); weight management; strength, health and longevity.

Drives ~ A healthy diet of raw meaty bo...

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"Skinny On Your Pooch's Ponch"

June 13, 2013
Canine obesity. It's sad to say that out of 77.5 million dogs in the United States 35 million are overweight,while almost 7 million are clinically obese. There really, truly, is no excuse for these statistics to be so astronomical. We, as owners, are purchasing their food and feeding them. 

Processed fats and carbohydrates in commercial dog food can cause the deterioration of the digestive systems of our dogs. These elements get caught up in the villi, tiny finger-like projections that line t...
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"Say Whaaaaat?!?!?!?!?"

June 13, 2013
Bloodthirsty!! "I'm afraid my dog will try to eat me in my sleep once he has tasted raw meat."

Believe it or not I have heard this statement, or a similar belief SEVERAL times. Let's just clear this up now.

First of all, CALM DOWN! LOL. Feeding a raw diet to your pet does not determine his/her temperament. This statement might imply it is natural for a dog to desire eating humans while they sleep?! ABSOLUTELY not.  Although this is a slightly humorous myth that goes along with raw feeding, let...
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"Kibble Shmibble"

June 13, 2013
"How could feeding raw be as easy as feeding kibble?? It's just SO easy to fill the bowl with dry and walk away.
How much time is involved, amount of money and how much effort on the humans part is involved?"

I just got this question this evening but I can't tell you how many times before I have heard similar statements. Good questions, tho. We all lead busy lives and it seems the amount of money we spend goes up by the day. Here's the break down:

"How could feeding raw be as easy as feeding k...

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"You Are What You Eat"

June 13, 2013
Think about it~ So, maybe we don't turn into a chicken after we have chicken for dinner, just like we don't turn into a cupcake after we eat one, BUT-- if you take a minute to consider what chicken consists of compared to that cupcake, you will see where I'm coming from.

When we eat what is biologically appropriate for our systems our systems thrive. When we eat things we aren't naturally meant to ingest our bodies fail us. Same goes for our dogs, even tho we don't share in the same "appropri...
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"Seriously, The Smell Alone Is Enough To Gag A Maggot!"

June 10, 2013
Commercial dog food....Seriously, the smell alone is enough to gag a maggot! It's also really nasty that the poor animals fed these pellets start to take on that stench. Far more importantly, tho, are all of the other factors contributing to the deterioration of our dogs' health. Disgustingly enough, these factors are the same ones causing the nasty smell and ill effects. Are you ready for this???

Rendering plant. This is the manufacturing plant. Thousands of feet and heads; whole dead carcass...
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