{"id":450,"date":"2015-11-21T14:33:48","date_gmt":"2015-11-21T09:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/blog\/?p=450"},"modified":"2023-04-17T13:51:07","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T08:21:07","slug":"everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-feeding-raw-diet-to-your-pooch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-feeding-raw-diet-to-your-pooch\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Wanted to Know About Feeding Raw Diet to Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There has been a divided opinion about feeding raw food diet to dogs. There is a section of dog owners who are of the opinion that raw diet is the way to feed their dog since it makes their pooch\u2019s coat shiny, assisting in medical issues and keeping them young thereby extending their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/images\/blog\/Raw-Diet-to-your-Pooch.jpg\" alt=\"Should I feed my Doggie Raw Food?\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While others claim that it can lead to serious health problems for dogs. But the truth is something that is between both these things. Hence, it is very important to have a close<strong> look at the pros and cons<\/strong> of feeding raw food to the dog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Assists in <strong>better digestion<\/strong>, making it easy for the innate raw food to pass through easily<\/li><li>Chewing the raw bones helps the process of <strong>cleaning teeth and gums<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Enhances the energy<\/strong> levels of the pooch<\/li><li>Great to make the breath of the <strong>dog feel fresh<\/strong><\/li><li>Improves <strong>disposition<\/strong><\/li><li>Makes the <strong>coat and skin<\/strong> of the dog healthier<\/li><li>Raw dog food has very low levels of carbohydrates, which is often the case that leads to <strong>food allergies and digestive issues<\/strong><\/li><li>Since there are <strong>no fatty grains<\/strong> in raw food it is good for weight control of dogs<\/li><li>There are <strong>no artificial flavours<\/strong>, chemicals, preservatives, and preservatives in the raw food<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Raw meat contains bacteria encompassing <strong>E. Coli and salmonella<\/strong><\/li><li>Sometimes <strong>uncooked bones<\/strong> can lead to airway obstruction and choking in dogs<\/li><li>When<strong> raw bones are swallowed by dogs<\/strong> it leads to bowel obstruction and intestinal perforations<\/li><li>It<strong> can even lead<\/strong> to gastrointestinal tract<\/li><li>Can causes <strong>diarrhea<\/strong><\/li><li>You need to inspect the entire time your dog while he is eating raw food since it<strong> should not be swallowed<\/strong> by the dog<\/li><li>Raw food is <strong>more expensive<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1500945059_table-of-vs.jpg\" alt=\"Pros and cons of raw dog food\" class=\"wp-image-4858\" width=\"460\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1500945059_table-of-vs.jpg 629w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1500945059_table-of-vs-300x248.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/1500945059_table-of-vs-220x180.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Note: Learn whether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/blog\/is-raw-food-good-for-your-fido\/?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=prosconsofrawfood\">Raw food is good for your dog or not?<\/a><\/p><cite>3 mins read<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It should be observed that raw food is <strong>not the only diet<\/strong> that can enhance your dog\u2019s nutrition. You can even switch to dog food like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/dog-food\/advance-dog-food-adult-weight-control-with-chicken\/pet-foods-1081.aspx?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=seo&amp;utm_campaign=websiteblog\">Advance Dog Food Adult Weight Control with Chicken<\/a>. That way you will know the ingredients that are present in the diet your dog is eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before feeding the raw food it is essential to do the following things:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1 &#8211; <b>Consult with your veterinarian<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#ddf5fe\" class=\"has-background\">Before making the transition to raw food, it is vital to <strong>discuss with with your veterinarian <\/strong>since he\/she would be the best person to know what is best for your pooch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 &#8211; <b>Never feed bones to your dog<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that bones are not fed to the dog as every year there has been an increase in the number of dogs taken to emergency procedures to get rid of bones from their digestive tract. This <strong>can be a very fatal<\/strong> thing for smaller dogs. Hence, always avoid feeding bones to dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 &#8211; <b>Inspect your dog from a distance when he is eating raw diet<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#ddf5fe\" class=\"has-background\">It is essential that you <strong>throw away any leftovers<\/strong> from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/pet-foods\/t200.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=knowallaboutrawfood\">pet food <\/a>that your dog has eaten. Please do not keep them in the refrigerator to feed them later. It is not worth to take the risk of making your dog sick and spending money on his health later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 &#8211; <b>Utilize stainless steel dishes<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use stainless steel dishes and<strong> clean them properly<\/strong> before and after feeding your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5 &#8211; <b>Contact other dog owners who feed raw food to their dogs<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"background-color:#ddf5fe\" class=\"has-background\">You can find a lot of dog owners who feed raw food to their dogs from the internet. <strong>Read their experiences<\/strong> and learn from them about how to safely feed meat and other raw stuff to your dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6 &#8211; <b>Always be on the lookout for any&nbsp;behaviorist&nbsp;changes in the dog<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs <strong>react differently to different types of food<\/strong>. Hence, it is very important to check any behavioural changes in them that occur after you feed them with the raw food diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">What to Look for in Raw Dog Food Brand?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"458\" src=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Raw-Dog-Food-Brand-Comparision-600x458-1.jpg\" alt=\"What to look for in raw dog food brands\" class=\"wp-image-4863\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Raw-Dog-Food-Brand-Comparision-600x458-1.jpg 600w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Raw-Dog-Food-Brand-Comparision-600x458-1-300x229.jpg 300w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Raw-Dog-Food-Brand-Comparision-600x458-1-188x144.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As discussed above, whether to opt for raw food or not is completely subjective and<strong> depends on many factors<\/strong>. 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