The Advantages of Raw Feeding:

While Commercial Processed Pet Food isn’t all bad, the extra benefits of Raw Feeding are many:
Higher levels of amino acids
More enzymes, gut-friendly bacteria, antioxidants, fatty acids & phytonutrients.

Most owners will soon notice the changes in their raw fed pet including:

• Shinier coat
• Teeth that are cleaner
• Smaller stools
• Better skin health
• Much higher energy levels
• Generally happier pets

But there are some potential risks in raw feeding your dog or cat without expert guidance particularly:

• Levels of bacteria in raw food from untrusted sources with no knowledge of how to prepare meat for a raw food diet. These bacteria can expose both you and your pet/s to illness
• The potential for your dog or cat to choke on splintered bones, break teeth or puncture an internal organ
• Exposing your dog or cat to an unbalanced diet that can affect their health over a long  period.

It cannot be stressed enough the importance of getting professional advice before starting a raw feeding programme and sourcing your pet food from a reputable raw food supplier. With the increasing popularity of raw feeding in New Zealand a lot of companies are offering raw food as an additional product line. We suggest you look to a specialist supplier like Dr Lyn Thomson who started Raw Essentials in 2008 to provide ethically-sourced, high quality product to people looking for a better diet for their pets and has now expanded to nine stores across Auckland and Hamilton.

You’ll notice the difference in your loved pet very soon after starting a structured Raw Feeding Programme but it has to be done properly.