The Health Benefits of a Raw Diet for Your Dog or Cat | Meadys Raw Pet Food
The Health Benefits of a Raw Diet for Your Dog or Cat | Meady's Raw Pet Food
The best thing you can do for your cat or dog's health is to switch to a natural, raw diet. Pet obesity is an epidemic, often caused by fillers in commercial dry dog food. Like humans, obesity in pets can lead to diseases, disorders, and other complications. A 2008 study by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention found that 44% of dogs were overweight or obese—approximately 3 million dogs in Canada alone.
A raw diet consisting of lean meats such as beef, bison, elk (with less than 6% fat content), fish, and vegetables can help maintain your pet's weight at an optimal level, while boosting overall health.
Key Benefits of a Raw Food Diet for Pets
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No More Allergies
A raw diet can improve the condition of your pet’s skin and coat, making it shiny and healthy. Many commercial pet foods contain grains, fillers, dyes, and preservatives that contribute to allergies, particularly skin issues. Switching to a biologically appropriate raw diet can eliminate many of these problems. -
Better Dental Health
A raw diet naturally cleans your pet's teeth, reduces tartar build-up, and strengthens gums. As a bonus, it freshens your dog or cat’s breath and helps prevent expensive dental visits. -
Improved Skin & Coat
With a raw diet, your pet’s coat becomes shinier and more lustrous, thanks to the natural nutrients in the food. -
Stronger Immune System
Raw food strengthens your pet’s immune system, reducing inflammatory conditions and helping to prevent infections. -
Reduced Stool Volume & Odor
Raw food contains no fillers, so your pet will produce less waste. Stools will be smaller, less odorous, and your pet will experience fewer digestive issues like gas. -
Increased Mobility & Relief from Arthritis
Many pet owners report improved mobility in older pets when switched to a raw diet. Arthritis symptoms can also improve significantly. -
Lean Body Mass
A raw diet helps your pet lose unwanted fat and build muscle, increasing their activity levels, metabolism, and lifespan.