| More and more pet owners are becoming convinced | | | | percent organic grains. When the ingredients can be |
| that raw dog food provides the best form of | | | | referred to as 100 percent human grade food, you |
| nutrition. Think about it - it's what animals in the wild | | | | can be confident that food choice is a good one. |
| have eaten for centuries. This is nutrition as only | | | | Raw food in dehydrated (dried) form is a natural |
| nature can supply. Years ago, pets weren't fed | | | | process that has been used throughout the ages by |
| canned and processed, additive- and | | | | humans. The nutritional value of the ingredients |
| preservative-laden foods. Many dog lovers today | | | | remains at premium quality through the use of this |
| believe that manufactured and processed "filler" dog | | | | method. The moisture in the food (water) is |
| foods are responsible for more human-type ailments | | | | removed in the process of dehydrating raw foods. |
| that are afflicting pets than ever before. | | | | When water is re-added to the food, it becomes |
| Today, most of society is seeing the benefits of an | | | | whole again and offers the best nutrient-rich food |
| all-natural and nutritious healthy diet. It works to keep | | | | source. For meat and egg components, the drying |
| humans thriving and at their optimum level of health. | | | | takes place at a high enough temperature to kill any |
| The same is true for pets. Dogs (and cats) by nature | | | | bacteria that may have been present so that each |
| are carnivores and to receive the nutrition their | | | | food item remains completely safe. |
| bodies need requires a level of food that is more | | | | How do you know if the raw dog food you choose |
| than can be found in canned or processed foods with | | | | for your pet is the right one? After a month or so, |
| ingredients that would not normally be found in | | | | you should be able to notice a natural sheen on your |
| nature. For dogs, it can be found in a raw dog food | | | | dog's coat, healthier skin, a brighter attitude, and an |
| diet. | | | | increased energy level. If you notice these changes, |
| Some dehydrated dog food products are frozen and | | | | and your dog gets a glowing annual report from your |
| some remain fresh in their natural state until you add | | | | veterinarian showing good overall test results and |
| warm water to create a refreshing and unpolluted | | | | strong teeth, you will have a good indicator that your |
| meal for your dog. Many raw food alternatives use | | | | best canine friend is receiving the proper nutrition. |
| hormone-free and antibiotic-free meats as well as 100 | | | | |