With the New Year approaching, now is the perfect time to get your pet
started on the BARF® Diet. As many of us set New Year resolutions for ourselves,
set goals to eat right and stay active, it is only right that we set goals for
our beloved pets as well. Feeding raw is one of the most effective ways to
ensure you are meeting all of the nutritional requirements your pet needs to
thrive. A nutritionally advantaged dog will have increased energy, improved
stamina, and the ability to perform at a higher level than a dog fed a “fast
food” diet.
When I say “fast food,” I am referring to commercial kibble and canned
foods, fast and convenient for the owner, but not for the animal. In my 40+
years in the field of animal nutrition, I have consistently observed that while
feeding commercially cooked food may be feasible for pet parents, it is not
optimal for long-term health. Dogs fed highly processed diets often exhibit
digestive issues, skin and coat problems, chronic allergies, and inflammation,
which can eventually lead to degenerative disease.
