Allergies/ Skin & Coat Conditions
Yes. Allergies are the #1 pet health ailment that we encounter most frequently. Vaccines, antibiotics, steroids and any other immune depressing substances are responsible for the majority of allergy issues. The immune system is the very best defense mechanism that the body has. Once it is depressed, the more susceptible the body becomes to allergens and disease. Another main contributing cause of skin and coat conditions is the ingestion of grain-based, heat processed pet foods. The harmful ingredients and additives in kibble and canned food diets (preservatives, flavoring agents, artificial colors, pesticides, herbicides, chemicals, fat sprays, etc.) contribute to the allergic condition. By feeding your pet the BARF Diet - with the addition of E-BARF Plus enzyme supplement with probiotics and Alaska Naturals Wild Salmon Oil supplement with omega 3 & 6 - you will be giving your pet's immune system the boost it needs to fight the allergens that are aggravating and allow the body to detoxify and heal itself.
In extreme cases and for pets that have been fed processed food their whole lives, you might see the skin condition worsen before it improves. This is because the body must expel all the toxins that have built up over the years from being fed a processed diet. The fastest way for the body to release toxins is though the largest organ in the body – the skin. It is important to stick with the BARF Diet though this stage of detoxification as the detox symptoms will eventually subside and the skin and coat condition will begin to clear up.
Arthritis
Yes. The BARF Diet will reduce inflammation, boost the immune system to alleviate pain and increase mobility in arthritic pets. You can also use a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement along with the BARF Diet which will help slow the deterioration of joints.
Cancer
Yes. When the body ingests carbohydrates they are transformed by the body into blood sugar (mostly glucose). Cancer cells thrive on sugar so a continuous ingestion of a sugar-based, high carb diet will create a natural media for the escalation and expansion of cancer cells in the body. By feeding your pet the BARF Diet, with the addition of E-BARF Plus enzyme supplement with probiotics and Alaska Naturals Wild Salmon Oil supplement with omega 3 & 6, you will giving your pet's immune system the boost it needs to fight cancer as well as minimizing the consumption of sugar-based foods which will effectively reduce the cancer disease ratios in the body.
Diabetes
Yes. In fact an animal that is diabetic should be warned against feeding a dry kibble diet because grains will exacerbate hyperglycemia. When the body ingests large concentrations of soluble carbohydrates, like those found in kibble diets, they are transformed by the body into blood sugar (mostly glucose).
Digestive issues, IBS/IBD
Yes. In fact an animal that is diabetic should be warned against feeding a dry kibble diet because grains will exacerbate hyperglycemia. When the body ingests large concentrations of soluble carbohydrates, like those found in kibble diets, they are transformed by the body into blood sugar (mostly glucose).
Kidney disease
Yes. Kibble and canned food diets provide an inordinate amount of unnatural elements when ingested daily, causing a toxin buildup that will affect the internal organs. As the kidneys and the liver are the organs which deal primarily with toxins and the body's elimination system, the kidneys are the organs most affected by the continuous ingestion of harmful elements found in your pet's diet. The kidney is unique in that it can actually function until about 70% to 80% of the nephrons have been destroyed. During this period, the clinical symptoms of kidney damage (increased drinking and urination, dehydration, anorexia, vomiting, weight loss, anemia, lethargy, and dry skin) are not apparent to your vet until it is almost impossible to reverse. There is some controversy in regards to feeding a high protein diet to a pet suffering from kidney problems. When a vet suggests feeding a protein-reduced diet, it is important to keep in mind that the energy requirements of the animal's body carries a higher priority. Therefore, contrary to current belief, the minimum protein requirement for dogs and cats with chronic renal failure is actually HIGHER than those of normal dogs and cats. Consequently, it is my recommendation that pets with chronic renal failure MUST be on the BARF Diet. It makes sense to feed a diet that is most easily digested so that the kidney has a chance to heal. The BARF Diet allows for a higher utilization of nutrients from the food compared to feeding a heat processed kibble diet as well as a dramatic reduction of toxin buildup in the body.
Oxalate (Kidney Stones)/Struvite Crystals (Bladder Stones)
Yes. An animal that lives in a constant state of dehydration may suffer from crystal formation in the kidney or gallbladder as the toxins are not able to be flushed out of the body effectively. Kibble diets normally contain an average of about 10% water compared to the BARF Diet that is about 70% water content. By switching your pet to the BARF Diet you not only will ensure better hydration of the animal that is properly utilized by the body but the BARF Diet will also improve the pH levels in urine to prevent further crystals from forming. For the Dalmatian breed: It is not recommended to feed Beef diets as this increases the chance of crystal formation.
Liver disease
Yes. The liver is an amazing organ as it has the ability to rebuild itself. Did you know that you get a new liver every 6 weeks? It's all part of the body's cycle of renewal. When the liver is damaged the first step it to reduce any unnecessary stress on the body. This will allow it to heal itself. That is why the BARF Diet is perfect for pets suffering from liver disease – a raw diet is what your pet is naturally designed to eat and will reduce stress on the body to digest and extract the vital nutrients it needs from the food. By feeding your pet a diet he is designed to eat, you will effectively reduce stress on the body overall and allow the body to focus its energy on healing the part of the body that is suffering – in this case, the liver.
PancreatitisYes.
Overweight/ObesityYes.
Underweight/Emaciated Pet
Yes. Be sure that you are feeding BARF World's BARF Diets which are formulated and designed to meet all of your pet's nutritional requirements and AAFCO regulations for complete and balanced diets. Check the feeding chart on the packaging – you can also find it here. You can increase the food fed per day based on the Average Activity column (or High Performance for working dogs) relative to your pet's weight and instead feed him the amounts stated for his desired weight range.