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A lot of pet owners these days have started to experiment on raw food diet for dogs. You can't really blame them because there has been a lot of buzz going around this new fad. It was initially promoted by an Australian veterinarian named Ian Billinghurst who proposed that the same diet done by wild dogs can be applied to domesticated dogs too. Through this diet, around 80% would be devoted to feeding dogs with actual raw meat and bones. But it should be noted that there are only identified types of meat that should be used. These are from chicken, beef, lamb, and fish only. The same goes for feeding bones wherein chicken and lamb are the two recommended sources. Aside from these types of meat, feeding raw food diet for dogs also includes other food items. among these are raw organs such as liver and kidney. It should be noted that even these raw internal organs should only come from the animals mentioned above. Of course, it is also important to include vegetables and fruits in the diet. Pet owners who have switched into this new regimen do swear by the positive effects it brings. They say that their dogs finally exhibit shinier coats and also have better looking skin. They also say that even their teeth become noticeably cleaner from eating all these natural food items. Despite of all these, there is still some debate surrounding this new phenomenon. Some experts are not keen to accept that this raw food diet for dogs really is as effective as some people vouch for that it is. Some experts say that making dogs feed on raw food might do them more harm than good. Their argument is that this type of feeding only increases the possibility of cultivating bacteria. Salmonella can be passed on from the raw meat into the pets and even humans who handle the raw meat can get it as well, they say. There's also concern about feeding dogs with raw bones. Some experts say that the diet runs the risk of having splinters get caught inside the dog's throat. They also worry that these bones can in the long run cause teeth to break and even have some internal punctures as they pass through the digestive system. Because of all the mix reviews still surrounding raw food diet for dogs, it would be best if you can consult your vet first before you try this out. At least you would know if your dog can even handle the sudden change in his diet. Jamie is a dog health specialist who specializes in raw dog food.
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